It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Mark your calendars! Experience the magic of Christmas this December, as the city comes alive with a stellar line-up of festive fun. From Brisbane’s most iconic events, the Lighting of the Christmas Tree to City Hall Lights, the captivating Enchanted Garden and Sono Lumo – Festive Nights of Sound & Light, a brand-new event at The Star’s Queen’s Wharf precinct. Plus, discover a full program of Christmas events at South Bank including a nightly parade, carollers, light installations and more. 

Christmas in The City

29 November – 24 December

To kick-off the festivities, join us in King George Square for the Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Friday 29 November. Following the lighting of the tree, The City comes alive until Christmas Eve with a jam-packed line-up of events:

• City Hall Lights, King George Square, 6-24 December
• Christmas Tiny Doors, various locations throughout the city, 1-24 December
• Tiny Doors Workshop, Queen Street Mall Stage, 7 & 8 Dec, 14 & 15 Dec, 21 & 22 Dec
• Christmas On Queen, various dates and times from 6-24 December
• BrisStyle Twilight Markets, King George Square, 6 December
• A Whimsical, Wonderful Christmas, Queen Street Mall Stage, 6, 13 & 20 December
• Starz Christmas Spectacular, Queen Street Mall Stage, 7 & 8 December, 14-24 December

Christmas at Roma Street Parkland

22 November – 21 December

Brisbane’s most anticipated light show, The Enchanted Garden, returns to Roma Street Parkland with a dazzling new experience. This year’s story follows Willow and Marigold on Enchanted Eve, a magical night where dreams come true and the spirit of Christmas shines bright. Don’t wait, secure your ticket now.

Christmas at Queen's Wharf Brisbane & The Star Brisbane

4-15 December

Be one of the first to witness Sono Lumo – Festive Nights of Sound & Light, presented by The Star Brisbane. Sono Lumo incorporates a blend of Christmas traditions and cutting-edge technology, creating a vibrant new Brisbane celebration.

As dusk falls, a dazzling audiovisual show will transform the skyline featuring the finest electronically infused music, dynamic lighting, curated bars and seasonally inspired cuisine. This bold and original holiday celebration is unlike anything Brisbane has experienced before.

Christmas at South Bank

14-22 December

This December, South Bank will come alive with a line-up of events to celebrate the festive season including the South Bank Christmas Maze, Christmas Markets, carols, a nightly parade and more. Discover the full program:

• South Bank Christmas Markets, Little Stanley Street, 13-22 December
• South Bank Christmas Maze, The Piazza, 14 December – 31 January
• Nightly Christmas Parade, starts at The Piazza to Stanley Street Plaza, 14-22 December
• South Bank Christmas Carols, Riverside Green, 14-22 December
• Christmas Characters in the Plaza, Stanley Street Plaza, 14-22 December
• Santa Photos & Mrs. Claus Storytime, Flowstate, 14-22 December
• Christmas Workshops – Kids & Adults, Flowstate, 14-22 December
• Christmas Open Air Cinema, Cultural Forecourt, 14-22 December

Plan your Christmas adventure now and don’t forget to share your festive moments with us! #ChristmasInBrisbane