As we rapidly approach the most wonderful time of the year, the Christmas events in Brisbane calendar is filling up fast with sparkling Christmas lights, family-friendly concerts, festive putt-putt, Christmas pop-ups, and plenty more magical experiences. From gorgeous displays across the city to neighbourhood celebrations and big-ticket events, Brisbane is gearing up for a huge season of holiday cheer.

Whether you’re planning fun traditions with the kids, looking for free Christmas events in Brisbane, or wanting to discover the best Christmas lights and activities near you, now is the perfect time to start mapping out your festive fun. So grab your diaries, gather the family, and get ready to make some seriously joyful plans as Brisbane comes alive with Christmas spirit.

The Best Christmas Events in Brisbane for 2025

1. Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols 

Get ready for Brisbane’s biggest Christmas celebration! The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols is set to light up the city with a night full of live music, iconic performers, and plenty of festive sparkle. 

With surprise moments, sing-along classics, and feel-good energy from start to finish, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Bring your friends and family, warm up those vocal cords, and settle in for a magical night under the stars.

Hosted by Sylvia Jeffreys and Tim Davies, this world-class event features an incredible line-up including Bluey & Bingo, Dami Im, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Brisbane City Gospel Choir, and more, all ready to bring the spirit of Christmas to life in spectacular style.

Where:   Riverstage, City Botanic Gardens, 59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane
When:    Saturday 6 December 2025
Cost:      $7.50 per ticket for ages 13+, $5 per ticket for 6-12 years. FREE for ages 0-5 but tickets required

2. The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights

It just wouldn't be Christmas in Brisbane without the magical Christmas lights at City Hall!

The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights is set to captivate audiences as Brisbane's iconic City Hall will transform into a lively canvas of stunning visuals and sounds of a Christmas story. It's the perfect festive event for the whole family. 

This magical lights show will illuminate King George Square in the lead-up to Christmas with nightly viewings from 7.30 pm to midnight. Don't miss it!

Where:   King George Square
When:    8 - 24 December 2024 from 7.30 pm to midnight 
Cost:      FREE

3. Lord Mayor's Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Offering the pinnacle of festive fun in Brisbane, head to King George Square to see Brisbane’s 22-metre-tall Christmas tree all lit up at the Lord Mayor's Lighting of the Christmas Tree 2025. 

Gather your loved ones for a joyful evening with Santa and his merry helpers as they dance around the tree and spread festive cheer. Plus, enjoy a special performance by Dylan Wright to make the night even more memorable.

Once lit, the Christmas tree will shine bright in King George Square all season long — the perfect backdrop for festive photos and a must-see stop in the heart of The City.

Where:   87C Roma St, Brisbane City
When:    Friday 28 November 2025 
Cost:      FREE

4. Christmas Putt Putt

Returning to Victoria Park Greens this year, Christmas Putt Putt promises plenty of fun for the whole family.

The fairways will be bedecked in all of the trappings of Christmas, including lights, decorations and mistletoe. You'll be able to order food and drinks while you move around the course, so bottoms up!

Where:   309 Herston Road, Herston
When:    7 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Cost:      $24 per adult, $18 per guardian, $18 per child under 17, ages four and under FREE

5. Spirit of Christmas

The much-loved Spirit of Christmas event returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall.

One of the most popular Christmas events in Brisbane sees two of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars join a host of special guests in uplifting seasonal songs and much-loved Christmas carols, stunningly supported by a full symphony orchestra and the glorious voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir.

Where:   Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey Melbourne Street, Brisbane
When:    Wednesday 17 - Friday 19 December 2025
Cost:      $69 - $79 per ticket

6. Enchanted Garden

We're thrilled that the famous Roma Street Parkland's Enchanted Garden is returning in 2025 because this is one Christmas event in Brisbane you don't want to miss!

22,000 square metres of Roma Street Parkland will be decked out in gorgeous twinkly lights, festive installations, custom LEDs, light sculptures, lasers, holograms, and more to ring in the season of joy in a delightfully colourful way. The whole installation should take around 30 minutes to walk through but don't rush - wandering through such an Enchanted Garden is not something you can do every day!

Where:   Roma Street Parkland
When:    Friday 21 November - Saturday 20 December 2025
Cost:      $7 per ticket

7. Santa Photos

Christmas just isn't Christmas without snapping your smiling faces with Santa!

Santa photos are one of the highlights of Christmas events in Brisbane, and luckily, there are plenty of places to snap a selfie with the Man in Red this year! From Santaland at Myer to the iconic Westfield Santa Photos, Free Santa Photos at Redbank Plaza, and plenty more, there are loads of spots around the city to grab your Santa photos in Brisbane for 2025.

8. Brisbane Christmas Parade

Queen Street Mall will come alive once again this year for the annual Brisbane Christmas Parade.

You can expect singing, dancing, and all of the festive merriment—and of course, Santa Claus himself!

Where:   Queen Street Mall
When:    TBC for 2025
Cost:      FREE

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