Christmas In Central Ward 2023

A family favourite, a Brisbane tradition, and the official start of Christmas in Brisbane.

Enjoy festival performances before the 22m-tall Christmas Tree’s sparkles light up the sky night.

Adding to the sparkle is singer songwriter, Dami Im to perform songs from her new album and other festive favourites.

Roma Street Parkland’s immersive light spectacular returns spanning 22,000sqm of inner-city parklands, featuring twinkling lights, intricate holograms, dazzling lasers, special effects and projections.

Tickets are essential and are on sale from Monday 13 November at 10am via Ticketek.

For details, head to enchantedgarden.com.au 

7.30pm – midnight

Get ready to be captivated by the magical charm of Christmas as Brisbane’s iconic City Hall transforms into a lively canvas of stunning visuals and sounds of a Christmas story.

This free show is running from 7:30 pm to midnight daily, from 8-24 December.

11am – 2.30pm daily

4.30pm – 8pm during late night trade

In this festive season, take a break from shopping and gatherings to enjoy live holiday entertainment in Queen Street Mall.

Experience Christmas-themed pop-up performances and roaming acts in the mall from 11am to 2.30pm daily, and during late-night shopping from 4:30pm to 8pm. So, there are many chances to join in on the festive fun.

5pm, 6pm, & 7pm

The Mall’s festive Friday Christmas feature show.

5 – 6pm daily

Featuring local singers and dancers in a spectacular display of colour and movement.

Saturday, 9 December, 10am – 4pm

Experience the holiday cheer as Brisbane City comes alive with delightful Christmas markets for everyone to savour.

Discover and shop for the perfect gifts from your favourite Brisbane Arcade brands right in the heart of Queen Street Mall.

Make your way to King George Square and immerse yourself in the unique BrisStyle Twilight Markets, where you can find a delightful array of locally handmade goods from over 60 talented local designers.

Stroll through the diverse stalls displaying the finest work of local designers and appreciate the artistry behind hand-crafted goods, set against the backdrop of the stunning Christmas Tree and City Hall.

Embark on a joyful adventure as you discover the whimsical Christmas-themed tiny doors sprinkled throughout The City! Each handmade door is a merry tribute to the holiday season and promises a delightful, free activity for the entire family. Available all December, let the magic of the season come alive through these enchanting little surprises.

– Gates open from 4pm, pre-show starts at 6pm, main show begins at 7pm

The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols return in 2023 to spread joy to the world with a dazzling evening of high kicks, high notes, and hijinks. Hosted by Queensland’s first lady of song, Naomi Price, the event will be live streamed at Victoria Park.

Tickets on sale 10am, Tuesday 14 November via Ticketmaster.

Pre-show starts at 5pm

Live stream from 7pm-9pm

This Victoria Park free event (registrations required) will feature pre-carols entertainment, food trucks and a whole lot of family-friendly fun.

Pack a picnic basket and blanket and round up your family and friends for a night of Christmas singing and celebration under a starry Brisbane summer sky.

Go to town this festive season in collaboration with Rachel Burke. Enjoy a festive photo experience, free and paid workshops for the whole family, and gift wrapping from 1 December at Uptown, Top of Queen Street Mall.

QueensPlaza is offering a premium Santa photo experience and Queensland’s first Waterford Bar stocked with Waterford crystal in David Jones, as well as festive entertainment this Christmas from 9 November.

Enjoy a free festive photo moment at The Wintergarden Portrait Office and a chance to win a share of over $30,000 worth of prizes at The Wintergarden Mailroom. Plus, be delighted as the iconic Wintergarden façade is lit up each night with a dazzling Christmas light show.