Nov 26

Nov 26 Discover The top 10 events you need to know about to enjoy Christmas in Brisbane

It’s safe to say that after the challenges of 2020, we’ve all been looking forward to the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling. It’s the opportunity for us to spend time with family, and friends, and be grateful for the little things we have. Whilst this year’s Christmas program has been re-imagined, Brisbane will be one of the few places in the world where residents can get out and experience the magic of Christmas with family and friends in a COVID-safe way.

“While it may look a little bit different with COVID-safe precautions, we have a range of events and old favourites that will ensure Christmas will most definitely be in the air in our city”, Acting Mayor Kristina Adams said.

CHRISTMAS IN BRISBANE 2020 PROGRAM:

1. 1 Dec: The Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree which will see the 22m tall tree illuminate via a special virtual cross to the countdown that families can enjoy from their home, via the Brisbane City Facebook page. Households are encouraged to turn their tree on 1 December and share it through the #MerryBrismas hashtag.

2. 4 - 24 Dec: The Gold Lotto City Hall Light Show will project a Christmas tale onto Brisbane City Hall every 15 minutes from 7:30pm until midnight via an exciting light and animation show.

3. 4 - 24 Dec: The reimagined Christmas on Queen will include lots of live pop-up performances and entertainment throughout Queen Street Mall, with acrobats, choirs, and all your favourite Christmas characters. Starting from 11am - 2pm, and then 5pm - 8pm.

4. 5 Dec: The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols suitable for the whole family, will be held at the iconic Riverstage and will be a ticketed event to ensure the safety of those attending. From 4pm - 9pm.

5. 18 - 23 Dec: The Christmas Tree Spectacular – Supported by ABC Radio Brisbane is a Christmas production featuring song, dance and circus acts at the South Bank Piazza. Taking place twice nightly 5:30pm - 6:15pm, 7:30pm - 8:15pm.

6. 18 - 23 Dec: Pull up a rug on South Bank Parklands’ River Quay Green and delight in a free cinematic experience at the outdoor Christmas Cinema – presented by eatSouthBank. On from 6pm - 10pm nightly.

7. 18 - 23 Dec: Santa’s Stopover at South Bank Parkland’s Flowstate (4pm - 9:30pm) will have socially-distanced Santa photos for the kids, with Santa’s elves reciting their favourite Christmas tales and helping with arts and crafts at Kids Craft and Storytelling.

8. 18 - 23 Dec: Festive Beats – Presented by eatSouthBank will deliver the Christmas soundtrack at South Bank with original tunes and Christmas covers, with no one artist performing twice across the program. From 4pm - 9:45pm at Little Stanley Street Lawns and 4pm - 6pm at River Quay Green.

9. 4 Dec - 17 Jan The Enchanted Gardens Roma Street Parkland is back in 2020, proving more popular than ever. Be transported to a world of wonderment, as Roma Street Parkland becomes illuminated with more than 40,000 fairy lights at The Enchanted Garden lighting display.

10. 18 - 23 Dec Southbank’s Collective Markets: Christmas Edition will return to their home on Little Stanley Street and Stanley Street Plaza from 10.00am- 10.00pm to showcase a wealth of Christmas gifts and bites by independent retailers, unique to South Bank.