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What's on in Brisbane in December

2025

Christmas Tree at King George Square

Updated: Nov 07, 2025

From concerts, world class ballet, comedy, stunning art exhibitions, Christmas themed putt putt, The Enchanted Garden, Christmas in the city and festive dining, what's on in December around Brisbane:

The Nutcracker
Ballerina in The Nutcracker Qld Ballet
Step into a world of sugar plums, rat kings, and sparkling crystals as Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition
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Olafur Eliasson: Presence
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Olafur Eliasson: Presence is an expansive exhibition by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson featuring major new installations, photography, and sculpture
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Christmas in Brisbane
Lit up tree and Brisbane City Hall
Get into the Christmas spirit this year with these must-do festive events and activities in Brisbane
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A Very Naughty Christmas
Cast on stage at A Very Naughty Christmas Twelfth Night Theatre
Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy returns to tickle your tinsel and unwrap a few surprises
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Sweet Charity
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Fall in love with timeless hits, sensational performances and the promise of “hopefully ever after" when this Tony award-winning musical hits the QPAC stage
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A Cracker Kransky Christmas
The Kransky Sisters performing A Cracker Kransky Christmas at QPAC
Pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits, The Kransky Sisters are bringing their fabulously festive show back to Brisbane
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Home Alone In Concert
Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone
A true holiday favourite, Home Alone in Concert features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and entertaining score performed live to film
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The Enchanted Garden
Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden
Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas, up until December 21
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Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive in a bold new exhibition at Museum of Brisbane
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Handel's Messiah
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No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic
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The BIG Handmade Christmas Design Market
Crowd of shoppers at The BIG Handmade Christmas Design Market
Celebrate mindful making, creativity and thoughtful buying this festive season at the fabulous Handmade Christmas Design Market
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Christmas Day Dining at The Star Brisbane
People dining at The Star Christmas
Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other
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Christmas Putt Putt
Decorared putt putt course VP PUTT PUTT
Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt is bringing a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park
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Alan Davies: Think Ahead
Alan Davies MDB
The critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality is returning to Australia in December with his brand new show
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City of Logan Christmas Carols
Crowd watching characters on stage Christmas Carols Logan
Get into the festive spirit at the City of Logan Christmas Carols, the city’s biggest annual Christmas event
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Shimmer: An Artist in Residence Project by Gerwyn Davies
Women looking at art gallery Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane presents Shimmer, a very special Artist in Residence exhibition by one of Australia’s most dynamic artists
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Christmas Decorations Brisbane
Christmas decorations at Prop House
The festive season is upon us, and The Prop House Collective's Christmas Decorations Brisbane is where you'll find all of the Christmas decor you'll ever need
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End of Year Celebrations at Victoria Park
Group of people doing cheers with drinks at End of Year Celebrations at Victoria Park
Plan your way — book a festive function with skyline views or a casual bistro catch-up with no minimum spend for small groups
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Archie Moore: kith and kin
Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA, the first time the artwork has been displayed since winning the Golden Lion Award
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Maybe It's Only Us
Circus performer Flipside Circus
Maybe It’s Only Us is a bold, immersive performance that throws audiences into the chaos of a failed music festival
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Art Box for Kids: Lincoln Austin
Lincoln Austin artist, Art Box for Kids
Australian artist Lincoln Austin is bringing their perspective on perception and play to young audiences with Art Box for Kids
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Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s
Gwendolyn Grant Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s exhibition
Under a Modern Sun showcases the work of Qld artists and those working in the state in the middle decades of the twentieth century.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Women looking at art gallery Museum of Brisbane

Shimmer: An Artist in Residence Project by Gerwyn Davies

Meet Museum of Brisbane’s latest Artist in Residence Gerwyn Davies
Until Mar 8
Shoppers inside Closet Cleanout

Closet Cleanout

Brisbane’s biggest pre-loved fashion market will transform Brisbane Markets
Nov 15
People browsing Made Local Market

Christmas Made Local Market

This year’s Christmas Made Local Market promises to be one of the biggest yet
Nov 15-16
Camerata: Celestial Baroque Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata: Celestial Choral Baroque

Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs
Nov 20
Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas
Nov 21 - Dec 20
Shark scene in JAWS

JAWS In Concert

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen
Nov 22
Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
From Nov 22
Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
Nov 22
Circus performer Flipside Circus

Maybe It's Only Us

When everything falls apart, what holds us together?
Nov 27 - Dec 7
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Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
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