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15 Top Christmas 2021 Events

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Updated: Nov 02, 2022

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From festive cabaret, classic Christmas theatre, Love Actually in concert and Christmas themed mini golf to the best Christmas markets and a popup Christmas bar with all the trimmings, 15 of the best festive things for adults in Brisbane, 2021:

A Christmas Carol

Catch all the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol when the classic tale returns to QPAC this festive season

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display and it's open to the public

Christmas Cinema

Christmas Cinema returns to South Bank this holiday season, down on the waterfront at River Quay

A Very Naughty Christmas

Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy returns to tickle your tinsel and unwrap a few surprises

Love Actually In Concert

Experience the ultimate romantic comedy with live orchestra when Love Actually in Concert comes to town

Christmas Putt Putt

Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt is bringing a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park

Best Christmas Markets

People walking past stalls at South Bank Christmas Markets

Here's some fantastic Christmas markets in and around Brisbane that you need to hit up this festive season

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the return of the much-loved Christmas Carols taking to Brisbane Riverstage

The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights

Brisbane's iconic City Hall is set to be swathed in a vibrant visual and audio display that can't be missed

The Enchanted Garden

Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas, up until December 21

Tinseltown

Brisbane is getting an enchanted pop-up Christmas-themed speakeasy with lots of tinsel, festive tunes & Christmas cocktails

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages

Nov 28

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Nov 29-30

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages

Nov 29

Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba

Nov 29

Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer

Nov 29

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre

Nov 29-30

Sing Out Sister

The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane

Nov 30

Handel's Messiah

No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah

Dec 2

The Nutcracker

Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition

Dec 5-13

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