City Hall Lights
Experience the magic of Christmas when Brisbane's iconic City Hall is transformed into a vibrant display of captivating projections, festive sounds and a heart-warming story for the whole family to enjoy.
City Hall Lights runs every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight, from 4-24 December in King George Square.
The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden returns to Roma Street Parkland from Friday 20 November to Saturday 19 December 2026 for a spellbinding new chapter, where the magic of the festive season meets the wonder of night.
Two aspiring aviators, Ivy and Bert, dream of flying. Follow their curiosity into a hidden world of Night Flight, where flight takes many forms and light moves like wings. With Ivy and Bert as your guides, journey through seven immersive zones inspired by creatures of the night sky and the rhythms of Roma Street Parkland after dark. Look up and be launched into wonder as tens of thousands of lights illuminate new stories, sights and sensations.
Open nightly from 6.30pm, The Enchanted Garden offers session times every 15 minutes until 9.15pm, providing flexibility for visitors of all ages. It also offers low sensory sessions for visitors who benefit from a calmer experience with reduced visitor numbers, softer lighting and gentler sound effects.
Before your aerial adventure begins, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks on Celebration Lawn from 5pm daily, or relax with a drink from the licensed bar as the sun sets and the Parkland's vibrant evening atmosphere comes to life.
The Enchanted Garden is a Queensland Government initiative and is delivered by City Parklands.
Bookings
Bookings required via the Enchanted Garden website. Tickets are not available at the gate.
Venue address
Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
Christmas Tiny Doors
Set off on a Christmas adventure through Brisbane City and discover 16 magical Tiny Doors designed and created by local artist Mace Robertson, including five brand-new festive creations joining returning favourites. Gather the family, follow the trail, and see if you can find them all as you explore the city.
To guide you along the way, pick up a Christmas Tiny Doors Adventure Map from the Visitor Information Centre in Queen Street Mall. If you'd like to view the map on your phone, a PDF is available to download on the Visit Brisbane website.
When: 1-25 December.
Christmas Tiny Doors locations:
· Queen Street Mall
· King George Square
· MacArthur Central
· Post Office Square
· Queens Plaza
· Uptown
· Wintergarden
· George Street
· Albert Street
Found all 16? Share your Tiny Doors adventure and tag @brisbanecity to let us know you completed the trail!
The Greatest Time of the Year
Catch the show on weekdays from 12pm and 1pm at the Queen Street Mall Stage between the 4th - 24th December.
Sing, dance and celebrate Christmas with festive favourites, family fun and a special appearance from Rudolph.
Get ready to sing, dance and celebrate with The Greatest Time of the Year, a fun-filled Christmas show on the Queen Street Mall stage.
Featuring a fabulous singer, dancer and host alongside everyone’s favourite reindeer, Rudolph, this lively performance brings Christmas magic to life with favourite carols, festive sing-alongs, dancing and plenty of audience participation.
Little ones and grown-ups alike are encouraged to join the fun as the performers count down the sleeps until Santa arrives and spread plenty of Christmas cheer along the way. Gather the family and settle in for a joyful show filled with music, laughter and festive fun.
The Magic & Circus Show: Christmas Edition
Catch the show on weekends at 12pm and 1pm at the Queen Street Mall Stage between the 5th - 20th December. Shows are 30 minutes in duration.
Step right up for an afternoon of festive fun the whole family will love! Beloved Queensland entertainers Rhett Marrow and Jason Gray bring their dazzling circus tricks and mind-bending magic to the stage in a Christmas themed spectacular. Expect plenty of laughter, surprises, and awe-inspiring moments as they delight audiences of all ages. This high-energy holiday show is the perfect way to make magical memories together during the Christmas season.
Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols Livestream
Sat 5 Dec, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols Livestream returns to Roma Street Parkland in 2026, bringing the city together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Jingling all the way from Riverstage and onto the Amphitheatre big screen, join us for the music and the magic of Brisbane’s most loved carols event.
This is your invitation to enjoy a free and fun family-friendly night out this festive season – round up your loved ones, pack a picnic blanket and BYO Christmas cheer.
Gates open to the Amphitheatre from 6pm to enjoy festive food truck fare and seasonal ambiance as the sun sets over the Parkland.
From 7pm, settle in for an evening of dazzling performances and get set to celebrate together under the stars. Sing along to a mix of heartwarming classics and contemporary favourites as the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols come alive on the big screen, broadcast live from Riverstage.
In the spirit of the season, this event supports the Lord Mayor’s Charitable trust in giving back to the Brisbane community.