Christmas Carols in Brisbane: The BEST List for Families 2024

Christmas Carols in Brisbane always guarantee a fun family night out due to the Queensland weather and unrivaled community spirit. So many community groups go above and beyond to spread Christmas cheer each year. The great news is we will see a lot of Christmas Carols in Brisbane events go ahead in 2024!

Christmas Carols signal that the festive season’s in full swing in shopping centres, on the radio and even when you’re on hold during a phone call… but nothing beats going to a live event to sing along and share the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Carols in Brisbane this year will be held in venues throughout the city. So you’ll know where and when they’re on, we’ve compiled the following list of recommended events.

The BEST Christmas Carols in Brisbane

Brisbane carols are listed here in date order….

Sunday 24 November

Christmas Carols by Rhapsody Chorus 2024

You know it’s Christmas when you hear the beautiful carols sung by the Rhapsody Chorus. Sing a long to Christmas carols with Rhapsody Chorus.

• Sun, 24 Nov 2024 6.50pm – Mt Cotton Christmas in the Park
• Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10am – Christmas Sing – Mater Hospital Markets

Rhapsody Chorus will also be Victoria Point Shopping Centre on the following dates:

• Sat, 7 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point
• Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point
• Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point
• Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point
• Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point
• Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10.30am – Christmas Singing – Victoria Point

Bring along your best singing voices!

There are more details on Christmas Carols by Rhapsody Chorus here.

Friday 29 November

Brassall Christmas in the Park | Brassall 2024

Go along to Ipswich’s favourite and longest running community Christmas event. With a wonderful line up of local performers, an outstanding live orchestra, a vast array of food trucks, the Christmas markets and a fantastic fireworks finale, this will be an event not to be missed. So grab your picnic rugs and take the whole family along! Find out more here.

• When: Fri 29 Nov
• Where: 34 Workshops Street, Brassall
• Time: 6pm – 9pm

Lord Mayor’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree | Brisbane

This year, the Lighting of the Christmas Tree presented by The Lott by Golden Casket will be held at King George Square on Friday 29 November 2024 from 6.30pm.

The festivities will include live musical performances of cherished Christmas tunes, including a special performance by Dami Im, as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner illuminates the impressive 22-metre tree- marking the beginning of the Christmas festivities in Brisbane!

Following the official lighting event, the Christmas Tree will remain in King George Square for all to enjoy this festive season. Find out more here.

• When: Fri 29 November
• Where: King George Square, 100 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
• Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Saturday 30 November

North Lakes Christmas Carols | North Lakes 2024

Get into the Christmas spirit this festive season in Moreton Bay. Pack a picnic blanket and jingle your way down to Kinsellas Sports Complex in North Lakes on Sunday 10th of December from 4pm – 8pm for a truly spectacular evening.

Meet Santa and snap up a photo with your family. Santa’s Village will feature Christmas-themed roving entertainment, kids workshops, free face-painting and more! Treat the family to a delicious meal from one of their food trucks available at the event. You will be spoiled for choice!

Don’t forget to bring your best vocals with lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer! Everyone can get into the spirit of the season while enjoying a stellar line-up of local artists and community groups performing all your favourite Christmas carols! Find out more here.

• When: Sat 30 Nov
• Where: Kinsellas Sports Complex
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Rotary Club of Mt Gravatt Christmas Markets & Carols | Mt Gravatt 2024

Free community event with food trucks, Christmas market stalls, children’s activities, carols program and movie in the park (Elf!), and of course Santa! Find out more here.

• When: Sat 30 Nov
• Where: Mr Gravatt Showgrounds
• Time: 4pm – 9pm

Christmas Carols Aspley Hornets | Aspley 2024

Tis the time to sing and dance and bring in the Christmas spirit that we all love. The Aspley Hornets would like to invite the whole family to go and enjoy free Christmas Carols on the Field.

The AFL field will transform into a Christmas Wonderland, with markets, rides, food trucks, a live band, carols, plus a visit from Santa! Find more details about the carols here.

• When: Sat 30 Nov
• Where: 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine
• Time: 4.30pm

Sunday 1 December

Light Up Carols & Santa | New Farm 2024

Get in the festive spirit with Rotary New Farm’s Light Up Carols and Santa! Enjoy the sausage sizzle while listening to carols under the trees in beautiful New Farm Park.

• When: Sun 1 Dec
• Where: New Farm Park
• Time: 3pm – 8pm

Centenary Community Carols | Middle Park 2024

The Centenary Salvation Army hosts the annual Carols in the Park, held at The Peter Lightfoot Oval for the Centenary Suburbs. This popular event is sponsored by local businesses and organizations and is attended by thousands every year.

This year’s Carols in the Park will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024. There will be afternoon activities and the Twilight Markets from 3.30pm, followed by stage shows, a concert featuring many popular carols at 6.50pm and fireworks at 8pm, guest artists and Santa, food and crafts available for purchase, and so much more.

Don’t forget the Twilight Markets with over 30 local vendors, open from 4pm to 6pm. Find out more here.

• When: Sun 1 Dec
• Where: Peter Lightfoot Park
• Time: 3.30pm – 8.15pm

Caboolture Christmas Carols | Caboolture 2024

‘Tis the season to be jolly this Christmas in the Moreton Bay Region, so be sure to head along to the Caboolture Christmas Carols. Pack a picnic blanket or chairs and jingle your way down to Centenary Lakes Park in Caboolture for a truly magical evening. Free entry. Find out more here.

• When: Sun 1 Dec
• Where: Centenary Lakes Park
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Saturday 7 December

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols | Brisbane 2024

The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols is Brisbane’s premier annual Christmas event and returns on Saturday 7 December in 20234 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, this world-class evening of entertainment features a breathtaking all-Australian line-up of superstars to be announced in November. The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols is proudly ‘access all areas’ with Auslan interpretation, audio description, tactile tours, accessible viewing platform, dedicated Auslan area, low sensory zone, haptic vests and wristbands, and captions on screen.

Tickets will go on sale in early November. Find out more here.

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: Brisbane Riverstage
• Time: Gates open from 4pm, entertainment 6pm – 9pm

Murrumba Christmas Spectacular | Murrumba Downs 2024

The sweet sounds of Christmas carols will bring the joy of Christmas to John Oxley Reserve on Saturday 7th December for the Murrumba Christmas Spectacular.

Bring your little elves along for this very merry, north of Brisbane Xmas carols community event. Featuring food trucks, stage entertainment, kids activities and of course Christmas carols you’re sure to get into the Christmas spirit. Plus don’t miss a visit from Santa and the fireworks show at 8pm!

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: John Oxley Reserve
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Jingle all the Bay | Sandgate 2024

There’s so much to do at Jingle All the Bay, an event that transforms Sandgate Town Centre into a heap of free festive fun each year. Families will love the iconic Christmas street parade, hundreds of markets, Santa Claus photo opportunity, delicious food stalls, stages of entertainment, kids workshops plus amusements including a train ride and animal farm. Find out more here.

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: Sandgate Town Centre
• Time: 3pm – 9pm

Hills Community Carols | Ferny Hills 2024

Organisers are excited that The Hills Community Carols presented by GVK Lions Club Inc, Ferny Districts Amateur Fishing Club and Moreton Bay Regional Council are back in 2024 at George Willmore Park!! Treat yo’elf to an amazing afternoon of entertainment, rides, food stalls, face painting, fireworks and a visit from Santa. Bring the family, meet up with friends, pack a rug or a chair, and enjoy some festive cheer. Find out more here.

• When: Sat 7 Dec 
• Where: George Willmore Park
• Time: 4pm

Multicap Christmas Carols | Eight Mile Plains 2024

Multicap’s Christmas Carols brings together Multicap friends, families, and the local community to celebrate the festive season!

There will be markets, live music, food vendors, art, free activities and games for everyone to enjoy. Multicap’s creative arts team will also play an active role, showcasing their unique artwork, with an on-site cafe serving food and drinks at the event.

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: Multicap HQ, 269 Padstow Road Eight Mile Plains
• Time: 2.30pm – 6.30pm

Wakerley Carols | Wakerley 2024

Wakerley Carols has something for the whole family. You’re invited to join in for an afternoon of tasty treats, live music, arts & crafts, and rides leading into an evening of Christmas carols and a fireworks finale. This free community event is an initiative of the Port of Brisbane Rotary club supported by Brisbane City Council, local businesses, and service organisations. Check out these carols on here.

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: Wakerley Park
• Time: 3pm, carols from 6pm

City of Logan Christmas Carols | Logan

The City of Logan Christmas Carols is the city’s biggest annual Christmas event, celebrating the magic and joy of the festive season. Take your own picnic or enjoy a fantastic variety of delicious foods. Have a free photo with Santa, enjoy free face painting, and stroll through the markets, all jam-packed into one magical day.

It wouldn’t be a Christmas celebration without carols! This free, family-friendly event will have you singing along to all your favourite Christmas carols with the amazing stage show. BYO picnic rug and low chairs and create your own space on the lawn and settle in for a full afternoon and evening of festive fun. Find more details here.

• When: Sat 7 Dec
• Where: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
• Time: 3pm – 8.30pm

Sunday 8 December

Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols | Redbank Plains

Come along for a fun-filled night of carols, fun rides, food trucks, and fireworks as we celebrate Christmas together! Fireworks begin at 8.30pm. Click here for more information.

• When: Sun 8 Dec
• Where: NRL Bears Club House, Redbank Plains
• Time: 5pm – 8.30pm

Kelvin Grove Community Carols and Christmas Markets | Kelvin Grove

Pop along to the community carols at Kelvin Grove for live music, Christmas stalls, activities for the kids and free food, then sing your heart out at the twilight carols. Find out more here.

• When: Sun 8 Dec
• Where: A Block, QUT Kelvin Grove
• Time: 4pm – 7.30pm

Redcliffe Christmas Carols | Kippa-Ring 2024

Take a drive out from the river city to see some of the best Christmas Carols in Brisbane. The signature giant snow globes will be back, providing the perfect white Christmas photo opportunity. Santa’s Village will feature Christmas-themed roving entertainment, kids’ workshops, free face-painting and more! Don’t forget to bring your best vocals with lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer! Redcliffe Christmas Carols details here.

• When:  Sun 8 Dec
• Where: Nathan Road Sports Ground
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Chermside Christmas Festival | Chermside 2024

Enjoy an afternoon filled with carols by candlelight, food trucks, market stalls, and children’s entertainment at the Chermside Christmas Festival. This free, family-friendly event welcomes all. Seating will be provided, and there will also be an area for BYO picnic rugs, allowing guests to enjoy the show in a relaxed setting with family and friends. The outdoor festival will offer a variety of activities and attractions, including:

• Food trucks
• Market stalls
• Petting zoo
• Jumping castle
• Face painting
• Kids’ crafts
• An appearance from Santa

• When:  Sun 8 Dec
• Where: Centrepoint Church – 240 Hamilton Road, Chermside
• Time: 3pm – 8pm

Friday 13 December

Carols in the Reservoir | Spring Hill 2024

Carols in the Reservoir will make you laugh, cry (with joy!) and cheer. Be six metres underground, in a 150-year-old water reservoir, in Brisbane’s CBD, in Summer as the snow falls for your Christmas breakup at Carols in the Reservoir!

World-class performers singing your favourite Christmas Carols in Brisbane’s Underground Opera House! Whether you’re looking for a night out with family and/or friends, or a Christmas function, you don’t want to miss this wonderful treat. You may even want to purchase a new Christmas dress to wear! There is more information on Carols in the Reservoir here.

• When: 13 – 24 December
• Where: The Spring Hill Reservoir
• Time: 7:30pm Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, 3pm Sunday

Jimboomba Christmas Brigade | Jimboomba 2024

Dress up the kids in Christmas theme and head down from 6pm for Christmas carols and a fun night of festive activities. Find out more here.

• When: Fri 13 Dec
• Where: Jimboomba State School
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Community Carols | Logan 2024

A Carols Night for the Logan community with a touch of gospel. This event will feature some of Logan’s most soulful singers and talented musicians! Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids under five.

• When: Fri 13 Dec
• Where: 390 Kingston Road, Slacks Creek
• Time: Doors open 6.30pm

Saturday 14 December

Carols In Frew Park 2024

A community Christmas carol for the whole family. Join us for an evening of fun, food and music for the whole family as they sing carols and celebrate the gift of Christmas! Carols In Frew Park is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

• When: Sat 14 Dec
• Where: Frew Park
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Flagstone Twilight Markets & Community Carols | Flagstone 2024

Flagstone Twilight Markets will return in collaboration with a carol event on Saturday 14 December 2024. Browse the boutique and handmade market stallholders to find great gift ideas just in time for Christmas. Delicious food trucks will be at the event to fill hungry tummies and Santa will be visiting too! Enjoy the magical Christmas spirit as you listen and sing-a-long to your favourite Christmas carols.

• When: Sat 14 Dec
• Where: Flagstone State School
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Sunday 15 December

Christmas Carnival | Sandstone Point 2024

Brace your elves! It’s the event you’ve all been pining for… The annual Christmas Carnival is back at Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday 17th December and it’s going to be merrier than ever.

If you love the holiday season deerly, it would be rude-olph to miss this! Enjoy plenty of festivities for the whole family! From 2pm, find that perfect gift at the Christmas markets or have a tree-mendous time enjoying the food stalls, fireworks, live music, kids rides, entertainment and of course a visit from Santa!

Get ready for your favourite Christmas carols and rockin’ around the Christmas tree. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout we’re tellin’ you why! The Christmas Carnival is coming to town and it’s snow joke that tickets will go quick. Find out more here.

• When: Sun 15 Dec
• Where: Sandstone Point Hotel
• Time: 2pm – 8pm

Pine Rivers Christmas Carols | Strathpine 2024

Pack a picnic blanket or chairs and jingle your way down to Pine Rivers Park in Strathpine for a truly magical evening. Take a stroll under festoon lighting and enjoy local crafts, jewellery, handmade goods, toys and more. Santa’s village will be making a return and the evening will conclude with an awe-inspiring fireworks display. Find out more here.

• When:  Sun 15 Dec
• Where: Pine Rivers Park
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Bracken Ridge Carols Spectacular | Bracken Ridge 2024

Bracken Ridge Carols Spectacular is a marvelous festival, Christmas show and fireworks event taking place on Norris Road State School’s oval. The festival kicks off at 4pm with delicious food trucks, markets and rides (armbands for unlimited rides for $15). This free Christmas show will include plenty of popular carols from 7pm with fireworks at the finale. Bring your picnic rugs and camping chairs and prepare for a wonderful night of celebrating Christmas together!

• When: Sun 15 Dec
• Where: Norris Road State School, 28 Greenore Street, Bracken Ridge
• Time: 4pm – 8pm

Looking for more Christmas Brisbane fun?

Check out our list of Christmas Markets Brisbane here.

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