The BEST Christmas Carols in Brisbane for Families
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!
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.
Families Tip: For many events this Christmas you’ll need to pre-book tickets to attend.
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The BEST Christmas Carols in Brisbane
Listed here in date order….
Christmas Carols in Brisbane | November
Saturday 21 November
Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt Christmas Markets | Mt Gravatt
- Where: Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
- Time: 4pm to 9pm
Friday 27 November
A Christmas Song | Logan Central
- When: Friday 27 November
- Where: Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Central
- Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Christmas in Brassall Watch Party | Online
- When: Friday 27 November
- Where: Online
- Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Saturday 28 November
A Medieval Christmas | Caboolture
Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval chants and carols in the ambience of the Abbey Church in what is now a traditional commencement to Advent for the Abbey Museum. It is not only the eyes and ears which are treated to a feast, but also the taste buds, with the recital followed by an afternoon tea/ supper of delightful medieval Christmas treats! Entry is $42.50 per person. Bookings for A Medieval Christmas are essential!
To comply with COVID guidelines, two sessions are available.
- Afternoon session: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
- Evening Session: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Sunday 29 November
Caboolture Christmas Carols | Caboolture
Celebrate the festive season at Centenary Lakes Park with Christmas Carols, markets and food trucks, a visit from Santa and fireworks! Find out more here.
- Where: Centenary Lakes Park, Caboolture
- Time: 3 – 8pm
Christmas Carols in Brisbane | December
Tuesday 1 December
Carols in the Reservoir | Spring Hill
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! What could be more mystical about Christmas than celebrating in the Spring Hill Reservoir, being serenaded by world-class performers singing traditional Christmas favourites with Carols in the Reservoir.
- When: 1 – 22 December
- Where: Spring Hill Reservoir
- Time: 7:30pm Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday | 1:30pm on Sunday.
Thursday 3 December
Carols on the Green | Sanctuary Cove
A stellar lineup of local performers will sing on the night at Carols on the Green at Sanctuary Cove. The Paradise Carollers, Amazon Blue, Chad Trent & Becky Keen and Vanessa Krummenacher are just a few of the amazing performers starring in this years event. We’re also very happy to confirm that the much loved and celebrated Rotary Buggy Parade will take place again in 2020. This family-friendly event will conclude with a special appearance by Santa and Rudolf. Book a $25 family ticket for up to 5 people for The Main Stage or a $20 family ticket for up to 5 people in The Docks.
- Where: Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast
- Time: 5pm – 8pm
Friday 4 December
Jingle all the Bay | Sandgate
Celebrate Christmas on the Sandgate Bayside with a Festive Street Party and Christmas Parade. Jingle all the Bay is proudly presented by the Sandgate and Districts Chamber of Commence, there will be live entertainment, a Meet and Greet with Santa, Winter Wonderland Laneway, food and Christmas markets, Whoville Themed area with entertainment, heaps of Free activities for the kids, amusement rides and animal farm. Don’t miss the Christmas Street Parade at 7pm!
- Where: Einbunpin Lagoon, Sandgate
- Time: 6pm – 9pm
Community Christmas Carols | Beenleigh
Join Santa, his helpers and all the wonderful people that make up the Beenleigh/Logan community as they sing along to the old favourites from time gone by… White Christmas; Ave Maria; Silver Bells and more…Bring a picnic blanket and stay and watch the Christmas movie after on the lawns of the Beenleigh Historical Village. Find out more here.
- Where: Beenleigh Historical Village, Beenleigh
- Time: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday 5 December
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols | Brisbane
The iconic annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will host a variety of Australia’s most renowned singers and entertainers as they ignite the big stage in this joyous and magical celebration of Christmas. This is a must-do for Brisbane families!
- Where: Riverstage
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
Community Christmas Carols | Underwood
You are invited to attend the Community Christmas Carols event at Underwood Park, Rochedale. This FREE family event will include carol singing, market stalls, and fun family activities. Bring your family, bring your friends and come enjoy a night of community Christmas fun! Find more details here.
- Where: Underwood Park, Rochedale
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
Gold Coast Mayor’s Virtual Christmas Carols | Online
- Where: Online
- Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Hills Community Carols – At Home | Online
- Where: Online
- Time: From 5pm
Sunday 6 December
Centenary Community Carols | Middle Park
The Centenary Christmas Carols is a family-friendly evening with food vans, jumping castle, Santa’s sleigh, carols, live nativity scene, and fireworks. Plus this year you can test your skills on the mobile ninja warrior obstacle course. Keep up to date on the event here.
- Where: Peter Lightfoot Oval, Middle Park
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
North Lakes Christmas Carols | North Lakes
With lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, everyone can get into the spirit of the season while enjoying performances by local community groups and schools. The North Lakes Christmas Carols will feature plenty of free activities and workshops, roving performers and FUN! You can even do some last-minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets.
- Where: Kinsellas Park, Innovation Place, North Lakes
- Time: 3pm – 8pm
Christmas Twilight Markets & Carols | Tanah Merah
This isn’t your ordinary Christmas market! It’s a Christmas Twilight Market Spectacular! Kicking off at 5pm, the markets will include stalls selling fresh produce, handcrafted gifts, boutique clothing and mouth-watering food. PLUS the lighting of a 5ft Christmas tree, Christmas Carols by renowned Opera Singer Lisa Lockland-Bell and a special guest appearance by Santa himself!
- Where: Dunamis Church, Tanah Merah
- Time: 5pm-7pm
Best&Less the Bestest Virtual Christmas Carols | Online
You’re invited to The Bestest Virtual Christmas Carols! Best&Less is creating The Bestest Virtual Christmas Carols, featuring some of your favourite entertainers like Chris Sebastian, Johnny Ruffo and The Fairies. Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte, join online from home for a fun evening of singing and spreading the Christmas spirit.
- Where: Online
- Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday 12 December
Flagstone Twilight Markets & Community Carols | Flagstone
Flagstone Twilight Markets will return in collaboration with a carol event on Saturday 12 December 2020. 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 making a visit too! Enjoy the magical Christmas spirit as you listen and sing-a-long to your favourite Christmas carols.
- Where: Flagstone State School
- Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Sunday 13 December
Redcliffe Christmas Carols | Redcliffe
Celebrate the festive season with the annual Redcliffe Christmas Carols at Dolphins Stadium with twilight markets, food stalls, Christmas Carols and more!
- Where: Dolphins Stadium, Redcliffe
- Time: 3pm-8pm
Thursday 17 December
- Where: The Belvedere Hotel, Woody Point
- Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Friday 18 December
Human Nature Christmas with Dami Im | Riverstage Brisbane
For something a little bit different this Christmas why not combine a pop concert and Christmas Carols into one night! Australia’s very own boy band Human Nature are back with a very special Christmas show at Brisbane’s Riverstage on Friday 18 December! In fully reserved seating mode with special guest Dami Im. Find out more here.
- Where: Brisbane Riverstage
- Time: 6pm-9:45pm
Saturday 19 December
Christmas Carnival | Sandstone Point
Brace your elves! The annual Christmas Carnival is coming to Sandstone Point Hotel on Saturday 19th December! From 12 noon enjoy markets, food stalls, kids rides, entertainment, Christmas carols, fireworks and of course a visit from Santa! Get your tickets here.
- Where: Sandstone Point Hotel
- Time: 12pm – 8:30pm
Bracken Ridge Christmas Carols | Online
- Where: Online
- Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Christmas in the paddock | Redland Bay
- Where: 88 German Church Road, Redland Bay
- Time: 3pm – 7pm
Sunday 20 December
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols | Strathpine
Sit back, relax, and join in the caroling fun at the Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols from 3pm. There will be lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, so bring your best vocals and a blanket to spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening. You can even do some last-minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets or participate in the many free activities and workshops!
- Where: Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine
- Time: 3pm-8pm
Bray Park Christmas Festival | Bray Park
Join Bray Park Community Church for the Bray park Christmas Festival with entertainment, carols and delicious food! Multiple sessions will be held at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Bookings essential.
- Where: 10 Youngs Crossing Road, Bray Park
- Time: between 2pm- 8pm
Monday 21 December
Joy to the World A Christmas Special | Online
- Where: Online
- Time: 7pm – 9pm
Christmas Carols events not going ahead
To the best of our knowledge the following events are not going ahead this year:
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Griffin Christmas Carnival
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Carols on the Oval @ Belmont
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Wakerley Carols
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City of Logan Christmas Carols | Meadowbrook
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Carols by Twilight | South Bank
Looking for more Christmas Brisbane fun?
Check out our list of Christmas Markets Brisbane here.
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Rotary Light up Carols Under the Stars
When: Sunday, December 3, 2017, 5:30 – 7:30pm EAST
Location: New Farm Park Rotunda
Rotary Club New Farm & Cr Vicki Howard
Event type: Christmas
Description:Community Christmas Carols & Santa on stage with QLd Show Choir Francesca De Valence and our compere Victoria Carthew from Channel 7. Please join us for Food and Fun Christmas Candles Glow sticks and cards.
New Farm Rotary Club is hosting christmas carols in New Farm Park on Dec 4 at 5.30pm
Birkdale Baptist Church.
11 December
Family Fun from 4.30pm
Carols from 6.30pm
Narangba Lions Christmas Carols are on the 4th December from 4pm.
Living in England, carol singer used to come to our door singing for coins or mince pies, but I haven’t seen that happen in Australia. I love the big carol events in Australia though, and at least it’s warm enough for them to be hosted outside! 🙂
Love this article. Christmas is my favourite time of year. Can’t wait to attend some of these events.