There is a certain something special about walking around the best Christmas markets Brisbane has to offer in the lead up to Christmas. Christmas market shopping is a worldwide tradition steeped in history and it’s one we love!
Even without a lot of cash to splash the ambiance of the event, the spirit of the people, and (more often than not) the scent of Christmas in the air is enough to put you and your kids in a fantastic mood for the rest of the day or night.
- Christmas Markets Brisbane in November 2023
- Friday 10 November
- Friday 17 November
- Saturday 18 November
- Saturday 25 November
- Sunday 26 November
- Christmas Markets Brisbane in December 2023
- Friday 1 December
- Saturday 2 December
- Sunday 3 December
- Friday 8 December
- Saturday 9 December
- Sunday 10 December
- Friday 15 December
- Saturday 16 December
- Sunday 17 December
- Monday 18 December
- Tuesday 19 December
- Wednesday 20 December
- Thursday 21 December
- Friday 22 December
- Saturday 23 December
Christmas Markets Brisbane in November 2023
Friday 10 November
Kuraby Christmas Twilight Markets | Kuraby | 2023
Jingle your way into the festive season with Kuraby Christmas Twilight Markets! Bringing you Christmas cheer, carols, and mouth watering food!
Make the most of a balmy Friday eve outdoors with gourmet food, live entertainment, handmade gifts and whole lot of festive cheer! Round up your family and friends, buckle in for a good time and maybe even tick off some Christmas shopping on the way! Set next to Kuraby Train Station, it’ll be love at first frost.
- Free entry
- Where: 1342 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. Next to the Wally Tate Park.
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
Friday 17 November
Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets | Beenleigh | 2023
Tis’ the season for Christmas Markets at the Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets! Stuff your stockings with one of a kind gifts from local jewellers, fashion boutiques, crafters, and creators… and indulge in incredible eats. There is also entertainment for adults and kids alike. Plus, a visit from Santa himself!
- Free entry
- Where: Beenleigh Town Square, Beenleigh
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday 18 November
Sherwood Community Carols | Sherwood | 2023
What better way to bring a community together than to celebrate the festive season and finish Sherwood Community Festival on a high. The Sherwood Community Carols will showcase music, stalls by local community groups selling Christmas gifts and goodies, as well as entertainment. Of course, no community carols event should go without the must-have photo opportunity with Santa. Sing a few carols, take a photo with Santa on his sleigh and be merry.
- Where: Sherwood Arboretum
- Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets | Carseldine | 2023
Bring some Christmas cheer into your life at Brisbane’s beloved Christmas market, Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market! Enjoy gourmet eats and sweets and get those stockings stocked with the goods from bespoke makers. Get ready to rock the night away with festive entertainment and live music.
- Where: 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
- When: 4pm to 1pm
Saturday 25 November
Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt Christmas Fair | Mt Gravatt | 2023
The Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt’s Christmas Fair is perfect for Christmas catch-ups with your friends & family. This fantastic family-friendly FREE event with kids’ activities, amusement rides, jumping castle, rock wall, face painting, Christmas gift stalls, street food, carols, live music, a Christmas movie, and a visit from Santa is definitely not to be missed. See the event details here.
- Where: Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
- Time: 4pm to 9pm
Milton Christmas Twilight Markets | Milton | 2023
Head down to the Milton Christmas Twilight Markets to find eats, beats and treats that are both naughty and nice! There will be gourmet eats and sweets and stuff those stockings with the curated range of bespoke makers.
Dreaming of a wine Christmas? Unwreath your Christmas spirit with their bespoke Brewdolph pop-bar and rock the night away with festive entertainment and live music.
- Where: Corner of Cribb Street and, Little Cribb St, Milton
- Time: 4pm – 10pm
- Entry: $2 parking, $3 entry (free for kids under 12)
Brisbane Fair Trade Market | Nathan | 2023
Come along to the Brisbane Fair Trade Market – the one-stop ethical shop for all of your handcrafted Christmas gifts and decorations.
- Where: QSAC (Queensland Sports and Athletic Centre) Nathan, Brisbane
- When: Sat 25 Nov 8am – 7pm, and Sun 26 Nov 8am – 3pm
The Soul Nook Christmas Market | Ipswich | 2023
Come along to The Soul Nook Collective and find artisan wares, food trucks, interactive stalls, entertainment and a mocktail bar at these stylish markets, perfect for finding that perfect Christmas gift.
- Where: The Soul Nook Collective, 89-93 Queen St, Marburg
- Time: 9am – 2pm
Sunday 26 November
Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets | Coochiemudlo Island | 2023
The Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets are great markets to stock up on presents, right next to the water in a pleasant atmosphere and with great food & drink, both on and off the market. You will find brick-a-brack, arts and craft, clothing, jewellery and decoration. There will be Christmas activities for the children as well as a visit from Santa. Excellent music will drift past as you take in the relaxed island vibe before the mad Christmas rush.
- Where: Foreshore parkland, Victoria Parade South, Coochiemudlo Island
- Time: 9am – 2pm
Brisbane Fair Trade Market | Nathan | 2023
Come along to the Brisbane Fair Trade Market – the one-stop ethical shop for all of your handcrafted Christmas gifts and decorations.
- Where: QSAC (Queensland Sports and Athletic Centre) Nathan, Brisbane
- When: Sat 25 Nov 8am – 7pm, and Sun 26 Nov 8am – 3pm
Christmas Markets Brisbane in December 2023
Friday 1 December
West End Christmas Twilight Markets | West End | 2023
West End Markets transform into a Christmas wonderland brimming with festive foods, fantastic tunes, delectable drinks, unique gifts and kids entertainment.
Stroll through over 140 specialty stalls with artisan handmade gifts that you won’t just find anywhere. Talk about insta-worthy, snap an elfie with the big jolly man and the incredible roving entertainment all amidst the spectacular Christmas decorations and cheer.
- Where: Davies Park, West End
- Time: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday 2 December
Jingle all the Bay | Sandgate | 2023
Celebrate Christmas on the Bayside with a festive street party and Christmas parade. Jingle all the Bay is proudly presented by the Sandgate and Districts Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy live entertainment, a Meet and Greet with Santa, Hundreds of markets and boutiques, delicious food stalls, cafes, pubs and bars along the street, Kids Workshops including Christmas decorations and Letters to Santa, Rides, amusements and so much more! Don’t miss the Christmas Street Parade!
- Where: Einbunpin Lagoon, Sandgate
- Time: 3pm – 9pm
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets | Nundah | 2023
Get jingly with it at Brisbane’s best Christmas market, Nundah Christmas Twilight Market! Mix and a-mingle with gourmet eats and sweets and stuff those stockings with the curated range of bespoke makers. There will be great markets, activities, entertainment and a pop-up bar. There’s something for everyone!
- $3 Entry (free for kids under 12) and free parking
- Where: Station Street, Nundah
- Time: From 4pm
Flagstone Twilight Markets and Community Carols | Flagstone | 2023
Browse the boutique and handmade market stallholders at the Flagstone Twilight Markets & Community Carols on Saturday 2 December 2023 from 4pm-8pm to find great gift ideas just in time for Christmas.
Delicious food trucks will be cooking up a storm at Flagstone State School 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: 4pm – 8pm
Marburg Christmas Carnival | Marburg | 2023
A Christmas Carnival at the Marburg Show Grounds will feature market stalls, rides, an animal farm, face painting, games and fireworks.
- Where: Marburg Showgrounds
- Time: 3pm – 8pm
Holly Jolly Christmas Markets | Ipswich | 2023
This Twilight Event is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done in one swoop!
There will be plenty of activities for the kids to do, with enchanting Christmas decorations, glittering festive lights, free activities, amusement rides, fun entertainment, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa himself!
There will be a fantastic variety of Christmas Stalls where visitors will be sure to find the right Christmas gift for their loved ones or maybe something extra for yourselves.
- Where: Ipswich Showgrounds
- Time: 4pm
Handmade Expo Christmas Extravaganza | Ipswich | 2023
The Handmade Expo is holding one last chance to stock up on artisan and locally hand made goodies before Christmas. What a perfect, thoughtful opportunity to pick up your Christmas gifts.
- Where: Nicholas St
- Time: 9am – 1pm
Sunday 3 December
Redcliffe Christmas Carols | Redcliffe | 2023
Celebrate the festive season with the annual Redcliffe Christmas Carols at Moreton Daily Stadium with twilight markets, food stalls, Christmas Carols and more! Take a stroll under festoon & festival lighting and enjoy local crafts, jewellery, handmade goodies, toys and more.
- Where: Nathan Road Sports Complex, Kippa-Ring
- Time: 4pm-9pm
Ripley Markets | Ripley
Come along to the last Ripley Markets before Christmas. There will be stalls with plants, jewellery, art and more, as well as food trucks at this relaxed, dog friendly market.
Where: 6 Amity Way, South Ripley
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Christmas in the Park | Calamvale | 2023
Christmas in the Park is a community event to bring people together to celebrate Christmas. Activities will include food and craft stalls, Carol singers, musical groups, photo booths, children’s gifts and a visit from Santa! Calamvale District Park. Find out more here.
- Where: Calamvale District Park
- Time: 4pm-7pm
Christmas Markets in the Park | Seventeen Mile Rocks | 2023
Ho, ho, how did we get here so fast?! It’s Christmas time at Sundayz Markets and they’re celebrating at their final market for 2023 with candy canes, raffles, carols by the wonderful Riverlife Choir and of course all your favourite handmade stalls, food, drinks, free kids play areas including water slide and an undercover eating area to keep you out of the sun. Find out more.
- Where: Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks
- Time: Sunday 3 December 2023, 8am – 1pm
Portside Christmas Markets | Hamilton | 2023
Celebrate Christmas at Portside Christmas Markets on Sunday 3 December 2023 from 3pm-7pm alongside giveaways, interactive workshops and Christmas tunes!
Enjoy over 50 market stalls offering flowers, plants, ceramics, jewellery, skincare, decor and more. There will be a live band on the wharf and delicious food trucks too.
- Where: Portside Wharf, Hamilton
- Time: 3pm-7pm
Souths Acacia Sports Christmas Family Fun Day | 2023
Souths Acacia Sports are hosting their annual Christmas Family Fun Day on Sunday 3 December 2023 from 4pm – 8:30pm and all are welcome. Free entry for all with an amazing fireworks display, free rides for the kids, free face painting, free animal farm and awesome bands!
There will be market stalls, food & drinks and amusement games which are the only purchasable products. The club will also be open should you wish to eat in the restaurant. Plus, don’t forget Santa will be there giving out treats to the kids.
- Where: Souths Acacia Sports Club
- Time: 4pm – 8.30pm
Friday 8 December
Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market | Newstead | 2023
Select Scenic Rim providores will share their wares at Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct’s Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market. 11 stallholders will be in attendance bringing everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables and artisan honey and dairy products to craft beer, boutique wine and locally distilled spirits.
- Where: Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct
- Time: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 December
Redcliffe Markets Christmas Twilight Markets | Redcliffe | 2023
Redcliffe Parade will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland for the Christmas Twilight Markets. Get that Christmas wish list filled with the bespoke goods from our makers and jingle in the bushels of fun with roaming entertainment, live tunes and side-show alley.
- Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
Christmas Twilight Markets | Virginia | 2023
Enjoy a range of markets at the Christmas Twilight Markets from an indoor marketplace to outdoor pop-up market, there will be over 130 shops to choose from, including their indoor greenhouse! Have a mistle-toast to the holiday season at the licensed Café with some delicious Christmas dinner specials. There will also be food stalls and food trucks outside. Kids will be kept entertained with a face painter, jumping castle, kids’ playground and live music.
- Where: VEND Market Place, 1768 Sandgate Road, Virginia
- Time: 4pm-9pm
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market Weekend | South Brisbane | 2023
Your favourite Christmas design markets return to GOMA this December! Enjoy QAGOMA Christmas Design Market all weekend! Over two special days, the market will showcase Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods.
Do all your Christmas shopping in one convenient location, from our diverse selection of handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, textiles and clothing.
- Where: Outside the Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane
- Time: 9am–4pm (Saturday 9 December and Sunday 10 December)
Christmas Lane at Saturday Fresh Market | Rocklea | 2023
One thing you don’t need to worry about is making sure you can get the freshest ingredients and lovingly handmade Christmas goodies, with help from Brisbane Markets. To make Christmas easier, Brisbane Markets is holding a Festive Fresh Market. Their Christmas markets will feature all the fresh produce, seafood, meat, deli items, and pantry fillers you need to feed your family and friends during the holiday season.
- Where: Brisbane Markets, 250 Sherwood Road, Rocklea
- Time: 6am-12pm
- Sat 9, 16 and 23 December
- Find out more here.
Sunday 10 December
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market Weekend | South Brisbane | 2023
Your favourite Christmas design markets return to GOMA this December! Enjoy QAGOMA Christmas Design Market all weekend! Over two special days, the market will showcase Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods.
Do all your Christmas shopping in one convenient location, from our diverse selection of handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, textiles and clothing.
- Where: Outside the Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane
- Time: 9am–4pm (Saturday 9 December and Sunday 10 December)
North Lakes Christmas Carols | North Lakes | 2023
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: 4pm – 8pm
Redland Bay Collective Markets | Victoria Point | 2023
The Redland Bay Collective Markets will include boutique stalls selling arts & crafts, handmade items, vintage & pre-loved clothes, toys, and household items. Held at Faith Lutheran College Redlands these markets are the perfect place to pick up a beautiful unique gift or shop for a new Christmas party outfit!
- Where: Faith Lutheran College, Thornlands
- Time: 8am-1pm
Friday 15 December
BrisStyle Twilight Market | Brisbane CBD | 2023
Head to King George Square to experience the one and only BrisStyle Twilight Market selling 100% handmade goods, featuring over 80 local designers! Meet the makers during an evening stroll around the square and wrap up your Christmas shopping in one fell swoop! Expect unique ranges of summer clothing, inspiring artworks to adorn your walls, cleverly crafted ceramics and so much more!
- Where: King George Square
- Time: 4pm-9pm
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday 16 December
DRM Trucks & Tunes Christmas Market | Eagleby
You’ll want to mark this one in the diary. Christmas is fast approaching and the Distillery Road Market are bringing big festive cheer to DRM on December 16 2023 with a jolly Trucks & Tunes Christmas Market.
- Where: DRM, 124 Distillery Rd, Eagleby
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
Christmas Lane at Saturday Fresh Market | Rocklea | 2023
One thing you don’t need to worry about is making sure you can get the freshest ingredients and lovingly handmade Christmas goodies, with help from Brisbane Markets. To make Christmas easier, Brisbane Markets is holding a Festive Fresh Market. Their Christmas markets will feature all the fresh produce, seafood, meat, deli items, and pantry fillers you need to feed your family and friends during the holiday season.
- Where: Brisbane Markets, 250 Sherwood Road, Rocklea
- Time: 6am-12pm
- Sat 9, 16 and 23 December
- Find out more here.
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Ascot Green Christmas Carols and Market | Ascot | 2023
Enjoy the most magical time of the year with your family and friends at Brisbane Racing Club’s Ascot Green Christmas Carols and Market held in Eagle Farm Racecourse’s St Leger Lawn Marquee.
Enjoy a festive celebration like no other, where you’ll be treated to Christmas carol performances from the renowned Brisbane Excelsior Brass Band and Opera Queensland as you browse market stalls, grab a delicious bite from the food trucks, or take part in the array of kid-friendly activities on offer.
- Where: Eagle Farm Racecourse St Leger Lawn, 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot
- Time: 5pm to 8pm
Sunday 17 December
Christmas Carnival | Sandstone Point | 2023
Brace your elves! The annual Christmas Carnival is coming to Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday 17th December! From 2pm 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: 2pm – 8pm
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Springfield Markets | Springfield | 2023
The Springfield Markets at Robelle Domain are taking place on Sunday December 17, with artisan stalls, music, food and more. Regular stall holders products range from Christmas decorations to terrariums, plants and handmade fairy houses, spices, jams and oils, flowers, cleaning products, hair accessories, toys and crystals, honey products and baked treats.
- Where: Main Street Orion
- Time: 9am – 4pm
Christmas-themed Quibble | Ipswich | 2023
The Quibble Market will host a market on December 17 from 8am-12pm that has a Christmas flavour. Head into the Ipswich Showgrounds for pre-loved women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, coffee and food will also be available.
- Where: Ipswich Showgrounds
- Time: 8am – 12pm
Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols | Strathpine | 2023
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: From 3pm
Monday 18 December
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Tuesday 19 December
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Wednesday 20 December
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Thursday 21 December
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Riverlink Christmas Market | Ipswich | 2023
This special market is being held from 9am to 10pm with a selection of unique crafts, market stalls and live music.
- Where: Downs Street & The Terrace, Ipswich
- Time: 9am – 10pm
Friday 22 December
The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane | 2023
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 15 – 23 December 2023 between 5pm-9pm.
Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.
- Where: Little Stanley Street
- Time: 5pm – 9pm
Twilight Markets at Orion Springfield Central | Springfield | 2023
The annual Twilight Markets at Orion Springfield Central are set to be held on Friday December 22. The markets will start at 9am and run until midnight, coinciding with late night trade at the shopping centre, great for last minute gifts!
Enjoy these Christmas-themed markets filled with food, music, entertainment and more. Find the markets on Main Street.
- Where: Orion Springfield Central
- Time: 9am – midnight
Saturday 23 December
Christmas Lane at Saturday Fresh Market | Rocklea | 2023
One thing you don’t need to worry about is making sure you can get the freshest ingredients and lovingly handmade Christmas goodies, with help from Brisbane Markets. To make Christmas easier, Brisbane Markets is holding a Festive Fresh Market. Their Christmas markets will feature all the fresh produce, seafood, meat, deli items, and pantry fillers you need to feed your family and friends during the holiday season.
- Where: Brisbane Markets, 250 Sherwood Road, Rocklea
- Time: 6am-12pm
- Sat 9, 16 and 23 December
- Find out more here.
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Hi There, I have a Christmas Market I would love you to add! We have 30-40 stalls. 16th of December at 4pm Christmas Festival and Markets + Carols at Ashgrove Baptist Church. Lots of activities and freebies!
DONE!
Does anyone know if busking is allowed at any of these events? Thank you!
Hi! There is a local handmade ceramics and pottery exhibition and sales on Sunday, December 11th from 5-11 at the wandering cooks (south Brisbane)
Hi
I would also like to let you know the Creative Markets are in this Saturday 26th at Logan Arts Gallery 10am – 2pm.
Cheers
Toni
Hello – Here are the new details for The Mummy Tree Market Hawthorne.
Regards Liz
Now at PARK ST HAWTHORNE
Wonderful list, makes it so easy to know what is on.
Just one correction though, the Fair Trade Christmas market is on both the Saturday 26th and the Sunday 27th.
Updated – many thanks!
i would like to become a food stall holder on this events if possible please let me know. we are selling Filipino street food thank you regards Evelyn
Hi Evelyn
I have a Christmas market in December that I would like to advertise. Could you please advise how I can do this through your magazine?
Awesome article. LOVE this. Thank you.