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Christmas Markets in Brisbane in 2024

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.

Disclaimer: We are in the process of updating this article! All entries with 2024 listed beside them have been updated for this year. Those with TBC are to be confirmed for this year.

Christmas Markets Brisbane in November 2024

Christmas Lane at Saturday Fresh Market | Rocklea

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.

Saturday 9 November

Handmade Expo Christmas Extravaganza | Ipswich 2024

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

Friday 15 November

Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets | Beenleigh 2024

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
Christmas Markets in Brisbane in 2024
Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market

Saturday 16 November

Sherwood Community Carols | Sherwood 2024

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: 5pm – 9pm

Friday 22 November

BrisStyle Twilight Market | Brisbane CBD 2024

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

Saturday 23 November

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets | Carseldine 2024

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 – 10pm

Brisbane Fair Trade Market | Nathan 2024

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 23 Nov 8am – 7pm, and Sun 24 Nov 8am – 3pm

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.

  • Where: 34 Workshops Street, Brassall
  • Time: 6pm – 9pm

Saturday 30 November

The Collectors Market Christmas Edition | Eagleby 2024

From rare collectibles to geeky merch, each booth is a universe of its own at The Collectors Market Christmas Edition. As we reminisce about the incredible memories, Distillery Road Market is thrilled about their upcoming Christmas event from 30 November to 1 December. Whether you collect cards, pops, comics, love gaming and tabletop games, cosplay, or anything in between, there’s plenty at The Collectors Market.

  • Where: 124 Distillery Road, Eagleby
  • Time: 9am – 4pm

Christmas Twilight Markets | Virginia 2024

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

North Lakes Christmas Carols | North Lakes 2024

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

Milton Christmas Twilight Markets | Milton 2024

Milton Twilight Christmas Markets Brisbane

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)

Rotary Club of Mount Gravatt Christmas Fair | Mt Gravatt 2024

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 – 9pm

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets | Ipswich 2024

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 – 9pm

Christmas Markets Brisbane in December 2024

Sunday 1 December

Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets | Coochiemudlo Island 2024

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

Christmas-themed Quibble | Ipswich 2024

The Quibble Market will host a market on December 1 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

The Collectors Market Christmas Edition | Eagleby 2024

From rare collectibles to geeky merch, each booth is a universe of its own at The Collectors Market Christmas Edition. As we reminisce about the incredible memories, Distillery Road Market is thrilled about their upcoming Christmas event from 30 November to 1 December. Whether you collect cards, pops, comics, love gaming and tabletop games, cosplay, or anything in between, there’s plenty at The Collectors Market.

  • Where: 124 Distillery Road, Eagleby
  • Time: 9am – 4pm

Friday 6 December

West End Christmas Twilight Markets | West End 2024

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

Springfield Markets | Springfield 2024

The Springfield Markets at Robelle Domain are taking place on Sunday December 1, 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: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
  • Time: 8am – 1pm

Saturday 7 December

Christmas in the Park | Calamvale 2024

Christmas in the Park is a community event to bring people together to celebrate Christmas. This event is a free, family-fun Christmas event hosted by Councillor Emily Kim and Only Good Times Co. Activities will include food vans, kids’ entertainment, community stalls, and more! Find out more here.

  • Where: Calamvale District Park
  • Time: 3pm – 8pm

Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets | Nundah 2024

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

Jingle all the Bay | Sandgate 2024

Jingle all the Bay

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

Marburg Christmas Carnival | Marburg 2024

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

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market Weekend | South Brisbane 2024

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 7 December and Sunday 8 December)

Portside Christmas Markets | Hamilton 2024

Celebrate Christmas at Portside Christmas Markets on Saturday 7 December 2024 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

Distillery Road Market | Eagleby 2024

Get in the festive spirit while discovering a diverse and unique range of gifts this holiday season with Eat, Drink, Shop and Be Merry, a Christmas event featuring over 75 local makers, artisans and creators at Distillery Road Market.

On the day, there will be a special visit from Santa’s elves spreading their Christmas cheer, and Mr & Mrs Claus will drop by giving visitors the opportunity to nab a photo with their favourite Christmas personalities!

  • Where: 124 Distillery Road, Beenleigh
  • Time: 11am – 9pm

Murrumba Christmas Spectacular | Murrumba Downs 2024

The sweet sounds of Christmas carols will and the festivities of market shopping 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, carols and of course Christmas markets you’re sure to get into the Christmas spirit. Plus don’t miss a visit from Santa and the fireworks show at 8pm!

  • Where: John Oxley Reserve
  • Time: 4pm – 8pm

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.

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

Sunday 8 December

Chermside Christmas Festival | Chermside 2024

Chermside Christmas Festival

Enjoy an afternoon filled with carols by candlelight, food trucks, market stalls, and children’s entertainment. 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

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market Weekend | South Brisbane 2024

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 7 December and Sunday 8 December)

Redland Bay Collective Markets | Victoria Point 2024

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

Redcliffe Christmas Carols & Markets | Redcliffe 2024

Celebrate the festive season with the annual Redcliffe Christmas Carols & Markets 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

Friday 13 December

The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition | South Brisbane 2024

Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore The Collective Markets – Christmas Edition on Little Stanley Street from 13 – 22 December 2024 between 10am-9pm.

Discover a wonderland of beautiful clothing, sparkling jewellery and delightful trinkets.

  • Where: Little Stanley Street
  • Time: 10am – 9pm

Saturday 14 December

BrisStyle Christmas Village Market | Eagleby 2024

This Christmas season, step into the festive magic at the Christmas Village Market – an indoor holiday marketplace at Distillery Road Market Hall that’s set to sparkle with the spirit of the season! On December 14, from 12pm to 6pm, our market will bring together some of the finest artisans and makers, offering a curated selection of high-quality, handcrafted items perfect for Christmas gifting.

Entry to the Christmas Village Market is completely free, making it a wonderful, budget-friendly outing for the entire family. With unique, handcrafted pieces on offer, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, plus a few treats for yourself!

  • Where: 124 Distillery Road, Eagleby
  • Time: 12pm – 6pm

Redcliffe Markets Christmas Twilight Markets | Redcliffe 2024

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

Souths Acacia Sports Christmas Family Fun Day | Acacia Ridge 2024

Souths Acacia Sports are hosting their annual Christmas Family Fun Day on Sunday 14 December 2024 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

Flagstone Twilight Markets and Community Carols | Flagstone 2024

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

Ascot Green Christmas Carols and Market | Ascot 2024

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 – 8pm

Ripley Markets | Ripley

Get ready for a jolly good time at the Ripley Markets’ very special Christmas market! Enjoy delicious food, live music, roaming Christmas entertainers, face painting and kids’ activities, a splash’n’play water playground, a jumping castle, and more!

  • Where: 6 Amity Way, Ripley QLD
  • Time: 3pm – 8pm

Sunday 15 December

Christmas Carnival | Sandstone Point 2024

Sandstone Point Hotel Xmas Carnival

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

Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols | Strathpine 2024

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

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

11 thoughts on “Christmas Markets in Brisbane in 2024”

  1. 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!

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  2. 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)

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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

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    • 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?

      Reply

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