Get ready for a festive family adventure at Uptown Brisbane, this Christmas holiday season!
With a lineup of exciting events, Uptown Brisbane is transforming into a wonderland of creativity and joy, perfect for families looking to make magical memories together.
What is Uptown Brisbane?
Right in the heart of Brisbane’s bustling CBD, where the Myer Centre used to be, Uptown is a great shopping spot that’s perfect for families.
It has so many different stores, with everything from the latest fashion trends to quirky gifts (perfect for stocking up on your Chrissy presents).
There’s also a food court, cafes and restaurants, food boutiques and fresh food stores – something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Plus, there’s always some sort of entertainment…
What’s happening?
In the Christmas holidays, there’s going to be a whole lot of fun on the cards for the whole family to enjoy. This includes:
Candy Coated Christmas Windows
Feast your eyes on a Brisbane City Christmas tradition reimagined in delicious detail by artist Kirsten Devitt. Share sugary smiles and nostalgic memories with three festive windows decorated with vibrant dollops of candy-coated colour.
- When: 6 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
- Where: Queen Street Mall windows
- Cost: Free
Candy Coated Christmas Mart
Packed with 100 per cent jolly holiday vibes, enjoy a sugar high at the free Candy Coated Christmas Mart pop-up. Get into the swing of festive spirit fun with a themed five-hole, mini-golf game and snap sweet memories at the photobooth.
- When: 20 November – 24 December 2025
Where: Level 2, next to Daiso - Cost: Free
Tote Bag Customisation Kiosk
Forget stockings this Christmas – create your own personalised, calico tote bag to take home. Spend $20 at Uptown Brisbane and choose your tote colour and three sweet patches to style and customise your bag. T&Cs apply.
When: 1–24 December 2025
Where: Level 1, next to Wesley Taylor Art Studios
Cost: Complimentary with $20 spend in-centre
Brisbane City Tiny Doors
Uptown is back on the Brisbane City Tiny Doors map these holidays, decking the halls with a hidden sweet surprise. Find the Gingerbread House Tiny Door to complete your merry and bright Tiny Door adventure in the City.
When: 1–24 December 2025
- Where: Level 1, next to Wesley Taylor Arts Studios
- Cost: Free
Charity Gift Wrapping Service: Wrap with Love
Spread some holiday spirit with Uptown’s Charity Gift Wrapping Service, available from December 11th to 24th.
Located on Level Q outside Just Jeans, this service not only gets your gifts wrapped beautifully but also supports worthy causes. From December 11th to 21st, Heart Kids will be wrapping, followed by Sommerville Rural & Regional Scholarship in the name of Kate Benjamin from December 22nd to 24th. It’s a fantastic way to give back while getting your holiday gifts all dressed up for the season.
So, where is Uptown Brisbane?
You’ll find it in Queen Street, at the top of the Queen Street Mall—super easy to spot if you’re out for a day of shopping and entertainment.
Getting there is a breeze, too! If you’re driving, there’s plenty of parking, so no need to stress about finding a spot. Uptown has $10 online weekend parking and $10 parking after 4pm on weekdays. Book online for safe, stress-free and convenient entry to the Queen Street Mall via uptownbrisbane.com/parking.
Prefer public transport? You’re in luck! With plenty of buses and trains stopping nearby, you can hop on and be right in the middle of the action in no time.
Head to Uptown for Christmas!
Uptown Brisbane is the place to be this holiday season, with a mix of creativity, shopping adventures, and family fun. Oh! You’ll be able to meet a very special, jolly old man there, too!
Make more of your Uptown moment with a visit to two immersive onsite exhibitions, open daily from 9am Monday to Friday and from 10am on Sunday.
Book online to enjoy a mesmerising multisensory experience at the colour-saturated, interactive Dopamine Land and the intriguing Titanic: The Human Story exhibition with personal items and artefacts from passengers and crew.
Mark your calendars and start planning a holiday adventure in Uptown Brisbane. You’ll feel the festive cheer from miles away!
