Fri 4 Dec
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What's on in Brisbane — December 2026
Events, markets, live music and things worth making time for.
Brisbane
December 2026
OceanXperience headlines Brisbane this December. We've pulled together 18 things worth your time — dated events, the beaches and walks locals rate, and where to eat. Hot, humid summer days average 28–30°C with afternoon storms — early starts, pools and air-con venues beat the midday heat.
Updated 3 Oct 2026
Top events this month
Fri 4 Dec
70s and 80s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Corinda
Paint Juicy hosts a 1970s and 1980s singalong paint and sip session in Corinda, Brisbane. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1970s and 1980…
Sat 5 Dec
North Lakes Christmas Carols
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at North Lakes Christmas Carols! Bring the whole family along for an evening filled with festive fun, Christmas c…
Sat 5 Dec
Manly Harbour Christmas Celebration in the Park
Join them in Little Bayside Park for their Manly Harbour Christmas Festivities and enjoy Christmas Carols, lots of fun and activities, and maybe even a visit f…
Sat 5 Dec
Carreras and Friends Brisbane – Featuring Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and More
Quintessential Queensland presents Carreras and Friends, a one-night-only stadium spectacular at The Gabba, Brisbane, celebrating José Carreras' 80th birthday.…
Sat 5 Dec
Guns N' Roses World Tour
Powerhouse rock icons Guns N' Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. Guns N' Roses endu…
Sat 5 Dec
Dirty Dancing In Concert - Brisbane
You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the ic…
Sun 6 Dec
Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series - Round 4 - Raby Bay
Join in the fun at Australia’s largest triathlon series, the Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series. Welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities, they are lucky…
Sun 6 Dec
Good Things Festival
Good Things Festival returns to Brisbane as part of its three-city east coast run alongside Melbourne and Sydney. It's a one-day, 16+ heavy music and alternati…
Sun 6 Dec
Christmas Festival at Eatons Hill Hotel
Santa Claus is coming to Eatons Hill Hotel! Their first-ever Christmas Festival is happening on Sunday 6 December, and they're making a whole day of it! From 1…
Sun 6 Dec
Caboolture Christmas Carols
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Caboolture Christmas Carols! Christmas in City of Moreton Bay is always something special, and this year, Caboolture Christ…
Sun 6 Dec
Carols on the Lawn at Rocks Riverside Park
Come along for a magic night of Christmas Carols in inner city Brisbane to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. From Silent Night, to Joy to the World a full o…
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What's on this weekend
Sat 5 Dec
North Lakes Christmas Carols
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at North Lakes Christmas Carols! Bring the whole family along for an evening filled with festive fun, Christmas c…
Sat 5 Dec
Manly Harbour Christmas Celebration in the Park
Join them in Little Bayside Park for their Manly Harbour Christmas Festivities and enjoy Christmas Carols, lots of fun and activities, and maybe even a visit f…
Sat 5 Dec
Carreras and Friends Brisbane – Featuring Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and More
Quintessential Queensland presents Carreras and Friends, a one-night-only stadium spectacular at The Gabba, Brisbane, celebrating José Carreras' 80th birthday.…
Sat 5 Dec
Guns N' Roses World Tour
Powerhouse rock icons Guns N' Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows this November and December. Guns N' Roses endu…
Sat 5 Dec
Dirty Dancing In Concert - Brisbane
You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the ic…
Sun 6 Dec
Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series - Round 4 - Raby Bay
Join in the fun at Australia’s largest triathlon series, the Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series. Welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities, they are lucky…
Make December fit your dates.
- G'day! I know Brisbane pretty well — tell me when you're here and who you're with, or pick one of these 🐾
Markets, food and live music
OceanXperience
Discover a world beneath the waves in OceanXperience, where marine science missions come to life...
70s and 80s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Corinda
North Lakes Christmas Carols
Manly Harbour Christmas Celebration in the Park
🗓️ Summer school holidays (QLD) — Summer school holidays (QLD) begin 2026-12-12 — expect busier beaches, booked-out activities, and family crowds.
Things to do in Brisbane this December
Beaches
Sand, surf and swim spots — all free.
Streets Beach Lagoon
Artificial lagoon in South Bank Parklands, enclosed by landscaped banks and city sky... FreeFamily
Nudgee Beach
Quiet bayside beach north of Brisbane with mudflats and mangrove edges, minimal deve... FreeQuiet
Cribb Island
Exposed island beach with rocky outcrops, minimal facilities, rarely crowded. FreeQuiet
Woody Point
Sheltered bay with mangrove edges and shallow muddy waters, low-key local spot. FreeQuiet
Nudgee Beach
Quiet bayside beach north of Brisbane with mudflats and mangrove edges, minimal deve... FreeQuiet
Cribb Island
Exposed island beach with rocky outcrops, minimal facilities, rarely crowded. FreeQuiet
Woody Point
Sheltered bay with mangrove edges and shallow muddy waters, low-key local spot. FreeQuiet
Walks & Nature
Free hinterland and coastal trails.
Simpson Falls
Simpson Falls is a cracking little walk tucked away near Mt Cootha. Less than a kilo... Free0.88 km
Fenceline
Fenceline is a 0.85km one-way in D'Aguilar National Park. Hard to identify from the... Free0.85 km
Turrbal Circuit Trail
The Turrbal Circuit is a neat little loop tucked away in D'Aguilar National Park—per... Free1.41 km
Golden Boulder Circuit
A ripper of a little loop through D'Aguilar National Park that takes you right up cl... Free1.07 km
Coming another month?
See what's on before you lock in your dates.
What's on nearby
Planning your December visit
Event details can change, so check before you go. Add anything you like to your plan and it stays in one place.
South Bank Parklands sits on the Brisbane River opposite the CBD, with a free man-made swimming lagoon at Streets Beach, riverside dining and walking paths. CityCat ferries run along the riv...
Hot, humid summer days average 28–30°C with afternoon storms — early starts, pools and air-con venues beat the midday heat.
Is Brisbane worth visiting in December?
Yes. December is one of the better months for Brisbane, and there's plenty on including OceanXperience, 70s and 80s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Corinda, North Lakes Christmas Carols.
How many days do you need in Brisbane?
Two to three days covers the beaches, a hinterland walk and the month's main events. Stretch to four or five with kids or a slower pace — the planner below builds it around your dates.
Is Brisbane busy in December?
Busier than usual — December overlaps school holidays, so book stays and popular activities ahead.
What's on in Brisbane in December?
Highlights include OceanXperience, 70s and 80s Singalong Paint and Sip by Paint Juicy in Corinda, North Lakes Christmas Carols — the dated calendar above has the full list with times.
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Found something worth doing?
Add it to your plan, or ask Sunny to build the rest of the day around it.