Wandering through Christmas markets in late November and early December creates a special feeling that gets you into the festive spirit. Even without a lot of cash to splash, the joyful sound of jingle bells and carollers makes it clear that Christmas is on its way.
If you want to join in on the Christmas cheer this year, our list of Christmas markets and carols in the North Brisbane area has you covered.
Carseldine Christmas Twilight Markets
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: Saturday 23 November
- Time: 4pm to 10pm
Christmas Twilight Markets
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
- When: Saturday 30 November
- Time: 4pm-9pm
Christmas Carols & Markets Aspley Hornets
Tis the time to sing and dance and bring in the Christmas spirit that we all love. The Aspley Hornets would like to invite the whole family to go and enjoy free Christmas Carols on the Field.
The AFL field will transform into a Christmas Wonderland, with markets, rides, food trucks, a live band, carols, plus a visit from Santa! Find more details about the carols here.
- Where: 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine
- When: Saturday 30 November
- Time: 4.30pm
Sandgate Christmas Street Market
Head to the top of Sandgate for a Christmas Street Market to end 2024. All stalls are undercover, to keep everyone sun-safe. Running from 8am – 12pm, you’ll find all your locally handmade Christmas gifts and decor. Grab a coffee or smoothie and shop ’til you drop.
- Where: corner of Fifth Avenue and Brighton Road
- When: Sunday 1 December
- Time: 8am – 12 noon
Portside Christmas Markets
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
- When: Saturday 7 December
- Time: 3pm-7pm
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets
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
- When: Saturday 7 December
- Time: 4pm-10pm
Jingle all the Bay Sandgate
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
- When: Saturday 7 December
- Time: 3pm – 9pm
The Arts & Crafts Markets at Stafford Heights Baptist Church
The Arts & Crafts Markets at Stafford Heights Baptist Church will be held this year. Their Courtyard Café will be open on the day selling mouthwatering decadent food, along with cans of cold drinks & bottled water. A sausage sizzle will also be available for those who wish to take full advantage of the morning
Go along with your friends & enjoy a coffee catch up & the opportunity to get any last minute Christmas goodies. Their Thrift Shop will be open on the day – an added incentive to drop by.
- Where: 268 Appleby Rd, Stafford Heights
- When: Saturday 7 December
- Time: 8am – 12 noon
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
- Where: Centrepoint Church – 240 Hamilton Road, Chermside
- When: Sunday 8 December
- Time: 3pm – 8pm
Christmas Lights Festival
Over three-jam-packed nights, at the Bridgeman Baptist Community Church, the spirit of Christmas can be found amongst the stalls and events at the Christmas Lights Festival.
- Where: 379 Albany Creek Rd, Bridgeman Downs
- When: 11, 12, 13 December
- Time: 5:30-9:00pm
Ascot Green Christmas Carols and Market
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
- When: Saturday 14 December
- Time: 5pm to 8pm
Find more Christmas markets and carols in Moreton Bay Region here.
