Nothing gets you into the Christmas spirit quicker than a Christmas market or exciting family event. There’s something truly special about those tents and carts cropping up in late November and early December that sets the town to whispering. You don’t need to tweak your budget to take advantage of the Christmas markets and carols around Chermside this Christmas.
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.
Burnie Brae Christmas Markets
Get into the festive spirit and support local artisans as you browse handcrafted gifts, home décor, and accessories while enjoying live music, gourmet treats, and family fun. With free entry, face painting, fresh coffee, and a special visit from Santa, it’s the perfect festive day out for everyone!
- Where: 60 Kuran St, Chermside
- When: Saturday 21 November, 2026
- Time: 8 am – 12 pm
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, plus a disco for the kids.
- Where: 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
- When: Saturday 28 November, 2026
- Time: 4pm to 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 at 7:30!
- Where: Sandgate Town Centre
- When: Saturday 5 December, 2026
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
VEND Christmas Twilight Markets
Enjoy a range of markets at the Christmas Twilight Markets from an indoor marketplace to an outdoor pop-up market. While the details aren’t finalised, years past have included over 130 shops to choose from, plus their indoor greenhouse! Have a mistle-toast to the holiday season at the licensed Café and 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, 28 November 2026
- Time: 4pm-9pm
Elvis Christmas Special
From the classic Elvis hits to traditional Christmas carols, Andy B puts on a rip-roaring show as Elvis. On top of the entertainment, the evening includes a main and a drink voucher. With limited tickets, you don’t want to delay your purchase and risk missing out.
- Where: 50 Graham Road, Carseldine
- When: Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Time: Doors at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00, show at 6:30
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 5 December, 2026
- Time: 5pm – 7pm, markets from 4pm
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets
Get jingly with it at Brisbane’s best Christmas market, Nundah Christmas Twilight Market! Mix and mingle with gourmet eats, sweets and treats, and stuff everyone’s stockings with a curated range of bespoke makers.
There will be great markets, activities, entertainment and a pop-up bar for a much-needed mistle-toast. There’s a little something for everyone! $3 Entry (free for kids under 12) and free parking.
- Where: Station Street, Nundah
- When: Saturday 5 December, 2026
- Time: 4pm – 10pm
Portside Wharf Christmas Markets
There’s no need for a ticket; this free event welcomes dogs on leads and features a range of artisanal goods from a carefully curated lineup of stalls selected by The Market Folk.
- Where: Portside Wharf, 45 Harbour Rd, Hamilton
- When: Saturday, 19 December, 2026
- Time: from 9am
Back to the Tivoli – Kedron Wavell
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling dose of Christmas cheer at Kedron Wavell’s Back to the Tivoli – Christmas Spectacular! This festive variety show features beloved holiday tunes, laughter, and a sprinkle of magic, performed by a talented lineup of vocalists, comedians, and violinists ready to light up the stage. Book your tickets here.
- Where: 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside
- When: Monday 7 December, 2026
- Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm (doors open at 10:15)
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. It’s Brisbane’s biggest celebration, and if you’ve never been before, now is your chance! It’s the 13th annual Christmas Lights Festival and fun for the whole family. Entry is free, and there’s plenty of parking available as well.
- Where: 379 Albany Creek Rd, Bridgeman Downs
- When: 9, 10, 11 December, 2026
- Time: 5:30-9:00pm
Bracken Ridge Baptist Church Christmas is Coming
With food and markets, open from 4 pm – 8 pm, this event offers you a wonderful opportunity to make a gingerbread house surrounded by love and laughter.
- Where: Bracken Ridge Baptist Church, 47 Norris Road
- When: Saturday 21 November, 2026
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
The church also holds an annual Christmas Carol Spectacular with music, food trucks, an animal farm, rides, and fireworks to close the evening.
- Where: Norris Road State School
- When: Sunday 13 December 2026
- Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Find more Christmas markets and carols in Moreton Bay Region here.
