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 29 November, 2025
- Time: 4pm to 10pm
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 29 November, 2025
- 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!
- Where: Sandgate Town Centre
- When: Saturday 29 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
VEND 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 29 November, 2025
- 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 6 December, 2025
- Time: 5pm – 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 6 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 10pm
Portside Wharf Christmas Markets
Markets by The Market Folk running throughout the precinct from 3pm – 7pm alongside giveaways, interactive workshops and Christmas tunes!
- Where: Portside Wharf, 45 Harbour Rd, Hamilton
- When: Sunday 7 December, 2025
- 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 our 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 singers, comedians, and dancers ready to light up the stage. Book your tickets here.
- Where: 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside
- When: Monday 8 December, 2025
- Time: 11am
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 12th annual Christmas Lights Festival and fun f or the entire family.
- Where: 379 Albany Creek Rd, Bridgeman Downs
- When: 11, 12, 13 December, 2025
- Time: 5:30-9:00pm
Bracken Ridge Baptist Church Christmas Carol Spectacular
Bracken Ridge Baptist Church hosts a Christmas Carol Spectacular every year and the event is open to the general public. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy food trucks and music when the event kicks off at four, so be sure to bring your picnic blanket or camping chairs. There’s even an animal farm and rides, too, but you’ll need to pay $15 for an armband that entitles you to unlimited rides all event. Fireworks kick off at 8:30.
- Where: The Oval at Norris Road State School
- When: Sunday 14 December, 2025
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
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 20 December, 2025
- Time: 5pm – 8pm
Find more Christmas markets and carols in Moreton Bay Region here.
