Decking halls and boughs of holly aside, Christmas is coming, and we have all the ways to spend it sorted this holiday season.
ONLY THE BEST WITH SHAFSTON HOTEL’S CHRISTMAS FEAST
East Brisbane’s Shafston Hotel has been delivering the goods for over a century, and their enticing Christmas Feast is now available every day of December through to Christmas Eve. Eat your festive fill of Moreton Bay bugs, fillet steak, smashed pavlova, and all the Aussie merriment you can cram onto one plate. Bookings are essential, and you can check out all the tasty details here.
FIRST FRIDAYS FINISH AT ROSALIE VILLAGE | DECEMBER 6
Wrapping up their tradition of First Fridays for this year, Rosalie Village is back with a festive bang — First Cheer! Come December 6th, the village will transform into a Christmas wonderland, packed with exclusive deals, fitness classes and delicious bites that are not to be missed. Rosalie Village always have something for the whole family, so bring the kids and pups to soak up the seasonal cheer and check out the information here.
THE LORD MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTS UP IN KING GEORGE SQUARE | UNTIL JANUARY 5
Stood at a whopping 22 meters tall, the annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree has lit up in grand fashion as of last week. The dazzling Christmas tree will make King George Square all things merry and bright — meaning your Christmas pics headaches are over. Unwrap all the information right here.
SWING INTO CHRISTMAS AT VICTORIA PARK | UNTIL JANUARY 2ND
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to spread some festive (and competitive) spirit than with a holly-jolly game of Christmas Putt Putt at Victoria Park? Get your tickets early before they disappear like Santa on Christmas Day — all your information is right here.
GET SAUCY AND SASSY WATCHING A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS | UNTIL DECEMBER 18TH
Woodward Productions and La Boite Theatre have come together to present A Very Naughty Christmas — everything your uncle at Christmas dinner wishes he could be. The North Pole’s naughtiest performers are back to jingle some baubles, lick some candy canes, and make sure your stockings are well-hung, so book your tickets now right here.
ROMA STREET PARKLAND’S MAGICAL ENCHANTED GARDEN | UNTIL DECEMBER 21
With over 22,000 square meters of dazzling light show effects and food vans on the Celebration Lawn, The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parkland is an easy date night walk, a cute post-dinner jaunt, or a family-friendly night out. Tickets are super cheap — and selling fast — so grab them right here.
SING ALONG WITH THE LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS | DECEMBER 7
Spreading joy to the world with a dazzling evening of high kicks, high notes and hijinks, you guessed it, the Lord Mayor’s Chrissie Carols are back and better than ever. With an all-Australian lineup of superstars and hosted by Queensland’s first lady of song Naomi Price, the night is sure to be a tree-mendous event for everyone, and all the information is right here.
GET SUAVÉ AT THE PINK FLAMINGO
Leaders of the risque and unafraid to amaze, The Pink Flamingo’s resident production SUAVÉ has had a festive makeover! SUAVÉ combines the artistry of burlesque and the glamour of Vegas in an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment that will have you on the edge of your seat. With some raunchy pre-show deals on sale too, what’s not to like? Get your tickets here.
MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TINY DOOR AT THE QUEEN STREET MALL | DECEMBER 7TH
If you’ve managed to find all the Christmas Tiny Doors scattered throughout the city, you may as well make your own to commemorate that huge effort! Running every weekend from December 7th, drop by the Queen Street Mall Stage and bring the kids to decorate your own tiny doors. Check out all the information here.
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA WITH BRISBANE QUARTER | DECEMBER 11
We can all agree that dinner is made better when followed by a show. Brisbane Quarter is hosting an exclusive Opera Queensland performance to spread festive cheer, complimentary when you dine at one of their incredible restaurants Brisbane Phoenix, Persone, Phat Boy, or Tenya. Check out the details here.
CHRISTMAS IS ALL AROUND AT CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY | UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH
Back for it’s seventh year, Christmas Actually has all the hits from the beloved holiday classic Love Actually, wrapped up in tinsel and paired with bucketloads of comedy. With hits brought to life at the Brisbane Powerhouse by a rockstar band of Australia’s top musicians and vocalists, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without an annual rewatch of Love, Actually… but this is pretty close (and even better). Book your tickets here.
KICK BACK WITH A CHRISTMAS FLICK UNDER THE STARS | UNTIL DECEMBER 22
Christmas, like many holidays, ushers in a season of themed movies, and the folks at South Bank are back with their yearly Christmas Cinema Series by the water at the Cultural Forecourt. Pack a picnic and enjoy a flick every Friday night until December 22nd. Check out the lineup here.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS: BEYOND BRISBANE
HOTA CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKETS | DECEMBER 21
As a hub of the Gold Coast, HOTA has their upcoming Christmas Twilight Markets on the 21st of December, featuring a fantastic lineup of live entertainment for all ages and over 120 unique artisan stalls. Some of the best street-eat vendors in SEQLD are attending, so while you squirrel away those final Christmas prezzies, you can sink your teeth into some truly great food. Get all the details here.
In the spirit of giving, we give this positively jolly list to you. Go forth.
