The Best Christmas Lights in Brisbane to Spark Festive Joy

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and what could be more wholesome than taking in the Christmas lights around Brisbane?

There are incredible displays to be found right across the city in every suburb, so we’ve made a list of our favourites to help you narrow it down.

So while you’re on your way to do some Christmas shopping or enjoy a Christmas Day meal, why not drive by some of these gorgeous festive instalments to bring a little extra peace, love and joy to your heart this silly season?

As per usual, Brisbane City has pulled out all the stops to ensure Christmas goes right ahead feeling the way it should. Here are the events and inner city Christmas lights in Brisbane that are not to be missed. 

Enchanted Garden

The sell-out experience is back in 2024 for another round of pure magic! The Enchanted Garden once again descends on Roma Street Parklands to bring that magical feeling to Christmas lovers of all ages. 

Wander through the gardens at your own pace and immerse yourself in installations, light projections and magical scenes.

Bookings are essential after so many years of popularity, so be sure to book with your friends and family for a stroll through Brisbane’s prettiest city garden and explore it in a brand-new light. 

$7 per person

Until 22nd December 2024

Roma Street Parklands, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City

The Lighting of The Christmas Tree

The Lord Mayor’s lighting of the Christmas Tree is something that must be experienced at least once in a lifetime by any Brisbane locals.

On the 29th of November, head down to King George Square to watch live musical performances before Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner illuminates the 22-metre Christmas Tree that will sparkle in the heart of the city for the entirety of December.

This annual event marks the beginning of Christmas events across the city, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome in the festive feels! 

Friday 29th November, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

King George Square, 100 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 

City Hall Lights

Always one for an opulent display, this year is no different when it comes to the Brisbane City Hall Christmas light show.  Festive Christmas scenes are projected onto the Hall with accompanying music to make for an enthralling event for littlies and adults alike! 

The show runs every fifteen minutes from 7.30pm to midnight until Christmas Eve and is a magical way to immerse yourself in a Christmas story and light show. 

Every 15 minutes, 6th December to 24th December, 7:30pm to midnight 

City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

The competition for Christmas lights in North Brisbane is getting steep, and nothing has changed this year!

Grab some candy canes, pull on your Santa hat and hop in the car to check out some of the best displays in North Brisbane. 

36 Sugarloaf Street, Wavell Heights

Here on Sugarloaf Street in Wavell Heights, you’ll find not one, not two, but three houses synchronised to Christmas music. It’s enough to make even the scroogiest duck’s heart warm when visiting these Christmas lights in Brisbane. 

There’s plenty to look at in this enormous display, so take your time poring over the lights that have been painstakingly installed to bring the festive feels to an all-time high.

1st to 25th of December, 7:00pm to 9.30pm

27 Minimine Street, Stafford

Minimine Street is a popular destination for those seeking the most impressive Christmas Lights in Brisbane, as the enormous displays can be seen from a mile away.

With inflatables, light displays, photo opportunities and a charity donation for the Guide Dogs, there’s so much to take in on Minimine Street. 

27 isn’t the only number on the street that lights up, so be sure to take a cruise around in search of more Christmas cheer.

Sitchu Tip: On your way to Minimine Street, drive along Daisy Street and Howard Street in Grange for more amazing Christmas light displays, as these streets always turn it on! 

​​ 1st December to 26th December, 7:00pm to 10:00pm

No need to travel anywhere near the busy city with so many options close to home in South Brisbane. We recommend checking out these addresses for some of the most exciting displays.

10 Keeling Street, Coopers Plains

Keeling Street is at the top of our list to explore this year on our mission to visit the best Christmas lights in Brisbane. 

This massive display covers music, moving features, a bubble machine, statues, licenced characters and there’s even a walk-in display to literally surround yourself with Christmas cheer. 

Our jaws dropped when we saw the photos of this display in South Brisbane, so make sure you note down this address for your next night out exploring the lights! 

1st December to 2nd January, 5:30pm to 10:30pm

Not to be outdone by the other suburbs, East Brisbane offers a wide scattering of enormous and elaborate displays!

6 Bainbridge Street, East Brisbane

When you’re heading to explore Christmas lights in East Brisbane, don’t get lost in Bainbridge Street West, as this house is in the East part, totally separated by the railway line. 

Ormiston Teddy Town Hunt offers a hunting activity where kids can search for a list of movie character toys in the display!  There are hundreds of toys on show, and a charity tin in support of the QCWA Public Rural Crisis Fund.

1st December to 24th December, until 10:00pm nightly 

19 Nemarra Street, Wynnum West

Nemarra Street is a Christmas light display in Brisbane so epic that it has its very own Facebook page. Home to Australia’s largest inflatable Santa, over 100,000 lights, lasers, snow machines, bubble machines and synchronised lights.

Take a selfie with the 10-metre-high twinkling light tree or the Christmas angel… or maybe even a roving Grinch or Santa! This interactive display is not to be missed on this year's Christmas lights adventure in Brisbane. 

1st December to 25th December, 6:00pm to 10.30pm

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