The December Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane Today, Tomorrow & Beyond
The Sitchu scoop on the best events in December is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.
Summer in Brisbane is here! Although the season has been ushered in with a rather soggy start, the festive season is well and truly underway and we’re dreaming of a languid Christmas Day lunch full of good food and cheer.
To see you through the month in style, we’ve discovered fun festive markets, tasty foodie events and more.
Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!
What's on in Brisbane This Month - Eat & Drink
Darvella Up Late
Bulimba’s favourite bakery is hosting it's first-ever Up Late event! For just two nights this month, you can try warm apple pie cinnamon buns topped with artisanal cinnamon ice cream, or a warm sticky date pudding bun topped with butterscotch ice cream.
Santa will be stopping by at 5pm each day, so you can let him know that all you want for Christmas are even more Darvella pastry treats.
Friday 6th December & Friday 13th December
Shop 1/37 Oxford Street, Bulimba
Gingle Bar
Looking for some Christmas cheer? Head down to Riverbar & Kitchen to visit Gin-gle Bar, where you can enjoy tinsel, tunes and tipples of the festive variety this month in Brisbane.
Cool down with a Merry Meringue soft serve, served in a martini glass and infused with Bombay Sapphire. As for something to sip on, try a Gingerbread Fizz, Gin-gle Juice Jug or an Elfed-Up Sour from this limited-edition menu.
Christmas cocktails and riverside views? Nothing feels more like summer in Brisbane.
Riparian Plaza, Promenade Level, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
Festive High Tea at Living Room Bar
Get into the Christmas spirit early with a Festive High Tea at The W Hotel’s Living Room Bar. The highlight of this experience has to be the build-your-own gingerbread house that arrives on top of your high tea platter.
Enjoy savoury morsels like lamb, rosemary and redcurrant gravy pie before moving on to sweets such as a festive fig mousse with cinnamon sable.
Sitchu Tip: Elevate your dining experience by adding on a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne, or enjoy a ‘Spiced Holiday Highball’ speciality cocktail crafted by The Living Room Bar’s expert team.
From $79 per person
Thursday to Sunday, from 24 November to 31 December
W Brisbane, Level 1, 81 North Quay, Brisbane City
Nautilus Beach Club: Los Cabos
If cocktails in the pool sound like your idea of a perfect summer’s day–you’re in luck. Nautilus Beach Club returns to The Westin this summer with a Los Cabos edition.
Your ticket grants you access to the hotel’s pool, swim-up bar, live DJs and an exclusive cabana service every weekend. On the menu, you’ll find Mexican eats like soft shell Baja cod tacos, seasoned corn ribs and guacamole.
Sip on margs (classic, frozen, chilli or coconut), Aperol margaritas, a Cabos spritz or Brouhaha craft beers as you float in this inner-city oasis.
From $29 per person
Until Sunday 23rd February, 11am to 5pm each weekend
What's on in Brisbane: Health & Wellness
World’s Largest Hotel Ice Bath
You might be familiar with Hotel X’s stunning rooftop pool area, which will be hosting a giant summer activation this year in support of their charity partner LIVIN - an organisation committed to breaking the stigma around mental health.
Hotel guests and Brisbane locals can take a frosty plunge from 6:30am to 8:30am to take a refreshing plunge, as the pool is transformed into a 15-metre-long bath of ice cubes.
Thursday 5th December, 6:30am to 8:30am
Hotel X, 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Feel Good Program
Shake off the winter blues with a free outdoor fitness program that will get your blood pumping!
South Bank is partnering with Goodlife Health Clubs to bring 12 classes per week that suit a range of abilities.
Free admission
Until Saturday 7 December
Flowstate & the Boat Pool, South Bank Parklands
What’s on in Brisbane This Month - Art & Culture
The Holiday - In Concert
If you’re the kind of person who delights in watching Christmas movies over and over each year, take your rewatch of this classic to the next level with The Holiday in Concert at QPAC this month in Brisbane.
After sell-out performances in the UK, this show features the timeless story on a cinema-sized screen, paired with the musical score composed by Hans Zimmer, performed by a live orchestra.
From $99 per person
Saturday 14th December
Concert Hall, QPAC, Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank
Discovering Ancient Egypt
Step back in time at the Queensland Museum this month and explore mysteries, art and rituals from ancient times. The Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition has just arrived from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities and offers a peek into the culture, daily life and beliefs practised in ancient Egypt.
Explore 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, sculptures, Book of the Dead scrolls, jewellery, artwork and so much more.
Level 3 Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Grey Street &, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Titanic: The Human Story
Following sold-out sessions in London, New York and DC, Titanic: The Human Story is coming to Brisbane!
Discover the human stories of the Titanic passengers by exploring personal possessions, photographs and relics both from people aboard, and from the ship itself. You’ll also get to view a recreation of the ship’s interior, from the first-class suites to the humble third-class cabins.
From $39 per person
Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Level Q, Uptown, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane
What’s on in Brisbane This Month - Fun & Festivals
W Brisbane x SABO Sun Chasers Campaign
The W Brisbane is melding fun and fashion at WET Deck this summer, with their new partnership with Brissie fashion brand SABO.
Bringing SABO’s A Summer Story collection to life, this event delivers live DJ sets, photo opportunities against SABO’s iconic prints, tasty Veuve Clicquot spritzes, bay bug sliders and wagyu beef tataki–all the ingredients necessary for the perfect weekend escape.
This campaign also includes an exclusive accommodation offer and an unforgettable NYE celebration replete with roaming canapes, premium cocktails, live entertainment and unrivalled views of the fireworks.
With gorgeous views over the river and city skyline and 24/7 pool access, WET Deck is one of the best places to dive into summer this month in Brisbane.
W Brisbane, 81 North Quay, Brisbane City
Sono Lumo
See Brisbane City illuminated in a whole new way with the inaugural Sono Lumo event at the Queen’s Wharf precinct. For ten nights from Wednesday 4th December to Sunday 15th December, lights and music will sweep over The Star and Queen’s Wharf to blend Christmas traditions with technology.
With hourly shows at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm, the Carols Rewired set will showcase local Brisbane DJs as they put their own unique spin on classic carols. There’ll be food trucks and Sono Lumo bars dotted around the precinct so that you can grab a snack to sit down and enjoy while watching the show.
The Landing and Queen's Wharf Plaza, Queen's Wharf Brisbane
The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden returns to bring pure magic to the magical Roma Street Gardens. With thousands of sparkling lights studded against the gorgeous natural backdrop of the gardens, you’ll follow a self-guided exploration of the parklands and enjoy interactive projection mappings, holograms and lasers, with an exciting new display for 2024.
From $7 per person
Friday 22nd November to Saturday 21st December
1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
Darkfield & Maho Magic Bar
Enter a dark and mysterious world this month in Brisbane, as Darkfield makes its long-awaited return to our river city.
Featuring the fan-favourite Darkfield experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT, 360-degree multisensory experiences housed in shipping containers, there’s even more to experience this time. Not for the claustrophobic, these immersive sonic performances challenge your senses and take you on a journey into other realms.
Popular Japanese immersive magic show Maho Magic Bar will also be in session alongside Darkfield’s unique experiences, with fresh tricksters, fresh tricks and importantly… fresh cocktails. Step into the backstreets of Tokyo and let the mischievous magicians entertain and delight you with their crafty antics.
From $23.83 per person
Extended until 22nd December
Maritime Museum, 412 Stanley Street, South Brisbane
Blanc De Blanc Encore
After a tour around the nation and back-to-back seasons at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills, Blanc de Blanc is set to dazzle audiences this month in Brisbane at the West End Electric!
You’ll feel as if you’ve arrived at one of Gatsby’s famous parties when you step through the doors, with the show bringing its signature hedonistic and glamorous energy to the stage. Expect astonishing aerial work, risque humour, vintage French flair and iconic dance numbers – like all Strut n Fret productions, this show is not to be missed!
From $75 per person
The West End Electric, 125 Boundary Street, West End
Looking for more fun things to do in Brisbane this month? See what’s happening on the foodie scene with our food news, or explore what’s on around our beautiful river city.
Don’t forget to keep us in the loop with what you get up to around the city! Tag @sitchu.brisbane in your foodie and adventure pics as you experience the best of Brisbane.
