Where to see Santa in 2026
Starting in early November, Santa will be making his grand appearances all across Brisbane, from his throne at major shopping centres to festive markets and carol events. Whether your little ones want a memorable photo or simply want to share their Christmas wishes, there are plenty of chances to see the jolly man in red this holiday season.
From community Christmas markets to carolling celebrations, Santa and his helpers will be spreading cheer across Brisbane’s neighbourhoods. Scroll down for a full list of Santa sightings in your area, and keep an eye out for frequent updates as we continue adding new events throughout the season!
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Christmas Events over Multiple Days in 2026
🎅Santa Visits The Farm
7 November – 20 December (weekends only), 10am – 1pm | Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Applethorpe
Santa will be visiting the Granite Belt Christmas Farm every weekend from 7 November – 20 December from 10am – 1pm! Bring your camera and capture the magic of Christmas with Santa! No Bookings are required.
🎅Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree
27 & 28 November, 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Raby Bay Harbour Park, Cleveland
The Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree is a free community event with live carols, roving performers, market stalls, food trucks, free Santa photos, and a festive movie under the stars.
Redlands Coast Lighting of the Christmas Tree details
🎅The Collective Markets Christmas Edition
12 – 23 December, 10am – 8pm | South Bank Parklands, South Bank
Stroll through the fairy light-adorned stalls as you shop from a mix of traditional Christmas-themed products, including decorations, gifts, cards, toys, clothing, food and more.
🎅Christmas Markets GC
19 – 20 December, 4pm – 10pm | The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Have a jolly time at this free family-friendly event which features live local music, roving Christmas carollers and festive shows. Santa will be arriving for free photos in his grotto, and children can enjoy carnival rides, giant inflatables and holiday characters.
Christmas Events on Specific Days in 2026
Saturday 8 November
🎅Celebrate Santa at Westfield Mt Gravatt
9.30am – 12.30pm | Westfield Mt Gravatt, Mt Gravatt
Santa is coming to town with Frosty, elves and festive characters. They will roam the centre, spreading cheer and posing for photos, creating magical Christmas memories for families. Don’t forget to book your Santa photos in November and December.
Celebrate Santa at Westfield Mt Gravatt details
🎅Santa’s Arrival Westfield Chermside
10am – 11am | Westfield Chermside
He’s made his list, and he’s checked it twice! Santa is on his way to Westfield Chermside for a very merry celebration. Join Santa and his friends for a magical parade full of music, dancing and cheer. The parade will tour the centre starting at The Santa Set, Level 1, near The Coffee Club. Santa photos can be booked in November and December.
Santa’s Arrival Westfield Chermside details
🎅Santa’s Arrival Westfield North Lakes
From 10:30am | Westfield North Lakes
Santa is arriving with festive friends for a fun-filled Christmas parade. Families can enjoy dancing, singing, face painting and photo opportunities as the centre transforms into a magical holiday celebration.
Santa’s Arrival Westfield North Lakes
Saturday 14 November
🎅Where’s Santa? at Riverlink Shopping Centre
9.30am – 12.30pm | Riverlink Shopping Centre, North Ipswich
Santa arrives at Riverlink with festive characters, roaming entertainment and free face painting and balloon animals. Families can enjoy the parade and then visit Santa for photos. Find all the fun at The Link Main Stage, near iPlay.
Santa’s Arrival Parade at Riverlink Shopping Centre details
🎅Santa at Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse Brisbane
10am – 2pm | Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse, Hendra
The big man himself will be visiting to take free family photos and if you’ve been very good, maybe get a free sweet treat! First in, best dressed, so plan your visit now.
Santa at Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse Brisbane details
🎅Santa’s Arrival Parade at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
11am – 2pm | Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
A magical Santa Arrival Parade fills the centre with festive performers, music and surprises. Families can spot elves, reindeer, dancers and Santa and Mrs Claus spreading Christmas cheer on every level. Free face painting will occur outside Santa World and Christmas characters will be roaming the centre until 2pm.
Saturday 21 November
🎅Santa’s Arrival Parade @ Strathpine Centre
From 9am | Strathpine Centre, Strathpine
Santa is coming to Strathpine with his festive friends. Families can join the parade, dress in Christmas outfits, and celebrate together before visiting Santa at his throne. The parade begins at 9am outside Aldi.
🎅Milton Markets Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm- 10pm | Milton Markets, Milton
Sleigh the night away with artisan handmade gifts, gourmet eats and drinks, spectacular Christmas cheer and decorations, live entertainment, snaps with Santa, kids activities and entertainment and more!
Milton Twilight Christmas Market details
Saturday 28 November
🎅Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets
9am – 1pm | Foreshore Parkland, Coochiemudlo Island
Come on over to Coochiemudlo Island for our colourful Christmas Markets right next to the beach! You will find arts and craft, clothing, jewellery and decoration, food and a bit of music. There will be Christmas activities for the children as well as Santa photos and card making.
Coochiemudlo Island Christmas Markets details
🎅Carseldine Christmas Markets
4pm- 10pm | Carseldine Markets, Carseldine
Sleigh the night away with artisan handmade gifts, gourmet eats and drinks, spectacular Christmas cheer and decorations, live entertainment, snaps with Santa, kids activities and entertainment and more!
Carseldine Twilight Christmas Market details
🎅Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight
5pm – 8pm | Runaway Bay Sports Fields
Runaway Bay Carols by Candlelight offers live music, festive activities, food vans, roaming Christmas characters, and a visit from Santa, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display for families to enjoy together.
Friday 4 December
🎅West End Christmas Twilight Market
4pm – 10pm | Davies Park, West End
Come along to West End’s Twilight Market for an evening of fun festivities the whole family will love. The markets boast homemade stocking stuffers, delicious food from Brisbane’s local gourmet chefs and your favourite Christmas music. There’s plenty of fun to be had for the kids too with Christmas entertainment, activities, roving entertainment, a Christmas choir and of course a visit from Santa.
West End Christmas Twilight Market details
Saturday 5 December
🎅City of Logan Christmas Carols
3pm – 8pm | Griffith University Logan Campus
The annual Christmas event at Griffith University Logan Campus offers live entertainment, kids’ activities, free rides, Santa photos, food trucks, market stalls, and a festive fireworks finale for the whole family to enjoy.
City of Logan Christmas Carols
🎅Beachmere Christmas in the Park
4pm – 7pm | Clayton Park, Beachmere
Beachmere’s Christmas in the Park is a free community event featuring live music, market stalls, family-friendly activities, games, and a special visit from Santa, offering a festive afternoon of fun, shopping, and holiday cheer for all.
🎅Forest Lake Community Carols
4pm – 8pm | Forest Lake State School, Forest Lake
Forest Lake Christmas Carols offers a magical evening under the stars with live performances, market stalls, food trucks, free kids’ activities, and a festive fireworks finale for families.
Forest Lake Community Carols details
🎅North Lakes Christmas Carols
4pm – 8pm | Kinsellas Sports Complex, North Lakes
Bring your best vocals and a blanket to spread out, relax and enjoy a magical evening including carols, free kids activities and workshops, Christmas fireworks, Santa Village, food trucks and some last minute Christmas gift shopping at the twilight markets.
North Lakes Christmas Carols details
🎅Jingle All the Bay
4pm – 9pm | Sandgate Town Centre, Sandgate
Explore local stores, markets and food trucks at this festive event in Sandgate Town Centre. Enjoy rides, sideshow alley, live entertainment, free face painting and a special visit from Santa.
🎅Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm – 10pm | Nundah Market, Nundah
Get ready to sleigh the season at Nundah Christmas Twilight Market! This isn’t your average Christmas event—expect a night filled with epic vibes, festive beats, and seriously delicious holiday treats! Don’t forget to meet Santa and snap your best elfies.
Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets details
🎅Samford Christmas in the Village
5pm – 8pm | Main Street, Samford
The Samford Progress Christmas in the Village Community Street Festival is a family-friendly, volunteer-run event featuring live music, Christmas carols, Santa, kids’ activities, street entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, and festive fun.
Samford Christmas in the Village event details
🎅Christmas at Frascott
5pm – 8pm | Frascott Park, Varsity Lakes
Free festive fun for the whole family in Varsity Lakes. Beginning with a live stage of music and Christmas carols, market stalls, snow zone, kids entertainment, food trucks and more! Children will be excited by the arrival of Santa Claus with the night finishing with a spectacular live laser show at 8pm.
Sunday 6 December
🎅Centenary Carols
3.30pm – 7:30pm | Peter Lightfoot Oval, Middle Park
The annual Centenary Carols returns for its 39th year at Peter Lightfoot Oval. This free, family-friendly event features activities from mid-afternoon, followed by carols in the evening, with food trucks, entertainment, and a visit from Santa.
🎅Caboolture Christmas Carols
4pm – 8pm | Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture
Celebrate the season with your community as you sing along to your favourite Christmas songs, enjoy free activities for the whole family and tuck into delicious food. Soak up the festive atmosphere and watch for a special visit from Santa, bringing Christmas cheer to children and the young at heart.
Caboolture Christmas Carols details
🎅Alicia Street Christmas Fair
4:30pm – 7:30pm | Ron Short Park, Southport
Alicia Street Christmas Fair – stage entertainment, with live music, a roving brass band, and festive Christmas carols. Plus market stalls, inflatable fun, kids’ games and activities, and, of course, a special appearance by Santa. As the night unfolds, look out for the laser light show that will add an extra touch of magic to the evening!
Alicia Street Christmas Fair details
Friday 11 December
🎅Brookfield Bush Christmas
4pm – 10pm | Brookfield Showgrounds, Brookfield
This free family event provides the community with an opportunity to come together and celebrate Christmas with live entertainment, great food, free rides for the kids and Christmas market stalls. Plus a special visitor from the North Pole.
Brookfield Bush Christmas details
Saturday 12 December
🎅Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Markets
4pm – 9pm | Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Redcliffe Parade will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, with kids’ activities, sideshow alley, amazing market stalls, live entertainment and a visit from Santa.
🎅Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade
From 7pm | Bribie Island Canals, Bribie Island
Head along to Bribie Island and grab a spot along the canal to view the annual Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade where boats covered in Christmas lights travel around the canals to the delight of Brisbane Kids and their families. You may even see a special guest dressed in red aboard the boats!
Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade details
Saturday 19 December
🎅Kenilworth Christmas Show
3pm – 8pm | Kenilworth Showgrounds, Kenilworth
The Kenilworth Christmas Celebrations return bigger than ever at the Kenilworth Showgrounds, offering families free kids’ rides, food trucks, Santa visit, fireworks, a festive raffle, and a magical community evening.
🎅Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols
4pm – 8pm | Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine
Sing along to your favourite carols, enjoy festive entertainment and Christmas favourites, and keep the kids busy with free children’s activities. Watch for a special visit from Santa as the community comes together to celebrate under the stars.
Santa will be spreading festive cheer at many Christmas markets and carols events across the region this season. Don’t miss the chance to meet him and capture magical moments with the family. Be sure to explore our Brisbane Kids Guide to Christmas. and browse the events calendar to plan your perfect festive outings.
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