Christmas Shows in Brisbane in 2024
Christmas performances are always a fun family experience! From Carols by Candlelight to a performance of the Nutcracker, you’re sure to find Christmas shows in Brisbane that sprinkle a bit of festive sparkle and get your family into the spirit of the season.
For more information regarding showtimes and locations, please click on the title of the performance below.
We will be updating this list as more shows come to hand, so check back regularly.
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Christmas Shows in Brisbane
Circus Fun House – Christmas Edition
Pink Flamingo Spiegeland, Northshore
23 November – 21 December 2024, various times
Roll up, roll up to the Circus Fun House – Christmas Edition. Prepare to be dazzled with mind-blowing circus acts, amazing acrobatics and daring aerial performances fused with Christmas music and festive cheer. You can even have your photo taken with Santa (for a fee).
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols
Riverstage
7 December 2024, 4pm – 9pm
This must-see annual carols event will host a variety of Australia’s most renowned singers and entertainers as they ignite the big stage in this joyous and magical celebration of Christmas. This year, there will also be a live stream of the carols at Victoria Park, so you can attend for free and still soak up the festive atmosphere. Tickets released late November. Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols details
Christmas Actually
Brisbane Powerhouse
10 – 14 December 2024, various times
Led by the talented Naomi Price, and back for its seventh year, Christmas Actually delivers all the hits from the classic movie Love Actually. Suitable for children 15 years and older, you will find it hard not to tap your toes and sing throughout this fabulous performance this Christmas.
A Christmas Carol
QPAC
12 – 24 December 2024, various times
Head to QPAC to experience a theatrical masterpiece with the adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. There will be carolling, live music and even snow!
The Nutcracker
QPAC
13 – 21 December 2024, various times
Come see why audiences have made The Nutcracker the most performed ballet in the world, and a treasured holiday tradition for the entire family.
Carols in the Chapel
The Christ Church Chapel, Milton
13 – 22 December 2024, 7.30pm Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, and 3pm Sunday
Fill your Christmas spirit cup at the heritage listed Christ Church Chapel in Milton (next to Suncorp Stadium). The family-friendly Carols in the Chapel, is not to be missed and will feature world class performers in a unique setting.
The Christmas Spectacular
The Fortitude Music Hall
14 – 15 December 2024, 2pm and 6.30pm
Celebrate the festive season with music, dance, circus and magic at the family-friendly, The Christmas Spectacular. Featuring Prinnie Stevens (from The Voice) and other variety performers, guests will be glued to their seats during this magical performance.
A Cracker Kransky Christmas
Cremorne Theatre
17 – 22 December 2024, various times
After a sold-out season in 2023, The Kransky Sisters are back with A Cracker Kransky Christmas! Singing a range of traditional and modern Christmas carols (with a twist) and using a variety of unique instruments, this is a show not to be missed this festive season.
The Spirit of Christmas
QPAC
20 & 21 December 2024
The halls will be decked, the stockings hung. December 2024 welcomes back Spirit of Christmas, with all our favourite carols to be sung.
Local Christmas Carol Events
We know there are many other local Christmas Carols being held around Brisbane, which are always a fun, family-friendly way to sing and celebrate in the lead up to Christmas. To make it easier in finding them, we have listed them separately for you at Where to Find The Best Christmas Carols in Brisbane.
If you know of a Christmas Show we haven’t listed on the website then please email us at info@brisbanekids.com.au and we will add it to the website.
Make sure you don’t miss any of the other fun and family-friendly Christmas events in Brisbane by taking a look at our Brisbane Kids Guide to Christmas.
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