40 Best Things to do in Brisbane (FROM A LOCAL), in Queensland , Australia

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (2025) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Brisbane (+ Travel Tips)

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🎄✨ Christmas in Brisbane has officially begun ✨🎄 The tree is lit, the fireworks have flown, and the city is glowing with festive magic. Here’s what’s on this season: 🎪 Queen Street Mall Stage • A Christmas Dreamscape (5–21 Dec) • Magic & Circus Show (Weekends, 6–21 Dec) • Lunchtime Carols by Underground Opera (Weekdays) 🌟 Queen St Mall King George Square • Christmas on Queen (5–24 Dec) • Starz Christmas Spectacular (15–24 Dec) 🌲 Roma Street Parkland • The Enchanted Garden (21 Nov–20 Dec) –

🎄Brisbane’s Best Christmas Lights: Southside Edition | Episode 2 We’re kicking off the Southside tour at 33 Mannington Road, Acacia Ridge. This one brings a full festive world to life with fun inflatables, a magical forest scene complete with a waterfall and flowing river, animated reindeer, glowing willow trees and even a rooftop sleigh led by reindeer. The display runs nightly from 7pm to 10pm. Here are the rest of our Southside recommendations: - 101 Kempsie Road, Upper Mount Gravatt - 211 B

[ MUST VISIT ] Brisbane Arcade has officially entered its Christmas era 🎄✨ This year, Brisbane’s most iconic heritage arcade has been transformed into a glittering Christmas wonderland, decked out with over 100,000 twinkling lights, thousands of gold baubles, luxe bows, and spectacular wreaths. It’s pure festive magic. Whether you’re shopping, snapping pics under the lights, or soaking up the old-world charm, this is the Christmas display locals return to year after year. 📍 On now until 10 Jan