With Christmas fast approaching, our focus will soon shift toward gifts, good times and good food. And some of the best places to get these gifts, have a good time and get your hands on a huge array of good food is at one of Brisbane’s Christmas Markets.
There are more than a couple on in the lead-up to the big day. You’ll be able to grab plenty of presents, festive trinkets and more amongst a range of locally-made goods. You might even hear some Christmas carols, see Santa himself, or find the perfect pressie for yourself.
Take a look at these Christmas markets in Brisbane below (in chronological order).
Vend Young Entrepreneur Christmas Market
Mingle and jingle at this pop-up Christmas Market featuring unique gifts for everyone on your nice list, festive cocktails and delicious holiday bites.
The best part is, both kids and furry babies get to have as much fun as the adults, as the market is pet-friendly, and offers facepainting for the little ones and a playground for them to enjoy while you finish your shopping. It’s a win-win-win situation and an unmissable evening!
Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market
The first market to kick off the season is the Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Market and it’s coming in hot with Christmas cheer, carols, and heaps more. It’s night market time at Beenleigh as they break out the winter wonderland decorations and live entertainment that’s calling on Santa to drop in.
This year at Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets will see more than 100 one-of-a-kind food, drink and artisan stalls, festive live entertainment and, of course, a visit from Santa! Not only will the little ones get to meet the myth himself, but there’ll be plenty of other fun activities for them, like a petting zoo and a big bubbles entertainer.
Best of all, for all the Scrooges out there, it’s free entry and parking! So if you’re itching to get into the Chrissy spirit, this has to be your first stop.
Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct (BCLP)
Bringing together a curated line-up of Brisbane’s handmade businesses, this market’s stalls will be bursting with jewellery, ceramics, homewares and gourmet gifts, with live music setting the tone for a relaxed and festive evening.
Plus, once you’ve had enough shopping, treat yourself to a delicious charcuterie board, fondue and classic wines!
Milton Christmas Twilight Markets
The Milton Christmas Twilight Market is popping off with a bespoke pop-bar to go along with the handmade gifts you find as well as all the delicious eats you can grab as you browse and buy.
The kids will be well looked after with plenty of entertainment as well as Christmas cheer and decorations. Oh, and Santa will be on the street too.
Parking is $3 and entry is $4, and free for kids under 12.
Plus, this year, they’re holding a bonus Christmas market on Wednesday, December 23 from 7am to 12pm, for all those last-minute needs!
Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market
It’s time for the northside to shine when the Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market takes over.
The evening will be packed with live entertainment, snaps with Santa, and all the glorious eats and treats you can think of to get into the perfect Christmas shape. There will also be plenty of handmade goods on offer plus spectacular Christmas decorations and the pop-up bar to make sure you’re no grinch.
Entry is $4 per person but free for Santa’s little helpers (under 12).
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
If you’re in the market for tasteful handcrafted gifts, the QAGOMA Christmas Design Market, with its more than 90 of the best independent local artisans, surely has what you’re looking for!
Their diverse selection of handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, textiles and clothing comes directly from the people who make them, and you can make a whole day of it with GOMA’s fascinating exhibitions at your fingertips.
West End Christmas Twilight Market
Finish the week off in festive style at this Christmas market in West End. Browse from over 150 stalls of unique handmade gifts, grab a feed and a drink, and get a photo with Santa himself.
There will also be plenty of holly jolly live music to soundtrack your evening, which you can enjoy with a festive cocktail from the pop-up bar, and a kids’ disco so the younger ones can move to groove too! All of this and more, with free entry and parking!
And this market too is holding an extra Christmas market the morning of December 23rd, so there’s no excuse for not visiting!
Nundah Twilight Christmas Market
If you’re in need of bulking up Christmas stockings, filling space beneath the tree, or you just want to get out and about the Christmas cheer, then Nundah has got it all for you. From bespoke designers to a pop-up bar, there’ll be plenty to do and see while doing more of your Christmas shopping.
Yule have no option but to get among the jingles, street eats and tasty drinks at Nundah Twilight Christmas Market.
Entry is free for kids under 12, and $4 for all other visitors.
Redcliffe Christmas Twilight Market
With over 250 artisan stalls, Redcliffe Markets is bringing more Christmas cheer than you’ll know what to do with! Aside from unique handmade gifts and gourmet street eats there will be roaming Christmas characters, fire performers and live music!
Best of all, you can snap some “elfies” with Santa!
The Collective Markets South Bank – Christmas Edition
The trendy eco-centred markets in iconic Stanley St Plaza are the perfect spot for some eclectic Christmas shopping and a unique opportunity to bask in the magic of the season in a less traditional way.
Bringing a taste of classic European Christmas markets to Brisbane, the Collective Markets nevertheless retain their quirky and authentic identity, while adding a sprinkle of seasonal cheer!
BrisStyle Twilight Christmas Market
If you find yourself looking for a last-minute gift, the BrisStyle Christmas Twilight Market has you sorted with an enchanting evening under King George Square’s giant Christmas tree.
There will be plenty of market stalls selling handmade gifts as well as food vendors, live music and more!
