Brisbane Christmas Markets 2026: Every Date in One List

Christmas market season in Brisbane is short, hot and spread across the whole city. One weekend it's a twilight market under the City Hall lights, the next it's a Sunday morning in Dutton Park, and the dates are scattered across organisers' websites, Facebook events and Instagram stories.

This post puts every Brisbane-area handmade and Christmas market date I could confirm from the organisers' own pages into one list, in date order. Everything was checked on 1 November 2026.

Check the organiser's page before you go. Summer storms, heat and venue changes can move or cancel markets at short notice. Each listing links to the organiser so you can confirm on the day.

For a filterable version that hides past dates automatically, use the market calendar.

November 2026

Friday 13 November: BrisStyle Twilight Market

Where: King George Square, Brisbane City
When: 4pm to 9pm
What: BrisStyle describes it as a marketplace of 100% locally handmade goods from Brisbane-based designers and artists, with food trucks and live music.
Organiser: BrisStyle Twilight Market

This is the first big handmade evening market of the Christmas run, and the CBD location makes it an easy after-work stop. I've written a separate what to expect guide for the 13 November market.

Sunday 22 November: The Market Folk at Riverlink, Ipswich

Where: Riverlink, corner Downs Street and The Terrace, North Ipswich
When: 8.30am to 3pm
Note: The organiser says dogs aren't permitted at Riverlink.
Organiser: The Market Folk

Friday 27 November: King Street Christmas Twilight Market

Where: King Street, Bowen Hills
When: 4pm to 9pm
What: The opening market of The Market Folk's Christmas series. Free entry, no booking, and dogs on a lead are welcome.
Organiser: The Market Folk

Saturday 28 November: BrisStyle Handmade Market

Where: Queensland Museum Whale Mall, South Bank (corner Grey and Melbourne Streets)
When: 10am to 3pm
What: BrisStyle's monthly handmade market, usually held on the last Saturday of the month. Free entry. The organiser notes most stallholders take cards but recommends bringing some cash.
Organiser: BrisStyle Handmade Markets

Sunday 29 November: Boggo Road Village Christmas Market

Where: Boggo Road Village, 21 Boggo Road, Dutton Park
When: 9am to 1pm
Organiser: The Market Folk

December 2026

Wednesday 2 December: Heritage Lanes Christmas Market

Where: Heritage Lanes, 80 Ann Street, Brisbane City
When: 11.30am to 2.30pm
What: A lunchtime market aimed at city workers. Handy if you can't face a weekend crowd.
Organiser: The Market Folk

Saturday 5 December: Gasworks Plaza Christmas Market

Where: Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
When: 9am to 1pm
Extra: Santa Paws photos for dogs, listed as a paid add-on with pricing and times to be announced by the organiser.
Organiser: The Market Folk

Friday 11 December: Boggo Road Village Christmas Twilight Market

Where: 21 Boggo Road, Dutton Park
When: 4pm to 8pm
Organiser: The Market Folk

Saturday 12 December: Gasworks Plaza Christmas Twilight Market

Where: 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
When: 4pm to 8pm
Extra: Santa Paws photos again (paid add-on).
Organiser: The Market Folk

Friday 18 December: BrisStyle Twilight Market

Where: King George Square, Brisbane City
When: 4pm to 9pm
Organiser: BrisStyle

Saturday 19 December: three options

BrisStyle Handmade Market, Queensland Museum Whale Mall, South Bank, 10am to 3pm. Note the December market is on the 19th rather than the last Saturday of the month. (organiser)
Portside Wharf Christmas Twilight Market, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton, 4pm to 8pm. (organiser)
The Market Folk at Riverlink, North Ipswich, 9am to 9pm. No dogs at this venue. (organiser)

With a bit of planning you could do South Bank in the morning and Hamilton at dusk.

Every weekend: regular markets with handmade stalls

If none of the dates above suit, these run weekly (again, check before you go):

The Collective Markets, South Bank. Little Stanley Street. Fridays 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 9pm, Sundays 9am to 4pm. The organiser notes it's closed for Riverfire and New Year's Eve. (organiser)
West End Markets, Davies Park. Saturdays from 6am. The official page lists 6am to 2pm; some of the organiser's other listings show a 1pm finish from December to February, so check before heading over late. (organiser)

Tips for a Brisbane summer market run

Go early or go twilight. Midday in December is hard work on hot concrete. Morning markets are at their best in the first couple of hours, and twilight markets are noticeably more comfortable once the sun drops.

Carry water and a hat. Obvious, but people still get caught out, especially at all-day events.

Bring a mix of payment options. Most stalls take cards, but phone signal can be patchy in crowded spaces, so a bit of cash is a useful backup.

Bring a sturdy bag for ceramics and glass. A tote with a flat base is better than a plastic bag.

Think about your dog. Several of The Market Folk's Christmas markets welcome dogs on a lead, but hot pavement can burn paws. Test the ground with the back of your hand; if you can't hold it there for several seconds, it's too hot for paws.

Use public transport for CBD and South Bank markets. King George Square and South Bank are both well served by buses and trains; parking nearby is limited and expensive.

Talk to the makers. Many stallholders take custom orders or personalisation requests, but lead times in December fill quickly. If you see something you'd like personalised, ask on the day rather than leaving it until later.

Missing a market?

This list only includes events I could confirm from an official source. If you run a Brisbane handmade market with dates published on your own website, I'm happy to add it after checking.

Last checked: 1 November 2026. Check the organiser's page before you go.