The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols is Brisbane City Council’s big family carols night at Riverstage on Saturday 5 December. Tickets are sold out, but you can watch the show free on the livestream at Roma Street Parkland. It is suitable for all ages and runs from 4 pm to 9 pm.
The line-up mixes Christmas classics, contemporary favourites and singalongs, with family acts Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin for the younger kids. The event supports the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
When and where
- Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
- Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
- Place: Riverstage, Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols tickets
Tickets are sold out. Brisbane City Council’s event page says the event has sold out, and the only tickets left are customer resales on Ticketmaster. Tickets were free for ages 0 to 5, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and $8.50 for ages 13 and over. The free livestream below is the way to be part of it.
Free livestream at Roma Street Parkland
If you do not have a ticket, the show is livestreamed for free at The Amphitheatre in Roma Street Parkland. Bring a picnic. Food trucks are on site.
Who is performing
- Samantha Jade
- Dami Im
- Hugh Sheridan
- Monica Trapaga
- Katie Noonan
- Dylan Wright, Max Jackson and Jude York
- Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin (family acts)
Planning your night
- No tickets: Riverstage is sold out, so plan on the livestream unless you find a resale ticket on Ticketmaster.
- Long evening: The programme runs from 4 pm to 9 pm. Plan around dinner and the kids’ energy.
- Food: The venue has food, water and a bar. At the livestream you can bring a picnic, and food trucks are on site.
- The free option: The livestream at Roma Street Parkland needs no ticket.
- Music for all ages: The Council describes the programme as Christmas classics, contemporary favourites, festive surprises and singalongs.
The event supports the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
Facilities and accessibility
The Council lists water, a bar, food and bathrooms at the event, so you do not need to bring everything with you. There is Auslan interpretation with a dedicated Auslan area, an accessible viewing platform, and audio description on request.
Getting there
Riverstage is on Gardens Point Road in the Brisbane CBD. On a big night, public transport is the easiest option; plan your trip with Translink’s journey planner.
Nearby
- Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting – the free tree lighting in King George Square on Friday 27 November.
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha – another day out in Brisbane.
- Brisbane CityHopper – a way to get around the river.
- More things to do in Brisbane
Details can change, so check the official event page before you go.
Quick answers
When are the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols?
Saturday 5 December 2026, from 4 pm to 9 pm at Riverstage.
Are Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols tickets still available?
No. The Council lists the event as sold out and only customer resales on Ticketmaster remain. Tickets were free for ages 0 to 5, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and $8.50 for ages 13 and over.
Is there a free way to watch?
Yes. The show is livestreamed for free at The Amphitheatre in Roma Street Parkland. Bring a picnic; food trucks are on site.
Who is performing?
Samantha Jade, Dami Im, Hugh Sheridan, Monica Trapaga, Katie Noonan, Dylan Wright, Max Jackson and Jude York, plus Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes, it is suitable for all ages and includes family acts.
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