when: 05 December 2025 | | cost: Free
published: 04 Dec 2025, 5 min read
Experience the magic of Christmas when Brisbane's iconic City Hall is transformed into a vibrant display of captivating visuals, festive sounds and a heart-warming story for the whole family to enjoy. A Christmas Blackout - written by Melissa Sailsbury Ned and Ted are worried Santa won't find them in their new apartment, they rally their neighbours to light up their balconies. But when a blackout hits on Christmas Eve, the community bands together with candles, music, and spirit to ensure Santa's arrival. City Hall Lights runs every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight, from 5-24 December.
Content from UpNext.com.au. Please don't scrape website.
Experience the magic of Christmas when Brisbane's iconic City Hall is transformed into a vibrant display of captivating visuals, festive sounds and a heart-warming story for the whole family to enjoy. A Christmas Blackout - written by Melissa Sailsbury Ned and Ted are worried Santa won't find them in their new apartment, they rally their neighbours to light up their balconies. But when a blackout hits on Christmas Eve, the community bands together with candles, music, and spirit to ensure Santa's arrival. City Hall Lights runs every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight, from 5-24 December.
Go see City Hall Lights 2025.
City Hall Lights 2025 is on 05 December 2025. The opening hours are: 7:30pm - 11:55pm. Conveniently located in Brisbane City.
Are we missing something? Help us improve this article. Reach out to us.
Event Details
Are you looking for 'Things To Do' ideas?
Brisbane Upnext Team
Hello, Brisbane! I'm the UpNext Team's local scout, your go-to source for the top deals and happenings around our sunny city. I'm always on the move, from the bustling Queen Street Mall to the peaceful Brisbane River banks, to ensure you get the best of Brisbane's shopping, food, and entertainment. Looking for the next great sale or a quiet spot to enjoy a good book? I'm here to point you in the right direction. Follow my journey through Brisbane on Instagram @UpnextBrisbane, where I share the latest discounts, the coolest cafe openings, and the must-visit local events. Whether you're a Brisbane native or just visiting, join me as I unveil the ins and outs of shopping smart and living it up in Brissie. Let's explore the heart of Queensland together, one Instagram story at a time!
See recent events discovered by Brisbane Upnext Team

The Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Public Display 2025
Step into a world where art meets nature at the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, currently hosting a public display by The Queensland Wildlife Artists Society....

The Enchanted Garden 2025
Brisbane's most magical light experience, The Enchanted Garden, is lighting up Roma Street Parkland from 21 November to 20 December 2025, in a reimagined realm...

City Hall Lights 2025
Experience the magic of Christmas when Brisbane's iconic City Hall is transformed into a vibrant display of captivating visuals, festive sounds and a heart-warming story...

Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols 2025
Join us for Brisbane's biggest Christmas party. The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols is a night bursting with live music, iconic voices, and a whole lot...







