It's that time of year again. Bust out the Mariah Carey playlist, slap on a (seasonally inappropriate) Christmas sweater, load up on eggnog and mince pies and pause your cheesy Christmas movie binge-fest courtesy of Netflix, because it's time to head out to find Brisbane’s best Christmas lights for 2024.
Whatever suburb you’re in, however far you’re keen to travel (or not), there’s a street packed with blinking LED goodness ready for your gawking, and we at Urban List have driven the streets to find some of the best. Start planning your route, because these are the streets to see.
Did we miss any? Send an email to editorbne@theurbanlist.com with the address and an image of any houses you think should be on the list and we'll scope them out. We'll be updating this list regularly—the rain has made things difficult this year, so expect a few more to light up in the coming week.
Best Christmas Lights Brisbane East
Alexandra Hills And Capalaba
People come from near and far to see the lights displays in this neck of the woods. Spend a festive eve in Alexandra Hills’ Ashbury Court and Oates Crescent, where you’ll find entire cul de sacs lit up bright enough to be seen from space. Make sure you also stop by 52 Bluebell Street for a blinding displays. Meanwhile in Capalaba, Tipperary Court is the place to be, and you’ll probably find half the neighbourhood there mesmerised by the multiple light displays any given night before Christmas, if they’re not on Blarney Road, Greenup Street or Linthorpe Court, which also have multiple displays. 32 Jacaranda Road is also well lit, and if you head just a little further east, you’ll find 6 Bainbridge Street East in Ormiston worth the detour.
Redland Bay
Well ho ho ho, Redland Bay residents go all out for Christmas and we are here for it. If you’re short on time, Huntly Place is the place to be, with over half a dozen houses competing with each other to be the best of the best. Dory Close and Ebony Crescent are two more to wander through while you’re out there, and 6 Balsam Street should also be on your hitlist.
Morningside, Bulimba And Carina
The inner east side has well and truly joined the Brisbane Christmas lights party in 2024, and you’ll find festive displays at 52 Birkalla Street in Bulimba and 81 Stephens Street in Morningside, as well as 242 Stanley Road in Carina.
Wynnum And Tingalpa
Baysiders, you are one truly lucky bunch when Christmas rolls round—the east side really goes to town with their decorations. You’ll find blinding displays at 19 Nemarra Street in Wynnum West and 5 Isobel Street in Tingalpa—but if that’s not enough for you, just keep heading south.
Mt Cotton
If you can find the time for a trip to Mt Cotton this festive season, you’ll find it well worth the time (and petrol), with displays at 8 Myrtle Place and 16 Elkhorn Street that are sure to bring you some much needed cheer.
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Best Christmas Lights Brisbane North
Image credit: 86 College Way, Boondall | Facebook
Everton Park, Stafford And Grange
Unwilling to drive more than 20 minutes? We feel you—although heading way out to the ‘burbs definitely holds the highest reward. But there are a few displays closer to the centre of town that are just as illuminating, especially those at 27 Minimine Street in Stafford, 4 Heysen Street, Bunny Street in Everton Park and 48 Daisy Street in Grange.
Banyo And Northgate
You'll want to stop and stay a while at 33 Parker Avenue in Northgate—lights, music and visuals combine here for a traffic stopping show (seriously, you can watch it here). Since you’re out that way, you'll find more dazzling displays at 4 Huron Street and 8 Witt Street in Banyo.
Caboolture
Caboolture is a new suburb for our list this year but we can no longer ignore the displays hitting the streets this far north, ready to reward you if you're willing to go for a road trip. 20 Adrian Street is worth a look, and a gold coin donation for charity, while 29 Charlotte Street is a real dazzler.
Others
Not grouped together neatly but no less worthy of inclusion are the displays you’ll find at 34-38 Sugarloaf Street in Wavell Heights (it’s a doozy), Stoneycroft Street in Aspley, 72 Gawain Road in Bracken Ridge and 86 College Way in Boondall. 1 Long Street, Clontarf is also worth a drive—it took out the KIIS 97.3 Christmas lights competition this year with its Grinch-themed display. And if you're out that way, you may as well hit up 275 Elizabeth Street as well, for their light show timed to music.
Best Christmas Lights Brisbane South
Image credit: 101 Kempsie Road, Mt Gravatt | Facebook
Mount Gravatt And Mansfield
Tee up the Michael Buble for drive to 101 Kempsie Road in Mount Gravatt where you’ll find a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space, and stop in at 31 and 74 Lindwall Street while you’re there. And one of our favourite Coopers Plains displays has now moved over to Mansfield, with 2 Brochet Street where you can find Lehmann’s Holiday Magic.
Coopers Plains, Runcorn And Calamvale
If you don't want to go quite so far south, the 'burbs around Sunnybank are far enough, with some pretty impressive displays at 33 Mannington Road in Acacia Ridge, 26 Calliope Street in Runcorn, 32 Cordia Street in Algester plus 52 Orania Crescent and 1 Pinecroft Close in Calamvale. If you make it to just one house though, make it 211 Benhiam Street in Calamvale—there is not a square inch of this residence that isn't covered in neon lights.
Logan
The Logan ‘burbs are probably going to see a spike in electricity usage this month, with multiple houses across the area putting on epic displays. They need to be seen to be believed, so just plan a route that hits 11 Lucy Drive in Edens Landing, 7 Benarkin Close in Waterford, 40 Gem Circuit and 73 Timor Avenue in Loganholme.
Best Christmas Lights Brisbane West
Image credit: 71 McPherson Road, Sinnamon Park | Facebook
Mt Ommaney And Surrounds
Nothing can prepare you for the kaleidoscopic light overload at 20 Curragnudi Road in Jindalee, a local favourite (and soon to be yours). Charge those phone batteries because we guarantee you’ll be on the ‘gram religiously, with 1 Moncrieff Court in Mt Ommany another to drive by. On your way out, stop at 31 Baikal Place in Westlake for eye-popping festivities, as well as Mistral Street in Jamboree Heights. Nearby in Middle Park, 4 Burwick Close is also worth a pitstop for their synchronised light display, and 71 McPherson Road in Sinnamon Park is another must see.
Forest Lake
Heading as far west as Forest Lake? Good decision—55 Brushwood Circuit, 9 Renoir Crescent and 6 Rise Place Heathwood have some dazzling displays that might catch your eye as you drive by, while Ferdinando Street, Pallara and Peacock Street in Doolandella are also worth a detour.
Ipswich
If you’re a local of the Switch or you’re willing to make the drive, the displays out here will make it worth your while. Some of the best we’ve found are in Hillier Court in Flinders View and along Paul Tully Avenue in Collingwood Park, as well as 67 Parkland Drive, Walloon and 4 Larkhall Street, Spring Mountain.
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Image credit: Lights In Pallara | Facebook
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