To provide Christmas cheer in the Terminals these holidays, we welcome musical performances from our talented arts partners throughout December. From opera to orchestra, there is something to get your heart singing and merry.
Christmas performances:
Multicultural Australia Mosaic Choir - 9am to 11:30am Saturday 6 December, International Terminal Level 2 Arrivals Hall
Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra - 8:30am to 10:30am Tuesday 9 December, Domestic Terminal (multiple locations)
Opera Queensland - 8:30am to 10:30am Monday 15 December, Domestic Terminal (multiple locations)
Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra - 8:30am to 10:30am Tuesday 16 December, Domestic Terminal (multiple locations)
Therapy Dogs from Therapy and Support Animals will be in the terminals over the summer school holidays, providing cuddles and support for those who may experience preflight anxiety.
See them on the below dates:
Domestic Terminal
- 12pm to 2pm Friday 12 December
- 12pm to 2pm Tuesday 16 December
- 12pm to 2pm Thursday 8 January
- 12pm to 2pm Tuesday 13 January
- 12pm to 2pm Thursday 15 January
- 12pm to 2pm Tuesday 20 January
International Terminal
- 9am to 11am Friday 19 December
- 9am to 11am Friday 9 January
- 9am to 11am Friday 23 January
Step into the magic of the season at Santa’s Workshop, happening daily from 5–23 December 2025 at both the Domestic and International Terminals this festive season.
From 7am to 11am, visitors can enjoy festive fun and receive a customised Christmas stocking when you spend in-terminal. It’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations while soaking up the joyful atmosphere.
Locations are:
- Domestic Terminal - Qantas Food Court, spend $50 or more
- International Terminal - Village Green, Level 3, spend $80 or more
Ready to catch a flight and a live performance? 🎸🕺 Let the music set the mood as you wait for your next adventure! 🎶
Join us at the Domestic Terminal for live performances from local artists. Whether you're relaxing before your flight or just passing through, enjoy the beats and vibes of talented musicians.
December
2nd - Lord Lamington 10am
4th - Bellissimo 3pm
10th - Newstead 1pm
18th - Bellissimo 3pm
23rd - Aviary 10am
24th - Newstead 1pm
Let the music take you places!
In 2025, we celebrate 100 years of our growth from a tiny aerodrome in Eagle Farm to one of the world's best airports located on the edge of Moreton Bay.
Here are a few ways to learn more about Brisbane Airport's history:
- Take a look at our online history timeline.
- At the Level 2 Arrivals Hall at our International Terminal there are two history timelines at both ends of the terminal. Explore over 60 images of our history and enjoy some aviation memorabilia on display.
- Visit the Kingsford Smith Memorial and see the original Southern Cross aircraft flown by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith from USA to Brisbane in 1928.