🤫 Sensory Santa sessions in Brisbane 2026

Quieter Santa visits around Brisbane for kids who find the usual queue, lights and noise too much: lights down, music off, more time with Santa, and Auslan sessions where a centre runs one. Nearly all need a booking.

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Also in: Adelaide (16) Melbourne (11) Sydney (43) Gold Coast (6)

Updated 6 November 2026 · Open in the app

Grand Plaza

Browns Plains · 28 Nov to 12 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Grand Plaza

Browns Plains · Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5, Sat 12 Dec, 8am to 9am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 690m to coffee

Forest Lake Shopping Centre

Forest Lake · 6 Dec to 13 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Forest Lake Shopping Centre

Forest Lake · Sun 6, Sun 13 Dec, 9am to 10am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 110m to coffee

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

Indooroopilly · 15 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

Indooroopilly · Sun 15, Sun 22, Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 20m to coffee

Logan Hyperdome

Loganholme · 9 Nov to 30 Nov 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Logan Hyperdome

Loganholme · Mon 9, Mon 16, Mon 23, Mon 30 Nov, 8am to 9am (Mon 9 Nov 9am to 10am) · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 50m to coffee

Brookside Shopping Centre

Mitchelton · 14 Nov to 20 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensory Santa photos at Brookside Shopping Centre

Mitchelton · Every Sat and Sun 14 Nov to 20 Dec, 9am to 10am · From $18 for one 6x8 photo; $5 booking deposit comes off your package

☕ 670m to coffee

Morayfield Shopping Centre

Morayfield · 21 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Morayfield Shopping Centre

Morayfield · Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 9am or 10am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 20m to coffee

Mt Ommaney Centre

Mount Ommaney · 22 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensory Santa photos at Mt Ommaney Centre

Mount Ommaney · Sun 22 Nov, Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 9:30am to 11am · Starter pack from $29 (2026 Queensland price list)

☕ 20m to coffee

Redbank Plaza

Redbank · 29 Nov to 20 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensory Santa photos at Redbank Plaza

Redbank · Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec, 9am to 10am · $5 photo for the first 2000 online bookings, then from $15

Strathpine Centre

Strathpine · 22 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensory Santa photos at Strathpine Centre

Strathpine · Sun 22 Nov, Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 9:30am to 11am · Starter photo pack from $29, paid when you book

☕ 120m to coffee

Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown

Sunnybank Hills · 5 Dec to 12 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown

Sunnybank Hills · Sat 5, Sat 12 Dec, 7:30am to 9am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 410m to coffee

Westfield Mt Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt · 22 Nov to 6 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Westfield Mt Gravatt

Upper Mount Gravatt · Sun 22 Nov, Sun 6 Dec, 7am to 9am · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 90m to coffee

Victoria Point Shopping Centre

Victoria Point · 29 Nov to 12 Dec 2026

🤫 1 sensory session

🎅 Sensitive Santa (sensory friendly) at Victoria Point Shopping Centre

Victoria Point · Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6, Wed 9, Sat 12 Dec, 8am to 9am (Sun 29 Nov 9am to 10am) · Photo packages from $28.95, booked online

☕ 120m to coffee

Common questions

What is a sensory Santa session?

A quieter visit for kids who find the usual Santa set too much: the lights are turned down, the music is off, there is no queue to stand in and families get more time. Some centres also run an Auslan session with a signing Santa.

Do sensory Santa sessions need a booking?

Nearly always, through the centre's own Santa photo booking page, and the spots go quickly because there are only a few sessions each season. Book as soon as the dates are out.

Which Brisbane centres run one in 2026?

Grand Plaza, Forest Lake Shopping Centre, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Logan Hyperdome, Brookside Shopping Centre, Morayfield Shopping Centre, Mt Ommaney Centre and Redbank Plaza. Dates and times are on each listing above.