Wonderland The Brisbane Powerhouse turns into a fantasy world of circus and cabaret as it is over-run by carny folk and performers in this dazzlingly fabulous and avant garde free-for-all festivity. Hang around and choose a show from a smorgasbord of sensations. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5pm until late.

World Food Markets The biggest line-up of food trucks ever seen in Brisbane gather outside the Powerhouse as part of Wonderland, offering diners a global street food experience. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10pm.

Lollipop Land Take the family on a magical trip to a North Pole neighbourhood with this enchanted fantasy installation by 2 artists in an old rum distillery. Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd Kurwongbah. Friday and Saturday 5 to 6pm. Dec 7 9-3 Tickets $5-$10 Under 4 yrs free.

Freud's Last Session The award-winning Off-Broadway play brings Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis together in a mind-bending fictional account of the psychoanalyst's last session. Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Dec 5 7.30pm Dec 6 2pm, 7.30pm Dec 7 3pm Tickets $68.75 -$83.75 available online here

Carols in the Reservoir Christmas goes underground with these ambient carol concerts in the historic surrounds of Brisbane's first water reservoir behind the Old Windmill at Spring Hill. Wickham Tce Spring Hill. Dec 5-6 7.30 Dec 6-7 1.30 Tickets from $39.

Gasp! Ben Elton's smash hit hilarious play has been brought into the 21st century by the man himself and is now showing on stage for a last weekend at QPAC. Playhouse, QPAC Dec 5 7.30 Dec 6  2, 7.30 Dec 7 3pm Tickets $33-$80.

Future Beauty Up Late GOMA's stunning new exhibition of cutting edge Japanese fashion is now open late on Friday nights for an adults-only viewing with onsite bar, live music and delicious Japanese eats. GOMA Fridays 5.30-10 Tickets $22-$25.

Friday December 5

4.00pm. Love Your Local Markets. Head on down to Hawthorne for this one stop shop for everything from health and wellness stalls, fashion, gear for the littlies and even stuff for your beloved pooch. Morningside Panthers, Park Street, Hawthorne. Free. More information online.

5.00pm. The Collective Market. celebrating the best of brisbane's emerging designers, artists, creative entrepreneurs, musicians, foodies and collectors, the collective markets are ideal for finding a unique gift, marvelling at brisbane's local talent or simply strolling and enjoying the atmosphere. South Bank Parklands. Free. More information online.

5.00pm. Caboolture Twilight Fiesta. a showcase of food, wine, art and performance of local and multicultural people and  groups from schools to seniors under the night sky. Caboolture Town Square. Free. more information online.

7.00pm. Free BAPFF screening. The Melbourne Street Green is the venue for this free screening of Zone Pro Site: Moveable Feast, a heartwarming film about the revival of the Yan family's Taiwanese restaurant. QPAC, South Bank. More information online.

7.30pm. Gasp! Imagine a world in which the air we breathe is just another commodity, something that can be bought and sold according to market forces. This is the darkly comic premise on which Ben Elton has based his new play, rewritten with biting, brilliantly funny satire. Playhouse Theatre, QPAC. Tickets $33 - $80 available online.

7.30pm. Bands in the Square. Warm up your vocal chords and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols as performed by the Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army brass band - while checking out what's on offer at the Christmas Twilight Market. King George Square. Free. More information online.

8.00pm. Handel's Messiah. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra accompanies a host of talented vocalists as they present their Maestro Series 12 concert, Handel's Messiah. The 270-year-old Christmas composition is still one of the best loved pieces of classical music. QPAC Concert Hall, South Bank. Tickets from $100 available online.

10.30pm. Acts of Absurdity. Established by physical comedian Dandyman, this circus show features some of the wildest and wackiest talent from around Australia, and is guaranteed to have you in stitches. Part of the Wonderland festival. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $25 available online.

Saturday December 6

9.00am. Fortitude Valley Markets. Explore the newly revitalised Fortitude Valley Markets with a variety of food stalls, themed eating areas, vintage markets and more. Chinatown Mall and Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. Free. More information available online.

10.00am. Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion. With nearly 100 garments featured, this exhibition explores the tremendous innovation of Japanese fashion designers from the early 1980s to the present, ranging from the classic and elegant to outrageous. Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank. Tickets $17.50/$21.50. More information online.

10.00am. Tracey Moffatt: Spirited. In the gallery and on TV, Tracey Moffatt, internationally renowned Australian contemporary artist, showcases her recent body of work, 'Spirit Landscapes' 2013, together with the premiere of a new video work, Art calls, featuring Moffatt as a television talk show host. Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank. Free. More information online.

2.00pm & 7.30pm. The Lion King. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, this breathtaking production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and unforgettable music including Elton John and Tim Rice's Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and the Oscar-winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight? Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Tickets $50-$150 available online.

2.00pm. Rapunzel. Kidnapped as a child by the wicked witch Gothel, Rapunzel is freed from her tower prison by handsome Prince Gunther who promises to show her the world. But as Gothel interferes, Rapunzel, Gunther and Rapunzel's friend Pandora the white cat must summon their last ounce of courage to brave the dangers ahead. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $16 available online.

8.00pm. Wyrd Sisters. Something is rotten in the state of Lancre. Duke Felmet has murdered the king, and his infant heir is only saved by the interference of three local witches who must come up with some creative solutions to ensure the proper order is restored in beloved Discworld author Terry Pratchett's unique, Shakespearean comedy. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $25-$31 available online.

8.00pm. The Delta Riggs. This Melbourne rock troupe brings their energetic live show to The Triffid, ahead of the release of their sophomore album, Dipz Zebazios. Stepping out of their comfort zone, the four-piece psychedelic powerhouse have drawn inspiration from the world of hip hop legends Jurassic 5and Outkast for the first single off the new album. Supported by Lime Cordiale and Waax. The Triffid, Newstead. Tickets $18.70 available online.

Sunday December 7

6.30am. North Lakes Farmers Markets. Spoilt for choice, market visitors will find a wide range of fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, raw honey, yoghurt and cheese. Rooftop Westfield North Lakes. Free entry. More information available online.

9.30am. Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear Fashion. From the Victoria and Albert Museum in London comes this exhibition of some 80 undergarments,  including the very first brassiere, 17th century corsets and Queen Victoria's drawers. Queensland Museum, South Bank. Tickets $21.50/$19.00 available online.

10.00am. Costumes from the Golden Age of Hollywood. This is a stunning and fascinating exhibition of a Brisbane collector's secret and priceless stash of costumes, props and memorabilia from the Hollywood greats from 1920s to 60s. Musuem of Brisbane Brisbane, City Hall. Free. More information online.

12.00pm. Suitcase Rummage. It's the last one of these quirky markets in Reddacliff Place for 2014. Browse through other peoples giveaways to find your own treasures from clothes, shoes and accessories. Reddacliff Place. Free. More information online.

5.30pm. Dead! Enjoy the afterlife with the femme fatales of Babushka and their sassy and sadistic murder ballads. This cheeky cabaret tackles everything from My Chemical Romance and Nick Cave to Kurt Weil and Foster the People. Part of the Wonderland festival. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $29 and available online.

5:30pm: Ryan Coffey. Enjoy a good belly laugh as this stand-up combines his wickedly dirty sense of humour and musical talent to share hilarious and relatable tales of first love dramas and random garage sale experiences. Part of the Wonderland festival. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $25 available online.

8.30pm. The Late Night Sexy Show. Be seduced and amused by award-winning cabaret star Grant Buse in this debaucheous, cheeky and pants optional night of entertainment. Featuring songs such as Car Sex, The Spots that Make You O and his signature Booty Mix. Part of the Wonderland festival. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $22 available online.