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New Years Eve Fireworks and Events Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane City

Name: New Years Eve Fireworks and Events Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane City
Start: 2025-12-31T08:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-12-31T23:30:00+10:00

December 31, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

Bribie Island :

Bribie Island New Years Eve Carnival located at Brennan Park, Bongaree, Bribie Island
from 4pm-10pm

This is a Family Friendly event with :-
* Live Music
* Food Vendors
* Market Stalls
* Side Show Alley
* Fireworks

More details go to Bribie Island Bongaree Fireworks

Plus

This event is being held on the 31st December with markets from 12noon until 8.30pm and fireworks at 8.30pm and midnight. Cost is FREE.Bring your Brisbane Kids along to Brennan Park where everyone can enjoy the afternoon wandering around the markets before the fireworks light up the sky from the jetty in front of Brennan Park and the jetty by Bribie Bridge at the kid friendly time of 8.30pm.
Another fireworks display will take place at midnight from the Bribie Bridge only

More Details go to Bribie Island New Years Eve Market and Fireworks

Sunshine Coast :

News Year’s Eve Fireworks Sunshine Coast 2025

Confirmed for 2025, New Year’s Eve fireworks will be held on the Sunshine Coast at:

Coolum Beach (near Coolum Surf Club), Coolum – New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 8:30pm Find out more
Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba – New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 8:30pm and midnight. Find out more
Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra – New Years Eve Fireworks at 9.30pm. Find out more
Nelson Reserve, Gympie – Find out more
Noosa Marina, Tewantin – New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 10pm. Find out more
Aussie World, Palmview – New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 9pm. Find out more.
Sunshine Beach SLSC – New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 10pm & Midnight. Find out more

City Of Brisbane :

The Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Delivered by Brisbane City Council, the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks will once again light up the Brisbane skyline in the biggest pyrotechnics display produced in Queensland. For the first time, this year will feature simultaneous fireworks displays at 7.45pm and midnight across 4 precincts.

Enjoy the fireworks at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane.

Best viewing location

The Landing

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

5,000 (in the Landing)

Licensing information

There will be a bar at our public viewing site.

Bag checks and conditions of entry

The Landing

There will be bag checks and conditions of entry to the Landing.

Conditions of entry – Mangrove Walk gate

Capacity in this area is limited and will be available on a first-in basis.
The viewing area is a licensed venue. Minors must be accompanied by an adult all times.
Bag search will be conducted on entry.
Guests may be subject to metal detector scanning.
Limited pass outs will be permitted and will be time limited.
CCTV will be in operation.
Smoking is not permitted in the precinct.

Prohibited items

The following items are prohibited:

all drinks other than sealed bottled water
marquees, chairs and any other portable structure
metal cutlery and other sharp items.

Round up your crew, pick your spot along the riverfront and head to Howard Smith Wharves for a night of festive dining, live music and celebrations as you welcome in the new year.

Enjoy a variety of dining options, Brisbane’s finest DJs and front-row seats across the precinct to the dazzling fireworks displays at 7:45pm and midnight.

Book now to secure your spot. Walk-in space will also be available at Felons Brewing Co., Felons Barrel Hall, Main Lawn and the River Garden.

Licensing information

The precinct is fully licensed.

Get in touch

For general reservation information, phone 07 3188 9090.

Bring in the new year at Riverside Centre.

Best viewing location

Riverside Plaza

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

1,000

Licensing information

The precinct is alcohol-free (excepting restaurants).

Get in touch

For general information, email the Riverside Security team.

Celebrate in style at South Bank.

Best viewing location

Clem Jones Promenade, the Cultural Forecourt, Riverside Green and River Quay

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

90,000

Licensing information

The precinct is alcohol-free (excepting restaurants).

Bag checks and conditions of entry

Bag checks will be in place from 9am.

Prohibited items

The following items are prohibited:

alcohol
animals (except accredited assistance dogs)
boogie boards or similar large recreational equipment
drones or remote-controlled devices (to report an unauthorised drone in the area, please submit an incident report to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
glass or metal, including containers and cans
hazardous or flammable substances, such as aerosols
helium balloons, laser pointers or confetti canons
large poles, banner stands or flags
marquees, tents or shade structures
recreational bikes, scooters or rideables
weapons and blades
any item or object deemed to compromise public safety, disrupt operations, or harm the reputation or enjoyment of the event
water or liquids in unsealed bottles (only sealed bottled water is allowed). Empty bottles are permitted to refill at event water stations. No other liquids are permitted.

Get in touch

For enquiries leading up to the event, email the team.

For feedback requiring immediate action during the event, phone South Bank 24/7 Security on 07 3867 2045.

In a long-held Brisbane tradition for many residents and families, the event remains free and fun for everyone.

Victoria Bridge and Kangaroo Point Bridge will not be available viewing points for the fireworks. To learn more, read our Community Service Announcement.

About the show

The theme for this year’s show is ‘City of Dreams’ and invites Brisbane to see itself in full colour: vibrant, connected and alive.

The fireworks display features over 100,000 pyrotechnic effects from 6 barges on the Brisbane River. Vantage points are Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Riverside Centre and Kangaroo Point.

Produced by a crew of 22 and using 9 tonnes of fireworks and equipment, the displays will feature a new heart multi-shot, a round rain effect, and a halo ring. Each fireworks display goes for 10 minutes.

This year’s program will also feature 2 drone shows, a brand-new addition to the event. Taking place at 9pm and 11pm, they will include 200 drones and run for 8 minutes each. These will be visible from South Bank and Queen’s Wharf Brisbane only.

Getting there

Public transport is the best way to travel to each of the precincts for the fireworks.

Free travel applies from 8.00pm on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday 31 December 2025) until 5.30am on New Year’s morning (Thursday 1 January 2026) for all Translink bus, train, ferry and tram services in South East Queensland – this includes Council buses, CityCats and ferry services.

Free travel does not apply on Airtrain services, long distance trains or on demand services.

Customers do not need to tap on/off at card validators during the free travel period, unless they are travelling to the Brisbane Airport station.

Details

Date:: December 31, 2025
Time:: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

New Years Eve Fireworks and Events Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane City

December 31, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

News Year’s Eve Fireworks Sunshine Coast 2025

The Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Queens Wharf Brisbane :

Best viewing location

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

Licensing information

Bag checks and conditions of entry

The Landing

Conditions of entry – Mangrove Walk gate

Prohibited items

Howard Smith Wharves:

Licensing information

Get in touch

Riverside Centre :

Best viewing location

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

Licensing information

Get in touch

South Bank:

Best viewing location

Anticipated crowd numbers (approximate)

Licensing information

Bag checks and conditions of entry

Prohibited items

Get in touch

About the show

Getting there

Details

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Emergency Information

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