Silly season is here, which means it’s time to nail down our New Year’s Eve plans. Most of the NYE parties around Brisbane offer views of fireworks, but if you don’t want to pay the all-inclusive price tag most of them come with, not to worry. You can find a vantage point for the New Year’s Eve fireworks around Brisbane without attending a pricey event.
New Year’s Eve fireworks displays
South Bank
Get in early and grab a good spot at South Bank Parklands for the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks over the river. Two spectacular fireworks displays are set to light up the skies: one at 8.30pm and another at midnight to ring in 2023.
The family-friendly event also includes music and food vendors for a fun evening on the water.
South Bank Parklands, Corner Ernest Street, Stanley Street and Grey Street, South Brisbane
free
Redcliffe
Redcliffe Markets is throwing a huge northside pop-up for NYE this year, two massive firework displays included.
Enjoy live music, roving performers and a selection of local market stalls while the 7pm and 9pm fireworks light up the sky.
Redcliffe Parade, 5 – 9pm
free
Victoria Point
For those in Brisbane’s east, the New Year’s Eve Fireworks festivities will be happening at Victoria Point. Enjoy an early evening of food trucks, market stalls, activities for the kids, as well as fireworks over the lake at 9pm.
This is a perfect free NYE event for families this year.
Victoria Point Lakeside, 7-27 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point, 5 – 9pm
free
Ipswich
Out Ipswich way, fireworks are being launched from four locations at 9pm: Springfield Central, South Ripley, Ipswich Central, Chuwar and Goodna.
Tivoli Drive In is one of the best public vantage points to see the Ipswich fireworks. Starting at 3pm, you can expect an array of entertainment including live music from local performers.
Tivoli Drive In, 50 Coal Road, Chuwar, 3 – 9pm
free
More info here
Ticketed NYE events in Brisbane
Desert Chic NYE @ Sunsets Rooftop
Rooftop bars are god-tier when it comes to sipping with a view in Brisbane. That goes for New Year’s Eve parties too. Kangaroo Point scored the stunning desert-inspired Sunsets rooftop earlier this year, and they’re throwing a scenic shindig to round out the year.
Think four hours of bottomless margaritas, sparkling, beers and wine, as well as a Mediterranean-inspired canapés and oyster station.
While the dress code is optional, feel free to live out your best ‘desert chic’ life by wearing neutral tones to the likes of flowing dresses and linen fabrics.
📍 Sunsets, Kangaroo Point, 8pm – 12am
💲199 per person
WET Deck, W Brisbane
W Brisbane is doing New Year’s Eve in style with a rosé-themed party at WET Deck. Think hot and cold bites, 3 hours of free flow drinks and live DJs. Of course, as well as an epic fireworks display over the Brisbane River.
📍 W Brisbane, WET Deck, 9pm – midnight
💲295 per person
WET Deck – New Year’s Eve Party
Midnight Masquerade @ Regatta Hotel
One of Brisbane’s most iconic pubs is celebrating New Year’s Eve in style by throwing a masquerade party. Dress to impress, whack on your favourite mask, and head down to this fully themed venue for an evening of fun.
Four hours of food and drinks are included with each ticket purchase, and Regatta has a view of the midnight fireworks, so you can finish up with a bang.
📍 Regatta Hotel, Toowong, 8pm – 12am
💲165 – 185 per person
Riverland
At Riverland this New Year’s Eve, not only will you get prime waterfront views of the fireworks but there will also be plenty of banging beats so you can boogie into 2024.
Say adios to 2023 with an all-inclusive package comprising of bottomless booze and roaming canapes.
📍 Riverland, Brisbane City
💲189 per person