New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, so if you’re looking for something fun to do, here are some fantastic New Year’s Eve parties to choose from in Brisbane, most of which are serving up front-row seats to the fireworks, or are close to the displays at least. Almost all of these parties include food and drinks as well, to take away the hassle of pretty much everything on the night. So gather the gang and step — or dance — into 2026 in style at one of these awesome events.
Fiume Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bars are god-tier when it comes to sipping with a view in Brisbane. That goes for New Year’s Eve parties too, and Fiume Rooftop Bar is throwing a scenic shindig to round out the year.
Think four hours of bottomless cocktails, sparkling, beers and wine, as well as luxe canapés and live cooking stations.
With a live DJ to keep the vibes flowing and a front row seat to the fireworks at Howard Smith Wharves, 2026 will be off to a banging start!
📍 Fiume Rooftop Bar, Howard Smith Wharves, 8pm – 12am
💲$259 per person
Secure your spot hereSoleil Pool Bar
Dive into 2026 with a splash at Soleil Pool Bar from the comfort of your own private booth, or mingling in the stylish poolside setting. Either way, you’re guaranteed a dazzling display as the fireworks light up the sky.
Say cheers to the new year with their open bar, accompanied by grazing options and live DJs that’ll keep you dancing all night long.
📍 Soleil Pool Bar, Rydges South Bank, 8pm – 12am
💲$75 per person (applied as a bar tab)
Get your tickets here!Riverland
At Riverland this New Year’s Eve, not only will you get prime 180-degree waterfront views of the fireworks but there will also be plenty of banging beats so you can boogie into 2026.
Say adios to 2025 with an all-inclusive 4-hour package comprising of bottomless booze and cooking stations, all with live music and DJs.
📍 Riverland, Brisbane CBD, 8pm – 12am
💲$184.55 – $199 per person
Riverland’s NYE Party tickets here.The Terrace
Hanging out on a rooftop is one of our favourite things to do in Brisbane, so why not ring in the new year doing what we love? The Terrace is ringing in 2026 with a grazing bar of charcuterie, loaded sliders, artisan snacks and canapés, plus a 4-hour beverage package! And, to top it all off, fireworks at midnight, of course!
📍 The Terrace, Emporium Hotel, South Bank, 8pm – 12am
💲$349 per person
Get your all-inclusive tickets here.NO SCRUBS at the Wickham
If your idea of a fun budget-friendly NYE is drag shows and DJs all night, look no further than The Wickham.
Party like it’s 1999 with the NO SCRUBS NYE Festival! Say Bye Bye Bye to 2025 with this fabulous bash, which includes 3 different rooms, drag queen performances, best dressed competition and more!
📍 The Wickham, Fortitude Valley, 8pm
💲$25.48 – $30 per person
Get your tickets hereBrisvegas Cruises
Party into 2026 on a fireworks cruise from Brisvegas Cruises. Welcome in the new year with your best mates on the water. A licensed bar will be on board, as well as hot and cold finger food.
There’s a family-friendly early fireworks cruise that departs at 6pm, and an 18+ midnight fireworks session that begins at 10pm.
📍 New Farm Park River Hub
💲120 per person
Book your NYE Party Cruise here!Felons Barrel Hall
Count down to 2026 with a beer in hand and a full belly at Felons, with DJs until late and plenty of viewing spots for the fireworks.
📍 Felons Barrel Hall, from 5pm
💲$165
WET Deck, W Brisbane
W Brisbane is doing New Year’s Eve in style with a chic party at WET Deck. Think hot and cold bites, 4 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, 8pm – 12:30am
💲299 per person
Make a splash at WET Deck’s New Year’s Eve Party.Fridays Riverside
Fridays’ huge riverside NYE party includes a 4 hour all-inclusive food and drink package, with an iconic DJ lineup that you won’t want to miss!
The venue also serves up unrivalled views of the fireworks, so round up the crew and organise your New Year’s Eve at Fridays.
📍 Fridays, Brisbane CBD, from 7pm
💲From $160
Celebrate NYE 2025 at Friday’s!Persone
Get your Italian foodie fix at Persone for New Year’s Eve this year. They’re throwing an awesome cocktail party with views over the river and of the fireworks. The all-inclusive offering will have you digging into a delicious Italian shared-style meal and bevvies as you welcome 2026 to the stage.
📍 Persone, Brisbane CBD, 5pm to 7pm, and from 8pm
💲$169 per person
NYE 2025 at Persone.NYE Kayaking Experience
Why not do something a bit different for New Year’s Eve this year? And by that, we mean paddle down the Brisbane River on a kayak and catch the fireworks. With a 5-hour package starting at 7pm, this is a must-do experience if you want to have your own private party.
📍 Riverlife, Brisbane CBD, from 7pm
💲$195 – $275 per person
Book your NYE Kayak Experience!Midnight in Vegas Party at Retros
Up the ante this New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable party at Retro’s. Count down to 2026 on the dance floor with catchy hits and make BrisVegas a literal nickname. So bring your poker face, and get ready to party!
This is one of the events that doesn’t offer food and drinks included, but it also comes with a much lower ticket entry!
📍 Retro’s, Fortitude Valley, from 7pm
💲From $35
Midnight in Vegas Party at Retro’sLefty’s Music Hall Bigger Than Texas NYE Party
Another era-themed party, enter the Lefty’s Music Hall saloon for a cracking good time this New Year’s Eve. This country-themed party will have you tapping your platform shoes to four hours of live music from Rob Black Band, while you munch on American-style canapes, house spirits, and beers.
📍 Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace, from 8.30pm
💲44.90 per person general admission, 147.40 with food and drinks package
Say yeehaw and get your tickets for Lefty’s Music Hall Bigger Than Texas NYE Party!Wildlands Festival
Not exactly a party but maybe even better: Wildlands music festival is coming to Brisbane Showgrounds on January 1 and will see Addison Rae and Dom Dolla perform to start the year out right!
A VIP ticket will get you exclusive perks such as dedicated express festival entry lanes, VIP access to the Sahara Stage area, access to a private VIP-only bar and other experiences.
Go wild and get your tickets here!