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 2025 in style at one of these awesome events.
1. 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, 2025 will be off to a banging start!
📍 Fiume Rooftop Bar, Howard Smith Wharves, 8pm – 12am
💲259 per person
Secure your spot here2. Soleil Pool Bar
Dive into 2025 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
Get your tickets here!3. 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 2025.
Say adios to 2024 with an all-inclusive 4-hour package comprising of bottomless booze and cooking stations, all with live music and DJs.
📍 Riverland, Brisbane CBD, 8pm
💲187 – 208 per person
Riverland’s NYE Party4. Sixteen Antlers
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? Sixteen Antlers is throwing a massive party to celebrate, partnering with Moët & Chandon to provide a night that consists of a glass of Moët on arrival, a 4-hour beverage package, roaming canapes, live music entertainment & DJ and, to top it all off, fireworks at midnight, of course!
Located sky high on the 16th floor above King George Square, this stunning rooftop bar boasts a fantastic view of the city, so you know you’ll be getting the best seat in the house!
📍 Sixteen Antlers, Brisbane City, 8pm – 12am
💲259 per person
New Year’s Eve Party at Sixteen Antlers5. Kweens of the Millennium 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 Kweens of the Millennium NYE Festival! Say Bye Bye Bye to 2024 with this fabulous bash, which includes 3 different rooms, drag queen performances, best dressed competition and more!
📍 The Wickham, Fortitude Valley, 8pm
💲35 – 40 per person
Get your tickets here6. Brisvegas Cruises
Party into 2025 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
NYE Party Cruises7. Felons Brewing Co.
Count down to 2025 with a beer in hand and a full belly at Felons, with DJs until late and plenty of viewing spots for the fireworks.
You might want to get down there early though as it’s free entry, so the good spots are bound to fill up fast.
📍 Felons Brewing Co, from 11am
💲Free
8. WET Deck, W Brisbane
W Brisbane is doing New Year’s Eve in style with a chic party in partnership with Veuve Cliquot 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 Party9. 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, featuring KAOS, Chunky Dip and Darley.
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 8pm
💲170 – 190
NYE 2023 at Friday’s10. 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 2025 to the stage.
📍 Persone, Brisbane CBD, from 8pm
💲169 per person
NYE 2024 at Persone11. 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 sessions at 7.30pm and 11pm for both fireworks displays, this is a must-do experience if you want to have your own private party.
📍 Riverlife, Brisbane CBD, 7.30pm or 11pm
💲149 – 199 per person
NYE Kayak Experience12. Y2K Party at Retros
Get a fresh start to the millennium this New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable party at Retros. Count down to 2025 on the dance floor with some of the greatest hits from Y2K. So bring your frosted tips and bedazzled everything, 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.
2K – We’re rewinding the clock to Y2K, celebrating the iconic era of frosted tips, bedazzled everything, and the birth of a new digital age. Secure your ticket today!
📍 Retros, Fortitude Valley, from 7pm
💲20 – 65 per person
Y2K Party at Retros13. Lefty’s Music Hall Mutha Funkin’ NYE Party
Another era-themed party, enter the Lefty’s Music Hall saloon for a cracking good time this New Year’s Eve. This 60’s and 70’s party will have you tapping your platform shoes to four hours of live music from Silk ‘n’ Oak, while you munch on American-style canapes, their famous whiskey apples, house spirits, and beers.
📍 Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace, from 8.30pm
💲42.60 per person general admission, 142.20 with food and drinks package
Lefty’s Music Hall Mutha Funkin’ NYE Party14. Wildlands Festival
Not exactly a party but maybe even better: Wildlands music festival is coming to Brisbane Showgrounds on New Year’s Eve and will see Chase & Status perform the countdown set on the Sahara Stage, bringing in 2025 with their signature drum and bass hits, while Marlon Hoffstadt will be spinning a set on the Summit Stage for his countdown performance.
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. And with acts like Ice Spice and FISHER, you know your year will be off to a fantastic start!
Go wild and get your tickets here!