The New Year’s Eve Brisbane celebrations include end of year festivities, fireworks, parties and events, restaurant dinner dining and council supported free activities. These are some of the ways Queensland capital city of Brisbane celebrates New Year’s Eve 2025. How will you Welcome in 2026?
The Brisbane River is one part of the NYE party scene for the 31st December events. All along the River and Southbank area, venues open to the night skies to view the spectacular 8pm and midnight fireworks. Gorgeous dining and dinner options are available at restaurant venues along the river and in the CBD and surrounding suburbs. The NYE party scene hots up in Fortitude Valley with themed party’s at pubs and nightclubs. We have some of the best ideas for your New Year’s Eve Brisbane 2025 style. We hope you enjoy the celebrations to Welcome in 2026.
Welcome 2026 with New Year’s Eve Brisbane 2025 events
Celebrating NYE is key and it’s time decide what to do on New Years? Will it be dinner at a fabulous Brisbane restaurant. Or to head out dancing at a hotel or club. What ever you choose to party New Years, please enjoy!
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | FROM | TIX | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside NYE Party 2025 | Friday's | Brisbane | TBA | Fantastic Views of the Brisbane NYE. Normally expect some great entertainment down by the river. | |
| NYE Through the Decades Party 2025 | The Regatta Hotel | Toowong | TBA | NYE package may include premium beverages gourmet canapes, food stalls, DJ music & entertainers. VIP packages with dining and exclusive areas may also be offered. | |
| NYE 2025 | Riverland | Brisbane | TBA | Celebrate NYE by the River with LIVE entertainment and great fireworks views. Usually Free Entry. May offer VIP Package Options including drinks, food and exclusive areas. | |
| New Year's Eve Dining 2025 | Hamilton Hotel | Hamilton | TBA | Entertainment all night long to party into the new year. Dining for NYE! | |
| New Year’s Eve 2025 Party | Orion Hotel | Springfield Central | Free | NYE event may include entertainment with LIVE music and Open until late. | |
| New Year's Eve Dinner at Kabuki | Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel | Brisbane | TBA | NYE options may include early dining for families as well as New Years celebration dinner. Always awesome fun! | |
| New Years Eve River Cruise | Oasis Cruises | New Farm Park | TBA | Party into 2026 aboard the Oasis NYE Party Cruise. General tickets and VIP options. Get great views of the Brisbane NYE Fireworks while enjoying the beats from our DJ. | |
| New Year's Eve Riverside | Blackbird Bar & Grill | Brisbane | TBA | NYE riverside venue. New Years events may include Roving entertainers, DJs & live performers. And generally inclusive packages provide options for Drinks & Canapes. In the past these have included Food Stations. A terrific way to see in 2026. | |
| New Year's Eve 2025 | Press Club | Fortitude Valley | TBA | Be prepared for a fun NYE celebration. Live entertainment. Bring on 2026! | |
| NYE Brisbane Brewing 2026 | Brewhouse Brisbane | Woolloongabba | TBA | Beer, Bubbles, and Beats. Offers may include a generous inclusive NYE package. Once they com on our tip is to get tickets early. Always a great Brisbane New Years! | |
| RiverCity NYE Early Dining Cruise | MV Neptune | Brisbane | TBA | Early NYE dining Cruise on the Brisbane River. | |
| Brew Years Eve 2026 | Brisbane Brewing Co. | West End | TBA | Party the Brisbane New Year in with fun. Offers may include food and drinks packages. Happy Brew Year! | |
| NYE Brisbane | Pig N Whistle Riverside | Brisbane | Free | Offers may include No cover charge. Come in and enjoy NYE at Riverside hotel restaurant with resident DJ. | |
| Celebrate Dinng NYE 2025 | Byblos | Hamilton | TBA | NYE offers generally include package NYE celebration. Firework Views. Brisbane riverside. Under the stars! See in 2026 in style. | |
| NYE Soiree, In the Garden, On the Roof and Amongst the Stars | Cloudland | Fortitude Valley | TBA | Awesome NYE that includes New Year's options of Cocktail Party, Lounge and VIP Experience with terrace access. Pop-up performances and some special guests! A NYE not to be missed. Celebrate welcoming in 2026. | |
| New Years Eve 2025 Party | Mary Mae's | New Farm | TBA | New Year's Eve by the Brisbane River with a fantastic view. Enjoy a Food and Drink Package with Canapes, Grazing Stations, Wine, Tap Beer, Soft Drinks & More. Plus DJ Entertainment All Night Long! | |
| Brisbane NYE Cruise | MV Lady Brisbane | Hamilton | TBA | NYE on the Brisbane River with a spectacular views of the Brisbane NYE Fireworks. Aboard the MV Lady Brisbane. Families welcome. Inclusive entertainment package with quality food, drinks and DJ. | |
| NYE Dinner Package La Boca | Stamford Brisbane La Boca | Brisbane | TBA | NYE Dining and celebration package to see out 2025. Family friendly New Years Eve at La Boca. | |
| NYE Dining 2025 | Nostimo | South Brisbane | TBA | Spectacular city skyline and Brisbane NYE fireworks views to welcome in the New Year 2026. A touch of Greek Style restaurant. Family Friendly. | |
| NYE | The Wickham | Fortitude Valley | TBA | Normally an awesome fun NYE of offer! | |
| NYE Celebration | Elysium Lakeside | Victoria Point | TBA | This restaurant venue normally has a super inclusive NYE Package options including Drinks and Canapés plus Entertainment and 9pm Fireworks. A fun way to welcome the Brisbane new year! | |
| NYE 2025 Dinner Dance | Treasury Brisbane | Brisbane City | TBA | Enjoy a glamorous evening this New Year's Eve with a luxurious VIP package. Dress to impress and party across 5 rooms into 2026. | |
| New Years Eve Party at The Plough | Plough Inn | South Bank Parklands | TBA | Awesome location on South Bank with offers that may include premium beverages package plus food stations with generous Plough favs. Great spot to see the fireworks! | |
| NYE Party 2025 | Story Bridge Hotel | Kangaroo Point | TBA | Event may include multiple Great Parties to choose from. Entertainment, Drinks & Food. Spectacular location near the Fireworks. | |
| NYE Early Brsibane Cruise | NYE Family Friendly Cruise | New Farm Park | TBA | Board early and catch the early family NYE Brisbane fireworks to celebrate. Can normally purchase family passes. Drinks normally available on board and finger food is normally served. | |
| NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise | NYE Midnight Adults Cruise | New Farm Park | TBA | ||
| Royal New Year's Eve 2025 | The Royal | Nundah | Free | The Royal is going to party this NYE with LIVE music and DJs all Night Long! So grab the prosecco & cheers buon capodanno as you welcome in 2026! | |
| NYE 2026 early Bottomless Sunset | Darling & Co | Paddington | TBA | Great venue to celebrate goodbye 2025. Normally a package event with early start. LIVE DJs and Entertainment. |
For all the best event details for New Year’s Eve in Brisbane make sure you click thru and checkout the NYE Concierge tips.
New Year’s Eve Brisbane Community Events and NYE Fireworks 2026
NYE 2026 Brisbane style with community and free events in the City.
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane New Year's Eve 8.30pm Fireworks and Midnight Fireworks | South Bank Parklands | Brisbane | The 8.30pm family friendly Brisbane NYE fireworks are first. At Midnight to usher in and Welcome 2026 more NYE fireworks will alight the Brisbane skies. There are Family areas for fun and free celebrations. Awesome viewing anywhere near the Brisbane River and the Brisbane city. but for those wanting the best viewing locations. Try South Bank, the Cultural Forecourt, Riverside Green, Clem Jones Promenade and River Quay. |
How to have the best Brisbane New Year’s Eve 2025
How are you going to step out to party in Brisbane for NYE this year? Make sure you consider how you be getting around Brisbane. There are many varied options but public transport of trains, buses are all good options. And then further options of taxi’s, water taxis and ferries. But maybe you will decide to stay where you are celebrating NYE or close by! Whatever you do make sure you enjoy and have fun!
Being Summer hopefully the Big New Year’s Eve Brisbane 2025 Night will be nice and warm but watch the weather closer to the event.