Your ultimate guide to New Year’s Eve 2024 celebrations in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
From chic rooftop parties and riverside feasts to family-friendly fireworks and luxurious dining, discover the best events for NYE.
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As 2024 draws to a close, Brisbane and the Gold Coast are rolling out the red carpet for spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations.
From glamorous rooftop soirees to riverside feasts and family-friendly fireworks, the South East is pulling out all the stops to welcome 2025 in style.
ROOFTOP REVELRY
Sixteen Antlers
Where: Pullman & Mercure Hotel, Brisbane City | Cost: $259pp
Located at Pullman & Mercure Hotel in Brisbane City, Sixteen Antlers offers a central spot to welcome 2025 with food and drinks, and its proximity to public transport makes getting home straightforward after the celebrations.
Lina Rooftop
Where: South Brisbane | Cost: $299pp
In South Brisbane, Lina Rooftop combines great views of the fireworks with live music and a relaxed atmosphere. A four-hour package includes snacks and drinks, with a DJ and saxophonist adding to the night’s entertainment.
The Terrace at Emporium Hotel
Where: South Bank | Cost: $299pp
The Emporium Hotel in South Bank provides a sophisticated setting for fireworks viewing, with G.H. Mumm Champagne, canapes, and live entertainment. Its elevated location ensures a prime vantage point for the midnight display.
RIVERFRONT DINING AND PARTIES
Riverland
Where: Eagle Street, Brisbane City | Cost: $187.70pp
Features a four-hour food and drink package, live music, DJs, and roaming entertainment, plus views of the Story Bridge.
Mary Mae’s
Where: New Farm | Cost: $170pp
A riverside setting with premium canapes, charcuterie, cocktails, and DJ sets, positioned for watching the fireworks.
Mr Percival’s
Where: Howard Smith Wharves | Cost: $280pp
Mr Percival’s New Years event offers a premium drinks package including Veuve Clicquot Champagne, roving canapes, and a riverside setting beneath a disco ball.
Felons Barrel Hall
Where: Howard Smith Wharves | Cost: $85pp
Also along the river, Felons Barrel Hall offers a unique New Year’s Eve celebration with a Thai-inspired set menu and live music.
Guests can choose between early or late sittings, making it a flexible option for those looking to enjoy the riverside festivities.
Greca
Where: Howard Smith Wharves | Cost: $150pp
Greca will serve up modern Greek fare with a riverside view.
Guests can expect a warm, communal dining experience featuring generous banquets that pair perfectly with the fireworks lighting up the skyline.
Aloria
Where: The Star Brisbane| Cost: $375pp
Aloria offers a multi-course menu in a chic setting, including a five-course feast with premium wine pairing and live entertainment, creating an intimate, upscale atmosphere for saying farewell to 2024.
Sokyo
Where: The Star Brisbane| Cost: A La Carte
At Sokyo, a complete a la carte menu and festive specials bring Japanese flair to New Year’s Eve dining. Expect top-quality sashimi and creative dishes like Kentucky Fried Alaskan King Crab Leg with Caviar.
Cucina Regina
Where: The Star Brisbane| Cost: $200pp to $225pp
Cucina Regina’s two seating times cater to different needs: an earlier session for a four-course meal and a later “Moonlight Seating” featuring lobster spaghetti, rib-eye steak, Champagne, and a three-hour beverage package. Families are welcome, with pricing options for children.
MUSIC FESTIVALS & UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Wildlands Festival
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds | Cost: From $221.90pp
For the music aficionados: groove into 2025 with headliners like Fisher, Ice Spice, and Chase & Status. A one-day festival that’s bound to make the year’s final hours unforgettable.
Oasis River Cruise
Where: Brisbane River | Cost: From $126.67pp
Take your party off dry land and onto the river. With DJ sets, VIP upgrades, and front-row views of the midnight fireworks, it’s the ultimate floating fiesta.
GOLD COAST EVENTS
The Star Gold Coast Masquerade Ball
Where: Broadbeach | Cost: From $195pp
Slip into your finest black-and-gold attire for an elegant evening of live entertainment and premium indulgences, as The Star Gold Coast sets a glamorous stage for 2025.
Cali Beach
Where: Surfers Paradise | Cost: From $150pp
This renowned rooftop venue transforms into a vibrant NYE playground with night shows, roving performers, and DJ sets to keep the energy pumping long after the clock strikes midnight.
Spirit of Elston Fireworks Cruise
Where: Surfers Paradise | Cost: From $150pp
Elevate your celebration at sea. Enjoy a memorable dining experience before the Gold Coast skyline bursts into colour with a spectacular fireworks display viewed from the water.
SUNSHINE COAST EVENTS
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Where: Mooloolaba | Cost: Free
Entertainment kicks off from 4pm, with fireworks at 8:30pm. Ideal for families and early birds who still want to soak up the NYE atmosphere.
Pier 33
Where: Mooloolaba | Cost: From $95pp
A waterfront feast of canapes, drinks, and prime fireworks viewing awaits. Toast 2025 by the sea in laid-back coastal elegance.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FIREWORKS
Brisbane:
South Bank Parkland, South Brisbane: Fireworks at 8.30pm and midnight.
Carina Leagues Club, Carina: Free fireworks at 9.30pm and midnight.
Gold Coast:
Coomera Sports Park: Fireworks at 8pm, plus food trucks and entertainment from 5pm.
Paradise Point Parklands: Fireworks at 9pm with festivities starting at 5pm.
Surfers Paradise Foreshore: Fireworks at 8pm and midnight.
Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach: Fireworks at 8pm and midnight.
Robina Town Centre Promenade: Fireworks at 10pm, entertainment from 6pm.
Coolangatta Beach: Fireworks at 9pm and midnight.
Ipswich:
Tivoli Drive In, Tivoli: Fireworks at 9pm.
Sunshine Coast:
Coolum Beach (near Coolum Surf Club): Fireworks at 8.30pm.
Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba: Fireworks at 8.30pm.
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