90+ events planned across Greater Brisbane for NYE

From fireworks to river cruises and beachside markets, fairs and neon parties – here is a list of New Year’s Eve events across Greater Brisbane.

Hundreds of events and parties have been cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but with vaccination rates high the stage is set for a big night of partying across Greater Brisbane this New Year’s Eve.

From river cruises, to beachside markets, fairs, fireworks and neon parties there is plenty happening from Moreton Bay the Redlands, in the city and surrounding suburbs.

Here is a list of 90+ events happening this NYE:

MORETON

Suttons Beach Pavilion – Redcliffe

Bright all night party. Guests to wear something white or bright. There will be a DJ, food, photo booth and drinks packages.

Tickets $139

Redcliffe Markets and New Year’s Eve Party

End 2021 with a double bang with two fireworks displays at the Redcliffe Markets New Year’s Eve party. Entry is free. There will market stalls, food, live music and free entertainment. Fireworks displays will be at 7pm and 9pm.

Fireworks at Redcliffe for New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020 – Picture: Richard Walker

Sandstone Point Hotel – Bribie Island

From 2pm enjoy the food stalls, markets, kid’s rides, live music and entertainment at the Sandstone Point Hotel. There will be fireworks displays at 8.30pm and midnight.

Adults can bring in the New Year at the Hollywood themed party in the Pumicestone Room. Tickets are $129 and include drinks package, food, DJ and balcony spot for the fireworks viewing.

Tickets essential.

Mon Komo- Redcliffe

Celebrate the start of the New Year with a cocktail and friends at Mon Komo. There will be live music from 5pm and a DJ from 9pm.

The Belvedere Hotel – Woody Point

No bookings required for groups of seven or less at the Belvedere’s NYE party. Challenge your friends and family in the giant lawn games from 5pm or the kids can have their faces painted from 6-8pm.

Qld State Fair – Pelican Park Clontarf

The Qld State Fair is set up at Pelican Park until January 2. There are rides, games, food and plenty of family fun to be had.

Entry is $2 per person

Eatons Hill Hotel – Eatons Hill

Countdown to 2022 in the club with your favourite new and old school hip hop and RNB beats at the Eatons Hill Hotel’s NYE Glow Party. You can find us In Da Club … B105’s RNB Fridays is coming on New Year’s Eve so come Get Low or Drop It Like It’s Hot because we’ve got DJs on until 2am.

Time to glow up! We’re having a glow party so bring your glow sticks and neon paint cause we’re lighting up!

Free entry before 8pm, $10 after.

SOUTHEAST

Carina Leagues Club

Where: 1390 Creek Rd, Carina

It’s time to strap on your dancing shoes and boogie your way into 2022. Kel Timmons and the Motown Groovers will be getting the party started with a jazz set from 8pm and then continuing through the night with their world class Motown show. If a little less dance, a little more chill is your vibe then you can enjoy Simplicity Duo in @sidelinesbris from 8:30pm.

There will also be a fireworks display from 9pm.

NYE Roaring 20s Party

Where: Easts Leagues Club

Join the Easts Leagues Club for their NYE roaring 20s party. On the night Little Stevie & the Tailfins will be entertaining from 7.30pm. There will be best dressed prizes. Come as a flapper, come as you are, come as a gangster or a silent screen star.

More than 90 NYE events planned across Greater Brisbane for 2021.

WYNNUM

The Fat Duck’s NYE Street Party

Where: The Fat Duck, 89 Bay Tce, Wynnum

Live music from 1pm-12am

– Will include street closure, band stand, drink tents and tapas, no booking required

Manly Boathouse

Where: 4 Trafalgar St, Manly

Two seatings available from 5-7:30pm, continue your celebrations afterwards in the outdoor bar area with live music and dancing with the second seating at 8pm.

Visit manlyboathouse.com.au

Waterloo Bay Hotel

Where: Berrima St, Wynnum

Open event with a pop up Taco station, drinks specials and free children’s packs with every children’s meal purchased.

No tickets, just bookings required.

BlueBottle Bar

Where: 55 Cambridge Pde, Manly

DJ Beau playing live, will be open until 2am so you can dance the night away into the New Year. Kitchen open until 9pm.

BRISBANE SOUTHSIDE

Club Southside – Upper Mt Gravatt

Say au revoir to 2021 with Club Southside’s ‘A Night in Paris’ NYE party. From 6pm until late. A selection of French fare available, cocktails, live music and more. Dress in red, white and blue to join in the fun. Free entry, table bookings are recommended.

The Lion – Richlands

Entertainment throughout the venue with Duelling Pianos kicking off in the Sports Bar from 7pm till late. Look out for Park Avenue playing in The Lounge from 4 – 6pm and then the cafe from 6 – 9pm. In addition, there will also be a fabulous soloist, Clayton, playing in the Lounge from 9pm to late.

The countdown to midnight will go off with a bang from our confetti cannons all throughout the club. Free event.

Westfield Garden City – Upper Mt Gravatt

Ready, set, glow this NYE with an evening of fun, frivolity and roving entertainment. From 4 – 9pm at Level 2 Town Square, enjoy free fun with roaming entertainment and a DJ in Town Square. Westfield Plus Members can also enjoy free face painting outside Hotel Beach House from 4 – 7pm.

The Princess Theatre – Woolloongabba

Step through The Princess Theatre’s hidden speak-easy doors and into the dazzling world of 1920s recklessness and romance. From the creators of Cluedo! The Interactive Game comes an immersive world of jazz-age danger.

The dazzling event includes: A secret, password only accessible speak-easy entrance and glass of sparkling on arrival, a two-hour canape package by expert food connoisseurs Cuisine on Cue, a four-hour drinks package that includes beer, wine and spirits, live 6-piece jazz band, immersive musical performances from Brisbane’s best immersive performers, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble, and jaw-dropping burlesque acts and saucy showgirls.

Dress to impress in 1920s inspired attire: (Think Peaky Blinders, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Downton Abbey, The Great Gatsby).

Tickets from $250.

The Calamvale Hotel – Calamvale

NYE Glow Party featuring glow paint from 7pm. Free event. 60 rooms available so you can ‘stay and play’.

Forest Lake Hotel – Forest Lake

The annual NYE ‘White Party’ is back. Featuring DJ Blitz and DJ Noize, bring your best vibe and get your best white outfits ready, and say goodbye to 2021 at this always enjoyable free event.

Sunnybank Community and Sports Club – Sunnybank

Join the Club this NYE for its very first Jungle Party, featuring canapes and entertainment in the Lounge. $25pp bookings with prepayment required. Tracy Vaughan Trio playing from 8.30pm – 12.30am. Live DJ and full a la carte menu at the Sunset Bar and Grill. Bookings essential. $2022 to be won at midnight, $1,000 cash raffles at 8pm, $5,000 Cashcade 8pm – 12am in the Gaming Lounge. Call 3323 9600 to book.

Runcorn Tavern – Runcorn

New Year’s Eve Karaoke Glow Party at the Runcorn Tavern with the Karaoke Kings. Come in anything that will glow under black lights. Glow in the dark UV body/face paint, glow sticks, neon clothes. The Tavern will have black lights to make you glow in the dark. There’s no better place to party and sing in the New Year. Free event from 9pm.

Algester Sports Club – Algester

Celebrate NYE with ‘A Gatsby New Year’ at the Club. Live entertainment by Leo & Lloyd from 8pm, Gatsby theme, photo booth, money draws and a Member’s draw at 7.30pm. Plated entree and main, $55 for Members, $60 for non-members. Tickets at reception or call 3273 7022.

Spanish Centre – Acacia Ridge

All you can eat NYE buffet from 7pm. Social member $85, non-member $95, children’s tickets from $20. Featuring fresh prawns, roast turkey, chicken and pork, steaks, pasta, stir fries, waldorf and Russian salads paella and more. DJs to get the punters on the dance floor.

Souths Sports Club – Acacia Ridge

NYE karaoke night, 8pm – 1am. Free event. Book a table for dinner beforehand on 3277 6600 or email [e-mail].

BRISBANE WESTSIDE

PADDINGTON

Darling & Co. Prohibition-themed event. $129. food/drinks package, DJs, entertainment.

TOOWONG

The Regatta Hotel will put on its own fireworks, on the Brisbane river.

If you have $150 (per person) to spare, there’s a Hollywood glam attire party at the hotel from 8pm to midnight. Includes beverage package, food stations, canapes, multiple live music acts & DJ’s, roaming entertainment.

HERSTON

The golf club is hosting a New Year’s Eve en Blanc cocktail party from 7.30-12.30pm

$165pp including cocktail on arrival, canapes, drinks package, DJ, fireworks, entertainers, photo booth.

BRISBANE INNER SOUTH/INNER CITY

KANGAROO POINT

The Story Bridge Hotel is hosting a White Party in the Shelter Bar from 7pm $20pp, includes a drink on arrival.

DJ, bands, prizes for best dressed.

Riverlife is hosting an all-white party from 7pm $179pp, includes drinks package, the Hamilton Band will entertain dancers.

Several fireworks displays are planned for Brisbane this New Year’s Eve. Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP

SOUTH BANK

Queensland Pops Orchestra will play a NY Gala at QPAC, at 5.30pm and 9pm, featuring renowned tenor Rosario La Spina, mezzosoprano Milijana Nikolic and dramatic soprano Elizabeth Lewis. Drinks, canapes, rooftop views. $95-$190.

Plough Inn. $145. right next to the main fireworks. Includes drinks/canapes/cocktails package.

Southbank Beer Garden. Casual diner right on the waterfront, open until 1am $150pp.

Signature. 4-course dining experience with matching wines. $299pp.

WOOLLOONGABBA

Princess Theatre is putting on a jazz, burlesque and showgirls event. $250pp, including champagne, drinks package, canapes, six-piece jazz band, musical performances. 1920s attire.

Brewhouse. $49. DJ music all night. Optional cocktail, champagne, charcuterie board package. Special NYE brews.

Sasso Italiano. 3-course meal, glass of champagne on arrival. $119pp.

NEW FARM

Mary Mae’s will host a white party by the river. $135, includes food, drinks package, DJ.

WEST END

Brisbane Brewing Co. Free. Optional drinks packages.

Loft. DJ, drinks packages.

Covent Garden. All You Can Gin package, 4-course gluten-free selection of eats. $129pp.

SOUTH BRISBANE

Nostimo. Poolside dining.

FORTITUDE VALLEY

Cloudland will host a NYE Soiree On the Roof. $159 including cocktail party, lounge/VIP experience with terrace access. Pop-up performances and some special guests, drinks package, canapes.

The Wickham. Prom theme. Prizes for best dressed. DJs, entertainers, photo booths across three themed areas.

Press Club/Empire. $99. RnB theme. Canapes, drinks package, entertainment.

The MET. $40. NOY headlining the main stage, UK Bass Party in the Coco Room, plus many more. VIP drinks packages.

The Prince Consort. Ultimate dance party, half a dozen bars from 8pm. Featuring Bag Raiders and a long line-up of other electro legends. $66pp

The Brightside. NYE Emo theme – best dressed wins a $100 bar tab. $25pp

Evilcorp Horror Maze. NYE glow stick horror maze night. NYE cocktails and shots. $40pp

Bakery Lane. Retro NYE party. Indie rock/grunge hits/retro tunes, two locations and snacks from Uh Oh Spaghettio until 2.30am $15pp

Retro’s. All That Glitters Party, hits from the 80s and 90s, disco balls, LED lights, signature fishbowl cocktails and drinks package. $129

Fluffy’s. NY gay mini indoor festival, drag shows, Neon Fantasy-themed party. Drinks package. $50-$129pp

Fiume Rooftop Bar. Howard Smith Wharves. MASKurade party. Food, DJ, drinks package. $299pp

Felons Barrel Hall. Howard Smith Wharves. walk-ins welcome. Food/drinks. $99pp

Cielo Rooftop. Riviera-inspired NYE party from 4–8pm or count down the last remaining hours over bright city lights from 8pm until late. four course meal/drinks. $59pp to $2000 for a booth

X-Cargo. White Party. From $15pp to Skydeck booths for $8800

Hey Chica. Havana Nights New Year’s Eve party. four-hour drink/food packages from 8pm. Death & Taxes. Rat Pack Party. Four-hour drinks package. $170pp

Fortitude Music Hall. Shokk Events Believe In Hardstyle New Year’s Eve Festival. Huge line-up and festival production and lighting. $69pp 

Osbourne Hotel. A Night at Studio 54 disco themed party. $132.96pp

Looking for an action-packed NYE – why not climb the Story Bridge. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

CBD

Fridays. $35, river views, entertainment by Odd Mob, Kyro and Lionette.

Riverland. Free entry, river views, drink specials, food.

Treasury Brisbane. Live music includingElectric Soda, Brooke Evers and the Stafford Brothers.

Stamford Plaza. Dinner at Kabuki. $130, early and late NYE dining – late sitting includes drinks package. Access to fireworks.

Pig N Whistle. Free. Live music from 7pm, DJ until late and open until 5am.

Stock Exchange Hotel. Free, all night DJ, entertainment over multiple stages. Revolution red-themed. Party continues until 5am.

Bavarian Bier Cafe. A la carte menu available.

Sake Restaurant and Bar. Great views to fireworks. New Years dining.

Brooklyn Standard. $150pp, five-hour food/drinks package, music.

W Brisbane. great fireworks views, four hour DJ sets, oysters, tapas, free flowing champagne, cocktails and more. $239pp

Jade Buddha. Better Luck Next Year NYE party. Enjoy wines, cocktails, beers, spirits and more. See fireworks on the riverside.

BOWEN HILLS

The Basement by Theatreroo’s NYE party includes canapes, 2-hour drinks package and glass of champagne at midnight. $69.66 pp.

PETRIE TERRACE

Lefty’s Music Hall. Kentucky Derby New Year’s Eve shindig featuring Betty Smokes and The Forgetaboudits from 9pm $148pp includes drinks package.

BRIDGE CLIMB

Story Bridge Climb has climbs at 5:20pm, 5:40pm or 6:00pm, then head down to enjoy the celebrations on the ground. Prices from $159pp.

BRISBANE NORTHSIDE

NUNDAH

The Royal will have live music, DJs from 7pm.

HAMILTON

Byblos. $189. Riverside all-inclusive party with drinks/canapes/food station package. Entertainment and DJs.

Hamilton Hotel. $89. Three course set menu in the Steakhouse, live entertainment.

Portside Wharf. Apart from Byblos, other restaurants opening are Belvedere Bar N Grill, Gusto da Gianni, Mr and Mrs Jones and Sono.

ASCOT

The Society Rooftop. Beverage package/canapes. Entertainment all night.

Take a cruise down the Brisbane River this NYE – plenty of events on offer. Picture David Clark

RIVER CRUISES

Kookaburra Showboat. Buffet dinner with seafood.

Anyboat. Do it your way this year and hire out your own electric boat until midnight (and even beyond). Anyboat has chartered boats for 24 and 76 guests with prices from $18pp.

Brisbane Cruises. Finger food, drinks, desserts and more. $165pp includes drinks package.

River City Cruises. Boarding 6pm, returns 9.30pm $89. Tapas, fireworks views, one drink, music, bar.

Logan

Logan Village Hotel

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with karaoke at the Logan Village Hotel’s Beach Party. ‘Think bikinis, boardies, and Hawaiian shirts’ the event description reads. The best dressed will win a $100 voucher to the hotel. The fun kicks off at 8pm.

Logan Central Diggers Services Club

Ring in the New Year at Diggers Services Club in Logan Central, from 5.30pm. Bookings are essential and keep an eye out for the New Year’s Eve $20 surf and turf special. There will also be free live entertainment from the Fire & Rain Trio from 8.30pm until late. Entry is free.

Springwood Lions Club

The Springwood Lions Club is hosting an ‘old skool rock NYE party’ this year. Rock of “Nations is South East Qld’s premier Classic Rock Show, performing all the songs you forgot you loved, from the UK, USA & of course Australia,” the event page reads. “They will be sharing the stage with the one and only DJ LUKE. Whether it is school uniforms, denim and lace or straight up punk we can’t wait to see you on the night.” Entry is free, with food and drink specials, and prizes for the best dressed on the night.

Windaroo Tavern

The Windaroo Tavern is hosting a free ‘decades’ themed New Year’s Eve party. The decades theme is ‘a little 60s 70s 80s 90s and 00s’, according to the event page. There will a special guest DJ hosting from 8pm until late. Get ready for the midnight because there will be a balloon drop.

Fitzy’s Loganholme

It’s time to get your glam gear on for a boogie at Fitzy’s Loganholme’s ultimate disco New Year’s Eve party. “Slide on those platforms, slip into those bell bottoms and get your groove on as we set the stage for an epic 70s Disco Glam party,” the event page reads. DJ MTK will be hitting the decks from 8pm until late. Tickets are $10.

Greenbank Service’s Club

Buy one ticket to three New Year’s Eve shows at the Greenbank Service’s Club. In the Lounge from 8.30pm there will be a ‘countdown reloaded tribute show’, Grant Daniell will be on the Top Deck from 8pm, and you can catch Mick Evans in Wild Poppy from 8pm. Tickets are $30 and include a complimentary cocktail on arrival.

Beenleigh RSL

Celebrate the New Year with the fabulous ABBA Rebjorn at Beenleigh RSL & Golf Club. Tickets are essential and can be purchased on the Beenleigh RSL website.

Club Beenleigh

Join Club Beenleigh for a New Year’s Eve party, but get in quick there’s only a few tickets left. Get dressed up in your best (or worst) 60s, 70s, or 80s costumes. ‘We’re gonna party like its 1999,’ the event page reads.

The Redlands

Redlands RSL

Say goodbye to 2021 at the Redlands RSL with two dinner sessions available. Kids will eat for just $5 during the early 5pm to 7pm session, or you can book in from 7.30pm to 9pm if you’re planning to kick on and party the night away. Table reservations are essential, phone [phone] to book. ‘Chi Chi’ will be performing a 70s Disco v Rock Show as well as your favourite dance hits live on the main stage from 8pm to 1am.

Redland Bay Golf Club

The Redland Bay Golf Club is hosting a children’s New Year’s Disco from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are $10 and include a meal, dessert and drink for children 12 years old and younger. Parental supervision is required.

Redlands Sporting Club

This New Year’s Eve the Redlands Sporting Club is honouring the music and artists that appeared on Molly Meldrum’s Countdown TV show. They will be partying to songs from Suzi Quatro, Bon Jovi, Skyhooks, Sherbert, John Farnham and many other great artists. Featuring No 1 hit songs from the 70s and 80s, and dress up in your best 70s or 80s gear to win prizes. The event starts at 8.30pm.

Grand View Hotel, Cleveland

Bring in 2022 at the Grand View Hotel with Australian artist Natalie Gauci, and Dan England from Australian Idol. The event starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are $20 and include a drink on arrival.

The Local Raby Bay, Cleveland

Celebrate the New Year in style and journey back in time to the 70s, 80s and 90s at the Local Raby Bay in Cleveland. There will be food, drinks, and dancing to celebrate the year that has ben. Come dressed in your favourite decade from the past to have a chance to win a best dressed prize. Only $10 per person with outdoor seating, indoor seating, and a dance floor to show off your best moves.

Elysium Lakeside – Victoria Point

Food and a fireworks display at 9pm.