What’s on Gold Coast: Where to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve
From fireworks shows, to parties and festivals - here is your ultimate guide to Gold Coast New Year’s Eve events.
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After a crazy year of Covid, lockdowns and border closures, it’s time to let your hair down and ring in 2022 in style.
From fireworks shows, to parties and festivals - here’s what is happening on the Gold Coast for New Year’s Eve:
Paradise Point New Year’s Eve
When: Dec 31 from 4pm
Where: The Parklands, Paradise Point
Details: Entertainment in the park commences from 4pm with face painting and free glow necklace giveaway. From 5pm community groups perform onstage, with main concert starting at 6pm featuring live band SisterMister. Then at 9pm be dazzled by Fireworks in Paradise.
NYE at Robina Town Centre
When: Dec 31 from 4pm
Where: Robina Town Centre
Details: This free event will include fireworks at 9pm, carnival rides, a giant inflatable obstacle course, as well as balloon artists, face painters, stilt walkers and a photo booth.
Good Vibes Only NYE
When: Dec 31 from 4pm
Where: Broadwater Parklands
Details: Get the family together for a good time vibe this New Year’s Eve! Broadwater Parklands will come alive with live music, kid’s activities, fabulous food trucks and an early fireworks show.
Coomera Community NYE Fireworks
When: Dec 31 4.30pm to 9pm
Where: Viney Park Coomera
Details: A community New Years Eve event in Viney Park, Coomera. Includes:
rides, side show alley, food stalls, live entertainment and fireworks.
New Year’s Eve in Broadbeach
When: Dec 31 from 7pm
Where: Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
Details: Ring in 2022 with two spectacular fireworks displays at Kurrawa Pratten Park. The first fireworks display will take place at 8.30pm, with a second one at midnight.
The Island Gold Coast New Year’s Eve
When: Dec 31 from 8pm
Where: The Island Gold Coast, 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Details: There’s a solid gold reason to celebrate, at The Island Gold Coast’s glittering New Year’s Eve multi-level party. Tickets cost $154 to $297
The Soundtrack - New Year’s Day Party
When: Jan 1 from 3pm
Where: Miami Marketta, 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Details: Bringing together 7 DJs, 5 alluring exhibiting artists, and roaming performers, this New Year’s Day party will have you captivated and starting the New Year the best way possible. Tickets from $56
New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise
When: Dec 31 from 6.30pm
Where: Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
Details: Celebrate new beginnings with a journey along the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater, and enjoy the early Broadwater Parklands Fireworks from a unique vantage point.
Tickets: www.spiritwhalewatching.com.au
SYC New Years
When: Dec 31 from 7pm
Where: Southport Yacht Club
Details: Fully booked, join the waitlist. All you can eat Seafood Buffet.
Drinks are at bar prices (with a few special cocktails available for the night)
Dress is smart casual (no thongs or singlets).
Children are more than welcome and glow sticks will be available for the little ones!
Adults - $119pp
Kids - $49pp
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/new-years-eve-2021
New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise
When: Dec 31 from 8pm
Where: Esplanade in Surfers Paradise
Details: Ring in 2022 with two spectacular fireworks displays at the Esplanade in Surfers Paradise! The first fireworks display will take place at 8pm, with a second one at midnight.
Cornucopia NYE
When: Dec 30 to Jan 1
Where: Eagle Heights Hotel
Details: An inclusive two-night LGBTQ+ cultural, music & dance festival experience celebrating NYE & beautiful Dyambrin (Tamborine Mountain). Tickets: eventbrite.com.au.
Studio 54 New Year’s Eve
When: Dec 31 from 7.30pm
Where: The Yot Club
Details: Step back in time when you ring in 2022 aboard the world-famous, disco dancing Studio 54 – only on the YOT Club!
Tickets: yotclub.com.au/events/studio-54-gold-coast
Palazzo Versace New Year pyrotechnic event
When: Dec 31
Where: 94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
Details: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Palazzo Versace where enchantment and splendour meld to mark the beginning of a marvellous 2022. Choose from an array of exquisite experiences perfectly situated overlooking the lagoon pool featuring a pyrotechnic spectacle. Bookings essential.
Ultimate seafood buffet
When: Dec 31 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm / 8pm - 10pm
Where: Citrique Restaurant
Details: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa will once again host the ultimate seafood buffet for New Year’s Eve at Citrique Restaurant. Celebrate 2022 with a seafood buffet dinner including lobsters, live cooking stations, a 2-hour premium beverage package plus a glass of Moet Champagne on arrival and live entertainment. Cost is $299 per person. Bookings essential
Cocktail party
When: Dec 31 from 7.30pm til late
Where: Chapter & Verse
Details: Celebrate 2022 with a cocktail party in Chapter & Verse including a four-hour canape and premium beer and wine package, a welcome signature cocktail and live entertainment. Cost is $139 per person. Bookings essential.
NYE at Isoletto
When: Dec 31 7.30pm til midnight
Where: The Star Gold Coast
Details: Located on Level Six Leisure Deck of The Star Gold Coast’s new tower, Isoletto’s St. Tropez-themed party offers poolside glamour like nowhere else, plus guest DJs, Northeast Party House. Guests can expect delicious substantial roaming canapes, a selection of live food stations, freshly shucked oysters, desserts and refreshing premium beverages. $250 per person. Bookings essential.
NYE at Nineteen at The Star
When: Dec 31 seating from 5.30pm to 8pm
Where: The Star Gold Coast
Details: Bring in 2022 in style and class at Nineteen at The Star and take in some of the Gold Coast’s most stunning views while enjoying a multi-course meal. $160 per adult and $75 per child under 12. Bookings essential.
NYE at Finn McCool’s
When: Dec 31 from 8.30pm to 11.30pm
Where: Finn McCool’s Surfers Paradise
Details: It’s time to shake out the blues and be transported back to the Roaring 20s at Finn McCool’s Surfers Paradise. Waistcoats, flat caps and flappers - come dressed in your best attire to impress the lads and lasses. Immerse yourself in the streets of 1919 Birmingham this New Year’s Eve. Bookings essential.
Have we missed your event? Email: melanie.whiting@news.com.au to be added to the list.
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