Raise a glass to 2025! Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Brisbane
Though it feels like 2025 only just begun, the new year will soon be upon us. With the end-of-year-rush and the festive season fast approaching, you wouldn’t be blamed if the task of planning the perfect New Year’s Eve celebration has slipped your mind. But fear not – we’ve rounded up the best Brisbane spots ringing in 2026, so you can focus on celebrating the year that was.
The Hills of Rivermakers, Morningside
The Hills of Rivermakers is welcoming 2026 with a relaxed, all-day celebration perfect for families, friends and anyone chasing an easygoing New Year’s Eve. Start the day with barista-made coffee and brunch favourites at The Bakery & Cafe or grab a wood-fired slice from Pizzeria Lab before exploring the leafy grounds. Kids will love the play areas and friendly petting zoo, while groups can settle in at The Roadhouse & Brewery for ice-cold Revel beers, juicy burgers and live afternoon tunes. Seafood fans can enjoy freshly shucked oysters, prawns and classic fish and chips from Seafood Market, finished with a scoop of gelato as the sun goes down. With great food, open space and a laid-back atmosphere, The Hills of Rivermakers is an easy, family-friendly way to farewell 2025. Walk-ins are welcome, or book ahead to secure your table for New Year’s Eve.
Azteca, Brisbane City
Azteca is turning up the heat this New Year’s Eve, inviting diners to farewell 2025 with bold flavours, handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant Queen’s Wharf atmosphere. Settle in for an indulgent a la carte feast showcasing the best of Azteca’s Latin-American and Asian fusion – from braised short-rib tacos and lobster ceviche with jalapeno to moreish achiote chicken empanadas. Those wanting a true showstopper can opt for the pork tomahawk, grilled with Cuban mojo and rich mole. As the night builds, DJs and Latin house beats set the tone, while sweeping river and city views deliver a stunning vantage point for Brisbane’s fireworks – the perfect setting to toast to 2026.
SOKO Rooftop, Fortitude Valley
SOKO Rooftop is bringing full jungle energy to New Year’s Eve, transforming its leafy canopy into an Amazonian-inspired party high above the city. From 8:00 pm, DJs, bongo players and dancers set the rhythm as guests take in panoramic skyline views and count down to 2026 in true SOKO style. Throughout the night, you’ll graze on the venue’s signature Peruvian–Japanese dishes – think kingfish taquitos, wagyu baos, golden empanadas, marinated prawns and yuquitas fritas with yuzu sauce. A live yakitori station fires up fresh skewers of Genghis chicken and teriyaki mushrooms straight from the grill. A four-hour premium drinks package keeps the champagne and cocktails flowing, and once the fireworks fade, the rooftop opens to the public as the party kicks on into the early hours.
Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane
Lina Rooftop is turning New Year’s Eve into a sky-high celebration, serving up champagne, skyline views and all-night party energy. On Wednesday December 31, the vibrant rooftop will transform into a sparkling playground complete with beats, bites and the perfect perch for Brisbane’s midnight fireworks. From 8:00 pm, guests can enjoy a four-hour premium drinks package featuring Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Grey Goose vodka, curated cocktails, wine and beer. Roaming canapes keep the flavour flowing with caviar blinis, peri peri chicken skewers, prawn skewers, croquettes and pulled-pork sliders, alongside pop-up stations offering oysters, prawns, charcuterie and sweet treats. With the city glittering below and DJs setting the tempo, Lina Rooftop is the ultimate place to toast 2026.
Oasis
OASIS is gearing up for a huge New Year’s Eve, taking the party to the river with three levels of music, city views and open-air celebration. Step aboard for DJ sets, flowing drinks and glittering skyline moments as you cruise towards midnight. A drink on arrival sets the mood, with food and plenty more sips available from the onboard bars as the night rolls on. While VIP booths have already been snapped up, you can still level up your night with an all-inclusive drinks package or reserved seating. With breezy decks, star-lit dance floors and unbeatable front-row views of Brisbane’s fireworks, OASIS is one of the most exciting ways to sail into 2026.
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The Star Brisbane, Brisbane City
It’s out with the old and in with the new this New Year’s Eve at The Star Brisbane, which is lighting up with celebratory events across its many venues. For those searching for a refined affair, Sokyo will farewell the year in Japanese style with an a la carte menu of fresh ingredients exquisitely prepared and presented. With unbeatable river views, Food Quarter will host a two-course menu from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for those looking for tasty eats before the fun begins later in the evening. On level five, partygoers can find in-house entertainment from none other than the ARIA Award-winning Conrad Sewell, who will bring all the excitement from 10:30 pm.
Riverland, Brisbane City
Ring in the new year with a night of glamour, energy and unforgettable riverside views at Riverland’s special New Year’s Eve bash. This dazzling celebration features front-row seats to the fireworks display and an exclusive four-hour premium food and beverage experience that kicks off at 8:00 pm. Enjoy live cooking stations and roaming gourmet canapes, while sipping on unlimited house beer, wine and spirits to the sounds of live music, DJs and roaming entertainment. First release is valued at $184.45 – plus a $10 discount per ticket for groups of six or more – making this an event you’ll want to book in advance.
The Regatta, Toowong
Raise your glass to the new year at The Regatta, where a host of celebratory events will take off on December 31. Step into sophistication at the Boatshed After Dark, a late-night dining experience complete with a five-course menu, premium beverage package and a luxurious setting to celebrate the end of 2025. On Level 1, the NYE Rio Carnival kicks off at 8:00 pm, bringing energy, colour and a four-hour canapes and drinks package to the riverside venue, designed for dancing the night away with great music and soaking up the spectacular fireworks display. Head upstairs for a French-themed celebration with New Year’s Eve in Paris, bringing delicacies of wagyu carpaccio with truffle salt and poached Cod with cauliflower veloute as part of its decadent three-course menu. As midnight strikes, enjoy uninterrupted views of the fireworks display, lighting up the Brisbane sky in true Parisian splendour. Take another trip around the world with Midnight in NYC, which will transform the Regatta’s ground floor into a dazzling New York City-inspired party where live music, vibrant decor and a lively midnight countdown bring the atmosphere to life. Event and booking information can be found here.
Fridays, Brisbane City
Say cheers to another year at riverside party destination Fridays, which is pulling out all of the stops for a cocktail-style event to celebrate the year that was. Gather a crew of your dearest and nearest and get amongst it with four hours of flowing beer, wine, house spirits and soft drinks, plus roaming canapes for an unforgettable night on the water. From 7:00 pm expect a live band, DJs and roaming entertainment to electrify the atmosphere, keeping the party going late into the night. Tickets begin at $160 per person, which can be bought here.
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Rydges, South Bank
Celebrate the last moments of 2025 at one of Brisbane’s best viewing platforms for the city fireworks display at Rydges, where the rooftop will turn into a dazzling New Year’s gathering. With two sessions on offer – a family session from 7:00-9:00 pm and an adults only session from 10:00 pm to 12:30 am – Rydges is hosting a NYE celebration for everyone. For $80 a ticket, guests are treated to a welcome beverage on arrival, followed by a selection of canapes while live DJs and a cash bar open throughout the two sessions keep the party atmosphere alive and thriving. Tickets can be bought here.
Mr Percival’s, Howard Smith Wharves
Dance your way into the new year under the disco ball at Mr Percival’s, where an electric riverside soiree awaits. Farewell 2025 in style with roving canapes, an oyster station and a 3.5-hour premium beverage package – including Veuve Clicquot Champagne – for $265 per person, while Brisbane’s finest DJs spin tracks all night long. Upgrade your NYE affair for $350 per person with a VIP table to enjoy exclusive riverside seating, Louis Roederer champagne, the Signature Caviar and Vodka Experience, a bespoke cocktail menu and signature NYE bites. Packages run until 11:00 pm but stay on and party until the AM to raise a glass when midnight strikes. Bookings can be made here.
Felons Brewing Co., Howard Smith Wharves
Wave goodbye to 2025 at Felons Brewing Co. for another of its iconic NYE parties in perfect view of the midnight fireworks. This year’s event will bring delicious eats to the table, including oysters with finger-lime mignonette, wagyu sirloin with pistachio pesto, charcuterie and more, paired with frosty beers, wines and cocktails. At $170 per person, this popular NYE venue welcomes walk-ins but to guarantee your spot, bookings can be made here.
Felons Barrel Hall, Howard Smith Wharves
Make your New Year’s Eve celebration one to remember at Felons Barrel Hall with its iconic outdoor NYE package. For $165 per person, partygoers can secure front-row seats to the fireworks display, a vibrant Thai-inspired feast of multiple courses and a premium three-hour beverage package. Open till late, this is one New Years’ party you won’t want to miss, so book here.
Yoko, Brisbane City
Step into a buzzing Harajuku-inspired New Year’s Eve bash this year at Yoko, where sky-high vibes, Japanese feasting, vinyl grooves and prime riverfront views merge for an electric night. Yoko is offering four sessions to ring in the new year, including the New Year’s Eve Buns and Bubbles, where guests can enjoy a beverage and banquet menu from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm for an early start. The Sunset Session offers a welcome drink and shared banquet from 5:00 pm, while the Midnight Session brings a three-hour beverage package and shared banquet to indoor seating from 9:00 pm. Step up your celebration with the Premium Midnight Session for a more than three-hour beverage package and shared banquet from 8:30 pm, including seared wagyu, sashimi, grilled king prawns and more.
Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane
Start 2026 with a bang at Emporium Hotel, where two venues will light up the night with special celebratory events. Elegance, flavour and flair combine at Firma Italian, where the night begins with a champagne toast before an indulgent dining experience of three or five courses, available across two seating times of 5:30 pm and 8:30. Those opting for the later seating can view the fireworks display from Level 21 after dinner. Upstairs at The Terrace, an all-inclusive cocktail celebration awaits where the city skyline is the backdrop. Expect curated canapes, a gourmet grazing bar, charcuterie and late-night bites paired with a four-hour beverage package featuring Altos margarita bar, champagne, premium wines, tap beer and non-alcoholic options. With panoramic views of Brisbane’s New Year’s Eve fireworks and live entertainment throughout the evening, this party is one you’ll want to book ahead.
Greca, Howard Smith Wharves
Welcome 2026 with a bash at Greca, where a thrilling atmosphere, decadent Greek feasts and spectacular fireworks views will make for a party to remember. Celebrate your way with three NYE packages, including the Sunset Session from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, where you can enjoy a welcome drink and shared banquet for $150 per person. The Midnight Session, valued at $280 per person, kicks off at 9:00 pm and lasts until late, where you can choose between indoor or laneway seating to partake in a three-hour beverage package and shared banquet before enjoying the midnight light show. Upgrade your NYE experience with the Premium Midnight Session at $350 per person, which earns you outdoor seating, a 3.5-hour premium beverage package that kicks off with champagne on arrival, paired with a shared banquet featuring Greek delicacies.
Mary Mae’s, New Farm
For a bright and glittery end to the year, Mary Mae’s will ring in 2026 with its stunning view of the Brisbane River and vibrant New Farm energy. Celebrate under the night sky with a five-hour beverage package starting at 7:30 pm with a spritz on arrival, along with roaming canapes, hearty bites and non-stop entertainment. DJ performances set the rhythm for the night while you capture all of the fun at the LED roving selfie station. Prepare to be captivated by live fire performances before the big fire show kicks off at midnight. At $159 per person, bookings can be made here.