Then, back it up on New Year’s Day with a Disco Rodeo – a wild, country-house fusion headlined by Y.O.G.A (You’re Only Great Always), alongside Nicka35, Pia Pressure, Fletcher Kirkman and Abbey McGowan. Running from 2:00 pm to midnight, expect a Bloody Mary recovery bar, cowboy hats, boots and the best party vibes on the coast as Kirra Beach House goes full COWTECH for the first day of the year. Early-bird tickets start from $29.
Pop the bubbles – where to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Gold Coast
Nov 19, 2025, updated Nov 20, 2025
QT Gold Coast
Amongst the glorious chaos of the silly season, it’s easy to forget about planning the biggest party of the year – New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re keen to bid the year adieu with fine food and fancy cocktails, keep things casual or go out with a bang, we’ve rounded up a bunch of New Year’s Eve celebrations happening around the Gold Coast to help your planning. Bring on 2026!
Stingray Lounge at QT Gold Coast
Stingray Lounge at QT Gold Coast is diving headfirst into Wonderland this New Year’s Eve, transforming into a Mad Hatter–inspired playground of colour, curiosity and cheeky chaos. It’s the perfect place to farewell 2025 – cocktail in hand, mischief in the air and a room full of larger-than-life moments delivered in true QT style. From 7:00 pm, the party comes alive with roving performers, tea party–themed bites and a drinks selection that leans delightfully off-centre. A 5.5-hour beverage package fuels the fun well into the night, while Stingray’s resident DJs spin the beats that will carry you straight into 2026. Round up your crew, dress with a hint of madness and don’t be late for this very important date. Get tickets here.
Juju, Mermaid Beach
This New Year’s Eve, Mermaid Beach’s beloved cocktail haven Juju is set to transform into a rooftop soiree of champagne, coastal breezes and effortless glamour. Upstairs, the party unfolds from sunset to late with a four-hour Rooftop Package ($229 per person) featuring premium drinks, roaming canapes and a DJ-led soundtrack that shifts from golden-hour glow to full-tilt celebration. Those who prefer to keep things spontaneous can join the rooftop festivities with $49 general admission, or elevate the night with a VIP booth. Downstairs, Juju’s restaurant will offer a refined New Year’s Eve set menu ($99 per person) with seatings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm, complete with a glass of champagne on arrival. With twinkling lights, shimmering cocktails and that signature Juju sparkle, it’s a countdown destined to shine well into the new year. Grab your tickets here.
Southport Sharks, Southport
Southport Sharks is rewinding to the Summer of Love this New Year’s Eve with a retro celebration packed with peace, good vibes and plenty of seafood. Start the night at Frenzy’s, where an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet awaits – piled high with prawns, oysters, mussels, bugs and a stack of hot dishes, international favourites and fresh summer salads. Once you’ve feasted, the party shifts to the dance floor as Late for Woodstock brings the late-60s soundtrack to life with classics made for singing along. Two fireworks displays – a family-friendly show at 9:00 pm and the big midnight finale – keep the night sparkling. Dust off your flares, gather your grooviest crew and welcome 2026 with peace, love and plenty of dancing. Nab a ticket.
Kirra Beach House, Kirra
Ring in 2026 at Kirra Beach House’s all-white New Year’s Eve celebration – the Southern Gold Coast’s hottest ticket for those who like their countdown served with ocean views and high vibes. The party begins at 6:00 pm with the ultra-premium Cocktail & Canape Party ($149 per person), offering two hours of flowing Dal Zotto Prosecco, spritzes and cocktails, plus a generous menu of canapes including natural oysters, stracciatella with peach and hot honey, sticky pork-belly skewers and cheeseburger sliders. Guests at this first session also enjoy early access to secure the best seats before the venue opens for general admission at 8:00 pm, where the rooftop energy kicks into full swing. Expect a stacked entertainment lineup featuring Connor Sharpe on sax, Andy Finn, John Course (Ministry of Sound) and Fletcher Kirkman, all soundtracking a night of coastal luxe revelry. With a strict all-white dress code, limited early-bird tickets from $50 and the option to upgrade to private cabanas with dedicated hosts, this New Year’s Eve soiree promises glittering views, big-night glamour and the perfect start to the year ahead.
La Luna, Main Beach
Before closing its doors in January to make way for the redevelopment of Marina Mirage, La Luna is going out with one heck of a party. Get ready for a truly unforgettable New Year’s Eve complete with a four-course dinner beginning at 8:00 pm, while live music and a fireworks display over the marina close out the year at midnight. Feast on the cold seafood platter and mains of black Angus eye fillet and wild-caught Queensland barramundi while taking in the breathtaking views. With limited seating, this farewell evening at La Luna is not to be missed. Tickets are $180 per person, book here for one last celebration by the marina.
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Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh Heads
See out the year seaside-style at Burleigh Pavilion, where panoramic ocean views, sunset cocktails and a sky-high party vibe set the scene for your biggest countdown yet. The beats start early with an all-day DJ lineup, then the real heat kicks in from 6:00 pm when international heavyweight A-Trak takes over the decks for a night of wall-to-wall energy. General admission tickets start from $180 per person, or level up with the $299 VIP experience, featuring a two-hour drinks package, roaming canapes and full venue access from 7:00 pm. With limited spots and a massive night on the cards, this is Burleigh’s ultimate New Year’s Eve blowout – snag your tickets before they vanish.
Norté, Mermaid Beach
This New Years’ Eve, the Latin American restaurant will transform into Norté Noche, a candlelit, moody sanctuary designed for to farewell 2025 with decadence. Guests can indulge in a meticulously curated, nine-course set menu designed to be savoured. Showcasing the restaurant’s bold and vibrant flavours, diners can expect dishes of Mooloolaba spanner crab churros, Ballina king prawn moqueca and braised lamb asado. Pair it with the premium four-hour beverage package featuring thoughtfully selected wines and sparkling, before sitting back and basking in the intimate glow and rhythmic energy of Norté after dark. At $330pp, you can book your spot here.
Mondrian Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads
Mondrian Gold Coast is going all out for New Year’s Eve, offering three spectacular ways to welcome 2026. At Haven Restaurant, guests can indulge in a luxe three-course feast ($550 per person) featuring a towering seafood spread, wood-fired Kidman 5+ wagyu with marron and the signature Bombe Alaska, paired with a 4.5-hour premium beverage package in an elegant, coastal setting. Next door at Haven Pool Club, the energy shifts poolside with a cocktail-style party ($295 per person) featuring live hibachi stations, premium drinks and DJs including Nicka35, Carter, Kira Kira and SVLT keeping the deck buzzing through to midnight. Meanwhile, downstairs LiTO is serving Italian celebration in two sittings – a relaxed, family-friendly early dinner ($150 adults | $75 kids) and a late-night feast ($250 adults | $125 kids) with a DJ set from Che and dishes like baked gnocchi, coral trout and truffle tiramisu. The celebrations continue on New Year’s Day with the second iteration of Sounds of Summer – an open-air pool party headlined by the UK’s Josh Baker alongside Cut Snake, Little Fritter, Wongo and more. Get your tickets here.
Maggie Choo, Broadbeach
Get ready to let loose as the calendar clicks over at Maggie Choo, where no rules and no set menus mean you can celebrate New Years’ Eve your way. The party kicks off at 8:00 pm, where the $169 per person minimum spend allows you the freedom to eat, drink and celebrate however you like. DJ ELG will be spinning decks late into the night, and when the clock finally strikes midnight, complimentary shooters all round will welcome 2026. This is how New Year’s Eve should be done – your way, all the way. Bookings can be made here.
Sueño, Mermaid Beach
Begin the new year with an electrifying night under the stars at Sueño’s Fin de Año Rooftop Party. This standing canape-style event is designed to savour the last moments of 2025, with premium beverage packages, delicious bite-sized canapes and DJ beats bringing the dance floor to life. From dusk to midnight, guests can sip, mingle and groove with the sweeping city moves, open-air breeze and non-stop celebration. With limited spots available, this is one NYE party you’re going to want to book ahead of time.
YOT Club, Main Beach
Here’s to a bright new year. Step aboard the Yot Club, Gold Coast’s premier entertainment venue for the ultimate floating celebration to welcome 2026 in style. Dress to impress, dine on roaming canapes and sip from the free-flowing beverage packages to make this New Year’s Eve one to remember. Expect live entertainment playing non-stop through to the early hours of the morning and uninterrupted views of the midnight fireworks from the water. This four-hour river cruise party has limited tickets, so secure yours now before they sell out.
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Cucina Vivo, Broadbeach
Farewell the year with a decadent Italian feast at Cucina Vivo. Enjoy a delicious set menu and soak up spectacular firework views from the poolside balcony. Choose from an early seating with full a la carte options, or the over-18s second seating featuring a four-course set menu, 3.5-hour beverage package, entertainment and fireworks. Celebrate in true Italian style for $199 per adult – book here.
River House, Southport
Making its New Year’s Eve debut in spectacular fashion, River House is launching its inaugural celebration with Cocktails & Dreams – a riverside soiree designed to set the tone for every New Year’s Eve to come. For $199 per person, guests will step aboard an evening of effortless glamour, nautical stripes, glittering water views and a two-hour cocktail package that flows as freely as the river beside it. A decadent dinner follows, marking River House’s first major moment on the Gold Coast social calendar – and they’re going big. With limited tables and plenty of buzz already building, this first-ever celebration is shaping up to be the hottest ticket on the water. Anchors aweigh, darlings – the debut party awaits.
Cali Beach Club, Surfers Paradise
Fresh off its Euro-summer-inspired relaunch, Cali Beach is gearing up for one of the Coast’s biggest New Year’s Eve blowouts with an all-white party set under the stars. From 7:00 pm, the rooftop playground will transform into a coastal-chic celebration complete with DJs spinning late into the night, roving performers weaving through the crowd and fireworks lighting up the beach below. With plenty of general-admission seating and the option to level up with poolside lounges, deck daybeds, booths or full cabanas, there’s a party style for every reveller. With early bird and first-release tickets already snapped up, the second release is on sale now from $109 – secure your spot before the final release hits.
Mamasan, Broadbeach
Fresh from its magnificent rebuild, Mamasan is stepping into 2026 with a premium New Year’s Eve experience that blends culinary theatre with late-night sophistication. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Moët & Chandon before settling in for a six-course banquet featuring standout dishes such as shio kombu kingfish, roast duck spring rolls, coconut sambal king prawns and MB9+ grilled wagyu striploin, finishing with a Japanese matcha tiramisu. A vinyl DJ will set the soundtrack for the evening, while luxe upgrades including caviar, lobster and magnums of champagne offer the chance to dial the celebration up even further. Tickets to Mamasan’s New Year’s Eve dinner are $180 per person, book here.
The Langham, Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast is rolling out a delicious duo of New Year’s Eve celebrations, each offering its own luxe interpretation of the countdown. At T’ang Court, the evening takes a refined Cantonese turn with The Final Feast – an elegant, eight-course experience that showcases signature dishes such as the dim sum trio with ‘pink & gold’ har gow, traditional Cantonese barbecue, steamed Hervey Bay scallops and a lush mango sago finale. Guests are welcomed with a glass on arrival, with seatings from 5:30 pm ($179 per adult, $90 for children 11 and under). Book here. Over at Akoya, the festivities continue with a coastal-inspired New Year’s Eve buffet dinner. The early bird seating (5:00–6:00 pm) offers a food-only feast ($195 adults), while the second session (6:30–8:00 pm) elevates the night with a full beverage package ($319 adults). Teens and kids have their own pricing tiers, and little ones aged four and under dine for free. Book here. Whether you’re craving Cantonese sophistication or a lavish oceanfront buffet, The Langham ensures a stylish, flavour-filled start to 2026.
Kiyomi, Broadbeach
Welcome the New Year with an opulent Japanese dining experience at Kiyomi. Celebrate with the freshest ingredients, masterful dishes and elegant presentation that elevates every moment. Choose from an early or late seating and enjoy the full a la carte menu as you toast to the year ahead. Refined, vibrant and truly special – Kiyomi is the perfect place to farewell 2025 in style. Bookings can be made here.
Uncle Su, Broadbeach
Ring in 2025 at Uncle Su with a feast of Cantonese classics and signature Beijing and Szechuan favourites. Open specially for New Year’s Eve, enjoy the freshest live seafood, hand-made yum cha and a full a la carte menu. Both early and late seating options are available, where you can relax in the lounge, gather around a table, or take a seat at the kitchen counter for a celebratory night of flavours and feasting. Book your spot here.
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
This year at The Star, the fun starts long before the clock strikes midnight. With parties taking off across all venues, there’s something for everyone this New Year’s Eve at The Star. End out 2025 with a special NYE feast at Harvest Buffet, where you can indulge on the best hot and cold seafood, carvery stations, salads, cheeses and desserts across four seating times from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Perhaps you would rather ring in the new year in the Garden Kitchen & Bar, where a special four-course dinner, three-hour beverage package and access to the fireworks display on The Lawn make this a night to remember. Down on The Lawn you can find picnic-style seating, two delicious group platters, a three-hour beverage package and live entertainment. If you’re feeling particularly celebratory, picnic tables for up to ten adults are also available for hire. Those looking for style and sophistication can find it at Nineteen at The Star where the new year will be welcomed with a four-course dining experience to be enjoyed from its prime celebration location. Go all out and ring in the new year with an unforgettable celebration at the Event Centre Ballroom where the NYE Masquerade Ball will take place with canapes on arrival, a glamourous three-course dinner, four-hour beverage package and live entertainment make this a NYE you won’t forget.
Koi, Broadbeach
Welcome 2026 in spectacular style at Koi Dining & Lounge Bar, where Broadbeach’s vibrant energy will set the pace for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. On December 31, Koi will come alive with a four-course celebratory feast featuring seared scallops, fillet of lamb shawarma, crispy-skinned Atlantic salmon and more, paired with a live performance by 33Red. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Broadbeach, it’s the ideal spot for a night of elevated dining, drinks and celebration with your favourite people. With limited seating, book early for a New Year’s Eve filled with great food, live music and good times.
Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Sanctuary Cove
Bid adieu to 2025 in style this year at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove, indulging in a decadent degustation dinner followed by a festive celebration at the Lagoon Beach. The Fireplace Restaurant will host its New Year’s Eve Degustation Dinner at 6:00 pm on the last day of the year where elegance and flavour are the centrepiece. For $309 per person, this sensational six-course feast has been masterfully curated to showcase signature wood-fired creations so you can celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable culinary experience. Afterwards, the Lagoon Beach celebration will ring in 2026 with a festive celebration under the stars. Dance to the beats of live DJ performing from 6:00 pm to midnight plus a spectacular Jetpack Show soaring across the water at 9:00 pm. Welcome 2026 beneath a brilliant display of fireworks as the clock strikes midnight – bookings can be made here.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Main Beach
Ring in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve party at Terraces Restaurant. Indulge in a lavish seafood buffet, enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, and soak up the festive atmosphere with live entertainment. Guests booked for the second sitting will also receive a two-hour premium beverage package to elevate the celebration. Gather your loved ones, farewell the year in style, and welcome the new one with incredible flavours and good cheer at Main Beach’s iconic dining destination. Book here.
The Island, Surfers Paradise
Step into 2025 with style and glamour at The Island Gold Coast’s New Year’s Eve celebration in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Spanning three levels and six exclusive spaces, this end-of-year party will deliver delicious food, premium drinks packages, spectacular live entertainment and immersive visual displays. Expect photo-worthy installations, pop-up performances and surprise guests as you dance your way into the new year. Gather your crew, dress to impress and get ready to celebrate until midnight.