Brisbane’s Hottest Spots To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025

What better way to spend New Year’s Eve than rounding up the crew for a stunning sunset sesh or midnight moment on the riverfront? This year, the fabulous venues at Howard Smith Wharves are lighting up the night with festive celebrations galore. Maybe it’s dining in at Stanley Restaurant for a lavish, curated, or enjoying a mouth-watering set menu and 3-hour beverage package at Felons and Felons Barrel Hall. Indulging in a late-night, three-course Italian feast at Ciao Papi or dancing under the disco lights of Mr Percival’s. Be it the buzzing backdrop of Yoko or a festive á la carte lunch at Greca, however you want to say farewell 2025 in style, the Wharves has you and your crew covered – the perfect spot to drift between conversations, music, and bask in that golden summer air this NYE. Let the good times roll! 

Ring in the New Year with fine food, unmatched views, and a sparkling summer night under the stars. Dress to shine, lean into the moment, and let the night unfold in effortless style – because at Riverland Brisbane, New Year’s Eve isn’t just another party; it’s a mood, a memory, and the perfect start to 2026. With tickets starting at $185, indulge in a four-hour premium food and beverage package while taking in front-row views of the fireworks, and tasting gourmet bites from live cooking stations. At Riverland NYE, all that’s left to do is sit back, sip on something special, and let the city lights sparkle above you and your besties for the countdown. 

Shimmer into 2026 with picturesque city views as Hyatt Regency Brisbane’s Hibiscus rooftop transforms into a glittering New Year’s Eve celebration. Toast to the new year in style with a party under the stars, taking in the breathtaking city views – perfect for uninterrupted fireworks viewing. At $199 per person, their 4-hour drinks package features your choice of free-flowing house beer, wine, spirits, or cocktails (yes, cocktails). Now’s your chance to wear that sequined outfit hanging in your wardrobe, because the dress code is? Shimmering – aka, the more sparkles, the better. With roaming canapés, food stations, a live DJ, and Taittinger champagne at midnight, you’re in for an unforgettable night of dancing, laughing, and sipping the night away – cheers! 

This NYE, Cloudland is hosting the party of all parties – one ticket, access to four distinct spaces. Taking you from first sip to the final countdown, explore the vibrant Cloudland Garden & Palais, the cityscape views at Valley Hops Rooftop, and the pulse of the Rose Room 360 Party – there’s truly something for everyone. Celebrate the night of nights with a four-and-a-half-hour drinks package featuring all your favourites, including Mumm Prestige, prosecco, and premium spirits. Tickets are priced at $189pp for one to seven guests, or $179pp for parties of eight or more – so grab your gang and toast to a night of good vibes and even better company. Featuring the sweet sounds of musical duo Yolanda Be Cool, joined by some of Brisbane’s hottest DJs and live performers, Cloudland’s celebration is one party you won’t want to miss.

This New Year’s, all roads lead to Babylon Brisbane – the city’s most glamorous riverside rendezvous where champagne flows, fireworks sparkle, and the vibe is unmatched. Choose your scene: dine like a dream in the restaurant with luxe taste menus (from $89pp) and for balcony views worth the upgrade, or head to Babylon Gardens for the ultimate open-air party – Levantine bites, DJs, sax, fire twirlers, and a five-hour drinks package that keeps the night golden. Fireworks over the Story Bridge, a crowd dressed to impress, and you – effortlessly chic, cocktail in hand, dancing your way into 2026. 

End the year on a high at Fiume Rooftop Bar, where the skyline stretches, the cocktails sparkle, and the fireworks feel close enough to touch. From 8 PM, enjoy a four-hour beverage package, luxe canapés, and live cooking stations, with a DJ, fire performers, and an electric violinist setting the mood as the city lights up around you. Dress in your summer best (a little shimmer never hurts) and take in front-row views of the Howard Smith Wharves fireworks. Secure your ticket from $259 – because the only way to start 2026 is on a rooftop, glass in hand, Brisbane at your feet.

Reminisce on the year that’s been with an indulgent evening of old-school French fare. Montrachet is offering a timeless culinary experience with their special New Year’s Eve menu. Enjoy plates of comté egg custard with Kristal caviar, followed by Moreton Bay bug tail with tomato consommé and Le Pithivier Rossini, topped off with a decadent Bombe Alaska and Champagne foam with raspberry sorbet. And what better way to complement an evening of glorious food and great company? Why, free-flowing Champagne, of course! A true love letter to the art of French cuisine, Montrachet promises a lavish, unforgettable evening to toast to the new year with refinement. Be sure to secure your seats now; availability is limited. 

Sashay into the new year at sAme sAme with a signature shared-style banquet starting from 5 PM. For $150pp, you’ll enjoy a drink on arrival and dive into the restaurant’s contemporary Thai dining offerings – think Sa-Koo Sai Moo caramelised pork dumplings, kingfish dressed in apple, Thai basil and green chilli, and their classic Moreton Bay bug coconut turmeric curry, to name a few. Enjoy your night tucked away in a warm, low-lit sanctuary of polished concrete and hanging tropics where Bangkok meets Brisbane.  

The newest addition to the Anyday Group royal family, Golden Avenue is ringing in the new year with its own flavour of decadence – a modern twist on traditional Middle Eastern flavours. The night will unfold dish after dish, including signatures like Mooloolabah tiger prawns with ghormeh sabzi and black lime, and Baba ganoush paired with smoked eggplant, tahini, and garlic. Plus, enjoy a specialty drink on arrival – what’s not to love? At 150pp, book your tickets ASAP to slide into the gold-accented dining room and count down in style.  

This New Year’s Eve, Brisbane’s riverfront transforms into pure magic aboard Oasis, the city’s iconic floating venue, as we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 in unapologetic style. From 9 PM, glide along the Brisbane River with a drink in hand, three levels of music playing your favourite hits, and a live saxophone artist setting the mood for some ultimate late-night escapism. Whether you’re soaking up the sparkling midnight fireworks from the deck, dancing with the girls, or indulging in the now sold-out VIP experience, Oasis promises an unforgettable night of glamour that’s not to be missed. 

Welcome 2026 with dynamic celebrations that start at lunch and continue deep into the night at CENTRAL. This iconic CBD hotspot is offering everything from refined long lunches to late-night countdowns with its immersive, subterranean experience. Take a seat in their coveted dining room from 12 PM for an a la carte lunch or NYE Banquet – bearing witness to a disco Ball Drop at 3 PM. Then, as night falls, CENTRAL will transition into a glittering late-night hub, bringing the authentic flavours of Hong Kong with an exclusive 10-dish banquet by Executive Chef Benny Lam. Complemented by live tunes, a second ball drop, and the opportunity to elevate the experience with a 2-hour drinks package – there is simply no chicer way to celebrate.