Bring on the Bubbly! Brisbane’s Hottest Spots to Celebrate NYE 2024
Party like it's 2024
While we might not be able to change anything in the past, there’s one thing we can control and that’s to make sure we end 2024 with a bang! Say see you never to the year that was with one of the many parties taking over Brisbane come 31 December.
Whether you want to be on the dancefloor when midnight strikes or rolling into the New Year full of the finest food, throw on your heels, don your most fabulous frock, and get set to hit the town with our pick of Brisbane’s best New Year’s Eve events.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Howard Smith Wharves
Brisbane City
Whether it’s a sunset session or lavish banquet, Howard Smith Wharves has *the* NYE celebration for all kinds of party people! Head to Ciao Papi for a share-style Italian feast and front-row seats to the exclusive fireworks displays or be transported to Greece with three packages on offer at Greca. Yoko is dishing up an unforgettable fusion of flavours to welcome in 2025, while head chef Louis Tikaram at Stanley has curated a banquet sure to be a highlight of your 2024. You can also gather your favourite people for a fabulous riverside celebration under the disco ball at Mr Percival’s, raise a frosty beer at Felons Brewing Co, or electrify the senses with a Thai-inspired set menu and live music at Felons Barrel Hall.
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Riverland
Brisbane City
Snag your spot along the riverside for a breathtaking New Year’s Eve celebration at Riverland! Countdown to 2025 with an exclusive four-hour premium food and beverage package, featuring live cooking stations dishing up gourmet delights and plenty to whet your whistle. The electric atmosphere is set to reach new heights with live music and DJs on deck, as well as roaming entertainment and unbeatable views of the fireworks display. Does your group want to up the ante? Then opt for a private space on the Sky Deck to enjoy the VIP treatment all night long!
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Fridays
Brisbane City
Party into the New Year as Fridays welcomes you to spend your last moments of 2024 in the grooviest way possible! With its prime location on the riverside, this iconic NYE celebration will see you living it up with a four-hour all-inclusive and premium package – served to the tune of live music and an epic DJ lineup featuring KAOS, Chunky Dip and Darley. Plus, when midnight strikes, you’ll have unparalleled views of the fireworks as they soar above Brisbane River and the Story Bridge. Yep, we’ll cheers to that!
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Regatta Hotel
Toowong
Get set for a blast from the past this NYE as Regatta Hotel pulls out the time machine for a night of glitz, glamour, and frivolity! Follow the neon glow of the 80s, cool beats of the 90s, or the pop hits of the 2000s ’till 2025 comes around, with a general admission ticket giving you access to three themed spaces, a welcome gift, food pop-ups and live music. Or, enjoy the VIP treatment on Level 1 with a four-hour canapé and drinks package (including a freshly shucked oyster bar!) or Level 2 with a curated four-course meal and premium drinks package. Throw in prime views of the fireworks and you have yourself your best NYE yet!
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Rydges South Bank
South Brisbane
Comfort meets celebration when you experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Rydges South Bank! Start 2025 on the right foot by staying in Rydges’ elegantly appointed rooms with breathtaking views of the fireworks display over the Brisbane River. Alternatively, you can head upstairs to enjoy the best vantage point in town at the Level 12 Rooftop or party down at Soleil Pool Bar with a night of live DJ performances, delicious cocktails, and a festive menu designed to delight. Meanwhile, Bacchus will be serving up an expertly crafted tasting feast by Chef de Cuisine Marco Sfamurri, so you can wrap up the year that was with indulgent flavours and award-winning wine pairings.
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Lina Rooftop
South Brisbane
Ring in the final moments of 2024 under the stars at Lina Rooftop’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. With sweeping panoramic views of Brisbane and the spectacular NYE fireworks, this is set to be a night for the books. Round up your crew and indulge in a 4-hour all-inclusive beverage package, paired with roving canapés, fresh oysters from the live oyster station, and an array of grazing and dessert tables. The atmosphere? Expect nothing less than electric, with Lina’s resident DJ and saxophonist keeping the beats flowing all night long. Dance, drink, laugh, and raise a glass to the New Year in style.
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Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Brisbane City
Hyatt Regency’s oh-so chic Hibiscus Bar & Terrace is set to transform into a boogie wonderland for a NYE cocktail party of groovy tunes and unforgettable moments! Welcome 2025 on the dance floor as you experience the stunning rooftop bar like never before, under the disco balls with a signature cocktail in hand. A live six-piece band will set the mood for four hours of roving canapés, charcuterie stations, late night bites, premium drinks (including a spritz station!) and a whole lot of snaps on the photo wall. Plus, with its enviable location above Queen Street, you’ll be in the heart of Brisbane’s electrifying atmosphere all night long. As for the dress code: dancing shoes, obviously!
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Eagles Nest
Kangaroo Point
Your NYE celebration will reach an all-time high when you head to the skyline at this stunning rooftop bar! Sitting pretty on the top floor of The Point Brisbane Hotel, Eagles Nest is pulling out all the stops so you can welcome 2025 in style. From 7.30pm, you’ll be digging into a five-hour canape and beverage package complete with a grazing station on arrival, welcome drink, live DJ, and photo booth to capture all the memorable moments. Want to up the ante? Then opt for the Platinum Package which treats you to an exclusive balcony table (with full table service!) to soak in uninterrupted fireworks views, as well as signature cocktails or champagne throughout the night.
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Azteca
Brisbane City
This New Year’s Eve, Brisbane’s newest Latin American dining destination Azteca, invites you to celebrate the year that was in unparalleled style. Poised in the vibrant Queen’s Wharf precinct, Azteca promises an evening filled with exceptional cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and an atmosphere that captures the spirit of Latin America. Celebrate on The Terrace, where sweeping city views provide a breathtaking backdrop for a night to remember. Indulge in their à la carte menu amongst great company, savouring every moment at one of Brisbane’s most exciting destinations. Welcome 2024 in the vibrant, infectious energy of Azteca and make this New Year’s one for the books.
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