Queensland knows how to close out a year — from riverside cocktail parties to neon-soaked dance floors and rooftop fiestas. Whether you want midnight glamour, live music, or an all-out Valley blowout, here’s your ultimate guide to ringing in 2026 across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Irish charm meets NYE sparkle with a Shamrock Champagne celebration featuring themed entertainment, live music, signature cocktails and prizes for the best dressed. At Finn McCool’s, it’s festive, fun and full of personality.
If your ideal New Year’s Eve is beachy, breezy and beautifully uncomplicated, Sandbar is your go-to. Just steps from the sand, this Surfers Paradise favourite offers coastal cocktails, fresh summer dishes and a relaxed beachfront atmosphere that feels like the Gold Coast at its best. There’s no set event — simply book a table, settle in with friends and soak up those ocean views as the countdown rolls in.
If your ideal NYE is cold drinks, good tunes and that distinctly West End “everyone’s invited” energy, The Boundary has you covered. The whole venue comes alive with DJs in the beer garden, live music rolling through the main bar and the kind of effortless neighbourhood atmosphere that keeps the party going until 2am.
Free entry all night means you can wander in, claim your spot and settle into a cruisy, music-filled finale to 2025.
For those who prefer their countdown with white tablecloths, fine wine and a little exclusivity, Boatshed After Dark is the most elegant way to welcome 2026.
Think: a five-course menu, premium beverages, intimate late-night dining and the timeless charm of The Regatta at night. It’s indulgent, elevated and designed for diners who want to savour the evening rather than ‘send it’.
Details still to come — but expect a moody, high-end late-night celebration from this global cocktail icon.
If you want to dance your way into 2026 with a tropical twist, Hey Chica’s Jungle Fever is your all-night fiesta. Think high-energy beats, live instrumentalists, neon-lit party moments and a crowd that doesn’t slow down until sunrise.
Waterfront. Fireworks. Premium food. DJs. Live cooking stations. Riverland’s NYE party is big, bold and right on the Brisbane River — ideal for anyone who wants a high-energy celebration with unbeatable views.
