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From Sips To Sights, These Are The Best Spots To Catch Riverfire In 2025

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– Brisbane Editor | Urban List
Riverfire fireworks above Brisbane's skyline

Fire up that group chat and get planning because Riverfire is returning to Brisbane with a bang in 2025. All eyes will be looking to the skies as Brisbane’s biggest fireworks extravaganza hits the river, so it's time to scope out those vantage points to find the perfect spot to witness this stunning event. 

Whether you are an avid fan of Riverfire, or witnessing for the first glorious time, you definitely do not want to miss this show. Over 500,000 people will make their way down to the river around various locations in Brisbane to experience an electrifying pyrotechnics display by Foti Fireworks which will launch from the city's bridges, barges and rooftops across the city.

When is Riverfire?

Riverfire 2025 will take place on Saturday 6 September, with entertainment from 4pm and the fireworks at 7pm. It also marks the official launch of Brisbane Festival, kicking off the citywide spectacle in a dazzling display of colour, energy, and bangin’ fun. 

Where is the best place to watch Riverfire? 

Triple M and Channel 9 will be broadcasting the event live for all of you who cannot witness this spectacle in person. But if you do have an opportunity to get down to the river, the best places to watch are from South Bank Parklands (just note that the area will be closed off once it reaches capacity), the Kangaroo Point cliffs, Wilson’s Lookout, Howard Smith Wharves, Captain Burke Park and the City Riverwalk. 

The Best Venues And Events For Riverfire 2025 

Not keen to fight it out for the best spot along the Brisbane River? No stress, because we have a list of venues doing events for Riverfire that will give you a guaranteed front seat to this epic fireworks display. Of course, this is Brisbane’s night of nights, so make sure you book your tickets in advance, and check back on this list in the lead up to the event as we’ll keep updating. 

Babylon Brisbane

With bookings flying out the door, Babylon Brisbane has quickly cemented itself as a prime Riverfire location—combining front-row views with flavourful Middle Eastern cuisine. While their outdoor seating is sold out, you can still snag a spot inside the restaurant for a spritz on arrival, share-style menu, and river views. Book here.

The Details

Where: 145 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $99 to $120 per person

Ciao Papi

With a spritz on arrival and comforting Italian food on the horizon, your Riverfire night at Ciao Papi is the embodiment of la dolce vita. The share-style set menu features the likes of truffle arancini, tuna tartare, lobster spaghetti, and grilled Tajima 6+ sirloin, with bookings from 4:30pm. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $185 per person

Eagles Nest

Perched atop The Point Brisbane Hotel, Eagles Nest is one of Brisbane's best rooftop bars with soaring views of the Brisbane skyline—making it an unbeatable spot to spend Riverfire. Starting at 5pm, Eagles Nest is offering four hours of tapas-style bites, beverages and live entertainment with two packages to choose from. They’ll even have a photobooth on the night to capture memories for a lifetime. Book here

The Details 

Where: 21 Lambert St, Kangaroo Point
Cost: From $186 per person

Felons Barrel Hall

The vibes will be at an all-time high at Felons Barrel Hall, so you’ll want to book your front-row seat. Enjoy a grazing menu and three-hour beverage package inside the hall, cosy up on a beanbag with a bottle of Louis Roederer champagne and Thai-inspired set menu for two, or gather your mates on the riverfront deck. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Inside Barrel Hall $165 per person, Riverside Beanbags $395 for 2, Riverfront Deck $125 per person

Felons Brewing Co

With three top-notch vantage points to choose from, grab your crew and grab a bevvy at Felons Brewing Co. They’ll be dishing up a hearty pub set menu alongside a three-hour beverage package, with bookings available from 4:30pm. Book here

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $165 per person

Fiume Rooftop Bar

Uninterrupted views, flowing drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere are the hallmarks of Riverfire night at Fiume. General admission will see you enjoying a three-hour beverage package with signature cocktails, roaming canapes, food stations, and live entertainment or get the VIP treatment with access to the VIP lounge that includes an oyster and caviar bar. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $249 per person general admission, $299 per person VIP admission

Greca

Dine on the flavours of coastal Greece as Riverfire lights up the night at Greca. Head outside for front-row seats as well as a shared banquet and two hour-beverage package or kick back in the mezzanine with a cocktail on arrival and Greca’s Riverfire menu, or up the ante with the whole package. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Riverfire Premium Package $285 per person, Riverfire Menu $150 per person

Massimo

Eagle Street’s riverside Italian oasis Massimo is dishing up a spread just as iconic as the fireworks to pair with your Riverfire evening. From 5pm to 7:30pm, opt for the Sparkle banquet menu with freshly shucked oysters, prosciutto, flavourful casarecce marinara, and more or lean into the indulgence with the Big Bang banquet—treating you to the likes of cacio e pepe croquettes, sand crab casarecce, and sirloin. Book here

The Details

Where: 123 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Sparkle Banquet $138 per person, Big Bang Banquet $148 per person

Mr Percival’s

Meet your mates at Mr Percival’s discoball with good times on the clock from 3:30pm. The overwater decks are set to come alive with Brisbane’s finest DJs, cocktails on arrival, and bites to nibble your way through as the evening rolls on. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Absolute Riverfront $185 per person, Deck Seating $145 per person

OASIS

Where better to get a spectacular view of the Riverfire display than on the Brisbane River itself? All you have to do is climb aboard OASIS. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening with prime position on Brisbane’s premier three-level floating venue. A GA ticket will grant you access to the top deck and all floors on the river cruise, alongside a canapé and beverage package. Or opt for the premium VIP package with food, drinks, and one of the best vantage points to celebrate the epic night in style. Book here.

The Details

Where: TBC
Cost: From $231.70 per person

Opa Bar & Mezze

Despite its distinct Euro summer feeling, Opa Bar & Mezze doubles as the perfect spot to catch Brisbane’s night of nights. Kicking off from 5pm, the Riverfire dinner service will be serving up two traditional Mediterranean-style banquets to choose from that both pairing perfectly with the waterfront views. Fresh seafood, an abundance of mezze, meats and cocktails—what else could you ask for? Book here

The Details 

Where: 123 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Banquet 1 $168 per person, Banquet 2 $175 per person

Popolo

With an elaborate shared banquet menu, three-hour drink package and a riverfront view, Popolo’s Riverfire package definitely deserves your attention. Everyone loves Italian, and with a curated selection of the regular menu across the three-course banquet, you can’t go wrong—think creamy burrata with Sardinian flatbread, gnocchi sorrentina, lemon cheesecake for dessert, and free-flowing Aperol spritz to wash it down. Book here.

The Details

Where: R3 Sidon Street, South Brisbane
Cost: From $245 per person

Riverland

Get your group together at Riverland this Riverfire. With an expansive three-level deck and unrivalled views of the Story Bridge, there’s no better place to soak in the iconic fireworks display. Treat yourself to their silver package for two hours of house beer, wine and roaming canapes, or go for gold with their VIP Sky Deck Package that grants you access to Riverland’s best vantage point as well as house spirits, express bar service, and a Riverland Spritz on arrival. Book here.

The Details

Where: 167 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
Cost: From $139 to $199 per person

Stanley

Take your pick from two unforgettable nights at Howard Smith Wharves’ modern Cantonese hot spot, Stanley. Dig into the Riverfire Banquet alongside a 2.5-hour premium beverage package with champagne on the River View Deck, with your name on the guestlist at Stan’s Lounge for the afterparty. Or kick back in the Dining Room with a cocktail on arrival and access to the deck for the fireworks. Book here

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: River View Deck $295 per person, Dining Room $185 per person

Supernormal

Spring and Riverfire go hand in hand, which is why Supernormal is hosting a Riverfire Banquet from 4:30pm complete with a generous shared menu that spotlights early spring produce alongside their most-loved dishes. From Moreton Bay bug toast to grilled Stockyard striploin, and Supernormal’s famous New England lobster rolls, their prime position on the waterfront is just an added bonus. Book here.

The Details

Where: 443 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $180 per person

Yoko

This buzzing izakaya is also the place to be on Riverfire, with Yoko dishing up two packages to choose from. There’s a shared banquet with a cocktail on arrival, or go all out with a two-hour beverage package to wash it all down. Bonus points if you book the package outside. Book here.

The Details

Where: 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost: Riverfire Premium Package $285 per person, Riverfire Menu $150 per person

Check out what else is happening at Brisbane Festival here.

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