Fire up that group chat and get planning because Riverfire is returning to Brisbane with a bang in 2024. 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 2024 will take place on Saturday 31 August, with entertainment from 4pm and the fireworks at 7pm. Like last year, the event will take place during school holidays to launch Brisbane Festival rather than close it, so it is the perfect opportunity for a night out with the kids.
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. Or, if you really want to level up, get tickets to hop on board the Brisbane Festival Art Boat for the night.
The Best Venues For Riverfire 2024
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 yourself tickets in advance—plenty of venues are already booked out.
- Babylon Brisbane, Brisbane City
- Bacchus, South Bank
- Bar Miette, Brisbane CBD
- Ciao Papi, Howard Smith Wharves
- Eagles Nest, Kangaroo Point
- Felons Barrel Hall, Howard Smith Wharves
- Felons Brewing Co., Howard Smith Wharves
- Fiume, Howard Smith Wharves
- Friday’s, Brisbane CBD
- Greca, Howard Smith Wharves
- Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane
- Madame Wu, Brisbane CBD
- Massimo, Brisbane CBD
- Mr Percival’s, Howard Smith Wharves
- Oasis, Brisbane River
- Opa Bar + Mezze, Brisbane CBD
- Persone, Brisbane CBD
- Popolo, South Bank
- Riverland, Brisbane CBD
- Soko, Fortitude Valley
- Soleil Pool Bar, South Brisbane
- Southbank Beer Garden, South Bank
- South Beach, South Bank
- Stamford Plaza, Brisbane CBD
- Stanley, Howard Smith Wharves
- Supernormal, Brisbane CBD
- Tenya, Brisbane CBD
- Terrace, South Brisbane
- The Lex, Brisbane CBD
- Tillerman, Brisbane CBD
- Valley Hops Brewing, Fortitude Valley
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