Celebrate New Year's Eve in Brisbane

The countdown to 2025 is on, and the promise of parties, fireworks and new beginnings is on the horizon! Catch the New Year's Eve fireworks on the Brisbane River to send you into 2025 the right way or here’s where to party the night away in style from riverside to rooftop bars in Brisbane.

Art & culture

SIX THE MUSICAL | 2 – 9 JAN
Remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak, Six The Musical presented at QPAC Playhouse, is the modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII presented as a pop concert. The Tudor Queens recite their story in this exhilarating entertaining 75-minute pop musical which has taken the world by storm.

SISTER ACT | 8 FEB – 15 MAR 
Praise be! The global smash hit Sister Act—a divine musical sensation—takes centre stage at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, from early February. With music inspired by Motown and brimming with soul and disco vibes, the Sister Act soundtrack is sure to become your favourite musical album. 

ARRIVING SLOWLY | NOW – 16 FEB 2025
At the heart of Arriving Slowly: Exploring the Abstract is a desire to enable audiences to connect slowly and deeply with works of abstraction. Viewers are invited to take their time, immersing themselves in the works to uncover the diverse meanings that unfold through slow, deliberate looking. This Ipswich Art Gallery exhibition aims to create a dialogue between 20 contemporary Australian artists working across the expanded definition of abstraction, with artists working across mediums and modes of display.

THE 11TH ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART | NOW - 27 APR 2025
Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA’s) flagship exhibition series will feature over 70 projects, encompassing the works of over 200 artists, makers and thinkers from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

DISCOVERING ANCIENT EGYPT | NOW - 7 AUG 2025
Journey back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals from one of the world's most captivating civilisations in Discovering Ancient Egypt at Queensland Museum. This remarkable exhibition from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) offers a rare glimpse into the culture, daily life and beliefs practiced in ancient Egypt.

Festivals & live performances

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL | 26 DEC – 1 JAN
The vibrant arts and cultural Woodford Folk Festival’s is back for another year of sensational performances, great food, powerful ceremonies and new experiences. The program is filled with music, dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, workshops, street theatre, films, children’s program and specialty presentations.

WILDLANDS FESTIVAL | 31 DEC
Leave the world behind at Wildlands Festival on New Years Eve at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Intrigue your senses and discover the very best in dance, electronic, indie and hip-hop from around the world. Featuring Fisher, Ice Spice and Chase & Status, kickstart 2025 with your best friends by your side as you dance the night away.

A DAY ON THE GREEN – THE TESKEY BROTHERS | 19 JAN
Australia’s most soulful siblings The Teskey Brothers are set to light up some of the country’s most picturesque outdoor venue at Sirromet Winery’s A Day on the Green headline tour this summer.

A DAY ON THE GREEN – THE SCRIPT | 26 JAN 
Award-winning Dublin four-piece The Script are heading back down under on their Satellites World Tour to perform live at Sirromet Winery's A Day on the Green.

BRISBANE GIN FESTIVAL | 4 – 6 APRIL  
Join the Brisbane Gin Festival at the Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building for a gin lover's paradise, featuring four immersive sessions with 50 of Australia's top gin distillers, unlimited tastings, complimentary mixers, exclusive bottle purchases, delicious food options, and more! 

Family fun 

BLUEY’S WORLD | NOW – 14 SEPT 2025
Bluey’s World is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Northshore Pavilion in Brisbane, Queensland, where you can play the Bluey way - for real life! Embark on a brand-new immersive journey with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their iconic Queenslander home, backyard and beyond. Explore your favourite rooms, play interactive games, and keep your eyes peeled for surprises around every corner…and maybe even a Longdog or two!

Sporting showdowns

BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS | 29 DEC – 5 JAN
World-class tennis is back in Queensland for the summer of 2024-2025 with the return of the beloved Brisbane International. The combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament will feature at the Queensland Tennis Centre with tickets on sale now.

BIKES AND BULLS | 11 JAN 
Two of the world's most dangerous and extreme sports, Bikes and Bulls, combine for the ultimate adrenaline raising event. This one-of-a-kind event brings together thrill seekers of all ages whether you are looking for family fun or a night out with mates. 

ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW) | 15 FEB
Prepare yourself for an electrifying event as AEW's dynamic and diverse roster of male and female wrestlers deliver unforgettable matches. Experience the unmatched athleticism, bold personalities, and gripping storylines as the best in professional wrestling light up Brisbane, live at Suncorp Stadium.

TOUR DE BRISBANE | 12 – 13 APR 
The Tour de Brisbane returns in 2025, bringing over 110km of fully closed city roads to explore. Based at the Brisbane Showgrounds, this is a ride you won’t want to miss! With a range of distances and challenges to suit everyone, there’s something to get every cyclist moving. Registrations are essential—don’t miss out!

BRISBANE TO GLADSTONE YACHT RACE | 18 APR  
The iconic Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race returns for its 77th edition this Easter. Spanning 308 nautical miles, this renowned event is a highlight of the southern hemisphere’s blue water racing calendar. Witness the thrill of competition as the fleet of racing yachts departs from Moreton Bay—an unmissable spectacle of skill and determination.

NRL MAGIC ROUND | 1 MAY – 4 MAY 
Brisbane’s most iconic sporting event, the NRL Magic Round, is back this May at Suncorp Stadium! The city comes alive with excitement as all 16 teams descend on Brisbane to battle it out in an unforgettable weekend of rugby league action.

MORETON BAY RUNNING FESIVAL | 10 MAY 
Bring the whole crew along to enjoy the perfect running conditions and cooler evening temperatures on the gorgeous Moreton Bay foreshore for the Moreton Bay Running Festival. Distances available for all running (and walking) abilities. 

TORIAN PRO | 30 MAY – 1 JUN 
Feel the energy as elite CrossFit athletes from Oceania showcase the pinnacle of athletic performance and community spirit. This annual event brings together CrossFit Athletes and fans from across the region to celebrate fitness and community.

EVA AIR BRISBANE MARATHON FESTIVAL | 1 JUN 
The Brisbane Marathon Festival invites you to experience a unique journey through Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks, including an unforgettable run across the Story Bridge. Whether you’re conquering the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, or the kids’ 2km fun run, feel the exhilaration of pushing your body to the limits and celebrating every stride in this incredible event.