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Pop Off: The Best Views For Riverfire Brisbane 2025
Beat the crowds and soak up the views with our pick of events and the best hotels for Riverfire Brisbane 2025.
Brisbane Festival returns in 2025 with another glorious lineup, and with that, comes Riverfire Brisbane! There’s just something about electrifying explosions of light and colour, against the beautiful backdrop of our city that makes the heart soar.
The not-so-fun part? Trying to find somewhere to set up camp for the very best view. That’s why we’ve made it our personal mission to scope out the best spots for unhindered views and unhampered good times. From inner-city accommodation to gorgeous rooftop bars, there’s an option for everyone.
And a wee Sitchu Tip from us, be sure to check for any road closures throughout the city to best plan your trip to one of these venues or events for Riverfire Brisbane.
Venues With the Best Views to Watch Brisbane Riverfire 2025
Soko Rooftop
For stunning rooftop views and immaculate vibes, Soko Rooftop should be your go-to spot for Riverfire Brisbane.
This gorgeous, Amazonian-style rooftop bar is a popular option for date nights, so take this month’s event to the next level by watching the electrifying light show illuminate the Brisbane city skyline.
7 Symes Street, Jubilee Place, Fortitude Valley
Riverfire Cruise – Brisbane 2024
Foti Fireworks has planned a spectacular display of fireworks, jettisoning off from barges, skyrocketing off rooftops and blasting off bridges.
For a truly spectacular show, why not view the Brisbane Riverfire from the water? The MV Baroness boasts the largest open-air foredeck and bow on the river, so there’s plenty of room to catch the view!
The team will lay out low-set beach chairs and picnic rugs for you to settle into, and you can enjoy a buffet meal and drinks while you wait for the show to begin.
From $202 per person ($186.08 til August 22nd)
Saturday 6th September 2025, 3:30pm to 9:00pm
Mowbray Park Pontoon, 60 Lytton Road, East Brisbane
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YOT Club
All aboard the YOT Club super yacht for a spectacular view of Riverfire Brisbane 2025! The vibes are always popping off on this spacious party yacht, and with an all-inclusive package, all you have to do is dress up, show up and have a great time!
Sip from a beer, wine and sparkling drinks package and snack on premium roaming canapés as the super yacht glides down the river to secure the best view of the fireworks display.
From $299.95 per person
Saturday 6th September, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
City Botanic Gardens River Hub, 147 Alice Street, Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves – Riverfire
Head down to the Howard Smith Wharves precinct for an incredible night of entertainment and offers under the Story Bridge for Brisbane Riverfire 2025!
Can’t decide which venue will suit your vibe? Here’s what you can expect.
Ciao Papi will be dishing up a sharing-style Italian feast (complete with spritz on arrival), while Stanley will plate up a specially curated banquet by head chef Louis Tikaram with a cocktail on arrival (opt for balcony seating for ultimate views, plus guest list access to the afterparty at Stan’s Lounge). The music and energy will be pumping at Felons Barrel Hall, with live music and DJ sets under the disco ball until late.
Iconic waterfront restaurant and bar Mr Percival’s invites you to come in early and stay until late, with absolute riverfront views, tasty eats and cocktails flowing from 4:00pm onwards.
If you’re craving a Greek feast, then Greca has you covered with three different packages to opt for, each offering a sharing-style menu and drinks. Or perhaps a lavish Japanese feast is more your speed, in which case you’d best make a booking at Yoko before you miss out.
Saturday 6th September, 2025
Various times & prices
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
Crystalbrook Vincent Fiume Rooftop Bar
Take in the show from the rooftop at Fiume! For Brisbane Riverfire 2025, this chic rooftop bar at Howard Smith Wharves is hosting the most spectacular event, with uninterrupted views of the river.
Your ticket grants you entry and free-flowing drinks, so you can really let your hair down and lean into this utterly iconic annual Brisbane event.
Saturday 6 September, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Fiume Rooftop Bar, Level 3, Crystalbrook Vincent, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
From $249 per person
Riverfire on Oasis
Want an up-close look at the Riverfire festivities? Hop aboard the Oasis – Brisbane’s favourite party boat! This three-level luxury yacht travels up and down the river that defines our city, taking in views and vibes from the city skyline that surrounds it.
This year for Riverfire, you’ll have the ultimate view of the entertainment and fireworks from your vantage point on the water! Your ticket includes the four-hour cruise, a free-flowing beer, wine & bubbles beverage package, and a selection of five different canapés that you’ll find roaming around the vessel.
Saturday 6th September 2025
City Botanic Gardens River Hub, 147 Alice Street, Brisbane City
From $210.50 per person
The Best Hotels for Brisbane Riverfire 2025
Sofitel Brisbane
As the city prepares for another enthralling fireworks display, why not get some of the best views from a luxurious French hotel? The Sofitel Brisbane is perfectly positioned to spend the night if you plan to head down to some of Brisbane’s best riverside vantage points.
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane
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Emporium Hotel South Bank
For a truly iconic view of Riverfire, why not book the Emporium Hotel? We’re dreaming of the Exquisite Suite, boasting a 55-inch mirror finish TV (camouflaged glamorously & decorously into the wall), king-size Sealy bed and your very own bronze bar with a cocktail-making kit.
With one of Brisbane’s best rooftop bars and a stunning infinity edge pool, the Emporium is one of the best accommodation options near the Brisbane CBD.
Explore South Bank’s endless array of restaurants and cafes during your stay, or soak up some culture and inspiration by walking over to the Galley of Modern Art.
267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
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W Hotel
Turn up the fancy factor at the 5-star W Hotel! Nestled right in the heart of Brisbane on North Quay, this luxurious destination has spacious guest rooms (the largest in Brisbane, in fact) with riverside views, perfect for Brisbane Riverfire 2025.
The hotel’s 32 chic suites have recently transformed, renovating each space into a stunning fresh oasis with a birds-eye view of the city skyline. Watch the sky explode into dazzling light through the floor-to-ceiling windows, while you recline on the soft furnishings and enjoy the state-of-the-art technology that makes each suite feel like the contemporary residential apartment of your dreams.
Plus, there’s also the utterly divine Away Spa, if you need a little pamper session to recover from the Riverfire festivities the next morning.
81 North Quay, Brisbane
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Crystalbrook Vincent
The 5-star Crystalbrook Vincent is brave, bold, and energetic – much like the vibrant city in which it resides. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, it features 166 rooms and suites, each with a unique design and stunning city views.
Enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool overlooking the Brisbane River or get dolled up and enjoy the dazzling rooftop pool, bar and terrace. Fiume, overlooking the Howard Smith Wharves precinct, is one of the best hotels for Riverfire Brisbane 2025.
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
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Hyatt Regency
An elegant hotel in the heart of the CBD mall, the Hyatt Regency couldn’t be better placed for those who want to take a stroll around the city to find a viewing spot for this year’s fireworks show.
Tucked into one of Brisbane’s most historic lanes, everything you could need for a comfortable inner-city adventure is right at your fingertips. The rooms are newly refurbished, and there’s a heated 20-metre pool for recovery laps after the fun, fireworks and festivities of Riverfire Brisbane 2024.
33 Burnett Lane, Brisbane
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Rydges South Bank
When you’re not putting your feet up in your room, relaxing by the pool with a cocktail or exploring the streets of South Bank, you can devise a plan to find the best vantage point for fireworks!
With its proximity to lots of local rooftop bars and riverside venues, Rydges South Bank is one of the best hotels for Riverfire Brisbane thanks to its amenities and prime position in the heart of South Brisbane.
9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
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Now that you’ve locked in your plan for Brisbane Riverfire, why not explore the rest of the program for this year’s Brisbane Festival? We’ve plotted out our favourites here. Or perhaps book out your evening with some of Brisbane’s best new restaurants.
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