Riverfire

As always, Brisbane Festival will kick off with a bang at Riverfire, the city’s biggest and most beloved fireworks spectacular on Saturday, August 31. From 7pm, sparks will fly from Brisbane’s bridges, barges and city rooftops, painting the skyline with a kaleidoscopic display of colour and light. For prime views, grab tickets to the family-friendly Starlit Soiree at Fiume Rooftop Bar, perched above Howard Smith Wharves, or feast on a mezze-style sharing menu at Babylon Gardens, complete with roving entertainment and DJs all night long. Alternatively, pack a picnic and watch the fireworks for free from South Bank Parklands, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, River Terrace, Wilson’s Lookout and the Howard Smith Wharves. Just arrive early for the best spots!