The Best New Year's Events Happening Around Brisbane to Help You Ring in 2020

Ring in the new year with old-school tunes, a huge music festival or a boozy poolside party.

Concrete Playground
Published on December 24, 2019
Updated on December 24, 2019

Yes, it's that over-hyped, over-exaggerated, over-emotional time of year again: New Year's Eve. We understand that you're hesitant to commit to anything just yet — and you're probably waiting for your friend with a pool to invite you over — but if that doesn't work out, there's plenty to do in this little ol' city of ours. Whether you want to dance the night away by the river, on a Valley dance floor, or far away from the city crowds, you can do just that.

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New Year's Eve 2019 at Howard Smith Wharves

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

Beer, fireworks, dinner by the river, scenic picnics and arcade games.

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Woodford Folk Festival 2019–20

Friday, December 27, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Woodfordia, Woodford

Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival is back for its 34th year, with Amanda Palmer, Lior, Horrorshow and The Herd on the bill.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s NYE Party 2019

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Jump a couple of decades back in time as you head into a new year.

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New Year's Eve at The Pool Terrace & Bar

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The Pool Terrace + Bar, Brisbane City

Spend the last night of 2019 by the pool.

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Tutti Frutti NYE Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
W Brisbane, Brisbane City

Party on a rooftop and sip champagne spritzers by the river to ring in 2020.

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New Year's Eve Beach Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

Spend NYE drinking cocktails by the river.

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Blind Tiger's NYE Countdown

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Blind Tiger Bar, The Gap

Revisit the best songs of the decade.

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Rooftop NYE Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar, Brisbane City

Sip glasses of French bubbly and dance your way into 2020 at this beach party-inspired celebration.

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4ZZZ Hot 100 Hangout

Wednesday, January 1, 2020
The Triffid, Newstead

See in the new year with a song — or 100.

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New Year's Day Hangover Cure Breakfast and Brunch

Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Salt Meats Cheese South Bank, South Brisbane

Pick yourself up after a big night out with bottomless Italian food — and bellinis.

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