Brisbane's Best Riverfire Events 2025

Brisbane’s Best Riverfire Events 2024

Riverfire is back to light up the skies of Brisbane.

Join us under the iconic Story Bridge for an electrifying display of fireworks on Saturday, August 31st as part of Brisbane Festival.

Secure your spot at one of the riverfront venues or come on down and enjoy an afternoon by the river before the main event. There’s something for everyone at Howard Smith Wharves, so gather your favourite people and join in the fun as we celebrate our amazing city.

Walk-in spaces available in the outdoor spaces at Felons Brewing Co, Mr Percival’s, Felons Barrel Hall in addition to the Main Lawn & Rivergarden.

The Main Lawn will be open from 12pm for all to enjoy with delicious antipasti, pasta, pizza and drinks available for purchase from the pop-up bar. Find your spot on the lawn, sit back, relax and join in the electric atmosphere of Riverfire at HSW.

*Please review road closures when planning your journey to Howard Smith Wharves for Riverfire.

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RIVERFIRE AT HSW FAQs

Can I walk in?

Walk-ins are welcome at:
Felons & Mr Percival’s Outdoor Areas, Rivergarden & Main Lawn

When are the fireworks?

ADF displays from 4:55 PM

Fireworks from 7 PM

Will there be flyover rehearsals?

ADF practice runs:

Thursday 29th August
12.30pm
C17 and ARH Tiger Helicopters

Friday 30th August
12.30pm
F/A 18 Hornet

All display times are subject to change and ADF operational considerations.

What are the pop-up food options?

Felons Pizza Kitchen on Rivergarden Lawn
Antipasti, pizza and pasta on Main Lawn

What’s on after the fireworks?

Mr Percival’s After Party
Featuring MC Double D ‘til 1am

Franky Smart from 8pm at Felons Barrel Hall

Bookings available at selected venues from 8pm. Click the ‘Book Now’ button to view availability.

Ciao Papi

Celebrate Riverfire at Ciao Papi!

Gather your famiglia and amici for a four-course Italian feast by the riverside, complete with front-row seats to the fireworks display. Enjoy a curated share-style menu with freshly shucked oysters, classic patanegra prosciutto pizzetta, chargrilled wagyu sirloin MB5+ steak and more + a bambino menu for the little ones. With a spritz on arrival, it’s the perfect spot to watch the sky light up this Riverfire.

Papi’s Riverfire Feast | Adults (14 years+) $150pp | Sit-down, share-style feast
Bambino (under 14 years) | $35pp | Pizza or lasagna and bottomless soft drink

Bookings available from 5pm with a 2.5hr seating duration. À la carte bookings available from 8pm.

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Stanley

Celebrate Riverfire at Stanley on Saturday 31st August with front row seats to the fireworks display.

Indulge in a specially curated menu by Head Chef Louis Tikaram with a cocktail on arrival. Enjoy a 3-course, share-style banquet with limited edition dishes and Stanley signatures, including freshly shucked oysters, lobster & truffle dumplings, stir-fried black Angus and more. Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening from Stanley’s extensive beverage list.

Riverfire Banquet | $185pp
Inclusive of a cocktail on arrival

Bookings available from 4:45pm with a 2.5hr seating duration. À la carte dining available from 8pm.

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Felons Barrel Hall

Set your senses ablaze this Riverfire at Felons Barrel Hall!
Fusing vibrant flavours & electrifying live music, experience the sky-high energy of Riverfire along the banks of the Brissie river. We’re going out with a bang, with live music & DJ sets under the disco ball until late.
To secure your spot head visit their website to discover package options and make it a Riverfire to remember!

Walk ins are welcome in our outdoor spaces.

TIME/ Bookings from 4:00pm

PRICE/ From $65pp

Indoor Package | $65pp grazing menu
Bean Bag Package – River Stairs | $350 for 2 people

Walk-ins welcome in the outdoor spaces.

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Mr Percival’s

Mr Percival’s will be turning on the sound system and firing up the party for Riverfire!

Come in early, stay ’til late and watch the sky light up. Music, cocktails and good times will be flowing from 4pm ’til 3am.

ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT | $150pp
CITY VIEW | $100pp

Bookings available from 4pm with a 3.5hr seating duration. Late night á la carte bookings available from 9pm.

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Felons Brewing Co.

For those looking to secure their spot under the star-lit Story Bridge, Felons has a feast for the senses in store with our $85 set menu. Savour the experience alongside a cracking array of frosty refreshments on tap and live DJ sparking up the speaker system. Walk-ins welcome on the night, or head over to Felons Barrel Hall to book your spot under the disco ball – throwing an epic Riverfire extravaganza with live music until late!

TIME/ Bookings from 4:00pm – late
PRICE/ $85pp

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Greca

It doesn’t get much better than a decadent Greek feast and being underneath the Story Bridge with front-row seats to the fireworks display!

Greca is offering two enticing packages: whether you want be close to the action inside the restaurant on the Celebration package or have prime position outside with their Premium Package, both offering a sharing-style menu and 2 hours of selected beverages.

TIME/ Bookings from 5pm

PRICE/
Celebration Package | $185pp
Premium Package | $280pp

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Yoko

Experience a lavish Japanese feast as you bask beneath the Story Bridge with prime seats for the fireworks extravaganza. There’s truly nothing quite like it!

In the day Yoko are offering their popular Buns + Bubbles lunch until 3.45pm with a few packages to choose from for the dinner seating from 5pm. Both offer a shared-style menu and 2 hours of selected beverages.

TIME/ Bookings from 5pm

PRICE/
Celebration Package | $185pp
Premium Package | $280pp

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BREW DECK – PRIVATE HIRE

For those looking for a stellar yet secluded Riverfire experience, the Brew Deck offers the best vantage point in the house! Ideal for larger groups up to 70 people.

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RIVERFIRE AT HSW FAQs

Ciao Papi

Stanley

Felons Barrel Hall

Mr Percival’s

Felons Brewing Co.

Greca

Yoko

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