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  1. Riverfire 2024

    Event. 05:00 pm. Australian Defence Force displays. 07:00 pm. Fireworks extravaganza. 07:30 pm. Free travel on bus and train services from selected locations - until 9:30pm. Riverfire is one of the biggest nights of the year on our network. It will be busy, so plan your travel to and from the event before leaving home.

  2. Ultimate Guide to Brisbane Riverfire 2024: Best spots to watch, how to

    Patrons will be able to travel for free from Riverfire onboard bus and train services surrounding South Bank and the City, and will begin straight after the fireworks from 7:30pm until 9:30pm ...

  3. Your Guide to a Night at Riverfire in Brisbane

    The key to a great night at Riverfire is to find yourself the ultimate vantage point. It's a free, non-ticketed event - but with spectators turning out in their thousands, you'll need to arrive early to grab the best spots along the waterfront. The best public spots for Riverfire views include: South Bank Parklands; Victoria Bridge; Dock ...

  4. 9 Best Places To Watch Brisbane Riverfire For Viewing & Photography

    9. Mt Cootha Lookout. Much further away from the crowds and atmosphere, the best location to watch Brisbane showcasing its River City status with military planes flying low over the CBD in the late afternoon and fireworks erupting above the river in the inner city is from the popular Mt Coo-tha Lookout. This much-loved scenic landmark is one of ...

  5. Beat the traffic by using free public transport to get home from Riverfire

    Riverfire patrons are encouraged to leave the car at home and catch public transport with free travel home and additional services. ... Free travel will be available after the fireworks from 7.30pm to 9pm from South Bank, South Brisbane, Roma Street and Central train stations, and from Woolloongabba, Mater Hill, South Bank, Queen Street, King ...

  6. Riverfire 2024: The best spots to watch the fireworks, how to get there

    Saturday, August 31 from 4pm until 8pm. Riverfire is a free, non-ticketed event launching the start of the Brisbane Festival — a three-week celebration of arts and culture running from August 31 ...

  7. Brisbane Riverfire: Everything You Need To Know About The Epic

    Brisbane Riverfire is an incredible, free, inner-city-wide outdoor event. With so many places and ways to see the spectacular fireworks and ADF military fly-bys, it's one of the best times to visit the Queensland capital and appreciate its enviable riverside lifestyle. ... I'm a part-time road tripper and full-time travel enthusiast born and ...

  8. Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

    August comes alight with a dazzling display, as Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust ignites Brisbane Festival 2024 with one of the most electrifying event in Australia for an unforgettable night of community celebrations. Fired by Foti Fireworks from Brisbane's bridges, barges and city rooftops, crowds can tune in to Triple M's live broadcast or Channel Nine's exclusive television ...

  9. Riverfire 2024, Brisbane: Where To Watch It And Everything You Need To

    26th Aug 2024. Fire up that group chat and get planning because Riverfire is returning to Brisbane with a bang in 2024. All eyes will be looking to the skies as Brisbane's biggest fireworks extravaganza hits the river, so it's time to scope out those vantage points to find the perfect spot to witness this stunning event.

  10. Where to watch Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust 2024

    Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust — on The Art Boat! For uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane city skylines, step aboard BRIEFS FACTORY - on The Art Boat! and immerse yourself in the centre of the display. With a full bar and snacks to purchase, enjoy a night of exceptional entertainment from the world-class local legends at BRIEFS FACTORY and The Little Red Company.

  11. Brisbane Riverfire

    Each Spring, Brisbane plays host to the Brisbane Festival and Brisbane Riverfire - a spectacular festival of the arts showcasing theatre, music, dance, opera, circus, and more.. The city comes to life during the festival, with a full program of exciting public events. A major highlight of the festival that is loved by visitors and locals alike is the Riverfire Brisbane fireworks.

  12. Riverfire, Brisbane: All the Details

    The fireworks display has now settled into its new slot after a chaotic few years, which saw it scaled back in 2019, then replaced with a light and laser show in 2020 due to the pandemic, and finally returning in 2021. Initially, Riverfire moved dates to shift out of school holidays. No matter when it's held, more than 500,000 people usually ...

  13. Brisbane Riverfire: Here's Your Ultimate Guide

    Follow up your new-found wine knowledge with free choir, visual arts, and dance workshops. ... Book your stay at a Rambla Brisbane location now to play where you stay this Riverfire. ‍ Travel and Transport Tips. You want your Riverfire Brisbane experience to be enjoyable from start to finish. The best way to ensure that happens, is to plan.

  14. Your guide to Riverfire: When and where to watch the fireworks, and

    The final event of the Brisbane Festival, Riverfire's free spectacular fireworks display along the Brisbane River regularly draws thousands of people to the riverbanks to celebrate the city. Here ...

  15. Best hotels for Riverfire Brisbane 2024

    Brisbane Marriott Hotel. The Marriott is among the best Brisbane CBD accommodation options with river views. The 5 star hotel overlooks the river and Storey Bridge and is in a reasonably central location with the Queen Street Mall and Chinatown just a 10 minute walk away and 650 metres to Brisbane Central Station.

  16. Riverfire 2021 guide: Fireworks, vantage points, transport options

    "Free travel is available on all outbound buses running from Woolloongabba, Mater Hill, South Bank, the Cultural Centre, Queen Street, King George Square, and Roma Street, and all outbound ...

  17. Riverfire Brisbane

    Riverfire Brisbane. Every September, Brisbane's skyline comes alive in a blaze of colour and light as Riverfire kicks off the city's annual Brisbane Festival. This much-anticipated event transforms the city into a sparkling paradise, drawing thousands of locals and visitors alike to witness one of Australia's most breathtaking fireworks ...

  18. 9 Best Brisbane Festival Events Not To Miss! (Free & Ticketed.) (2024.)

    1. Brisbane Riverfire. Kicking off the whole she-bang, Brisbane Riverfire is undisputedly the River City's biggest and best outdoor event.Starting shortly before sunset on Saturday, 31st August 2024, the show begins with the military behemoth, the C17 Globemaster and supersonic FA/18 Hornet flying exhilarating low and loud over the inner city before two ARH helicopters fly by showcasing some ...

  19. Firing up for Riverfire

    To plan your trip to and from Riverfire 2021, use the TransLink journey planner, the MyTransLink app or call 13 12 30. Fast facts — Riverfire public transport (Saturday 25 September): • Hundreds of extra TransLink buses & trains running. • Free travel home for two hours after the fireworks from selected South Bank and City stations.

  20. Leave the car at home for Riverfire and enjoy free public transport

    The Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said Riverfire was an iconic event attracting more than 500,000 people and the safest and easiest way to travel to and from Southbank is to use public transport. "Riverfire is one of the busiest public transport nights of the year and extra services will be operating across Saturday (26 September) night to get ...

  21. Beat the traffic by using free public transport to get home from Riverfire

    Public transport is the easiest option to travel home from Riverfire this year with Translink providing free travel from select locations after the fireworks. Additional train, bus and ferry services will operate on the evening of Saturday September 2 to ensure customers can leave their car at home.