Brisbane streets close for Riverfire 2025. See list and times

Riverfire is the city’s biggest fireworks event, and for the first time 2025 will see three pilot-operated drones delivering some of the effects from Kangaroo Point.

Catch the live entertainment from 4pm, with the fireworks from 7pm-7.30pm on Saturday, September 6.

For some of the best free viewing spots in the city, consider South Bank Parklands, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Botanic Gardens, and Captain Burke Park.

Wilson’s outlook in New Farm, Highgate Hill Park or the Mount Coot-tha Lookout are also good vantage points..

There will be a range of ticketed dining experiences with entertainment at venues like Howard Smith Wharves, and Queen’s Wharf precinct.

Hotel rooftops like the Emporium Hotel at South Bank or Eagles Nest at The Point Brisbane Hotel are good spots to catch the action.

Restaurants such as Babylon or Supernormal provide great skyline views. Or for something different, hop on the Oasis, a $10 million cruise boat with food and live entertainment.

Use the Translink Journey Planner to get around as there will be extensive road closures.

Here is the full list of road and bridge closures:

Brisbane City

William Street Elizabeth Street to Queen Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm Eastbound lanes closed.
Adelaide Street George Street to North Quay 4.00pm to 11:00pm Access restricted to Authorised Brisbane Square Tennant vehicles only. Translink buses accepted.
George Street Elizabeth Street to Burnett Lane 4:00pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure.
Elizabeth Street between William and George Streets 7.00pm – 9.30pm Full Closure.
Elizabeth Street off Ramps North and South from Riverside Expressway 7.00pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure

New Farm

Harcourt Street At Bowen Terrace 7:00am to 8:30pm Harcourt Street residents access only via Brunswick Street.
Kent Street At Bowen Terrace 7:00am to 8:30pm Kent Street residents access only via Brunswick Street.
Ann Street Brunswick Street to Gipps Street 6:30pm to 8:00pm Slip to Story Bridge Closed.
Gipps Street Wickham to Ann Street 6:30pm to 8:00pm Lane Closure. No access to Story Bridge. Traffic must turn right to Ann Street.
Kemp Place Gipps Street to Story Bridge 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure.
Ivory Street At Harrison Lane 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure. No access to Story Bridge.
Martin Street At Harrison Lane 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure. No access to Story Bridge.
Bowen Terrace Story Bridge to Bowen Street 6:30pm to 8:30pm Full Road Closure.
Malt Street At Bowen Terrace 6:30pm to 8:30pm Malt Street residents access only via Brunswick Street.
Bowen Street At Bowen Terrace 4:00pm to 8:30pm No access from Bowen Terrace, access is maintained from Brunswick Street at all times.
Kemp Place to Main StreetStory Bridge 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure

Story Bridge

The following measures implemented and enforced to alleviate congestion in the Story Bridge Precinct:

Full closure of Holman Street – No Standing Any Time – Tow Away. (access for residents only with off street parking and Jazz Club accredited vehicles entering the car park).
Vehicles travelling down Main Street able to U-turn at the intersection of Holman and Main Streets.
No vehicular exit from Anderson Street onto Holman Street between 7:15pm to 8:30pm.

Main Street (eastern side)

Between Baildon Street and Mackenzie Street – No Standing Any Time – Tow Away.
Between Mackenzie Street and Wicklow Street – Drop off zone – 2 minutes only.
Between Wicklow Street and Holman Street – No Standing Any Time – Tow Away.

Main Street (western side)

Between Mackenzie Street and Wicklow Street – Drop off zone – 2 minutes only.
Main Street between Wicklow and Holman Streets changed to No Standing Any Time – Tow Away.

Kangaroo Point

Cliffs Service Road Captain Cook Bridge to end of service road. 6:00am to 9:30pm Full Road Closure.
Lockerbie Street At River Terrace 6:00am to 9:30pm.
Walmsley Street At River Terrace 6:00am to 9:30pm.
Llewellyn Street At River Terrace 6:00am to 9:30pm.
Full Road Closure at River Terrace. Local access maintained via Main Street only.
Bell Street At River Terrace 6:00am to 9:30pm.
Paton Street 6:00am to 9:30pm.
Holman Street Main Street 6:00am to 10:30pm Full Road Closure. Access for Holman and Anderson Street residents maintained upon proof of residency.
Anglesey Street Main Street to End of Street 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Lockerbie Street Main Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Local residents access maintained via Main Street upon proof of residency.
Walmsley Street Main Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Llewellyn Street Main Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Bell Street Main Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Local residents access maintained via Main Street upon proof of residency.
Paton Street Main Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Vulture Street Christie Street to Leopard Street 4:00pm to 9:30pm Lane Closure. No left turn to Leopard Street.
Leopard Street Vulture Street to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure. Local access maintained via Main Street and Mark Lane to Wild Street.
River Terrace Leopard Street to Main Street 4:00pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure.
Main Street Shafston Avenue O’Pass to River Terrace 4:00pm to 9:30pm Turn Lane to River Terrace closed.
Shafston Avenue O’Connell Street to Story Bridge 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure taper installed diverting traffic to Main Street.
Bradfield Highway Main Street to Story Bridge 6:30pm to 8:00pm Full Road Closure.
Anderson Street At Holman Street 7:15pm to 8:30pm No vehicular exit onto Holman Street.
Ellis Street remains open for a right-turn only into Leopard Street between 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Left turn only allowed from Mark Lane into Leopard Street between 4:00pm to 9:30pm.
Both sets of pedestrian stairs on River Terrace closed between 7:00pm to 7:30pm.
No parking is permitted All Day on both sides of River Terrace and offenders will be issued a traffic notice and towed

South Brisbane

Little Stanley Street.
South Bank car park access from Tribune Street 12am Monday 01/09– 5pm Sunday 07/09.
South Bank carpark access from Tribune St and Glenelg St to remain open until Saturday 6/9.
Refer to Tribune St and Glenelg St closure detail below for changes to South Bank carpark access.
Russell Street Between Grey Street and South Bank Parklands 7:00am to 11:00pm Full Road Closure.
Victoria Bridge Between Grey and William Saturday 06/09.
Full closure (open only to Cycleway Streets 4:00pm to 10:00pm pedestrians).
Hope Street Fish Lane to Melbourne Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm All Traffic must use either Fish Lane and Merivale Street or Hope and Peel Streets.
Fish Lane Hope Street to Grey Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm No access to Grey Street.
Grey Street Peel Street to Tribune Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm Full Road Closure on street parking and loading to be removed from 6am Saturday 06/09.
Grey Street Tribune Street to Vulture Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm Inbound lane closed.
Outbound lane from South Bank carpark to remain open at all times.
Stanley Place At Grey Street (GOMA) 4:00pm to 11:00pm No Left to Grey Street.
Ernest Street Merivale Street to Grey Street 6:30pm to 11:00pm Full Road Closure.
Ernest Street At Vulture Street 7.15pm to 9:30pm No Left turn to Vulture Street.
Colchester Street Ernest Street to Tribune Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm Full Road Closure.
Tribune Street Colchester to Grey Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm Full Road Closure. Access to Emporium Hotel until 4.30pm.
Tribune Street Between South Bank carpark exit and Grey Street4:00pm to 11:00pm Eastern lane open for cars exiting South Bank carpark only.
Vulture Street Graham Street to Grey Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm No access to Grey Street.
Vulture Street At Grey Street 4:00pm to 11:00pm No turns inbound or outbound from Vulture Street.
Vulture Street At Ernest Street 7.15pm to 9:30pm Closed to eastbound traffic at the intersection of Gladstone Road.
Little Dock Street At Dock Street 4:00pm to 5.00pm Access for Local Residents only.
Little Dock Street At Dock Street 5:00pm to 9.30pm Full Road Closure.
Glenelg Street Merivale Street to Grey st 6:30pm to 11:00pm Inbound lane closed.
No access to South Bank carpark during this time.
Changes to parking conditions – Grey, Litte Dock and Colchester streets.
Grey Street – No Stopping All Day on Grey Street between Peel and Vulture Streets with Passenger Metered bays, Loading Zones and taxi rank signage replaced by No Standing Any Time Tow Away Zone.
Access to Rydges and Mantra Hotels, South Bank Cinemas and Thiess Building, 199 Grey Street and Galleria Apartments will be restricted due to the closure of Grey Street.
Access to the Emporium Hotel and the Southpoint South Bank Complex via Tribune Street will be restricted between 4.30pm and 9.30pm.
Access to Park Avenue Apartments will be restricted between 4.00pm and 9.30pm due to the large volume of pedestrians in the precinct. Residents only will be permitted access until 5pm. Please visit the Brisbane Festival website for more information on access to these properties.
Colchester Street – No Stopping All Day in Colchester Street between Ernest and Tribune Street with Passenger Metered bays and Loading Zones signage replaced by No Standing Any Time Tow Away Zone.

Mount Coot-tha

Scenic Drive Sir Samuel Griffith Drive to Mt Coot-tha Road 4:30pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure.
Mt Coot-tha Road Sir Samuel Griffith Drive to Scenic Drive 4:30pm to 9:30pm Turn Lane Closure.
Sir Samuel Griffith Drive At Mt Coot-tha Lookout 5:00pm to 9:30pm Full Road Closure.
All traffic to the Mt Coot-tha Summit must travel counterclockwise along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive from approximately 4:30pm. After 4:30pm or as directed by Police, all traffic proceeding to or from Mt Coot-tha Summit must travel up counterclockwise along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and return down the same way as Sir Samuel Griffith Drive will be closed at the Summit Restaurant and Café.

Mount Gravatt

Shire Road At Tenby Street 3:00pm to 9:00pm Full Road Closure.

Brisbane River

New Farm Riverwalk Between Sydney Street and Howard Smith Wharf 6.45pm -7.30pm Closed.
From Mowbray Park, East Brisbane To the Go Between Bridge (Cribb Street, Milton) 5:00pm to 8:45pm Closed