Mooloolaba is gearing up for a big New Year’s Eve celebration in 2025, with events spanning from dinner experiences and themed parties to fireworks and river cruises. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a family-friendly outing or a classy NYE party, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in and around the coastal hub.
Here’s your guide to all the NYE happenings for Wednesday 31 December 2025.
NYE Fireworks Dinner – Pavilion Mooloolaba
Pavilion Mooloolaba
Wednesday 31st December 2025 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with beachside views, great food and live entertainment at Pavilion Mooloolaba.
This dinner package includes:
- Cocktail on arrival
- Craft beer & premium wines included
- Share-style food menu (including prawns, striploin, barramundi & more)
- Live music & after-party from 9:00 pm
- Beachside 8:30 pm fireworks
A stylish way to enjoy dinner, drinks and early fireworks before the clock strikes midnight.
NYE by the Marina
Pier 33 – 33-45 Parkyn Parade
Wednesday 31st December 2025 | ~6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
If you’re after a sunset celebration with drinks and grazing on the water before the fireworks, NYE by the Marina is a relaxed yet festive option.
Tickets typically include:
- 2-hour drinks package
- Savoury grazing food
- Live entertainment
- Sunset views over the marina
It’s perfect for friends or couples enjoying the lead-up to the night’s bigger festivities.
New Year’s Eve Cruises on the Water
Mooloolaba’s waterways offer special NYE cruises giving you a unique vantage point for celebration:
Family-Friendly NYE Cruise
Offered by Whale One and Sunreef Mooloolaba
Board near 123 Parkyn Parade
Wednesday 31st December 2025
These cruises are a great option providing a prime spot to watch fireworks from the water – especially great for families or groups who want an alternative to land-based viewing.
Adults-Only Midnight Fireworks Cruise
For a party vibe on the water, there are also adults-only cruise options, such as that offered by Sunreef Mooloolaba, where you can:
- Enjoy bar facilities on board
- Dance and celebrate
- Take in the midnight fireworks from the river or canal channels.
These cruises are often a memorable way to ring in the New Year – particularly if you want a scenic and social experience.
NYE Fireworks – Family & Midnight Displays
One of the big pieces of good news for 2025 is that midnight fireworks are back! The public program now includes:
8:30 pm fireworks display — great for families
Midnight fireworks display — the big moment as the calendar rolls over to 2026
Both will be fired from an offshore barge near the HMAS Brisbane lookout and can be seen along the Sunshine Coast shoreline – from Maroochydore Beach to Point Cartwright.
Food trucks, roving entertainment and family-friendly activities will also be part of the night, especially around the HMAS lookout and nearby public spaces (5 pm-midnight).
Ring in 2026 by the Sea
From sunset marina celebrations to fireworks over the water and special cruises, Mooloolaba is delivering an unforgettable NYE program for 2025/26. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a way to celebrate that suits your style – from chilled sunset drinks to dancing past midnight.