Past Event

Sat 2 Sep

Brisbane Festival in association with Channel Nine and Triple M presents

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

September skies light up!

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust returns to mark the opening weekend of Brisbane Festival 2023. 

Ignite your senses at the most anticipated event of the year, Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust. An unforgettable night of community celebrations and vibrant lights that paint Brisbane's skies. 

Experience Foti Fireworks' stunning pyrotechnic spectacle, synchronised to a mesmerizing soundtrack curated by Brisbane's own Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.

Friday 1 September
12:30pm C17A Globemaster Rehearsals
12:50pm EA-18G Growler Jet Display Rehearsals

Saturday 2 September
5:00pm C17A Globemaster Display
5:15pm EA-18G Growler Display

7:05pm Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust fireworks display
7:45pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show
9:15pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show

Sunday 3 September 

7.15pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show
8.15pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show
9.15pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show

👀 Best Vantage Points


Price

Free

Times

Entertainment from 4pm
Fireworks from 7pm

Where

Brisbane River and surrounds

Getting Here

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

50% Visual Content.

Important Info

Updates and announcements will be posted to this web page closer to the event, including ADF flying activities.

Tune in to Triple M’s live broadcast, Channel 9’s exclusive television coverage or grab a front row spot along the Brisbane River to experience an integrated large-scale First Nations led visual spectacle, celebrating the beauty, creativity, and wisdom of Australia’s Indigenous culture, followed by Foti Fireworks' electrifying pyrotechnics display launching from bridges, barges, and rooftops across the city.

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Road, Bridge, and River Closures

Details on Road, Bridge, and River closures are available on our site or via our Public Notice.

FAQs

Looking for more details about Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust?

Australian Retirement Trust is one of Australia’s largest super funds. 2.2 million Australians trust us to take care of over $240 billion of their retirement savings. We’re here to help our members retire well with confidence, focused on strong long-term investment returns, low fees and the information and access to advice our members need to manage their super and retirement. Australian Retirement Trust was formed through the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper in February 2022.

Australian Retirement Trust was proud to extend our sponsorship of Brisbane Festival to include the Festival Garden hub in 2023. With around 40% of our members living in South East Queensland, we’ve supported this event for more than a decade and are excited at how much it’s grown in that time and the economic value it brings to Brisbane.


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How to get there

Brisbane River and surrounds

Getting Here

Brisbane Festival expresses deep respect to and acknowledges the First People of this Country.