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Sat 31 Aug

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

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Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust
Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Brisbane’s favourite night.

NOTICE: Heading to Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust? It's hot today! 

Please make sure to wear appropriate clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and stay out of the sun as much as possible. 

At South Bank, sealed water bottles are allowed. Empty water containers are also allowed and there are free public water fountains available. Drink bottles with broken seals (including water bottles and soft drink) are not allowed.

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Celebrating Brisbane at the city’s favourite event, Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust ignites Brisbane Festival 2024 with one of the most electrifying displays in Australia for an unforgettable night of community celebrations.

Fired by Foti Fireworks from Brisbane’s bridges, barges and city rooftops, crowds can tune into Triple M’s live broadcast or Channel 9’s exclusive television coverage as Brisbane’s iconic skyline comes to life.

Save the date and mark your spot for an unforgettable night of community celebrations and vibrant lights on Saturday 31 August 2024.


Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust - on The Art Boat!

Experience uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and city skylines and immerse yourself in the centre of one of Australia's most electrifying fireworks displays.

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Price

Free, non-ticketed

Times

Entertainment from 4pm
Fireworks from 7pm

Where

Brisbane River and surrounds

Venue info

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

50% Visual Content.

Important Info

Updates and announcements will be posted to this web page closer to the event. For info on ADF flying activities please visit our FAQs page below.

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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.

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#Accessible Viewing for Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

2024 Accessible Viewing Area

Brisbane Festival is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible celebration of arts and culture. This year, there will be an accessible viewing platform available at Kangaroo Point Cliffs for 300 patrons with access requirements and their companions.

Accessible viewing platform bookings are now closed as we have reached capacity. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2024 Accessible Viewing Area Location
Kangaroo Point Cliffs

What to expect
We have reserved a large section of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, which is fenced off and staffed by our security and Brisbane Festival volunteers. Security will be checking bookings at the entrance. We supply the reserved space, parking and toilets (detail below), however additional requirements (i.e seating) are the responsibility of the patrons. Space within the reserved area is also allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Parking
Confirmation of parking will be sent by email after application closer to the event date. There are 50 underground carparks available, with a maximum vehicle size of 2.5m (H) x 5m (L) and an adjacent vacant lot for larger vehicles. The journey is 160 metres from the carpark to the accessible viewing platform. There is a curb ramp and pedestrian island for crossing River Terrace. There is a ramp up to the viewing platform area. 

No accessible pickup/drop-off zone
Please note there is no accessible pickup/drop-off zone. The closest set down point is in Llewellyn Street, via Main Street. Access will be restricted by traffic control at 4pm.

Translink Services, Taxis and Ridesharing
Visit this page for more information.  

Accessible Toilets
There will be two all gender accessible port-a-loos near the platform. These bathrooms have an accessible flat floor doorway, self-closing door, and are fitted with a steel support rail. The accessible port-a-loos are 2.35m in height, 1.6m in width and 1.6m in depth. 


Australian Retirement Trust is one of Australia’s largest super funds. Over 2.3 million Australians trust us to take care of close to $300 billion of their retirement savings. We’re here to help our members retire well with confidence, focused on strong long-term investment returns, lower fees and the information and access to advice our members need to manage their super and retirement.



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