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Past Event

Sat 3 Sep

In association with Channel Nine and Triple M

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

The most spectacular night of the year returns in 2022 to light up Brisbane Festival opening weekend!

👉 Tips for top vantage points

👉 Road, bridge and river closures

Mark your diary for the most spectacular night of the year as Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust heralds the start of Brisbane Festival on Saturday 3 September.

The skies will blast open with excitement and celebration as Foti Fireworks launch their shimmering and electrifying pyrotechnics display from bridges, barges and rooftops across the city.

Tune into Triple M’s live broadcast or Channel 9’s exclusive television coverage or grab a front row spot along the Brisbane River.

Display Schedule: 
Saturday 3 September

10am-3pm On ground displays at Flowstate, South Bank Parklands including vehicles, EDD/Attack dogs and RAAF equipment display

12-2:30pm Performance by Navy Band from HMAS Moreton Bulimba at South Bank

5:20pm F/A-18F Super Hornet flyovers

5:30pm Army Aviation display

7:05-7:25pm Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust fireworks display

*Times are subject to change


Price

Free

Times

​​5:20pm​ F/A-18F Super Hornet
5:30pm​ Army Aviation
7:05pm Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

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.

Plan your travel ahead of time, and check Translink for closures to the Cultural Centre bus station.

Note: Click here for info on road, bridge and river closures. Boat permit and accessible viewing registration is now closed. 

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FAQs

Looking for more details about Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust?

Australian Retirement Trust is the super fund formed through the merger of Sunsuper and QSuper. We’re one of Australia’s largest super funds and proud to take care of over $200 billion in retirement savings for more than two million members. As a fund that works for members, not shareholders, we work in members’ best interests, and are committed to returning profits to them as lower fees and better services.

For the past 10 years, Sunsuper played a major role in bringing Riverfire, Queensland’s largest community celebration, to the Brisbane community. As Australian Retirement Trust we are proud to continue this legacy to unite Brisbane in celebration of our wonderful river city.


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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.