Thu 31 Dec · 5:30pm
Waterfront Stage · Varsity Lakes
picnic blankets, food trucks and 8:30pm fireworks over Lake Orr
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Celebrate the last night of the year with live music, food trucks and fireworks!
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, activities for the kids and more!
The night will end with a fireworks display over Lake Orr at 8:30pm.
Find out more on our website.
Proudly organised by Councillor Dan Doran, Division 11.
Getting there
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If you drive, parking may be limited. Use the EasyPark app to start, stop or extend metered parking from your phone. And remember, parking regulations still apply during events. For more information visit the City of Gold Coast's Parking page.
Quick answers
When is New Year's Eve by the Lake?
Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5:30pm.
Where is it?
Waterfront Stage, Varsity Lakes, QLD.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatsongoldcoast.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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