Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust 2026
Brisbane is set to erupt in colour with the spectacular Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust.
Come alive with the dazzling Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust, one of Australia’s most electrifying fireworks displays and an unforgettable night of community celebrations.
Experience Foti Fireworks’ incredible displays as Brisbane’s iconic skyline comes to life. Whether you see the show from Verso Projects. Festival Village, South Bank, find a spot along the Brisbane River, tune in to Triple M’s live broadcast or Channel Nine’s exclusive television coverage, this explosive start to Brisbane Festival is not to be missed!
The Australian Defense Force Returns for Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet and a C-17A Globemaster III will conduct flypasts and flying displays as part of Brisbane Festival’s annual celebrations.
There will also be an Australian Army ground display and Royal Australian Navy Band performances. See timing here.
DATE: Saturday, 5 September 2026
TIME: Approximately 4:52pm for the C-17A Globemaster III Approximately 5:20pm for the F/A-18F Super Hornet
Royal Australian Air Force Rehearsal Flights
Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets and one C-17A Globemaster III will conduct rehearsal flights in the lead-up to the Brisbane Festival’s annual Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust, on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2026.
C-17 GLOBEMASTER III DATE: Thursday, 3 September 2026 TIME: Approximately 12:30pm VENUE: Brisbane CBD (Victoria Bridge precinct), Queensland
F/A-18F SUPER HORNETS DATE: Friday, 4 September 2026 TIME: Approximately 12:30pm (two individual rehearsal flights will occur around 20-30 minutes apart) VENUE: Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland
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Additional Citytrain, bus and Citycat services will operate to and from Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust. Find out more
Dates & Times
5 Sep
Flyovers 4.45pm - 5.30pm
Fireworks 7pm
Venue
Brisbane River & Surrounds
Prices & Ticket Info
Free
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
- 75% Visual Content
Credits
Image by JD Lin
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