Ipswich skies will dance with light on New Year’s Eve as residents gather to welcome 2025 at family-friendly celebrations.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the city will be treated to spectacular fireworks displays in Springfield Central, South Ripley, Ipswich Central, Chuwar and Goodna.
“Our citywide Christmas in Ipswich program will come to a magnificent close as we ring in 2025,” Mayor Harding said.
“Gather your families and friends and look up to the skies at 9pm as our city farewells 2024 with a stunning fireworks display, launching from four locations.
“The fireworks locations are conveniently positioned within each division, so residents can view them on site, from their backyards, in a nearby park or open space.”
Economic and Cultural Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Pye Augustine said families can count down to the New Year at the Tivoli Drive-In’s New Year’s Eve Festival, with free entry.
“Ipswich families are in for plenty of festive fun as they Celebrate ’25 at Tivoli Drive-In,” Cr Augustine said.
“It will be an exciting day with live entertainment, market stalls and food trucks before the fantastic fireworks finale to welcome the New Year.
“The Tivoli Drive-In New Years Eve celebration has become a cherished family event for many residents. I’m proud that council has sponsored the event with Tivoli Social Enterprises receiving $15,000.
“There are even more ways to celebrate throughout the city, with retro live music, karaoke parties and tribute shows continuing into the early hours of 2025.”
For the full program and to learn more about what New Year’s events and activities are planned near you, visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au
Overview of New Year’s Eve events in Ipswich:
From 9pm, Springfield Central residents look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Springfield Central Sporting Complex – Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central. Best public viewing locations are Ovals C, D, E, F, G and H at the Springfield Central Sporting Complex.
From 9pm, South Ripley residents look for a clear line of sight in the skies above Ironbark Park, South Ripley.
From 9pm, Ipswich Central residents look for a clear line of sight in the skies above Limestone Park – 42 Chermside Road, Ipswich. Best public viewing locations are Bill Paterson Oval, Ipswich Netball Courts and Oval C and D at Limestone Park. Please note, public pathway access within Limestone Park may be impacted from 6pm for the fireworks display.
From 9pm, Chuwar residents look for a clear line of sight in the skies above the Tivoli Drive In.
Best public viewing location is the Tivoli Drive In – see details for the Tivoli Drive-In’s New Year’s Eve Festival below.
From 9pm, Goodna residents look for a clear line of sight in the skies above Club Parkview.
Tivoli Drive-In’s New Year’s Eve Festival – 50 Coal Road, Chuwar
Ring in the New Year with live entertainment, fireworks, market stalls and food trucks from 3pm. Live entertainment will kick off at 5pm. The exciting free family-friendly event will culminate with fireworks display at 9pm.
Brother’s Leagues Club – NYE Retro Revival Party @ Brothers
Get ready to groove all night at Brother’s New Year’s Eve NYE party, embracing the spirit of the 60s and 70s. From 8pm, your party pro, Mick Evans, will be singing hits from the 60s to today in the lounge and masters of retro, Double Vision, will be grooving all night in the Sports Bar.
Club Parkview – New Year’s 80s Party & Fireworks
Go back to the 80s this New Year’s Eve at this family friendly event at Club Parkview, 32 Woogaroo Street, Goodna from 6pm till late. There will be live entertainment by Urban Flow till late, face painting from 6pm to 9pm and fireworks at 9pm. For more information, visit Club Parkview’s website.
Club Services Ipswich – New Year’s Tribute Show
Celebrate the New Year with a spectacular Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute Show at the club. Following the success of last year’s event, this celebration is set to start at 8pm and continue into the early hours of the new year.
Raceview Hotel – Party through the Decades Karaoke Party
Get ready to ring in the New Year with the energy of your favourite decades at Raceview Hotel with an unforgettable “Party through the Decades” Karaoke Party. Kicking off at 8pm until 1am, come in your best throwback outfits to win best dressed.
For the full program and to learn more about what New Year’s events and activities are planned near you, visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au
This year’s Christmas in Ipswich program is delivered by Ipswich Festivals with the support of the following partners: Nine News Queensland, Stockland Providence, Narellan Pools Ipswich, Energex, STRUD, G.J. Gardner Homes Ipswich, Event Cinemas Springfield, Choices Flooring by Mallets, Ipswich General Public and Premier Queensland.