Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve 2026
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Sunshine Coast
Event Details
Community
Lifestyle and Leisure
Date
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Welcome the New Year against the backdrop of the Sunshine Coast's stunning coastline, with free fireworks and community celebrations.
Council is supporting four fireworks displays across three locations:
- Mooloolaba – 8.30pm and midnight
- Caloundra – 9.30pm
- Coolum – 8.30pm.
Mooloolaba
At Mooloolaba, fireworks will launch from an offshore barge, creating spectacular views from Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.
Whether you dine by the sea, enjoy fish and chips on the beach or pack a picnic, there’s plenty of space to celebrate and watch the sky light up.
Full event details will be available closer to the date.
Caloundra
Head to Kings Beach Amphitheatre for rides, roving entertainment, food trucks from 4–10pm, with a 9.30pm fireworks display hosted by the Food Truck Association.
Coolum
Coolum Lions will host a family-friendly evening in Tickle Park from 5–9pm, with roving performers, food trucks and light entertainment, followed by 8.30pm fireworks.
Celebrate safely
All Sunshine Coast New Year’s Eve celebrations are glass and alcohol free. For information on keeping pets and animals safe visit the RSPCA website. Please plan ahead, travel safely and enjoy a wonderful night by the sea.
Frequently asked questions
Are the fireworks free to attend?
Are the fireworks free to attend?
Yes, these Council-supported Sunshine Coast New Year's Eve fireworks displays are free to watch and open to the community.
Can I bring alcohol or glass?
Can I bring alcohol or glass?
No, all Council-supported New Year’s Eve celebrations are glass and alcohol free.
How do I look after pets and animals?
How do I look after pets and animals?
Council follows the advice of RSPCA – for information on keeping pets and animals safe on New Years Eve visit the RSPCA website.
Where can I watch the Mooloolaba fireworks?
Where can I watch the Mooloolaba fireworks?
Displays will be launched from a barge located 200m offshore in front of the HMAS Brisbane lookout.
They will be visible from Alexandra Headland to Point Cartwright.
Great viewing spots include Maroochydore Beach, Mooloolaba Esplanade and the Point Cartwright headland.
What about accessibility?
What about accessibility?
Viewing areas along the Esplanade and Northern Parklands are accessible, with parking available in surrounding streets and public car parks.
How many people are expected to attend?
How many people are expected to attend?
Over 34,000 residents and visitors attend the Mooloolaba celebration each year.
What safety measures will be in place?
What safety measures will be in place?
The event is planned and delivered in consultation with Queensland Police Service. Public safety and crowd management measures will be in place throughout the event.
What happens if there is bad weather?
What happens if there is bad weather?
The fireworks display will proceed unless there are exceptional weather conditions – a final decision will be made on the evening. Live event updates will be posted to Council's Facebook page.
What environmental safeguards are in place?
What environmental safeguards are in place?
The fireworks product used in the displays is fully bio-degradable, with no added plastic or metal. A small amount of water proofing is utilised to ensure the display can go ahead in rough and wet conditions and is removed prior to the show.
Carbon emissions are the equivalent of 0.5 trees being planted.
How will you keep the beaches clean and safe?
How will you keep the beaches clean and safe?
The display site is monitored during the event and afterwards and a litter parade is conducted post event for any debris that can be collected and recycled.
A beach sweeper will also be used for thorough sand grooming and debris removal at the main Mooloolaba Beach area.
Need help?
Call (07) 5475 7272 or email [email protected] for more information.