Entertainment
18 December, 2025
New Year’s choices
LOCALS can ring in the new year at various events being hosted in our region.

Dress up, dine, dance, and ring in 2026 surrounded by iconic cars and timeless vibes at the Atherton International Club which is holding a Rock and Roll New Year’s Eve dinner dance on 31 December from 6pm.
A classic Ford truck will be proudly displayed by Raymond & Lisa Fitzgerald.
Got a classic tune of your own from the 50s or 60s? The club wants to hear from you to add your favourites into the line-up. Email: marketing@aiclub.com.au
The Kickstart Trio will be playing all the tunes to get patrons up on the dance floor at the event.
Enjoy a delicious dinner, classic vibes, and a balloon drop at midnight as you welcome in 2026 with a bang.
Tickets are $55 per person. Go to https://www.trybooking.com/DHJIW to book.
In Herberton, you can kick off your shoes and dance in the New Year at the town’s annual New Year’s Eve Street Party.
Typically held from 6.30pm to 12.30am in Grace Street, there is plenty to keep the crowds entertained with live music, local food and children’s activities.
If you’re heading to the coast, drop into the Reef Hotel Casino where you can ring in 2026 Tropicana style.
Enjoy the live entertainment from international artist Mr Tropical himself, Justin Wellington, The Voice finalist Sarah De Bono, Polynesian trio Coconut Kiss, Hot Ice and Deluxe partying to the wee hours.
The complex will be themed throughout with tropical vibes and colours, a mass midnight balloon drop, street theatre characters, prizes and giveaways.