Airbnb Fireworks on the Foreshore
Date: 31/07/2026Time: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Airlie Beach Foreshore, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
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Airlie Beach Foreshore comes alive!
Join us for one of the most anticipated nights of the Great Barrier Reef Festival as we welcome Fireworks on the Foreshore 2026 sponsored by Airbnb. It’s an unforgettable evening of culture, entertainment, food, and fireworks by the sea! Fireworks start at 8:00!
The night begins as the Lantern Parade makes its way from Coral Sea Marina, lighting up the boardwalk and bringing a wave of colour and creativity to the foreshore. As the glowing procession arrives, the Welcome to Country will officially open the evening, before live entertainment begins on the Foreshore Stage.
As dusk deepens, ‘Immerse’, our spectacular reef-inspired art installation, will begin to glow, bringing the underwater world to life through colourful, illuminated sculptures made from recycled marine debris. It’s a breathtaking visual experience not to be missed.
As the sun sets over Airlie Beach, the foreshore transforms into a vibrant hub of entertainment, flavour, and family fun.
- Roving performers and pop-up entertainment will delight festivalgoers of all ages
- Night markets will line the foreshore with stalls showcasing locally made art, gifts and other treasures
- Whitsunday Foodservice Eat Street, will tempt your tastebuds with an array of street food favourites, gourmet bites, sweet treats; served by local food trucks and pop-up eateries.
- Carnival rides in the lagoon car park
Finally, grab a picnic blanket or beach chair and claim your spot along the shore before 8:00 PM, when the sky above the Coral Sea will explode in a spectacular fireworks display!
Beach Vibes
Over on the Main Stage, live music kicks off at 6:00 PM, featuring a vibrant mix of local and guest artists. Local band Category 5 will be hitting the stage, followed by DJs. Access to the foreshore is FREE, but a small cover charge applies for entry to the licensed bar area, with access to stage entertainment, stage-side seating, and front-row views of the fireworks.
Book online to beat the queue – $10 per person + booking fee
CATEGORY 5
Category 5 have been performing at festivals, events and local venues for over 4 years and won many local talent competitions. They will be entertaining festival goers with a mix of Indi rock, rock and pop covers and also including a few of their own originals.
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