New Year's Eve Family Market Festival 2026
Set against the beautiful lagoon, our New Year’s Eve Family Market Festival is the perfect way to celebrate with the kids. From the moment you arrive, the resort comes alive with a vibrant market atmosphere, family-friendly entertainment and plenty of delicious food to discover.
Wander through our market-style food stations and build your own New Year’s Eve feast. With something for every appetite, you can pick and choose your favourites as you explore the festival. Enjoy freshly baked pizza, loaded tacos and nachos, traditional paella, smoky BBQ favourites and indulgent loaded fries.
The little ones are well looked after too, with a dedicated kids’ station serving up family favourites including hot dogs, chicken tenders and fish & chips. And don't forget dessert! Finish your feast with sweet treats including Eton Mess, tropical fruit pavlova, ice cream pots and profiteroles.
Food is purchased separately at each market station, so you can choose exactly what you’d like to enjoy.
Fun for the little ones
There’s plenty happening beyond the food, with face painting, themed activities and family entertainment to keep the kids smiling throughout the evening.
A live DJ will keep the atmosphere buzzing from 4pm through to midnight, creating the perfect soundtrack as families settle in, enjoy the lagoon surrounds and get ready for the night’s big celebration.
The highlight of the night: fireworks!
As the evening builds, gather with family and friends around the lagoon and get ready for the moment everyone has been waiting for. At 9pm, look to the sky for a spectacular fireworks display over the lagoon - a magical New Year’s Eve moment that the whole family can enjoy.
With the fireworks happening at a family-friendly time, little ones don't have to wait until midnight to experience the excitement of New Year's Eve. And once the fireworks are over, the celebrations continue with the DJ, food, drinks and festive atmosphere until midnight.
Event Details
Ticket Entry: From 4pm
Market food stations: 5pm - 9pm
Fireworks: 9pm
Bar: 11am - midnight
Live DJ: 4pm - midnight
Where: Main Complex, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Entry
FREE for in-house guests, including Sebel & Habitat residents
External guests: $30 16+ | $15 Kids (15 & under) | $75 Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids)
Please note: Entry includes access to the Family Market Festival and fireworks. Food is purchased separately from each market station, with dishes from $25 and kids’ and dessert options from $10. The bar operates on normal Sola Bar pricing.
Gather the family. Grab a plate. Watch the sky light up. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Family Market Festival.