It all comes alive for New Year’s Eve Canberra this 31st December 2025. Welcome in the New Year in the Australian capitol with fabulous varied options of free council supported family NYE parties and other private commercial events. Gardens and parks and civic areas come alive. With great viewing areas and many park area with free events will be well attended. And make sure you book early for the commercial NYE events as these will sell out.
All public NYE events supported by the Canberra Council are alcohol free events. Please drink responsibly and get a great start to 2026.
Getting around Canberra on the 31st December is best sorted with the public transport Action Buses or the Night Rider bus options. Or do as our NYE Concierge suggests and organise accommodation close to your New Years event to see out 2025 and party into 2026.
NYE is in Summer in Canberra in December so it should be quite a nice night on 31st December but do watch the weather as Canberra can get cold in the evenings.
New Year’s Eve Canberra 2025 Events
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | FROM | TIX | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYE 2025 | Margot Wine & Espresso Bar | Canberra | TBA | Enjoy prime viewing of the Canberra NYE fireworks as you enjoy fine wine, cheeses, cocktails and pizza. Great location on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin in the National Triangle. Tickets typically include drink on arrival. | |
| NYE Promenade Dining | Hyatt Hotel Promenade | Canberra | TBA | Usually offers a New Year's Eve buffet dinner with drinks. This venue also has accommodation. It is family friendly NYE dining. | |
| NYE Fireworks Cruise | MV Southern Cross | Yarralumla | TBA | Party celebration cruise to take in the magnificent Canberra midnight New Years fireworks on Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy hot and cold gourmet canapes. Beverages included. | |
| New Year's Eve Buffet 2025 | Casino Canberra | Canberra | TBA | Drinks, Food, LIVE Entertainment. Dancing. Midnight Countdown. This venue has accommodation. | |
| New Year's Eve Dinner | Banana Leaf | Canberra | TBA | Usually offers a multi course A La Carte with choices. Typically multiple sittings available on NYE. | |
| NYE Retro | Cube Nightclub | Canberra | TBA | NYE Party. Offers typically include drink on arrival plus Drink Cards. DJ Entertainment. | |
| New Year's 2026 Giggly High Tea | First Edition | Canberra | TBA | Welcome in 2026 at First Edition with fabulous dining experience. Multi Course feast. LIVE entertainment. | |
| NYE Dining | CSCC Yacht Club Restaurant | Yarralumla | TBA | Superb multi course dining to celebrate welcoming the new year. Beverages included. All inclusive. Entertainment. | |
| NYE Wine and Dine | First Edition | Canberra | Free | Farewell 2025 in style at First Edition Canberra with a night of entertainment and good company. Fingerfood & Entertainment. |
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Canberra New Year’s Eve 2025 Community Events
Canberra will Welcome 2025 with an array of community celebrations on New Years Eve with fireworks for all the family.
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks | Lake Burley Griffin | Canberra | The Capital of Fireworks in Australia and the Capital City of Australia, Canberra will celebrate Good Bye 2025 with family fireworks at 9pm. This time is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Young children and old can celebrate together. Viewing should be okay from all around Lake Burley Griffin. The NYE fireworks should go for an extended 15 minutes. |
