The Sydney NYE experience is heralded as one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. We call it “One of the Wonders of the New Years World”. The NYE party is held on and around the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. The “coat hanger” as the bridge is sometimes called, is a key centre attraction for the Sydney NYE fireworks display. There are two New Year fireworks displays plus the Parade of Lights.
What is there to do in Sydney for New Years Eve? In Sydney on 31st December there are free public celebration events and then there are also ticketed and packaged events. Some of the NYE celebration events are on the boats on the water while other events are around the Harbour in Sydney venues and restaurants. Where ever you are in Sydney on 31st December it’s sure to be fun!
New Year’s Eve Sydney 2025 events to see in 2026
There are so many things to do for New Years Eve in Sydney to see in 2026. The details of things to do for ideas on NYE fun events in Sydney for 31st December 2025. We’ve got all the details on the best events for what’s on Sydney NYE.
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | FROM | TIX | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYE Sydney Dining Package | Bennie's | Circular Quay | TBA | Enjoy Bennies spectacular New Years Eve 2025 event and watch the Sydney NYE fireworks from a prime viewing location at Circular Quay. Expect Entertainment and more. Usually Family friendly. Great location. | |
| Swingin' Under The Stars NYE 2025 | Sydney Opera House | Sydney | TBA | Enjoy front row seats for Sydney NYE with a Sydney Opera House Western Boardwalk NYE package. An unforgettable NYE experience with front row seats for the Sydney NYE fireworks. Featuring unbeatable views from the Sydney Opera House Western Boardwalk, seated NYE dining experience and LIVE entertainment. Welcome in 2026 with this premium NYE extravaganza. | |
| Let's Party New Year's Eve 2025 | Doltone House Sylvania Waters | Sylvania Waters | TBA | Celebrate this NYE at Doltone House Sylvania Waters. Typically offers and evening with Live Entertainment, canapes on arrival followed by dining and more. Party into the night and watch the fireworks. Family Friendly. | |
| New Year's Eve Dining | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Sydney | Free | Dine out this NYE at P.J. O'Brien's Sydney. Usually open for dinner bookings on New Years Eve for you to enjoy a meal before seeing the Sydney NYE fireworks. Great location close to the Sydney NYE festivities. Contact P.J. O'Brien's Sydney via phone or email to book your place for NYE. | |
| New Year's Eve Sydney Accomodation | Novotel Sydney Darling Square | Darling Harbour | TBA | Travelling to Sydney for NYE? Book NYE accommodation at the Novotel Sydney Darling Square. Located in the heart of the Sydney in the Darling Square precinct and close to the NYE festivities by Darling Harbour. | |
| New Year's Eve Dinner Package | Eastbank | Sydney | TBA | Experience an unforgettable New Year's Eve at Eastbank. Enjoy front row seats to the Sydney Fireworks plus NYE entertainment. Expect to be offered an exquisite NYE dining package featuring a multi-course menu. Usually hosts a family friendly event with pricing options for teens and children. | |
| New Year's Eve Celebration Package | Searock Grill | Sydney | TBA | Indulge with a multi-course NYE Dinner with paired premium wines. NYE Entertainment. Exclusive access to Circular Quay with Prime Sydney Fireworks viewing. Family Friendly. | |
| New Year's Eve Sydney 2025 | Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf | Pyrmont | TBA | Experience New Year's Eve on the Waterfront at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf. Expect to be treated to a NYE dining package and entertainment. Stunning Views of Sydney Harbour. |
More New Year’s Eve 2025 Sydney celebration ideas to party and dine into 2026
Welcome in 2026 in Sydney and New South Wales with even more great ideas for celebrating New Years Eve! Restaurants, Venues, Hotels, Festivals that have NYE Dining, Parties, Cruises, Accommodation and family New Year event celebrations.
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | FROM | TIX | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrate New Year's Eve Sydney Tower Eye | Sydney Tower | Sydney | TBA | Unparalleled Views. All Inclusive New Years Restaurant Dining and Beverages. | |
| New Year's Eve Dinner and Party 2025 | Athol Hall | Mosman | TBA | Multi Course Degustation menu with Canapes on Arrival. Premium Drinks Package. Fireworks View from Private Balcony. Entertainment. | |
| New Year’s Eve Party Cruise | Galene | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Sydney New Years Charter cruise. Incredible views of the Sydney NYE Fireworks and party. Galene is part of Harbour of Light Parade (TBC). Come and enjoy as Sydney welcomes 2026. | |
| New Year's Eve Dining 2025 | 6Head Sydney Restaurant | The Rocks | TBA | Fantastic Sydney Waterfront Restaurant at The Rocks with incredible location and views for the Sydney Fireworks. Has full NYE restaurant dining packages inside and out. There are VIP options but do hurry. | |
| New Years Eve at Q | Q Station | Manly | TBA | NYE Packages may include Set Menu Dining with Drinks. Fantastic Views of Sydney and Manly Fireworks. Family Friendly and great New Years Eve celebration location. | |
| New Year's Eve 2025 | Whalebridge | Circular Quay | TBA | Uninterrupted views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge NYE fireworks. Celebration dining packages all inclusive. | |
| New Year's Eve 2025 | View Hotel Sydney | North Sydey | TBA | Uninterrupted views of the our world famous Sydney NYE Fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. All inclusive drinks and food packages. Accommodation available at this venue. | |
| New Year's Eve Dinner 2025 | Sir Stamford | Circular Quay | TBA | Themed event. Includes superb package of drinks and food stalls. Accommodation also available. Sells out Quickly. Great views of the Sydney Fireworks from the rooftop. | |
| New Year's Eve Pier One Pier Party | Pier One Sydney Harbour | Sydney | TBA | Live music. All Inclusive NYE packages of food, drinks and entertainment. | |
| Sydney New Year’s Eve Dining | City Extra | Circular Quay | TBA | Awesome Harbourside restaurant location at Circular Quay with spectacular views to the Sydney NYE fireworks and party celebrations. Expect a multi course NYE Dinner, all inclusive packages. Package price normally includes all beverages - sparkling, beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, juices, teas and coffees. Families welcome and kids under 18 discounted. Great live entertainment to see out 2025. | |
| Luxury Glass Vessel NYE Cruise | Bella Vista Cruise | Sydney Harbour | TBA | All inclusive Sydney NYE Cruise. Watch the Sydney New Years fireworks to see in the new year. Be quick for the Early Bird Offer to welcome 2026. | |
| NYE Sydney Celebration Package 2025 | Luna Lu | The Rocks | TBA | Harbourside NYE dining and celebration packages from bar to deck tables to private rooms. Gorgeous location looking out to Sydney Opera House. | |
| NYE Sydney Cruise Party | Silver Spirit | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Sydney Harbour New Years Cruise. Part of Harbour of Light Parade (TBC). All Inclusive Food and Drinks. Family Friendly. Limited to 40 guests. Be Quick as Sells Out! | |
| Sydney New Year's Eve Celebrations | Watersedge | The Rocks | TBA | Restaurant venue in this Campbells' Store collective with NYE package offerings. Superb views of the Sydney NYE Fireworks spectacular from your vantage point. | |
| Wildlife Retreat NYE | Taronga Wildlife Retreat NYE | Sydney | TBA | Taronga Zoo provides a special multi day opportunity to soak in the best of Sydney NYE as well as the best of Wildlife. Exquisite accommodation and dining packages. Overlooking Sydney Harbour with awesome views of the Sydney NYE Fireworks. | |
| NYE Dinner Party Package | Green Moustache | North Sydney | TBA | Party into the New Year on Sydney's Inner North Shore. Imagine multi-course menu with beverage package. Plus entertainment till late. | |
| NYE at Luna Park | Luna Park | Milsons Point | TBA | LIVE entertainment. Unlimited Luna Park Rides. Spectacular Sydney NYE Fireworks Views. Harbour Party NYE! | |
| Sydney NYE Fireworks Cruise | Harbour Spirit | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Awesome huge luxury catamaran to see the sights on New Years Eve in Sydney. Normally great location and all inclusive tickets and packages | |
| NYE Family Spectacular | The Greens | North Sydney | TBA | Family affair NYE all inclusive packages. Fun for all plus food and drinks to bring in the New Year 2026 with a family smile! | |
| NYE Good Bye 2025 | The Argyle | The Rocks | TBA | Live Entertainment. Food and Drink packages. NYE VIP party packages. | |
| NYE at Taronga Zoo | Taronga Zoo | Mosman | TBA | Enjoy NYE at Taronga Zoo with great picnic style outdoor areas. Enjoy great harbour views for the midnight fireworks and fantastic LIVE entertainment. Plus experience some of Taronga’s wildlife before dark. BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks or purchase food and drinks including alcoholic drinks on site. | |
| Sydney NYE Cruise | Fusion | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Cruise with all inclusive food & drinks. Sydney's fantastic fireworks with the best views. Family Friendly. | |
| NYE Darling Harbour Party | Cargo Bar and Lounge | Sydney | TBA | A sensational New Years awaits in great location on Sydney's famous Darling Harbour. Normally has featured entertainment. Usually includes some very nice options to see in the new year party style! | |
| NYE Dinner at the Harbour Rocks Hotel | Harbour Rocks Hotel | Sydney | TBA | Fireworks Views from Rooftop Balcony. Uninterrupted Views. Offers usually include NYE Dinner or NYE Canape Packages. | |
| New Year's Eve 2025 | Henleys | King St Wharf | TBA | Celebrate the start of the New Year with a craft beer in hand at Henley's Bar Kitchen. Expect LIVE music, great food and of course a curated tap list featuring some exciting brews. | |
| NYE 2025 Sydney Dining Package | Aria | Sydney | TBA | Always Incredible Sydney NYE tasting menu to delight your taste buds. Two sittings. Celebration New Years dining package into 2026. Awesome location to see the fireworks. | |
| New Year's Eve Dining Celebration | Sake Double Bay | Sydney | TBA | Fabulous Japanese dining to bring in the New Year. Multi course set menu or a la carte menu at Sake at Double Bay. | |
| Sydney New Years Eve 2025 | Royal Botanic Garden Sydney | Sydney | TBA | Fantastic Sydney New Year's Eve locations in the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. Great NYE celebration viewing options families for everyone. | |
| NYE Dining at Sake | Sake at The Rocks | The Rocks | TBA | Full A La Carte Menu. Minimum Spend after 8pm. NYE celebration set menu . Great location at Sydney's Rocks area to pop out and watch the fireworks. | |
| Celebrate NYE 2025 | Tayim Restaurant & Bar | The Rocks | TBA | Enjoy a deluxe middle eastern inspired multi course dinner with matched wines and champagne on arrival and access pass to the Circular Quay New Year Eve precinct. Also offering a Diamond package that includes LIVE entertainment and private viewing of the Sydney Fireworks. | |
| A Sake NYE | Sake Manly Wharf | Manly | TBA | Full A La Carte Japanese menu of Sake favourites this NYE. On Manly Wharf Sydney for the New Year's fireworks display. Minimum spend applies. | |
| Tex Mex New Year | El Camino Cantina | The Rocks | TBA | Normally a full A La Carte New Years menu with a Minimum Spend 8pm- 3am. | |
| New Year's Eve 2025 | Penny's Hotel | Kings Cross | Free | Treat yourself to some great NYE fare at this Central Sydney location. Always offers some fantastic food and celebrations drinks for welcoming the new year. Updated details expected December 2025. | |
| NYE 2026 | Sporting Globe | Sydney | TBA | Great views of the Sydney 2025 NYE fireworks over looking Darling Harbour. Normally has General admission and VIP inclusive food and drinks packages. | |
| Dining NYE Package | Ploos | The Rocks | TBA | Inside and Outside NYE dining packages in great location on Sydney Harbour for the Sydney NYE fireworks. | |
| NYE Party Bye Bye 2025 | Felons Manly Wharf Bar | Manly | TBA | DJ fun sets and special views of Sydney Harbour. Packaged Dining event! | |
| Home NYE Sydney Rooftop | Home | Darling Harbour | TBA | Headline Entertainment. Eight Bars, Seven Dance floors. VIP rooftop packages available for Sydney NYE. | |
| NYE Sydney Celebration | Elements Bar and Grill | Walsh Bay | TBA | Celebrate Sydney New Year's Eve fun and see out 2025 in style. Dining and drinks NYE package. | |
| Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise Boats | Sydney Harbour Escapes | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Many different NYE Fireworks Cruise options and packages to celebrate New Years Eve Sydney 2025 in style. Tickets cruise options for adults and for families. And also charter cruise options for your own NYE party. | |
| New Year's Eve Sydney Cruises | Sail Australia | Sydney Harbour | TBA | Many NYE Cruise options. See in 2026 on Sydney Harbour with perfect views of the Sydney New Years fireworks. Lots to choose from. | |
| NYE Seafood Restaurant Dining | Doyles on the Beach | Watsons Bay | TBA | Multi Course Dinner. Panoramic City and Fireworks Views. Family Friendly. | |
| New Year's Eve at L'Aqua | L'Aqua | Sydney | TBA | Normally Multi Course NYE Dining including Drinks package. Sydney's famous Darling Harbour New Years Fireworks. Family Friendly Event. | |
| Sydney New Years Eve VIP Party Package | Bungalow 8 | Sydney | TBA | Great location in Sydney to welcome in the New Year. Typically offer various packages including VIP and booths. LIVE acts. NYE Sydney Bungalow 8 and Loft details expected December 2025. |
For all the best event details see New Year’s Eve in Sydney.
New Year’s Eve Sydney 2025 Packages
Many of the Sydney NYE venues and cruises have inclusive packages. The inclusions may be food and drinks and show. Many of these operators they will provide discounts for early bird purchases or first release ticketing. It can be advantageous to be organised with family and friends and have your NYE party planning sorted well in advance. Book early and avoid missing out.
Around Sydney the restaurants, hotels, cruises, cafes and bars light up with superb NYE dining and entertainment options. Some of these NYE events will be a priority for many people and are in demand very early. Bookings can be swift so hurry.
NYE Sydney Community Events & Fireworks to see in 2026
Sydney NYE 2025 will be full of fun. The world awaits on the famous Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks display. Early and late fireworks. It’s sure to excite!
| EVENT | VENUE | LOCATION | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYE Calling Country Fireworks | Sydney Harbour | Sydney | Fireworks featuring a celebration of local histories and contemporary indigenous experiences. At the family friendly time of 9pm. | |
| NYE Harbour Parade of Lights | Sydney Harbour | Sydney | A parade of boats on the harbour adorned with lights to create a spectacular display as they move across Darling Harbour. Starting from 9:15pm. | |
| NYE Midnight Fireworks | Sydney Harbour | Sydney | One of the worlds best fireworks displays. Centered on Darling Harbour with pyrotechnics launched off iconic Sydney locations including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Starts at Midnight. | |
| Manly New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks | Manly Cove, East and West Esplanade Reserves | Manly | Fun fireworks for the families on the inside Manly cove Sydney Harbour side of Manly. Celebrate the end of 2025 with the kids. Great areas to see and celebrate. | |
| Darling Harbour NYE 9pm and Midnight Fireworks | Waterfront | Darling Harbour | This fireworks display compliments the greater Sydney Harbour NYE Fireworks. Given the amount of venues and viewing in the area Darling Harbour has NYE Fireworks. |
Sydney NYE 2025 as a Focus for Tourism
The Sydney NYE festivities are held in the Australian Summer and many tourists make plans to attend this major event. There are a high proportion of international visitors as many holiday makers come down under. Sydney is such a fun city. The Sydney’s NYE activities certainly put the spot light on FUN. It’s interesting to note that a lot of tourists come to Sydney just for the NYE world famous celebrations. Who knows, who you might meet this NYE.