New Year's Eve in Melbourne
Say goodbye to 2024 and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Melbourne with fancy dinners, family fun and plenty of bubbly. Book in early to one of the many events and dining options at bars and restaurants across the city. Get the best view of the glittering fireworks and laser displays from one of the free Celebration Zones, where there will also be loads of food and family entertainment.
Remember to plan your journey ahead of time for smooth sailing.
Further information about the fireworks and celebration zones will shortly appear on the New Year's Eve website.
New Year's Eve Celebration Zones
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NYE dining, parties and entertainment packages
New Year’s Eve Party at Le Méridien Melbourne
Ring in 2025 at the ultimate rooftop party with unlimited food, drinks and epic firework views.
New Year's Eve at Q Rooftop Bar
Ring in 2025 high above Melbourne’s city skyline with an unforgettable New Years Eve party.
New Year's Eve Countdown at Sofitel Melbourne
The countdown celebration at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins includes drinks, canapes and live DJs.
New Year’s Eve at Mr Tompkins
This New Year’s Eve, Mr Tompkins partners with Campari to deliver an Italian feast for the senses.
New Year's Eve Party at Left Bank
Celebrate in style at Southbank's most prestigious terrace party with DJs, food, drinks and vibes.
New Year's Eve at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
Enjoy the perfect start to your New Year's Eve celebrations with a three-course dinner and bubbles.
New Year's Eve at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters
Ring in the new year in true Victorian style with an exclusive New Year's Eve dinner party.
New Year's Eve at PJ O'Brien's
Ring in the New Year with your nearest and dearest at your favourite Irish pub.
New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar
Celebrate New Year's Eve with panoramic city views, free flowing drinks, roaming canapés and music.
New Year's Eve at Riverland Bar
Party under the stars by the Yarra River in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Warabi
Inspired by New Year's Eve in New York City, indulge in a premium 14-course menu and live music.
New Year's Eve at The Stolen Gem Rooftop
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Stolen Gem, Melbourne’s ultimate fireworks viewing party.
New Years Eve at Metropolis: Sunset on the Yarra
Party at Metropolis, the hottest venue for New Years Eve, directly in front of the fireworks.
New Year's Eve at The General Assembly
Party at one of the best pubs on the Yarra River with prime fireworks views.
New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters' Rooftop Bar
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters Rooftop with bottomless drinks and deli sharing menu.
New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen
Celebrate your New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen with panoramic views and a five-course feast.
New Year's Eve at Hophaus
Celebrate New Year's Eve with one of the best vantage points in Southbank.
Glitter New Years Eve at Spice Market
Brace yourself for a night of Bollywood beats, premium vibes and an explosion of glam and glitter.
Italo Disco New Year's Eve Party at Afloat Capri
Afloat and Arbory Bar & Eatery team up to throw an epic Italo Disco-themed New Year's Eve party.
New Year's Eve: Fireworks Dinner at La Camera
Celebrate the New Year with a dining and fireworks experience at La Camera Southgate.
New Year's Eve at Pullman on the Park
Enjoy a three-course dinner with entertainment to keep you enthralled, at the Pullman on the Park.
New Year's Eve at Salted Egg
Salted Egg is taking guests on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia this New Year’s Eve.
New Year's Eve Dining at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters
Enjoy New Year's Eve early dining in the heart of the city with a farm-to-table menu and kids menu.
New Year's Eve at The Boatbuilders Yard
Celebrate New Year’s Eve under the stars at The Boatbuilders Yard.
New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters' hatted restaurant showcasing all Gippsland produce.
New Year's Eve at Pan Pacific Melbourne
Embark upon a culinary journey this New Year's Eve with an exclusive 5-course degustation.
New Year's Eve Party at Blossom Rooftop Bar
Join a New Year's Eve party to remember with the best views of Melbourne's fireworks.
New Year's Eve at BangPop
Welcome in the New Year at BangPop with tasty Thai food, cocktails and river views.
New Year's Eve Party at Munich Brauhaus
Raise a stein to 2025 at Melbourne's ultimate New Year's Eve party.
New Year's Eve Party at Good Heavens Rooftop Bar
Ring in the new year on Melbourne's largest rooftop bar.
New Year's Eve Fire Feast at BKK
Thai canteen BKK is heating up on New Year's Eve with a flaming, fire-fuelled feast.
New Years Eve at Fleet Rooftop Bar
Bring in the New Year with a front row seat to Melbourne's iconic fireworks.
New Year's Eve Dining at Ludlow
Dine by the river on Southbank on New Year's Eve, with a choice of twilight and late seatings.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Luci
Feast your way into 2025 in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner.
New Year's Eve Dining at Life's Too Short Bar
Enjoy a New Year's Eve dining package in Melbourne's 160-year-old historic cellar.
New Year's Eve events
New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise: Early Fireworks
Celebrate the New Year in a unique and unforgettable way on the Yarra River.
New Year's Eve at Fed Square
Enjoy free DJ entertainment at Fed Square, or beat the crowds with a drinks and dining package.
New Year's Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts
These gala concerts are Melbourne’s favourite way to ring in the new year.
New Year's Eve Harbour and River Cruise
Celebrate in style with an all-inclusive harbour and river cruise departing Docklands.
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the New Year's fireworks from the best spot in the city on this midnight cruise.
New Year's Eve Party Cruise
Celebrate your New Year's Eve on this party cruise – just like a nightclub on water.
What's open on New Year's Eve
Hofbräuhaus
Delivering hand-selected German beer, authentic food and classic hospitality since 1968.
Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne
Pouring quality Belgian brews and serving classic bites in a European atmosphere.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
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Yayoi Kusama
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