Want to see the fireworks in Melbourne on New Year's Eve? Make a night of it before or after with fun events, luxurious banquets and plenty of bubbly. Book ahead and end 2023 on a high.

Where to book to see the fireworks

New Year's Eve at Afloat Viva Mexico

New Year's Eve at Afloat Viva Mexico

Celebrate the new year with a Tulum-inspired Jungle Party.

New Year's Eve at Blossom Rooftop Bar

New Year's Eve at Blossom Rooftop Bar

Dance the night away at Blossom Rooftop Bar, with prime viewing of the fireworks display.

New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar

New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar

Enjoy canapes, music and panoramic views of the Southbank precinct.

New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen

New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen

Bring in the New Year with an unforgettable experience at Taxi Kitchen.

New Year's Eve Mediterranean Marketplace

New Year's Eve Mediterranean Marketplace

Celebrate New Year’s Eve riverside at Ruby Riviera.

New Year's Eve at the Boatbuilders Yard

New Year's Eve at the Boatbuilders Yard

Celebrate New Year’s Eve under the stars and enjoy an all-inclusive drinks and food package.

New Year's Eve at Pure South Dining

New Year's Eve at Pure South Dining

Relax, dine, drink and celebrate the New Year.

New Year’s Eve at Bluetrain

New Year’s Eve at Bluetrain

Enjoy spectacular views, great food and front row seats to Melbourne’s fireworks display.

New Year's Eve at La Camera

New Year's Eve at La Camera

Choose from indoor and outdoor seating early and late sittings in the heart of Southbank.

New Year's Eve at Riverland Bar

New Year's Eve at Riverland Bar

Enjoy a riverside party under the stars.

New Year's Eve at Her Rooftop: Midnight in Metallic

New Year's Eve at Her Rooftop: Midnight in Metallic

A shimmering evening of eating, drinking and dazzling.

New Year's Eve at Cargo

New Year's Eve at Cargo

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Cargo with the best views of the fireworks.

New Year's Eve at Berth

New Year's Eve at Berth

Experience premium views of the fireworks for New Year's Eve.

More of the best New Year's Eve dining

New Year's Eve Dinner at Stamford Plaza Melbourne

New Year's Eve Dinner at Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style at Harry's Restaurant & Bar.

New Year's Eve at Arbory Bar and Eatery

New Year's Eve at Arbory Bar and Eatery

Say goodbye to the year that was at a riverside hotspot.

New Year's Eve at Ponyfish Island

New Year's Eve at Ponyfish Island

Celebrate the New Year right in the heart of the Yarra.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Pan Pacific Melbourne

New Year's Eve Dinner at Pan Pacific Melbourne

Savor the decadence of a five-course degustation.

Ōmisoka, New Year's Eve Dinner at Warabi

Ōmisoka, New Year's Eve Dinner at Warabi

See in 2024 in style at Warabi with Ōmisoka, a special New Year's Eve Dinner.

New Year's Eve Twilight Dinner Package

New Year's Eve Twilight Dinner Package

Enjoy a dining and drinks package in Melbourne's 160-year-old historic cellar.

New Year's Eve Party at Ludlow

New Year's Eve Party at Ludlow

Come along to a New Year's Eve party by the river, with amazing views over the city skyline.

New Year's Eve Dining at Ludlow

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 at the Trust

New Year's Eve at the Trust

Channel your inner disco for a good old-fashioned New Year's Eve party at the Trust.

New Year's Eve at BearBrass

New Year's Eve at BearBrass

Celebrate the New Year right by the Yarra River.

New Year's Eve at Hophaus

New Year's Eve at Hophaus

Celebrate at a venue with one of the best vantage points in Southbank.

New Year’s Eve at Bluetrain

New Year’s Eve at Bluetrain

Enjoy spectacular views, great food and front row seats to Melbourne’s fireworks display.

New Year's Eve at PJ O'Brien's

New Year's Eve at PJ O'Brien's

Ring in the New Year with your nearest and dearest at an Irish Pub in Southbank.

New Year's Eve at the General Assembly

New Year's Eve at the General Assembly

Celebrate with an all-inclusive party by the Yarra.

New Year's Eve at Melbourne Public

New Year's Eve at Melbourne Public

Leap into 2024 with a night of live music, drinks and dancing.

New Year's Eve at The Q

New Year's Eve at The Q

Ring in the New Year sky high at The Q.

New Year's Eve Disco in the Sky

New Year's Eve Disco in the Sky

Get your groove on and boogie your way into 2024, 88 floors above the city.

New Year's Eve at Salted Egg

New Year's Eve at Salted Egg

Salted Egg takes guests on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia this New Year’s Eve.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Farmer's Daughters

New Year's Eve Dinner at Farmer's Daughters

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Farmer's Daughters' hatted restaurant.

New Year's Eve Rooftop Sessions at Farmer's Daughters

New Year's Eve Rooftop Sessions at Farmer's Daughters

Celebrate with bottomless summer cocktails and Gippsland snack platters.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Mr Tompkins

New Year's Eve Dinner at Mr Tompkins

Kick up your heels in style at this special Four Pillars Gin degustation experience.

New Year's Eve Party at Curious

New Year's Eve Party at Curious

Enjoy an all-inclusive package with roving entertainment at a lavish cocktail style party.

New Year's Eve at The Emerald Peacock

New Year's Eve at The Emerald Peacock

Bring in the New Year with your friends at The Emerald Peacock.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Yugo

New Year's Eve Dinner at Yugo

Ring in 2024 with a four-course dinner and cocktails by the Yarra River. A night to remember.

New Year's Eve at Father's Office

New Year's Eve at Father's Office

Celebrate with Melbourne's best DJs and 3 hours of bottomless drinks and roaming canapés.

New Years Eve at Asian Beer Cafe

New Years Eve at Asian Beer Cafe

Enjoy three hours of bottomless drinks and roaming canapés with guest DJs.

New Year's Eve Havana Nights at Evergreen

New Year's Eve Havana Nights at Evergreen

Step into a world of rhythm and immerse yourself in the allure of a South American soirée.

New Year's Eve at 28 Skybar Lounge

New Year's Eve at 28 Skybar Lounge

Celebrate the new year at the highest and most exclusive cocktail bar at Crown.

New Year's Eve at Conservatory

New Year's Eve at Conservatory

Ring in the New Year with a signature international seafood buffet

New Year's Eve at Bistro Guillaume

New Year's Eve at Bistro Guillaume

Celebrate the New Year with friends or family with three courses of classic French bistronomy.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Her Bar

New Year's Eve Dinner at Her Bar

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a four-course feast.

Studio 24: New Years Eve at Robata

Studio 24: New Years Eve at Robata

Celebrate New Year's Eve with an outta sight disco and dining event at Robata.

New Year's Eve at The Cliveden Bar & Dining

New Year's Eve at The Cliveden Bar & Dining

A New Year's Eve dinner that guarantees a night of opulence and grandeur.

Ocean 12 New Year's Eve Dessert Buffet

Ocean 12 New Year's Eve Dessert Buffet

Indulge in a dessert buffet on Ocean 12s rooftop terrace overlooking the Yarra.

New Year's Eve at Palermo

New Year's Eve at Palermo

Tango meets an electrifying edge to heat up your New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve at Asado

New Year's Eve at Asado

Fiesta Flamenco at Asado celebrates the fusion of Argentinian and Spanish cuisine and traditions.

New Year's Eve at the Victory Room

New Year's Eve at the Victory Room

Light up your family's New Year's Eve with kid-friendly activities and a prime fireworks view.

New Year's Eve at San Telmo

New Year's Eve at San Telmo

The dazzle of disco meets Argentinian fire at San Telmo.

New Year's Eve at Pastuso

New Year's Eve at Pastuso

Light up your New Year's Eve with Noches de Neón, a night of music food and high energy.

New Year's Eve at Freyja

New Year's Eve at Freyja

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a chef's selection menu designed by Executive Chef Jae Bang.

New Year's Eve Dinner and Cocktail Party at Bar Bambi

New Year's Eve Dinner and Cocktail Party at Bar Bambi

Celebrate with a cocktail party, dinner and live music at Bar Bambi.

Family-friendly New Year's Eve options

New Year's Eve at Lollo

New Year's Eve at Lollo

See in the new year at Lollo, with two sessions to book.

New Year's Eve at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

New Year's Eve at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

Celebrate New Year's Eve with two options which showcase the best of Victorian produce.

New Year's Eve at the Victory Room

New Year's Eve at the Victory Room

Light up your family's New Year's Eve with kid-friendly activities and a prime fireworks view.

New Year's Eve cruises

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise

Celebrate with dinner and a view of the fireworks on board a river cruise.

New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise

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 Cruises

New Year's Eve Party Cruises

Celebrate your New Year's Eve on this party cruise – just like a nightclub on water.

New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise: Early Fireworks

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 events

Heaps Good

Heaps Good

An all day music festival with Flume, Foals, The Avalanches, and more!

New Year's Eve at Fed Square

New Year's Eve at Fed Square

Celebrate new beginnings as the clock strikes midnight, with DJs, dancing and dining.

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.

More restaurants open on New Year's Eve

BangPop

BangPop

Delicious Thai food from a bright and colourful restaurant on the banks of the Yarra.

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

A chic day-to-night restaurant and bar inside Next Hotel Melbourne.

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