New Year's Eve in Melbourne
Dates 
31 Dec
Say goodbye to 2025 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. Or 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.
Plan ahead for New Year's Eve
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New Year's Eve at Afloat
See out the year in style at Afloat's all-night Copacabana Beach themed extravaganza.
New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar
Ring in 2026 with cocktails, canapés, DJs and one of Melbourne’s best rooftop fireworks views.
New Year's Eve at Ocean 12
View the fireworks from Ocean 12's Rooftop terrace, with live music and great views.
New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen
Ring in 2026 with Disco Fever, panoramic views and a five-course feast.
New Year's Eve at Rooftop at QT
Celebrate with Melbourne’s skyline at your feet, cocktails in hand, and the city buzzing below.
New Year's Eve at Fleet Rooftop Bar
See in the New Year with a front row seat to Melbourne's iconic fireworks from Fleet Rooftop Bar.
New Year's Eve at The Boatbuilders Yard
Celebrate New Year's Eve under the stars at the Boatbuilder's Yard.
New Year's Eve H2o at Metropolis: Sunset on the Yarra
Party at Metropolis, the hottest venue for New Year's Eve, directly in front of the fireworks.
New Year's Eve at The General Assembly
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at General Assembly on the Yarra River with ultimate firework views.
New Year's Eve at Plus 5
Ring in 2026 at Plus 5 with great views, fireworks, a DJ, and festive cocktail and dining packages.
New Year’s Eve Rooftop Party at Le Méridien
Ring in 2026 at the ultimate rooftop party with unlimited food, drinks and epic firework views.
New Year’s Eve Under the Stars at Riverside Pavilion
Enjoy waterfront glamour, delicious food and live entertainment as you welcome 2026 in style.
New Year's Eve at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Dive into 2026 and celebrate in style with stunning views, delicious food and live entertainment.
New Year's Eve at Freyja
Celebrate the final night of 2025 with an unforgettable six-course dining experience and more.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Miss Mi
Celebrate New Year's Eve with complimentary sparkling for every booking and a steak special.
New Year's Eve at Pascale
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve feast at QT's Pascale Bar & Grill, followed by a party at Rooftop.
New Year's Eve at Langlands Restaurant & Bar
Ring in the New Year with free-flowing Taittinger Champagne and decadent bottomless bites.
New Year's Eve Omakase at Warabi
Ring in the New Year at Warabi with a 14-course omakase experience.
New Year’s Eve at BangPop
Enjoy your New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks and festive Thai dining by the river.
New Year’s Eve at Stamford Plaza
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a lavish buffet dinner and DJ at Stamford Plaza Melbourne.
New Year's Eve Dining at Life's Too Short Bar
Enjoy a twilight or late New Year's Eve dining package in Melbourne's 170-year-old historic cellar.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Ruby Riviera
Spend your New Year Eve's riverside with a dinner package at Ruby Riviera.
New Year's Eve at From Here By Mike
Welcome the New Year with a memorable dining experience at From Here by Mike.
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 BearBrass
Celebrate the New Year right by the Yarra River, overlooking the city skyline.
New Year's Eve events
New Year's Eve and The Day Before Gala Concerts
Ring in 2026 with Marina Prior, Lucy Durack, Simon Gleeson and the Australian Pops Orchestra.
New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise: Early Fireworks
Enjoy the beautiful skyline at sunset on a family-friendly cruise, and ring in 2026 in style.
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
Escape the city hustle and toast to the New Year on a stylish, unforgettable river cruise.
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