31 Dec

New Year's Eve at Afloat

Inviting you to dance the year away, Afloat's annual, all-night New Year's Eve extravaganza will be reminiscent of the larger-than-life Réveillon spectacles hosted on Rio's Copacabana Beach on December 31 – luminous, rhythmic and exuberant.

There'll be panoramic views of the fireworks, free-flowing drinks, roaming canapés and pop-up food stations to keep you fuelled throughout the evening and into 2026, plus entertainment from some of Melbourne's best local DJs and performance artists.

As per Copacabana Beach traditions, guests are invited to dress the part, head-to-toe in white, for peace and prosperity in the year ahead, but feathers, sequins, elaborate headdresses or any touches of colour and Carnival spirit are also welcome too.

Date	Times
Wed 31 Dec	5:00pm - 1:00am

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