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.

Fireworks across the Melbourne night sky, with trees silhouetted against the bright lights.

New Year's Eve Celebration Zones

Ring in the new year with family-friendly entertainment, food trucks and fireworks.

Plan ahead for New Year's Eve

The best hotels for your staycation in Melbourne

The best hotels for your staycation in Melbourne

The ultimate holiday destination is right on your doorstep.

Getting around

Getting around

Melbourne is easy to explore by bike, tram, bus, train or taxi.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Melbourne

What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Melbourne

If you’re in Melbourne after Christmas Day, there’s heaps of fun to be had.

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.

NYE dining, parties and entertainment packages

New Year’s Eve Party at Le Méridien Melbourne

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

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 at Her

New Year's Eve at Her

Say goodbye to the year that was at Her with four ways to play.

New Year's Eve Countdown at Sofitel Melbourne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 at The Stolen Gem Rooftop

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

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

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

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

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

New Year's Eve at Hophaus

Celebrate New Year's Eve with one of the best vantage points in Southbank.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 at Langlands

New Year’s Eve at Langlands

Celebrate your New Year's Eve on the 25th floor of Langlands.

New Year's Eve Party at Blossom Rooftop Bar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Year's Eve Dinner at Luci

Feast your way into 2025 in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner.

Three people raising beer steins to say cheers

Hofbräuhaus

Celebrate with authentic German food, bier and live music.

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New Year's Eve Dining at Life's Too Short Bar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hofbräuhaus

Delivering hand-selected German beer, authentic food and classic hospitality since 1968.

Miranda Tequila Bar

Miranda Tequila Bar

Intimate bar offering tequilas, tasting boards, cocktails, and music.

Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne

Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne

Pouring quality Belgian brews and serving classic bites in a European atmosphere.

Juni

Juni

Explore South East Asian cocktails and dining for lunch, dinner, pre-theatre or late nights.

Cookie

Cookie

Eclectic cocktails, beers, and Thai dishes served in a bustling space.

Magic Mountain Saloon

Magic Mountain Saloon

A bar and eatery offering modern Thai-inspired lunch, dinner and snacks.

The Toff in Town

The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.

New Year's Day events

Van Gogh

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Dear Evan Hansen
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Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

Yayoi Kusama
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Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

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