What’s On & Where To See The New Year’s Eve Fireworks In Melbourne 2025
If you’re looking for the perfect place to indulge in fireworks or feasting to ring in the New Year, Melbourne has you covered.
A smorgasbord of restaurants are sending the year off with a bang, featuring incredible set menus, cocktails, and DJs until the wee hours (count us in, thanks).
With unbeatable views of the fireworks, family-friendly vibes, live entertainment, great music and delicious food trucks, these spots are ideal to soak up both the 9:30pm and midnight fireworks and welcome 2026 in style.
Because let’s be honest, in Melbourne, you don’t just see the fireworks—you feast on them, drink to them and dance like you’ve already made your New Year’s resolutions (which we all know are going to be discarded by February). So grab your party hat, put on your dancing shoes and prepare to countdown with a cocktail in one hand and your best mate in the other.
Without further ado, here are just some of the best places to eat, drink, and party your way into the New Year.
New Years Eve 2025 At A Glance
Where To Eat
Disuko
Level 3/59-63 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD
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Share a toast during New Year's Eve at Disuko's rooftop bar in Melbourne with a Tokyo disco party. Enjoy a lively night with bottomless drinks, live tuna carving and vinyl DJ sets. Pick between the food and drink package at $129 or the premium package at $149 per person for an unforgettable NYE celebration with vibrant vibes and panoramic city views.
Warabi
W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
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Celebrate New Year's Eve at Warabi with a 14-course omakase dinner. The night begins with a glass of Taittinger Champagne or a non-alcoholic sparkling drink, followed by a menu featuring seasonal Japanese dishes like Tasmanian green lip abalone and giant crab. A vinyl DJ sets the mood as you welcome the new year in Warabi's distinctive style.
Gemini
158 Sydney Road, Coburg
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Gemini in Coburg offers an intimate New Year’s Eve dinner in its upstairs salon or around the marble bar. Opt for the four-course chef’s selection with an arrival cocktail for $120 per person, perfect for a thoughtful evening of indulgence.
Couples can choose the Champagne Celebration featuring Louis Roederer Champagne, a dozen oysters and fries for $240. Bookings are essential, with limited walk-ins available for drinks and snacks. Vegetarian, gluten-free and pescatarian diets can be catered with notice.
Miss Mi
Movenpick Hotel, Corner of Godfrey & Bourke St, Melbourne
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Miss Mi with a vibrant Southeast Asian à la carte dinner and a complimentary glass of sparkling with every booking. Add Chef Migo Razon’s exclusive one-night-only 500g Dry Aged Gippsland Ribeye on the Bone, served with Forest Mushroom Salpicao, Pickled Shallots and Soy Garlic Butter for an extra special touch.
Located near Southern Cross Station, Miss Mi is perfect for a festive share-style dinner with friends, complemented by decadent dishes and exclusive cocktails.
Life's Too Short Bar
Tribeca Arcade, Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
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See out the year at Life’s Too Short Bar with a three-course plus sparkling New Year’s Eve dinner in its historic 170-year-old bluestone cellars, with both twilight and late seatings available just a short stroll from the Fitzroy Gardens fireworks.
Enjoy a welcome glass of Yarra Valley sparkling on arrival, followed by a set three-course menu, with back-vintage wines, cocktails and other drinks available to purchase by the glass.
Ruby Riviera
DFO South Wharf, 53 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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Bring in the New Year at Ruby Riviera with a Mediterranean-inspired shared banquet by the river. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival as you toast to 2026. Choose from two exclusive sittings—the early celebration or the late countdown—for a vibrant and social dining experience. Just note: The banquet has a minimum booking of four guests.
Tetsujin
295 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
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Spend New Year’s Eve at Tetsujin in Emporium Melbourne with a premium Japanese BBQ dinner featuring wagyu, seafood, and signature dishes. The night includes bottomless drinks and a live DJ to set the vibe as you dine and countdown to 2026.
Located on the 4th floor, Tetsujin offers excellent views of the midnight fireworks, making it a stylish and unforgettable celebration spot.
Price: $120pp
Timings: 8pm-1am
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Freyja
Work Club Olderfeet, 477 Collins St, Melbourne CBD
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A delectable six-course dinner awaits at Freyja, where the chefs showcase their creativity and passion through an expertly curated menu. Enhance your meal with sommelier-selected wine and cocktail pairings for $125, or choose a non-alcoholic pairing for $85.
When the clock strikes midnight, make your way to the 35th floor of the magnificent Olderfleet building to enjoy free-flowing champagne alongside stunning views of Melbourne’s fireworks from 150 meters above the Yarra River.
Farmer’s Daughters
80 Collins, 95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne CBD
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High above the city skyline, Farmer’s Daughters offers a lush rooftop retreat to welcome 2026. Guests can enjoy a four-hour beverage package featuring beer, wine, sparkling and signature Farmer's Collins cocktails, paired with grazing platters to share.
DJ Collette spins live tunes to keep the party lively from 8pm until midnight. Tickets are $195 per person, with bookings starting at 7:30pm and full pre-payment required for this rooftop experience.
Price: $100
Timings: 5pm-11:30pm
Bangpop
35 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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BangPop, located riverside at South Wharf, invites you to welcome 2026 with vibrant Thai flavors and some of the best views of Melbourne’s fireworks. Smaller groups can enjoy the full à la carte menu including fragrant curries, hawker-style street dishes and signature Thai cocktails with no set menu required.
For those seeking a premium experience, terrace seating offers three hours of bottomless beverages plus a $65 food minimum, ensuring riverside views and direct access to the fireworks display. Larger groups of eight or more can opt for one of the extravagant sharing banquets—either the Bling Bling or Wow Kapow menu—for a memorable festive feast.
Price: $99pp-$175pp
Timings: 8pm-1am
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
6 Riverside Quay, Southbank
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Ludlow offers two distinct dining experiences this New Year's Eve along the Southbank promenade. From 5pm, Twilight Dining caters to families with a three-course menu and a children’s option for under-12s, with drinks available at bar prices; guests must vacate by 8pm.
For a more festive evening, Late Dinner begins at 8:30pm and is strictly for adults 18 and over, featuring a three-course menu, a sparkling wine welcome drink and both indoor and outdoor terrace seating. The late session includes DJs and dancing, with premium views of the fireworks. Prices are $120 per adult for Twilight Dining and $209–$229 for Late Dinner, depending on seating.
Price: Starting at $120pp
Timings: 5pm-12:30am
Where To Party
Rooftop at QT
QT Melbourne, Rooftop at QT, 11/133 Russell St, Melbourne CBD
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Elevate your New Year’s Eve at Rooftop at QT, where Melbourne’s skyline stretches beneath you and the city buzzes around. Enjoy bottomless drinks, a curated selection of canapés and freshly shucked oysters as DJs and live bands create the perfect soundtrack.
When midnight strikes, take in a private fireworks display from this prime vantage point. Choose from general admission at $325 per person or VIP balcony packages starting at $395, offering intimate seating and champagne at midnight. The event runs exclusively for guests aged 18 and over.
Price: From $295 to $395
Timings: 7pm-1am
Riverland Bar
Riverland Bar, Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne CBD
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Ring in 2026 at Riverland’s outdoor beer garden with two DJ dance floors featuring DJs No Era, Gavin Campbell, and Ben Emes. The celebration includes an arrival cocktail and an all-inclusive package with unlimited beer, wine, bubbles and delicious roving food throughout the night. Enjoy city views of Melbourne’s fireworks as you dance and toast under the stars.
Price: From $160 to $175
Timings: 6pm-12:30am
Riverside Pavilion
Showtime Events Centre, 61 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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Experience New Year’s Eve Under the Stars at Showtime Events Centre and River Pavilion in South Wharf. The night offers live entertainment with an acoustic set by Haybax and a DJ spinning crowd favourites, set against the stunning backdrop of the Yarra River.
Guests can indulge in live food stations featuring Vietnamese banh mi and loaded fries, followed by a tiramisu dessert station. An arrival drink is included, with optional beverage packages available.
Price: $94pp
Timings: 8pm-1am
Le Splash Rooftop Party at Le Méridien
Le Méridien Melbourne, 20 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD
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Usher in 2026 at Le Splash at Le Méridien Melbourne with a sophisticated two-part celebration. Begin with a leisurely four-course dinner at DOLLY, the hotel’s elegant European restaurant led by Executive Chef Hervé Borghini, featuring French-inspired cuisine. After dinner, ascend to LE SPLASH, the open-air rooftop bar and pool deck, offering sweeping views of Parliament House and the CBD.
Guests can indulge in free-flowing bubbles, beers, wines and soft drinks, alongside an oyster bar and all-you-can-eat canapés, while enjoying live band performances and DJ sets that lead up to a spectacular fireworks display.
Price: From $150 to $399
Timings: 5pm-12:30am
Plus 5
37 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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Plus 5, in the heart of South Wharf, is bringing two ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The Standing Cocktail package is ideal for mingling, featuring a festive spritz on arrival, plus access to a luxe cheese and charcuterie station and gelato cart.
Alternatively, the Terrace Dining package provides reserved riverside seating and a five-course shared Feed Me menu, along with the same spritz, charcuterie and gelato access. From 10pm, a live DJ energizes the party, culminating in front-row views of Melbourne’s spectacular fireworks over the Yarra River. Drinks are available from the full bar, with optional champagne and special cocktail upgrades.
Price: From $49 to $89
Timings: 6pm-1am
Transport Public Bar
Transport Hotel, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD
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Transport Public Bar in Melbourne’s Federation Square is the place to be for a lively and free-entry New Year’s Eve. With live bands and DJs playing throughout the day and night, big screens for the countdown and stunning views of the fireworks over the Yarra River and Arts Precinct, it’s a premier spot to welcome 2026.
Price: Free!
Timings: 11am-1am
Metropolis
Metropolis Events, Upper Level Southgate Shopping Precinct, Southbank
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Carry in the New Year at Southgate's top-level waterfront venue with Metropolis, offering a vibrant party space with pretty views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline. The event features live vocals, DJs on rotation, cocktail food and an all-inclusive drinks package to keep the celebration flowing all night.
Guests can watch the sunset from the outdoor balcony before enjoying the midnight fireworks display directly in front, making it a perfect riverside spot to welcome 2026.
Price: $170
Timings: 8pm-2:30am
Ponyfish Island
Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank
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Party into 2026 at Ponyfish Island with bottomless drinks, roaming pizza and live DJs all night. This lively riverside event offers stunning views of Melbourne’s fireworks and a vibrant atmosphere, making it an unforgettable way to welcome the New Year. The party runs featuring a four-hour inclusive drinks package and continuous live music to keep the energy high throughout the night.
Price: From $199 to $220
Timings: 8pm-1am
Afloat
Flinders Walk, Melbourne CBD
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Step into 2026 with Afloat’s spectacular New Year's Eve party inspired by Rio’s famous Réveillon celebrations this year. Dance the night away on Afloat’s second-storey rooftop, enjoying sweeping views of Melbourne’s fireworks along the Yarra River. The event features free-flowing drinks, roaming canapés and pop-up food stations, with entertainment from top local DJs and performance artists.
Guests are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit by dressing in white or vibrant carnival-inspired attire to welcome a year of peace and prosperity. Ticket options range from $225 general admission on the Main Deck to $325 for VIP Upper Deck access, with packages including drinks and canapés from 8pm to midnight.
Price: From $225 to $325
Timings: 5pm-1am
The General Assembly
29 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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The General Assembly is the place to party on New Year’s Eve with a five-hour inclusive drinks and food package. Tickets include unlimited bubbles and spirits, and an array of roving food with late-night cheeseburgers. Enjoy live music from an acoustic duo early in the evening, followed by high-energy DJs keeping the dance floor alive until late. The venue offers unmatched scenes of Melbourne’s fireworks over the Yarra River.
Price: From $155 to $170
Timings: 7:30pm-12:30am
Where To Watch Fireworks
Fed Square NYE Celebration
Swanston Street & Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD
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Head to the heart of Melbourne at Fed Square for a free, vibrant New Year's Eve bash in the Main Square from 7pm. Catch a killer DJ lineup curated by local legend Barry Sunset. The night kicks off and closes with disco, pop and cheese—plus MzRizk blending house, hip-hop, soul and Arabic sounds, along with audio pioneer Gavin Campbell dropping dance and EDM anthems.
Many on-site bars and restaurants offer all-inclusive drinks and dining packages with prime fireworks views for both the 9:30pm family show and midnight spectacle. Check City of Melbourne updates for crowd measures and safe travel—perfect for dancing into 2026 stress-free
New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise
Melbourne River Cruises, Berth 1, Southbank Promenade, Southbank
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Sail into the New Year with a family-friendly twilight cruise along the Yarra River, catching sunset skyline views and the incredible fireworks at King’s Domain or Docklands with Melb Cruises. Take in panoramic sights of Southbank, Flinders Street Station and the shimmering city lights from the water—perfect for creating magical memories with kids. Tickets are free for children under 2.
Footscray Park NYE
40 Maribyrnong Boulevard, Footscray
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Escape the CBD crowds for a chill, family-focused New Year's Eve at Footscray Park's Western Lawn from 6pm to 10:30pm. Watch the sun set before the 9:30pm fireworks light up the sky, ideal for little ones wanting an early celebration.
Pack a picnic or hit the food trucks, bring reusable containers for this single-use plastic-free event and grab lost kids wristbands at the tent. Note that this event is alcohol-free and pet-free, with no public parking (use free shuttles from Footscray Station or accessible spots on Maribyrnong Boulevard), and come prepared for weather and mozzies.
Price: Free
Timings: 6pm-10:30pm
New Year's Eve Extravaganza Fireworks Cruise
131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
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Board Victoria Star Cruises in Docklands for a 5.5-hour NYE extravaganza (7pm boarding, 8:10pm sharp departure) with live band upstairs, resident DJ pumping beats downstairs and prime fireworks views at midnight.
Dress in red and white for the theme, enjoy a welcome drink plus champagne toast, all-inclusive house wines, beers, and soft drinks, plus a lavish grazing menu of canapés, mini quiches and gourmet pies, as well as arancini, satays, mini burgers and GF desserts like flourless chocolate cake. Early bird tickets $220 (selling like hot-cakes!), standard $250 adult (18+ only), with $50 spirits upgrade; dietary needs accommodated with 14 days' notice.
Price: From $220
Timings: 7pm-12:30am
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