Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Sydney
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
To guarantee you start 2026 in style, Urban List's roundup of Sydney's/Eora's best New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events has you covered.
Think rooftop parties, masquerade soirees, pre-firework feasts, special set menus with Sydney Harbour views and high-energy festivals. These are the best New Year's Eve parties and events in Sydney.
Bombies House Party
Level 1/29 Moore Road, Freshwater
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Local Northern Beaches Bombies, is hosting a high energy, '70s-inspired house party this NYE. The waterfront venue is serving up panoramic views of Freshie, DJ sets, and pizza and beer specials all night long.
Turn up to a Kippis grapefruit long drink on arrival, and be prepared to kick it until the clock strikes midnight. Doors open from 8pm, with limited early bird tickets on the cheap.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Entry to the houseparty, and a welcome drink on arrival.
When: Starting from 8pm
Cost: Earlybird tickets $25, GA $35
Club 77
77 William Street, Darlinghurst
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Club 77 is sending off 2025 with back-to-back New Year's Eve and New Year's Day parties. On the 31st, tune into a massive night of international guest DJs—Berlin native C3D-E will be bringing the heat with a 90s-infused techno set.
The night will roll over into New Year's Day, with Dutch producer and DJ Mad Miran leading the charge. Expect dirty basslines, high-energy sets and boundary-pushing beats that set the tone for the year ahead. Both sets will run from 10pm to 5am, so you'll have time to take a big nap in between.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Entry to an all-night party and DJ set at Club 77.
When: 10pm to 5am
Cost: Earlybird tickets from $15.
Dean And Nancy On 22
Dean & Nancy on 22, Level 22, 2 Hunter Street, Sydney CBD
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Dean and Nancy are putting their skyline views to good use this New Years Eve, with music, champers, and a curated six-course menu.
As one of our fave bars in the Sydney CBD, we trust that they'll deliver on the outlook at least—but the menu definitely has its own wow factor. Pick from a booth, bar table or cocktail style seating, and settle in for the show.
THE DETAILS
What you get: A Dean & Nancy signature cocktail or drink of your choice, followed by a six-course shared menu curated by Chef, Alessandro Leveratto.
When: 7.30pm until late
Cost: From $180 per person
Rooftop Party At Above 319
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, Level 14, 319-325 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD
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From 8pm until late, Above 319 is throwing a New Years Eve party you'll want to write home about. The rooftop bar is the ideal setup for reigning in 2026 in style: greenery, vibrant neon lights and a rooftop pool set the vibe—like celebrating on the rooftop of your coolest, chicest friend's apartment (except with stellar service and an actual DJ).
There'll be a DJ, a photobooth, and a gourmet grazing station, as well as all the drinks you could possibly need to keep the party going.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Canapés, gourmet grazing station, a four-hour beverage pack of beer, wine and soft drink, a photo booth and DJ.
When: 8pm until late
Cost: $219 per person
Cockatoo Island NYE Camping
Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour
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Looking for a front-row seat to Sydney’s world-famous fireworks—without battling the CBD chaos? Cockatoo Island’s got you covered. For NYE this year, the island is turning into a one-of-a-kind camping ground where you can soak up the city’s biggest night in total comfort.
You’ll score million-dollar views, space to breathe, and a laid-back vibe that feels a world away from the city crowds. Think: fairy-lit tents, waterfront breezes, live entertainment, and the fireworks practically overhead.
There’s a two-night minimum stay (arrive 30 December, head off 1 January), and word is the BYO tent packages are the last ones standing—so move fast if you want in.
THE DETAILS
What you get: A two-night waterfront camping stay with entertainment, activities, and unbeatable fireworks views
When: Tuesday 30 December 2025 – Thursday 1 January 2026
Cost: From $550 per stay
Pier Party
Pier One Sydney Harbour, 11 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point
Ring in the New Year at the Pier Party with front-row seats to Sydney’s Harbour Bridge fireworks and a live performance from headliner DJs The Jungle Giants. Hit the dancefloor, sip on free-flowing drinks, and tuck in to gourmet food options available through the night.
Wave farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 in style with uninterrupted harbour views of Sydney, electronic live music sets, and non-stop entertainment right under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Waterfront views of Sydney fireworks, four-hour beverage and gourmet food package plus live entertainment
When: 8:30pm–12:30am
Cost: $549–$699 per person
Martinez
Quay Quarter Tower Ground Lobby, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney CBD
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Martinez’s rooftop terrace was made for a New Year's Eve party. Its expansive alfresco area overlooks Sydney Harbour Bridge, providing the perfect viewing spot for the fireworks. Delve into a four-hour food and drinks package with canapes, grazing stations, bubbles, wine and beer. The bar will also be open, serving cocktails and spirits.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Four-hour food and drinks package
When: Doors open 5.30pm, drinks package from 6pm–10pm, canapés from 6.30pm
Cost: $399 per person
Grana
5-7 Young Street, Sydney CBD
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Located on the ground floor of Hinchcliff House, Grana is offering a feast filled with Italian share-style dishes. Think Sydney rock oysters, kingfish crudo, saffron linguine with bay lobster, wagyu sirloin tagiliata, roasted pumpkin and more.
Up the ante with add-ons like Butterfield king prawns with BBQ mango, smoked raw beef and black garlic pasta fritta, and white peach and almond crostata with amaretto and lemon myrtle gelato.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Italian share-style feast
When: Bookings from 5pm till late
Cost: $199 per adult, $49 per child
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29/30 at W Sydney
31 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour
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W Sydney’s two-storey rooftop bar is bringing New Year's Eve energy with gorg views overlooking Darling Harbour and back-to-back DJ sets. The all-access pass grants you four hours of canapés and free-flowing beverages including Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Four-hour beverage package, liv DJ entertainment, various food packages
When: 8pm–2am
Cost: All-Access Pass from $106 per person, VIP Cabana from $1,589 (fits six), or Level 30 Pass from $1,007 per person
Luna Park Sydney Harbour Party
1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point
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If unlimited rides and unobstructed firework views from a Ferris wheel sound like your kind of evening, Luna Park Sydney’s Harbour Party is where you should celebrate NYE.
The stacked music lineup spread across two stages features major icons like Switch Disco, Felixx, Harvey M, KLP, and loads more.
Treat yourself to an all-inclusive drinks package, canapés and access to the Sonic Neon immersive experience with a premium pass, or add-on priority entry and exclusive access to the Luna Lounge cocktail party with a VIP pass.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Unlimited rides, live DJ entertainment
When: 6pm–2am
Cost: $329pp for GA, $609pp for Premium
Aria
1 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD
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It doesn’t get much better than dining against the stunning backdrop of Circular Quay from Aria’s waterfront dining room on New Year's Eve. Aria’s two bespoke New Year's Eve culinary experiences are a truly special way to wrap up 2025.
The first sitting features a glass of Ruinart followed by a three-course menu with entrée, main and dessert selections. The main event offers a special wine-paired six-course feast, plus Ruinart Champagne on arrival and at midnight.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Three-course or six-course feast, Ruinart Champagne and stunning views of Circular Quay.
When: First sitting reservations between 5pm–6.15pm, main event from 7.30pm
Cost: $320pp for first sitting, $1950pp for the main event
Lazy Bones Lounge
294 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
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Warm, lush, and eclectic, Lazy Bones Lounge is the place to spend your New Year’s Eve if you’re after something that strikes the perfect balance between unpretentious and decadent.
Serving up a sweet combo of soul, funk, R&B and pop tunes, enjoy powerhouse performances by The Felas, Arne Hanna, and Pat Powell & Friends. As one of the Inner West’s favourite haunts, we predict it will fill up faster than you can say “Happy New Year”.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Live entertainment, exceptional eats and a glass of bubbles on arrival
When: 6pm–2am
Cost: $147.90pp
a’Mare
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
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Countdown the final hours of 2024 in true Italian style at a’Mare, the harbourside restaurant inside of Crown Sydney. Head Chef Alessandro Pavoni has prepared a special experience menu, available for both lunch and dinner sittings alongside the beloved a la carte offering. Gather with loved ones and reminisce on your favourite moments of the year over a spectacular Italian feast.
THE DETAILS
What you get: A la carte food and beverage, festive set menu
When: Lunch from 12pm, first dinner sitting from 5.30pm, late dinner sitting from 7.30pm
Cost: $295 per adult for late dinner sitting and set menu
Woodcut
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
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Bid farewell to 2024 with a memorable dining experience at Woodcut. Open kitchens provide dining entertainment as skilled chefs demonstrate their culinary artistry, whipping up meals right in front of you. Or wrangle up a table outside on the terrace for picturesque waterfront views of Sydney Harbour.
Dinner Sitting 1 offers a three-course family fireworks set menu, while Dinner Sitting 2 features a four-course celebration set menu, both crafted with the best Aussie produce.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Special set menus with two dinner sittings
When: Dinner Sitting 1 from 5.30pm and Dinner Sitting 2 from 6.30pm
Cost: $200pp and $95 per child for Dinner Sitting 1, $350pp and $120 per child for Dinner Sitting 2
Lana
Level 1/5-7 Young Street, Sydney CBD
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Enjoy one last hurrah at Lana, the gorgeous Italian-Asian restaurant located in the heritage Hinchcliff House near Circular Quay. There is a NYE share-style set menu to choose from, with the option to add on a drinks package.
The set menu features scallop and prawn crudo with stracciatella, sambal and peach
crostino, tagliolini with sea urchin, mussel, seaweed and spanish truffle, dry aged roasted duck, and a mango sorbetto for dessert.
THE DETAILS
What you get: NYE set menu, drinks packages
When: Bookings from 7pm
Cost: $299 per adult or $49pp per child, with drinks packages starting at $95 per person
Luna Lu
Bays 4 and 5, 7-27 Circular Quay West, Campbells Cove, The Rocks
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Sitting pretty across from the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Campbells Cove, Luna Lu offers an array of unforgettable New Year's Eve experiences. Select from outdoor or indoor seating options and dine on a curated four-course degustation menu with live entertainment and a glass of Thiénot X Penfolds Champagne Brut Rosé on arrival. Gather the group and book an exclusive VIP Dining Dome for up to 8 guests or a private dining room for 10-12 people.
For a more casual experience, Bar Lulu is putting on a cocktail-style event with roaming canapés, beverages and live music.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Premier harbourfront dining and live music
When: Bookings for lunch and dinner
Cost: $1000pp for indoor dining, $595pp at Bar Lulu, $10,000 for VIP Dining Dome (fits 8), $10,000 for Private Dining Room 1 (fits 12)
Whalebridge
8 & 10 Circular Quay W, Sydney CBD
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Get front row seats to the fireworks this New Year’s Eve at Whalebridge. With stunning views overlooking the Harbour, Whalebridge offers the perfect spot to ring in the New Year while indulging in an extensive feast of French food. With free-flowing champagne, you can enjoy their New Year’s Eve menu featuring grilled southern lobster, oysters and scallop crudo alongside a wagyu fillet with pepper sauce.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Waterfront views and NYE menu
When: From 7.30pm
Cost: From $1100
Joji
Level 5/388 George Street
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Take in the stunning Sydney CBD skyline as you countdown to the New Year at Joji. They’ll be hosting their Countdown Cocktail Party from 9pm, with DJs playing all night including DJ Cassette, a drink on arrival and drinks being served by Four Pillars Gin.
If you’re not into the party, you can also swing past for lunch from 12pm or dinner before the festivities kick off.
THE DETAILS
What you get: City skyline views, DJ sets, drink on arrival
When: 12pm—2am
Cost: $90 per person
Brasserie 1930
2/4 Farrer Place, Sydney CBD
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Brasserie 1930 is helping you ring in the New Year with a five course menu and complementary champagne on arrival. From $195, you can enjoy exceptional Australian produce, paired with world-class wines from their extensive wine program.
THE DETAILS
What you get: five course menu, drink on arrival
When: From 6pm
Cost: From $195 per person, $70 per child
Opera Bar
Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, Sydney CBD
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Fireworks won’t be the only thing popping off on the concourse this year. At Opera Bar, the canapés and performers will be roaming, the drinks will be flowing, and the fireworks will be right on the doorstep.
This year’s theme is Cosmic Universe, guaranteeing a high-energy night filled with good vibes, great company and prime views.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Unbeatable views of the Sydney Harbour fireworks, live music, roving performers and canapés
When: 6pm–2am
Cost: From $695pp + booking fee
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military Road, Watsons Bay
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Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel brings us a beachside bash to get the year going with a stunner line-up of seaside sets featuring Mashd N Kutcher, Stace Cadet, Aria and more.
Up the ante with a premium VIP ticket, including access to the top deck and mid-deck for even better views, plus three hours of canapés paired with free-flowing drinks from 6pm to 9pm.
THE DETAILS
What you get: GA entry to the beach club and two drink vouchers, Premium VIP access to exclusive levels and a 3-hour canapé and beverage package
When: 5pm–2am
Cost: GA for $220pp, Premium VIP for $440pp
Zephyr Sky Bar Sydney
Level 12, Hyatt Regency, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD
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Ring in 2026 atop Hyatt Regency Sydney with dazzling views of Darling Harbour from Zephyr Sky Bar. Perched on Level 12, the luxury bar is hosting a glam, 18+ NYE event with a generous 4.5-hour beverage package including premium sparkling, wine, beer and soft drinks, plus an abundance of canapés, an extravagant grazing table and live DJs.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Darling Harbour view, 4.5-hour beverage package, canapés, grazing table and live entertainment
When: 8pm–12.30am
Cost: $475 per person
Sold Out: Taronga Zoo
Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
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If your New Year’s resolution involves doing good things for the planet, you can start early by spending New Year’s Eve at Taronga Zoo.
Not only can you enjoy a picnic on the Concert Lawns while taking in the sweeping harbour views and live entertainment, but your ticket price will go towards helping the zoo’s conservation efforts in the year to come. Plus, visiting the zoo animals after dark is a truly magical experience.
THE DETAILS
What you get: Stunning views of the Sydney Harbour fireworks, live entertainment and a chance to experience Taronga’s wildlife after dark
When: 6pm–12.30am
Cost: From $243 for adults, $120 for kids and free for children under 4 years
CIRQ
Crown Sydney, Level 26, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney CBD
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Crown Sydney’s rooftop cocktail bar and lounge, CIRQ, is hosting an opulent rooftop soiree amongst the city’s star-spangled skyline.
The event boasts one of the best seats in Sydney to watch the fireworks, live entertainment, extravagant food stations, gourmet canapés and a selection of free-flowing premium beverages throughout the night. Adorn your best sparkles, and enjoy an evening of allure paired with breathtaking views.
THE DETAILS
What you get: All food and drinks included, live entertainment
When: 8.30pm–1am
Cost: $950pp
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