Sydney New Year’s Eve - One Night, Many Ways to Celebrate

Up to 1 million people are expected to line the harbour for Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations, and most vantage points around the harbour will be free and non-ticketed this year.

It pays to plan ahead, arrive early together and secure your spot. For more information on vantage points, visit sydneynewyearseve.com/vantage-points

With major roads closed to people driving and cycling, getting in and out of the city is different on New Year’s Eve.  The way you arrive may be different to how you get home. Visit sydneynewyearseve.com/plan-your-nye for more information.

Discover more Sydney New Year’s Eve events at whatson.sydney/nye

Sydney New Year’s Eve is an accessible and inclusive event. For more information about accessible viewing areas, transport options and the live audio description visit sydneynewyearseve.com/accessibility

Event Schedule

https://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/fireworks/

7:30pm

Smoking Ceremony

A ritual of purification and unity of smouldering native plants on the iconic vessels Tribal Warrior, Mari Nawi and Wirawi. Produced by Tribal Warrior Association.

8:30pm

Welcome to Country

Welcome to Country Elders from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to Gadigal land.

Pylon projections and lighting effects

Projections enliven the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons throughout the night. Lighting effects on the eastern side dazzle the harbour foreshore. Produced by VANDAL and 32 Hundred Lighting.

9pm

Calling Country fireworks

A celebration of sky, land and sea country, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance and illustration. Produced by We Are Warriors.

9:15pm

Sydney Harbour Lights

Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by Australian Commercial Marine Group.

12:00am – Midnight

Fireworks! Ring in the new year with the world’s best fireworks show. Featuring pyrotechnics launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other Sydney landmarks, together with a stunning soundtrack by composer Luna Pan.