From the best viewing areas to information about restaurants, cruises and getting around on the night, the official Sydney New Year’s Eve website is home to everything you need to know about the biggest night of the year.
“Sydney puts on a New Year’s Eve like nowhere else and with more than one million people travelling to the foreshore to watch the fireworks, a little planning goes a long way,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said.
“Whether you’re committed to securing a family-friendly front row spot at one of the many free viewing areas at parks and headlands around the harbour or planning to go big with your booking, the official website has you covered.”
Register for free tickets at top viewing areas such as the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and the Cahill Expressway.
More accessible viewing spots are available than ever before. Book a place now.
Program
- 7.30pm Smoking Ceremony
- 8.30pm Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon projections and lighting effects begin
- 8:45pm Welcome to Country
- 9pm Calling Country fireworks display
- Midnight fireworks display
Businesses planning a New Year’s Eve party can list it free on What’s On, the City of Sydney’s official event directory.
We’ll release more information as we get closer to the big night, so keep an eye on the official website for updates.
Published 5 September 2025
