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As the end of 2024 inches closer, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll spend the biggest night on the calendar.
New Year’s Eve
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Sydney New Years Eve 2023 midnight fireworks – the official full-length video
Happy New Year from Sydney! Enjoy the magic of our midnight fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.
We Are Warriors showcases First Nations excellence at New Year’s Eve
The artists and musicians behind the Calling Country fireworks and performances honouring the world’s oldest living culture.
5 minutes with National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Cleola Anderiesz
Our Sydney New Year’s charity partner shines a light on game-changing research, securing achievements and how you can GLO PINK for a worthy cause.
Tell us your creative ideas for our major events and festivals
We’re seeking ideas that demonstrate creative excellence, innovation and accessibility while appealing to a global audience.
New Year’s Eve is back with a bang
Access to see Sydney’s iconic fireworks will be free but make sure to plan your night.
Register your interest to become our events and festivals charity partner
We’re seeking charity partners for Sydney New Year’s Eve, Sydney Christmas and Sydney Lunar Festival
Applications open for Calling Country creative production services for Sydney New Year’s Eve
We're looking for an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander organisation to provide creative production services for the Calling Country segment on New Year's Eve
In pictures: Sydney welcomes the new year
The city sends off 2022 in true style
What to do in Sydney this December
Browse Christmas markets, celebrate with free concerts and explore the historic Yirranma Place. Here are 10 things to enjoy this month.
What you need to know about Sydney New Year's Eve 2023
All the information you need to enjoy the fireworks harbourside.
Be part of the Sydney New Year’s Eve volunteer team
We're recruiting for the event from 27 December to 31 December.
The Presets: Creating the soundtrack to Sydney New Year's Eve 2021
Julian and Kim talk about the creative process and their approach to creating the soundtrack to the iconic midnight fireworks display
4 tips to nail that SYDNYE fireworks shot
Learn how to master this tricky night-time shot with the help of SYDNYE’s official photographers.
Blak Douglas: curating the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display
First Nations artist Blak Douglas talks about what to expect as part of the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display
Foti International Fireworks: behind the scenes of Sydney New Year's Eve 2021
Fortunato Foti, Creative Director at Foti International Fireworks explains what goes into creating the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks displays
The local businesses that bring Sydney New Year’s Eve to life
How the City of Sydney works with homegrown talent for the biggest night of the year.
5 minutes with our New Year’s Eve charity partner The Smith Family
Learn about Australia’s largest national education charity and how you can support it.
A New Year’s Eve welcome to Gadigal land
Australia’s Indigenous cultures will be showcased on a global stage with a Welcome to Country that will call for inclusion, representation and celebration.
See Sydney shine this New Year's Eve
With firework displays at 9pm and midnight – including a celebration of the Traditional Custodians of our land – Sydney is set to shine in spectacular style.
Sydney New Year’s Eve 2020: Information for businesses
The NSW Government will strictly control public access around the harbour. Here’s what businesses in the area need to know.
Important information for Sydney New Year’s Eve 2020
The NSW Government is running New Year's Eve celebrations in 2020. Be aware of the restrictions and arrangements.
Sydney New Year’s Eve: Celebrations to be run by NSW Government
An agreement with the state government means a scaled-back firework display will ring in 2021.
Sydney New Year’s Eve fundraising appeal at more than $13m
Thanks to the generosity of locals and visitors, a staggering $13.3 million has been raised for the Red Cross disaster relief and recovery fund.
In pictures: Sydney New Year’s Eve 2019
The dawn of a new decade celebrated with a symphony of light, colour and music.
Sydney New Year's Eve: Over $3m raised for bushfire relief
Cancelling the fireworks would have little practical benefit for affected communities.
Messages of welcome from Gadigal land for Sydney New Year’s Eve
An age-old Aboriginal custom is at the heart of this year’s Calling Country ceremony.
Sydney welcomes the world to 2020
A symphony of light, colour and Australian sounds mark a new decade in the world’s best New Year’s Eve party.
Support for the NSW bushfire recovery fund on NYE
The City of Sydney pledges to help raise money and awareness for those in need.