Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks

In real life  Every year on December 31 · 9:00 PM & midnight (AEDT)

Next: Thursday, December 31, 2026

Two harbour fireworks shows, the 9 pm family fireworks and the midnight show, launched from the Harbour Bridge and barges, with dozens of public viewing spots.

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks light up the harbour around the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. There are two shows each December 31: the 9 PM "Calling Country" fireworks, a family-friendly display produced by We Are Warriors, and the main midnight show.

The City of Sydney runs dozens of public vantage points around the harbour. Some are ticketed, and many are free on a first-come, first-served basis until they reach capacity. Crowds are huge, so planning when to arrive and how to get home matters as much as picking a spot.

What to expect

• The 9 PM "Calling Country" family fireworks
• The midnight fireworks over the Harbour Bridge and harbour
• Free and ticketed vantage points such as Dawes Point, Barangaroo, Observatory Hill, Mrs Macquarie's Point, Bennelong Lawn and Tarpeian Lawn
• Standard and accessible toilets at most vantage points

Tips for going

• Bring sunscreen, a hat, water, snacks, wet-weather gear, a blanket and something to pass the hours.
• Don't bring glass, alcohol (most free sites are alcohol-free) or large bags.
• Most vantage points don't allow re-entry once you leave, and pets aren't allowed except assistance animals.
• Circular Quay Station closes from 3 PM to midnight. Use Wynyard, Martin Place, St James or Victoria Cross, and allow extra time.

Questions people ask

What time are the fireworks?

9:00 PM and midnight (AEDT) on December 31.

Is it free?

Many vantage points are free, first-come first-served, and close once full. Others need a ticket.

Can I bring alcohol?

Most free vantage points are alcohol-free. The official map shows where BYO is allowed or alcohol is sold.

How do I get there?

Use public transport. Circular Quay Station closes 3 PM – midnight, so use nearby stations and allow extra time.

About Sydney

Circular Quay is Sydney's harbour front door, with the Opera House sails on Bennelong Point, the Harbour Bridge arching over the water, and ferries coming and going.

Getting there: Circular Quay station has trains and the city's main ferry wharves. The Opera House is a short walk east along the quay.

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Sources: www.sydneynewyearseve.com · www.sydneynewyearseve.com. Organizers change plans, so confirm before you go.