New Year's Eve
31
Dec
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New Year's Eve

Say goodbye to 2023 in style with some of the best vantage points on Sydney Harbour and The Rocks.
When
Sunday,
31 Dec 2023

Experience the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration at The Rocks, where you'll find the most incredible views to witness the breathtaking fireworks display. Indulge in a culinary journey like no other with an array of fabulous food and drinks venues that cater to every taste. From Sydney's oldest pub to a selection of top-notch restaurants and rooftop bars boasting panoramic views of the harbor, your evening will be filled with unforgettable moments.

But there is more, we're currently working on our New Year's Eve, and we can't wait to share all the exciting details with you. Subscribe to our eDM or keep an eye on our social channels, where we'll be revealing all the fun and festivities in the coming months.

Program
7.30pm
Smoking Ceremony

A sacred Smoking Ceremony on the Harbour conducted by Tribal Warrior. The Smoking Ceremony is a ritual of purification and unity, cleansing the space for the new year.

8.30pm
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.

`8.57pm
Welcome to Country

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

9pm
Calling Country fireworks

Calling Country fireworks celebrate the local histories and contemporary experiences of Indigenous storytellers through art, song, sound, and dance. As a way of Calling Country, the selection of artists brings connections between the land, water and sky to reflect on the past, and grow stronger into the future.

9.15pm
Sydney Harbour Lights

Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by the Commercial Vessels Association.

11.58pm
Countdown to midnight

The 90 second countdown begins with projections on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.

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 barges in the harbour.

Watch a live stream or tune in to the synchronised simulcast on KIIS 1065.

Transport

Large crowds are expected on New Year’s Eve. If you travel into the city, plan your trip and arrive early.

Check for latest updates.

Getting home

Getting out of the city is different on New Year’s Eve. The way you come in will be different to the way you leave. There are many roads closed to people walking, driving and cycling, so follow directions and check signs.

Be prepared for a longer walk to buses and trains. Some train stations may have different entry and exit points.

Try to leave the city after 1am to avoid the crowds.

Live updates

Follow @BusesInfo, @TrainsInfo and @FerriesInfo on Twitter for up-to-the-minute information and stay connected with a real-time transport app. For real-time updates on road closures and traffic, follow @LiveTrafficSyd.

Visit Transport Info  for details on services.