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Melbourne New Years Eve 2024

Things to do in Melbourne on new years eve. Guide to the top parties, fireworks, hotels for NYE 2023-2024

New Years eve in Melbourne may not have quite the global reputation of the big fireworks display in Sydney, but this fabulous and vibrant city doesn't let you down and had an offering of great parties and a pretty spectacular fireworks of their own.

Most local celebrations are centred around finding a great viewing spot for the midnight fireworks, and there are a great variety of parties and events taking place across the city.

The city actually has pretty much the perfect setting for a bit outdoor party, with the open areas along the banks of the Yarra river providing plenty of space for crowds to gather, while the city's iconic skyline provides an equally impressive backdrop.

You can also venture to Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Paynesville, Geelong, Phillip Island and Warrnambool for some regional firework displays!

Docklands Fireworks

The new year party in Melbourne is centred around the Dockland area where they continue to put on an incredible fireworks display at 9.30pm and midnight with fireworks due to be set off from 30CBD rooftops!

The main celebration areas are Docklands, Kings Domain, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Garden. There will be live music, DJs, light installations and food trucks.

Edinburgh Gardens is recommended as a a viewing location, while if you don't mind being a little further away there are excellent skyline views to be had from St Kilda or Albert Park.

Beyond The City

Beyond The Valley, Untitled Group & Triple J are bringing you an amazing New Years Eve party with 4 days of music and celebrations that will see you into the new year.

With live bands, incredible visual spectables, electronic artists and Hip Hop performances all set in the new location of Barunah Plains on 28th December to 1st January 2024. This year we'll see a line up that includes: Peggy Gou, Central Cee, Destroy Lonely, Ferg, DMA's, G Flip, Kelis, Flight Facilities, Mall Grab, The Jungle Giants, Airwolf Paradise, Torren Foot, Cassian, COBRAH, BIG WETT, Boo Seeka, Channel Tres, DJ Heartstring, Jayda G, Conducta, Notion, Ewan McVicar, Kettama, Lady Shaka, Romy, Baby g and so many more!

As a real sign of the times, this year they are introducing the Podcast Stage where you'll find the likes of Your Safe Space, The Mason Cox Show, The Maria Thathill Show, Jamo and Dylan , tickets and full line up here.

Federation Square Free Concert

Federation Square is another popular gathering point, which is normally helped along by free concert, but as yet, nothing has been announced in regards to the concert, but there are usually fantastic events for NYE at Taxi Kitchen, Transport Public Bar, Riverland Bar, Hero and Transit Rooftop Bar. Full details here.

John Foreman's Aussie Pops Orchestra New Years Eve Gala & Concert

Instill some culture into your last evening of 2023 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, where you will join John Foreman's Australian Pops Orchestra, Marina Prior, Michael Cormick along with Jemma Rix and not forgetting the Dana Jolly Dancers and the Douglas Heywood and the Camberwell Chorlae. It'll be a wonderful night of Broadway and popular hits. There are 2 showings, a matinee and evening on both 30th and 31st December. Full details and tickets here.

Edinburgh and Barclay Gardens Party

There is also usually a popular annual gathering in Edinburgh Gardens with lots of family friendly fun. There has been outdoor movies, sporting events, music at the Rotunda, giant kids games! There's been nothing announced as yet, so please do check locally much closer to the time here.

Arbory New Years Eve

Special New Years Eve Party at Arbory Afloat and Arbory Bar & Eatery. With canapes, unlimited drinks and live entertainment. The theme for this year is Tulum Inspired Jungle. Tickets are available here

New Years Eve Hotels

Melbourne is internationally renowned for the range and quality of it's visitor accommodation. Availability over the Christmas and New Year period is very much at a premium, so get your booking in well in advance, especially if you're keen on a city centre location with fireworks views.

There are several top quality hotel apartments which can make self catering a good option - we stayed in the District South Yarra and can highly recommend it.

The Crown Hotel is always a good choice for top notch entertainment, but you will need to book quickly.

You can check availability and book all of the top Melbourne NYE hotels here.

NYE Live Streaming

The fireworks will be broadcast live on the local TV networks, watch live here.

In the meantime there are some excellent live webcam views in Melbourne that are ideally positioned for skyline voews of the fireworks - check out some of these live streaming views for a closeup view:

Melbourne webcams

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