The year has flown by, and soon, we’ll be counting down to the fireworks and celebrating the start of 2025. If you haven’t made plans yet, Melbourne is full of wonderful places for you to dance the night away. Sip on free-flowing drinks, move and groove on the dancefloor, and watch the spectacular fireworks at these lovely venues. In no particular order, here are some excellent New Year’s Eve parties around Melbourne.
1. Fed Square
Fed Square will have a free program of entertainment on the Main Stage, with plenty of DJs to help you dance your way into the new year. You’ll also find special dining and entertainment packages around Fed Square, so there’s plenty of New Year’s Eve parties for you to join in the heart of Melbourne. Then, at midnight, feel surrounded by the fireworks. See more here.
📍Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters
In Fed Square, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters is throwing a NYE party. Start with welcome drinks, feast on a progressive sharing menu and indulge in a four hour drinks package. There will be live music to keep the party vibes going. Stick around for the fireworks at midnight. Tickets are $240 per person. More info here.
📍Federation Square, Tenancy 26/2 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3004
3. Afloat and Arbory Bar & Eatery
On New Year’s Eve, Afloat and Arbory Bar & Eatery will say goodbye to 2024 with an ‘Italo Disco’ extravaganza. Feel transported to ’70s and ’80s Italy, with disco balls, flowing drinks, DJs and roaming canapes. Then, enjoy incredible views of the fireworks. Doors open at 6pm. There’s a few different packages available, which you can check out here.
2 Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000
4. Yarra Botanica
Take in some of the best views of the fireworks from this floating pontoon bar. Yarra Botanica will keep you happily busy with DJs and surprise entertainment across both floors. Graze on roaming canapes throughout the night and enjoy either a two-hour or four-hour beverage package. Then, when midnight strikes, see the magnificent fireworks from the heart of the Yarra. General admission tickets are $99 per person. Learn more here.
Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
5. Fleet
Feel like you’ve got a front row seat to the fireworks at Fleet rooftop bar. There’s an open bar to look forward to, as well as roaming canapes and DJs. When the clock strikes 12, gaze at the fireworks and see spectacular views of the Yarra River and skyline. General admission tickets are $295 per person. More details here.
📍Level 22, 1 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
6. Riverland Bar
Head to the banks of the Yarra and enjoy a spectacular evening at Riverland Bar. Doors open at 6pm with pizza available for purchase, and you can enjoy an all-inclusive food and drink package from 8pm. Have unlimited beer, wine, bubbles and spirits, as well as a selection of roving food. DJs will take over two dance floors, and there will also be a fire performer to light up the night. General admission tickets are $185. Learn more here.
Federation Wharf 1-9 Melbourne, VIC 3000
7. HER
Multi-level hospitality venue HER is going all out and throwing a night to remember for New Year’s Eve. There’s a few different ways for you to celebrate. Head up to the rooftop, party under the stars and receive uninterrupted views of the fireworks. Indulge in a four-course Steak Frites menu at HER Bar or a four-course fiery dinner at BKK. Or ring in the new year with a nine-hour party in the Music Room. Bookings are required for everything except the Music Room event. Learn more here.
270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8. QT Melbourne
End the year with glitz and glamour at The Rooftop at QT. Graze on luxurious canapes, freshly shucked oysters, a live rotisserie and a late-night dessert station. Pair it with bottomless drinks packages, and dance into 2025 with a DJ, live band and saxophonist. When the clock strikes midnight, gaze at the spectacular fireworks over the city skyline. General admission tickets are $325, and the party starts at 7pm. See more here.
133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9. Trinket
Trinket on Flinders Lane is ready to welcome the new year. There’s no need to purchase a ticket, just make a general reservation and join them for the celebration. A DJ will spin tunes from 9pm to 2am, and the best-dressed guest wins a bottle of champagne. Cheers to that! See more here.
87 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
10. Garden State Hotel
Garden State Hotel is teaming up with Thursday Events to through a NYE Singles Party. Receive a drink on arrival and mingle throughout the night. There will canapes to keep you going, as well as a DJ. Who knows? You might find someone to kiss at midnight. Tickets start from $50. Learn more here.
101 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
11. Melbourne River Cruises
Melbourne River Cruises has a few parties for you to choose from on New Year’s Eve. Catch the early fireworks on a Twilight Cruise, see the classic fireworks on the Midnight Fireworks Cruise, dance the night away on a Party Cruise and more. See what’s available here.
📍Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006
12. The Q
Soar up to the 28th level of Quincy Hotel, and ring in the new year at The Q. Take in 360-degree views of Melbourne CBD and listen to DJs spin tunes all night long. Receive a Bae Juice on arrival to help you stay hydrated, and drink cocktails, spirits, beer and wine all night long. There will be canapes throughout the night. The party starts at 8pm, and tickets are $190 per person. See more here.
📍Quincy Hotel, Level 28, 509 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
13. State of Grace
Head up to the rooftop of State of Grace, and take in epic views of the fireworks. There’s a four hour beverage package, featuring a selection of wine, beer, cider and roaming canapes. There will also be entertainment throughout the night, such as DJs, a magician and more. Doors open at 7:30pm. First release tickets are $180. See more here.
📍27 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
14. Curious at W Melbourne
Curious invites you to go ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ at W Melbuorne on New Year’s Eve. Spend a night on the dance floor and look forward to live performances, DJs and roaming entertainment. Receive a champagne on arrival, followed by bubbles, rosé, wine, and three classic cocktails. The party starts at 7:30pm and tickets are $255. More info here.
📍408 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
15. Freyja
End the new year with a decadent six-course chef’s selection menu at Freyja. Opt for the ‘Fireworks and Champagne’ ticket, and receive exclusive access to Level 35 to witness the fireworks display. Dinner costs $325 per person, and the fireworks add-on is an extra $100. Learn more here.
📍477 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
16. Melbourne Skydeck
Treat yourself to one of the highest New Year’s Eve parties in the city at Melbourne Skydeck. At 88 floors above sea level, you’ll see the iconic Melbourne fireworks from a whole new perspective. Feast on a six-course menu and unwind with a premium drinks package. The night starts at 7:30pm, and you’re encouraged to wear cocktail or Gatsby attire. Tickets start at $575 per person. More info here.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
21. H2oh’s NYE on the Yarra
Head to Metropolis Evens in Southbank for one of the most renowned New Year’s Eve parties. Dance the night away and let loose with a plenty of drinks and light cocktail food. Take in views of the Yarra and watch the stunning fireworks. Tickets for H2oh’s NYE on the Yarra start from $165. See more here.
📍Upper Level, Southgate Shopping Precinct, Southbank VIC 3006
17. St Kilda Sea Baths
Head to St Kilda Sea Baths for a fantastic end-of-year celebration by Better In Colour. Captain Baxter, Sea Baths Rooftop, Republica and Encore will open for the festivities. Watch the final sunset of 2024, and enjoy two hours of complimentary basic drinks from 4pm to 6pm. There will also be canapes, and over 30 DJs across four rooms. Ring in the New Year by the iconic beach, and watch the fireworks in the distance. Early bird tickets start from $85 plus booking fee. Learn more here.
10/10-18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182
18. Hotel Esplanade
The Espy has two different New Year’s Eve parties for you to try just outside of Melbourne. Have a party in the main area, and enjoy a 3.5 hour drinks package, as well as grazing bites, entertainment and DJs. General tickets start at $150 person.
Otherwise, pop into the Ghost Bar for an intimate experience, and graze on canapes, oysters and three hours of drinks. You’ll also enjoy access to all other rooms at The Espy. Tickets are $210 per person.
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182
19. Yugen
Descend underground and countdown to midnight at Yugen. Make a dinner reservation from 8:15pm, then stick around for their New Year’s Eve party. Receive a cocktail on arrival, and indulge in Asian-inspired canapes. Dance until midnight and have fun with live dancers, a saxophonist and a mix of disco, deep house and progressive beats from DJ DNE. If you’re not starting with dinner, entry is at 10:30pm. Early tickets are $55 per person. More info here.
📍605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
20. Grazeland
Ring in the New Year at Grazeland. Choose between the family-friendly general admission experience, or opt for the 18+ Premium Deck Package. Enjoy food vouchers, have fun with face-painting and look forward to entertainment like DJs and live music. In the adults-only party, there will be plenty of free-flowing drinks. At midnight, get prime views of the city fireworks. Tickets start at $48 per person. See more here.
📍20 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015
21. The Continental Sorrento
Not looking for New Year’s Eve parties in Melbourne? Swap city views for the seaside and escape to Sorrento. The Conti is ringing in the new year with an extravagant, ‘Viva La Playa’ party. Feel immersed in a beach club atmosphere, and count down to midnight with roaming entertainment, live music and a four-hour food and drinks package. Tickets cost $295. See more here.
1-21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, Victoria, 3943, Sorrento