New Year’s Eve Melbourne is an event in itself in one of the best event cities in the world. So you know you are going to find NYE 2025 fun! As well as the spectacular city and docklands fireworks there are lots of restaurants, cruises and parties and events, both large and small to cater for all tastes. Summer time in Melbourne for New Year’s Eve normally means a very pleasant climate for being indoors and outdoors for the upcoming 31st December celebrations. And the plans for celebrations to see out 2025 and welcome in 2026 at some great New Year’s Eve Melbourne and Greater Melbourne party events will soon be underway.
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You will be able to see out the old year 2025 and welcome in the new year 2026 in style or as relaxed as you want to be. Have fun and enjoy the celebrations!
New Year’s Eve Melbourne 2025
Normally events at Melbourne venues range in prices from Free to about $250 per person on New Year’s Eve. Over the years we’ve seen the average of packaged events is around the $140 per person. So there is something for everyone! Even families with kids or large numbers including elderly can be catered for easily in Melbourne. There are some fabulous restaurants that cater for celebrating New Year’s Eve for families! Check out all the details below.
The Best New Year’s Eve Melbourne Party Ideas in 2025
For the NYE Party animals who want to have a big New Year’s Eve Melbourne style, then there will be a myriad of events to appeal to everyone. All sorts of events including those with DJ’s, bands or maybe even Karaoke, and in terms of themes there will be costume, glitter, masquerade, black tie, casual, beach parties all over Melbourne and even on the water with cruises. And with so many restaurants there will be something for everyone.
Hophaus Bar
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New Year's Eve Dining
Hophaus offers one of the best vantage points in Southbank to farewell 2025 and welcome 2026. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a glass of sparkling or Hophaus beer on arrival, followed by a three-course dining experience, while the bar side keeps the atmosphere buzzing with walk-ins and the bar menu.
NYE Concierge Tips: Great viewing location in Southbank overlooking the river and City.
Packages
NYE Dining Package – $165pp
Bar Side – Walk-ins only, bar menu
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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New Year’s Eve Dinner by the River
Ludlow invites you to farewell 2025 on the Southbank promenade with riverfront dining and festive energy. Choose Twilight Dining for a relaxed three-course experience perfect for families, or opt for the Late Dinner with DJs, dancing and sparkling views of the fireworks as the countdown to 2026 begins.
NYE Concierge Notes: Fun venue with options. Early and Late Dining. Terrific location on the Yarra at Southbank. Great food and awesome cocktails!
Packages
Twilight NYE Dining – Adults: $120pp | $50 Children (12 & under)
Late NYE Dinner – $209pp Inside | $229pp Outside Terrace
Young & Jackson
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Dining
See in the New Year in style at a Melbourne Hotel icon. This venue always turns it on for an incredible New Year party. And with New Years restaurant and party options upstairs and downstairs there will be something for everyone. From sit down NYE dining, to dancing and partying NYE away. This will be one of the great places in Melbourne to see in the New Year.
NYE Concierge Notes: Great central venue close to fireworks. Indoor event with a rooftop. Sells out so be ready for this one!
Packages
Options may include
- VIP
- General
Marnong Estate
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve 2025
Enjoy a delightful New Year's Eve experience outside the Melbourne CBD at the scenic Marnong Estate. Expect to be treated to an elegant evening with delicious food and drinks. Plus entertainment and more.
NYE Concierge Note: Beautiful scenic location just 35 mins from the Melbourne CBD.
Packages
Options May Include:
- NYE Food
- NYE Drinks
- NYE Entertainment
Better in Colour
Expected Release: December 2025
Better in Colour presents NYE 2025
Better in Colour presents New Year's Eve 2025 at Greenfields Albert Park. Expect an New Years celebration spectacular that kicks off early with Food and Beverage Packages and VIP options. Plus Entertainment all evening!
NYE Concierge Notes: Fantastic location overlooking Albert Park Lake.
Packages
Options may include
- General Entry
- VIP Booth Packages
- Early Bird Prices
The Albion Rooftop
Expected Release: December 2025
Alumbra NYE
Join in the Celebrations as Alumbra host their New Year's Eve event at the Albion Rooftop! Dress classy and Party into 2026 with some of Melbourne Best DJ's at this exclusive rooftop and club. Choose from some spectacular options from VIP Booths to GA tickets.
NYE Concierge Notes: Spectacular Venue offering a great range of options. Award winning Rooftop!
Packages
Options May Include:
- Club Tickets
- VIP Rooftop
- Booth Packages
Brown Alley
Expected Release: December 2025
LEVELS NYE
Welcome 2026 over 3 Levels and 4 Rooms with LEVELS NYE at Brown Alley Nightclub. Expect a huge line up of DJs for one big New Year's Eve Party featuring the best House, Techno, Minimal, RnB, Party and more!
NYE Concierge Notes: Fantastic Venue with Open Air Rooftop!
Packages
Options May Include:
- Express Entry
- VIP Booths
SOHO Melbourne
Expected Release: October 2025
NYE SOHO 2025
Say goodbye to 2025 with amazing harbour views at SOHO Melbourne. Party through the final night of the year on the Southbank Waterfront with spectacular views of the Fireworks and Yarra River. Expect Entertainment playing the biggest RnB, House & party anthems. Plus VIP Tickets & Group Packages featuring beverages and more.
Packages
Options May Include:
- General Admission
- VIP Tickets
- VIP Packages
Harbour Kitchen
Expected Release: December 2025
2025 New Year's Eve Party
Restaurant options here early with NYE party to follow at this Docklands venue right near the water. Enjoy the fireworks with great music from leading DJ’s at Harbour Kitchen's NYE Party. Various food & drink packages. Scrumptious food and spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks options. Also accommodates VIP packages.
NYE Concierge Notes: Waterfront at Docklands. Awesome dance party event that has indoor and outdoor options. Awesome Docklands NYE fireworks views.
Packages
Options may include
- Early bird
- Group options
- Restaurant dining
- General
Grazeland
Expected Release: December 2025
Grazeland NYE Celebration
Welcome 2026 at Grazeland. Normally patrons will be treated to a festival of New Years Eve Celebration music, food and entertainment. Around 8pm normally the spectacular Grazeland Deck Package kicks off with all inclusive food and beverage package. Grazeland normally will also be offering Early (5pm-7:30pm) and Late (8pm-12:30am) General Admission sessions for New Year's Eve 2025.
Packages
Options May Include:
- General Admission
- All Inclusive Packages
- Check with the Venue
Plus 5
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Party 2025
Excellent Yarra River waterfront views this NYE at Plus 5 near South Wharf. This restaurant venue is very close to fireworks at South Wharf on the Yarra. Gorgeous venue that has usually offers dining and cocktail party options for your NYE. Inside and outside areas.
NYE Concierge Notes: Love the food and cocktails at this Yarra River venue. Indoor and outdoor.
Packages
Options may include
- Early bird restaurant tix
- VIP Options
- Group options
Awesome New Year’s Eve Melbourne Party Ideas to Welcome 2026
Some Restaurant and Hotel events will be all inclusive in terms of price. So that means drinks may be included and maybe even food. And for some other NYE packages you may have to pay for drinks. Make sure you checkout all the details below as there are always some great value NYE offerings and its important to get in early most of the time!
BearBrass
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New Year’s Eve Dining by the River
BearBrass is the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, set on the Yarra River with sweeping views of Melbourne’s skyline. Enjoy a three-course dining experience featuring a shared entrée, choice of main and dessert, while the bar side keeps the party flowing with a walk-in NYE menu and pizzas.
NYE Concierge Notes: Great location on the Yarra River with fantastic views of the Melbourne skyline! for the Melbourne NYE Fireworks
Packages
NYE Dining Package – $170pp
Bar Side – Walk-ins only, special NYE menu & pizzas
P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub
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New Year's Eve Dining in the Sidebar
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025at P.J. O’Brien’s Sidebar with a festive dining experience overlooking Southbank. Guests can enjoy a three-course set menu with a complimentary drink, a relaxed atmosphere, and prime views of the midnight fireworks.. Sláinte to the New Year!
NYE Concierge Notes: Great location with a fun filled venue. Great Value NYE Dining.
Packages
NYE Dining
3 Course Set Menu – $100pp
2 Course Kids Menu – $25pp
(U18s must leave by 10pm)
Amora Hotel Riverwalk
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New Year's Eve Party 2025
Amora Hotel Riverwalk is hosting a glamorous New Year’s Eve Party in the Event Pavilion, complete with a decadent seafood grazing table, roving canapés and bottomless drinks. With dazzling décor, a live DJ and a vibrant countdown atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to welcome 2026 in true style.
NYE Concierge Notes: Great food and entertainment. A terrific option for those also wanting accommodation.
Packages
Early Bird (before 30 Nov)
$165pp Standard | $185pp with Spirits
After 30 Nov
$195pp Standard | $215pp with Spirits
Temperance Hotel
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New Year's Eve 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dinner at Temperance Hotel in the heart of South Yarra. Book a table and enjoy a relaxed evening meal while soaking up the festive atmosphere along Chapel Street, making it the perfect way to farewell 2025 in comfort and style.
NYE Concierge Notes: We love this venue having spent some New Years time here. Great staff too! Grab your friends and welcome in the New Year.
Packages
NYE Dinner Bookings – Standard Menu Pricing
Bookings Essential
The Balaclava Hotel
Expected Release: October 2025
New Year's Eve Rooftop Party
Party on the Rooftop this NYE at the Balaclava Hotel and welcome in 2026 in style. Expect to be treated to LIVE entertainment, all inclusive packages featuring food, drinks and more.
NYE Concierge Note: Great venue outside the CBD in St Kilda East. Fantastic atmosphere on the rooftop.
Packages
Options May Include:
- NYE Entertainment
- Food
- Drinks
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
Expected Release: October 2025
New Year's Eve at Blossom
Celebrate New Years Eve 2025 at this spectacular Rooftop Bar. Its al fresco wrap around terrace provides uninterrupted views of the Melbourne NYE Fireworks . You can expect to be treated to an All Inclusive NYE package with Premium beverages & Food. Plus DJ Entertainment to Dance into 2026. VIP Booth packages are also an option.
NYE Concierge Notes: Superb Rooftop Venue with great views of the NYE fireworks and Melbourne Skyline
Packages
Options May Include:
- NYE All Inclusive Packages
- NYE VIP Booth Packages
- NYE Entertainment
- NYE Fireworks Views
Flamingo Club at Platform One
Expected Release: December 2025
P1: New Year's Eve 2025
Join the P1 team as they countdown the finals hours of 2025 over 3 rooms, 3 bars and 13 VIP booths. Enjoy an unforgettable NYE experience at one of Melbourne's Premier locations. Indulge with celebratory drinks as you welcome in 2026 and tear it up on the dancefloor for the final time of the year.
Want the VIP treatment for you and your friends? Check out Platform One's All Inclusive VIP Booth Packages.
Packages
Options may include:
- General Entry
- VIP Booth Packages
Fabulous Ways to Celebrate NYE 2025 in Melbourne
If you are planning a big NYE night. Plan to stay in the city and book your accommodation in advance. Over the years we’ve noticed great variation in prices for accommodation. So don’t be afraid to ask for any deals or query any specials. Inclusions of breakfast and a late checkout and/or extra day are probably a good idea!
Yarra Botanica
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New Year's Eve on the River
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the river at Yarra Botanica, Melbourne’s ultimate NYE destination. Enjoy roaming canapés and flowing drinks while DJs and surprise entertainment keep the energy high across both levels. When the clock strikes midnight, you’ll have one of the best vantage points in town to watch the fireworks. With lively vibes, unforgettable views, and a party atmosphere like no other, it’s the perfect way to farewell 2025 and welcome 2026 in style.
NYE Concierge Notes: Superb River front Venue with Spectacular Views.
Packages
NYE VIP Upper Deck Package – $250pp
NYE General Admission – $110ppFargo and Co
Expected Release: September 2025
New Year's Eve Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 at Fargo & Co with roaming canapés, flowing drinks and DJs providing the score for a big night out. Doors open from 6pm with a four-hour beverage package running 7–11pm, setting the scene for a lively countdown as the venue transforms into one big party to welcome 2026.
NYE Concierge Notes: Fargo is chic! A great party venue in the Richmond area of Melbourne.
Packages
NYE Tickets from $79pp +bf
H2o SouthBank Promenade - Riverside
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H2o Sunset on the Yarra
NYE H2o is a staple of the Melbourne NYE scene! This event sells out every year & always has an awesome Melbourne location to call home. Featuring, a massive space on the Riverfront, with an outdoor Balcony area and amazing panoramic views over the Yarra River. Surrounded by water, this Prestigious venue also offers amazing views of the city skyline & you are directly in front of the Melbourne Fireworks display. This is an all inclusive event with an extensive drinks & food package like no other!
NYE Concierge Notes: Large dance party event accommodating over 1000 people plus. Surrounded by the Melbourne Fireworks.
Packages
All Inclusive Drinks Package 8pm to 2.30am: from $170
Platinum Drinks Upgrade: from $215
Brewmanity Beer Co
Expected Release: December 2025
New Years Eve Rooftop & City Views
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Brewmanity's rooftop in South Melbourne, offering panoramic views of Melbourne's skyline. Expect to enjoy a superb NYE package featuring drinks, snacks and rooftop views. Keep an eye out for VIP packages with access to a private bar, premium views for the midnight fireworks and more.
NYE Concierge Notes: Spectacular rooftop with epic views of the fireworks
Packages
Options may include:
- NYE Food & Drinks
- NYE Fireworks Views
- NYE VIP Packages
The Wharf Hotel
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Garden Party
This river front venue always has a fun NYE themed party. The super cool Wharf Hotel crew will be thinking up another superb NYE Party. Ring in the New Year at the Wharf Hotel and party the night away on the banks of the Yarra River. All inclusive food and beverage party packages are the norm for this venues NYE's. But be quick once the details come out for this awesome Melbourne Riverside location.
NYE Concierge Notes: Waterfront views. Indoor & Outdoor Event. Normally have great NYE Party themes and really well packaged and priced.
Packages
Options may include
- Early Bird
- Group Options
- General Admission
The Provincial
Expected Release: December 2025
NYE 2025
Join the Provincial fun and see out 2025 with a Music over 2 levels this New Year's Eve. Be treated to a free glass of sparkling at midnight whilst you party into 2026. Enjoy music from some talented DJs as the spin your favourite tunes across 3 rooms. Arrive early for a food and drink specials.
NYE Concierge Notes: Awesome Hotel in Brunswick Street precinct. Great food from this venue too!
Packages
Options May Include:
- Free Entry
- Food & Drink Specials
Hotel Esplanade
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve at the Ghost
The Espy is pulls out all the stops for New Year's Eve. With 3 stages over 5 levels expect a massive line up of acts on New Year's Eve. Enjoy a plenty of food and drinks whilst you party into the New Year at this St Kilda landmark.
NYE Concierge Notes: Iconic Melbourne Venue located on the St Kilda Waterfront.
Packages
Options may include
- Early bird
- Group options
- General
More Great Things to Do for New Year’s Eve Melbourne 2025
The major areas of Melbourne around the Yarra and the Docklands are normally very busy, so it is important to book your NYE ideas early. We also suggest it generally advisable to at least have a venue or restaurant as a base that you can go in and out of to see the fireworks. Bookings are certainly advisable. It also gives you a great meeting point for you and your friends.
Eureka 89
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Elevation New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Eureka 89, the Southern Hemisphere’s highest dining room, and enjoy spectacular city views while ringing in 2026. Choose between the Northern or Southern Point Rooms and indulge in a specially curated six-course menu prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Renee Martillano, paired with a premium beverage package and live entertainment. With a sophisticated atmosphere and celebratory cocktail attire, it’s a truly unforgettable way to farewell 2025.
NYE Concierge Notes: Spectacular view high above the city streets.
Packages
Northern Point Room: $675 pp
Southern Point Room: $595 ppMorris House
Expected Release: September 2025
New Year's Eve Rooftop Party
Morris House is saying goodbye to {year] in style with a Rooftop Cocktail Party under the city lights. Dress to impress and enjoy four hours of bottomless drinks, roaming canapés and a DJ soundtracking the night for an unforgettable countdown to 2026.
NYE Concierge Notes: Great multi level venue with a spectacular rooftop bar.
Packages
NYE First Release – $120pp + bf
Melbourne Skydeck
Expected Release: November 2025
Sky High New Year's Eve
Enjoy a unique NYE experience up in the sky at the Melbourne Skydeck. Party your way into 2026 88 floors up. Featuring NYE entertainment and Melbourne Skydeck Award Winning 'Edge' and 'Voyager Theatre' experiences and more.
NYE Concierge Notes: Unbeatable NYE views high above the city.
Packages
Option may include:
- Drinks & Canapes
- NYE Entertainment
- Spectacular Views
The Duke of Wellington
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Party
Multi level New Year's Eve party at the Duke in the heart of Melbourne. Head up to Duchess on Level 2 or ground floor fun in the Duke main rooms. Drinks and canapes packages plus LIVE entertainment all night long. In the past packages have run from 8pm to Midnight. So enjoy a great night out this New Years at the Duke. Private Booths Available for Groups of 6-10 aswell as General Entry aswell. Also has restaurant available for early dining.
Packages
Options may include
- Early bird
- Group options
- Restaurant dining
- Booths
- General
BangPop
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Dining
This New Year's Eve at BangPop enjoy a multi course Thai Banquet available at two sitting times. There is an early sitting with kids packages available and for the late sittings a choice of 2 packages. The Inside Package with beverage package and glass of champagne at midnight or treat yourself to the Terrace Package with premium beverage package with unlimited champagne.
NYE Conceirge Notes: Fantastic location on the banks of the Yarra in South Wharf. Right in the heart of the Melbourne NYE festivities.
Packages
Options May Include:
- Early & Late Sitting
- Family Friendly Dining
Village Belle Hotel
Expected Release: December 2025
New Year's Eve Party
Get the New Year started at the Village Belle. Expect DJs will be providing entertainment all night long to get you in the partying mood. Typically offers VIP Packages with included food and drinks. Send 2025 off in style!
Packages
Options may include
- VIP packages
- Entertainment
What is there to do after NYE in Melbourne?
Once the smoke of the New Year’s Eve Melbourne midnight fireworks has gone the general public areas will start to clear out. The night of the old year also marries into the new day of the new year and that is New Year’s Day 2026. Some people may be looking for ideas of how to spend their first day of the new year. Others may be looking for recovery sessions. We hope we can help with ideas for New Year’s Day Melbourne.