Sydney’s New Year’s Eve Parties
BY NYSSA BOOTH
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to welcome the New Year. Whether it’s watching the fireworks by the harbour with friends and family, or partying 2015 away, this guide to Sydney’s New Year’s festivities has something for everyone.
At Darling Harbour
Synchronised to the beats of renowned DJ and music programmer Tyson Koh, a stunning firework display is set to light up the sky above Cockle Bay and Darling Harbour. As well as the usual 9 o’clock and midnight firework displays, this year, the event will include 6 flame-jet shows around the Cockle Bay precinct. If you’re looking for a free, family-friendly event, visiting Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay would be a wonderful way to introduce the New Year.
Dec 31, Darling Harbour. Free. More info: darlingharbour.com
In Pirrama Park, Pyrmont
If you’re looking to make a night of New Year’s Festivities, you can’t go past celebrating at a fully-licensed, exclusive all-ages event, held at Pirrama Park along Pyrmont Wharf. With sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, celebrating New Years Eve in Pyrmont offers a bird’s eye view of both firework displays. As well being at an excellent venue, a ticket to this event includes a free glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink as well as a meal package from either Gourmandise de Paris or Blue Eye Dragon, two of Pyrmont’s most loved eateries.
Dec 31, Pirrama Park, Pyrmont Wharf. $160.30. More info: pucc.com.au/events/nye-2015-in-pyrmont
At Quay West Suites Sydney
Kick off 2016 in style, after celebrating a glamorous New Years Eve at the Quay West Suites. Indulge in a seven course meal at the luxurious Harrington Restaurant, the menu including oysters, stuffed zucchini flowers and delicate desserts. Guests will also have exclusive access to the viewing deck where they can enjoy the fireworks without all the chaos below.
Dec 31, Quay West Suites, Sydney. $249-$295. More info: quaywestsuitessydney.com.au/offers-en.html
El Circo NYE Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with El Circo, enjoying a fabulous array of part circus, part cabaret acts. The evening includes a nine course degustation served intermittently throughout the burlesque show, adding to the magical experience that is El Circo. Firework lovers needn’t worry as both incredible firework displays will be shown up on the big screens completing an eclectically entertaining New Year’s.
Dec 31, El Circo, 41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $139. More info: slide.com.au/shows/elcirco/
Harbour Party
Harbour Party is the ultimate New Year’s Eve Party, taking place under the Bridge at the iconic Luna Park. With 13 rides open, several outdoor bars and exceptional entertainment lined up including Will Sparks, Tom Tilley and Odd Mob, celebrating the New Year at Luna Park is bound to have you partying all night.
Dec 31, Luna Park. $149-$569. More info: harbourparty.com
Above the Harbour
New Year’s Eve above the Harbour is set above the Sydney Opera House, providing guests with front row seats of the Sydney Harbour firework displays. The evening includes a lavish outdoor dining experience, with food prepared by the Shangri-La Hotel on offer all evening. Above the Harbour packages also include refreshing cocktails, the best of Australian sparkling and wines, as well as a range of craft beers and ale from Young Henry’s to get the party started.
Dec 31, Tarpeian Precinct, Sydney Harbour. $395-$495. More info: nyeabovetheharbour.com.au
Manly Wharf Bar
Situated on Manly Harbour, a short ferry ride from the CBD, is Manly Wharf Bar. Their massive two-day New Year event kicks off early in the evening so you can see all the firework action and dance into the wee hours of the morning. After celebrating the New Year, come back for more partying on New Year’s Day, and you’ll receive a complimentary Corona or Chandon and Canapes. Wharf Bar’s New Year’s party will include entertainment from the likes of Dimitri From Paris, DJ Somatik, Yolanda Be Cool and Miguel Migs.
Dec 31–Jan 1, Manly Wharf Bar. $60-$100. More info: manlywharfhotel.com.au/entertainment
Field Day
Since its beginnings in 2002, Field Day has continued to be the best and freshest way to start the New Year. Out in the sunny fields of the Domain, with your best mates by your side, Field Day offers an excellent array of high quality house, hip-hop, indie and electronica. The upcoming line up includes Disclosure as the headlining act, joined by Flight Facilities, The Wombats, Halsey, Pusha T, RL Grime and many more superb acts, ready to bring you into 2016 with a buzz.
Jan 1, The Domain. $138 (allocation exhausted at time of print). More info: fieldday.sydney
Space Ibiza on Tour
Returning again in 2016 is Space Ibiza Festival. With a line up including DJ Tennis, Yousef and Clara Da Costa, the seventh instalment of Space Ibiza is the ultimate party destination for your New Year’s festivities.
Jan 1, Greenwood Hotel. $99. More info: spaceibizafestival.com.au
