The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Melbourne
Ring in the new year at Lorne, with Ashanti or celebrating your own death.
Yes, it's that over-hyped, over-exaggerated, over-emotional time of year again: New Year's Eve. Whether you want to linger in the year that was or can't wait to welcome in 2017, it's fitting to send off this huge year with a glass or two of bubbly and some good company. From fancy art events on the edge of the Yarra to an interactive theatre party, a 13-hour marathon dance festival or literally partying like it's 1999, there's plenty of unusual experiences happening this New Year's Eve. Choose your final 2016 adventure with this helpful, handpicked guide. Happy New Year, Melbourne.
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EventEverybody Is Going to Die — The Boon Companions
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
Bakehouse Studios, Richmond
Prepare to face your mortality this New Year's Eve.
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EventPromiseland New Year's Eve with Ja Rule and Ashanti
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
Shed 14, Docklands
Yep, Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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EventFalls Festival 2016
Wed, 28 Dec - Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Falls Farm, Lorne
Ring in the New Year with The Avalanches, Childish Gambino and London Grammar.
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EventUnfold New Year's Eve
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
1000 £ Bend, Melbourne
A marathon 13-hour party that won'e break the bank.
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EventArbory NYE — I See Red
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
Arbory Bar & Eatery, Melbourne
Performance art, live music and a grand view of the fireworks.
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EventBeyond the Valley 2016
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 - Sun, 1 Jan 2017
Lardner, Lardner
Time to start making New Year's plans.
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Event'90s NYE Party with Cheez TV
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016
Beta Bar, Hawthorn
Start working on your letter to the mailbag.