The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Melbourne

Ring in the new year at a festival, on the river or over a big plate of nigiri.

Lauren Vadnjal
Published on December 28, 2015

Yes, it's that over-hyped, over-exaggerated, over-emotional time of year again: New Year's Eve. We understand that you're hesitant to commit to anything just yet — and you're probably waiting for your friend with a pool to invite you over — but if that doesn't work out, there's plenty to do in this little ol' city of ours. Whether you want to dance the night away, slam sushi, watch the fireworks or just sit in the dark and watch a movie, you can do just that. And with free public transport running all night, you can gallavant about town, joining or avoiding the crowds as you wish.

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New Year's Eve at Arbory Bar & Eatery

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Arbory Bar & Eatery, Melbourne

Music, canapes and New Year's fireworks by the Yarra.

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NYE Food Truck-Palooza

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

A blowout end-of-year street food feast.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show NYE Screening

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
The Astor Theatre, St Kilda

It's just a jump to the left, then a step to the right.

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Beyond the Valley 2015

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 - Fri, 1 Jan 2016
Lardner, Lardner

Bring in the new year with Flight Facilities at the Victorian festival's sophomore year.

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New Year's Eve at Toko

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Toko Melbourne, Prahran

This might be the best meal you eat all 2016.

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MJR TOM NYE Bottomless Tapas

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
MJR TOM, Collingwood

Who could say no to free tapas?

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NYE Haunted House Party

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Bridge Hotel, Richmond

Can you make it to 2016 in one piece?

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Carol New Year's Eve Gala Preview

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

Catch the film that everybody will be talking about come Oscar time.

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Nieuw Year's Eve Banquet at Nieuw Amsterdam

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Nieuw Amsterdam, Melbourne

Count down to the New Year with oysters and chocolate pie.

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Falls Festival 2015

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 - Fri, 1 Jan 2016
Mount Duneed Estate, Mount Duneed

Plenty of British love for NYE this year on the Great Ocean Road.

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NYE Masquerade Little Collins Street Party

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Little Red Pocket, Melbourne

Wander down Little Collins for the ultimate NYE bash.

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