The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Melbourne

Ring in the new year at Lorne, with Ashanti or celebrating your own death.

Concrete Playground
December 30, 2016

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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Everybody Is Going to Die — The Boon Companions

Saturday, December 31, 2016
Bakehouse Studios, Richmond

Prepare to face your mortality this New Year's Eve.

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Promiseland New Year's Eve with Ja Rule and Ashanti

Saturday, December 31, 2016
Shed 14, Docklands

Yep, Ja Rule and Ashanti.

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Falls Festival 2016

Wednesday, December 28 - Saturday, December 31, 2016
Falls Farm, Lorne

Ring in the New Year with The Avalanches, Childish Gambino and London Grammar.

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Unfold New Year's Eve

Saturday, December 31, 2016
1000 £ Bend, Melbourne

A marathon 13-hour party that won'e break the bank.

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Arbory NYE — I See Red

Saturday, December 31, 2016
Arbory Bar & Eatery, Melbourne

Performance art, live music and a grand view of the fireworks.

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Beyond the Valley 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - Sunday, January 1, 2017
Lardner, Lardner

Time to start making New Year's plans.

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'90s NYE Party with Cheez TV

Saturday, December 31, 2016
Beta Bar, Hawthorn

Start working on your letter to the mailbag.

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