The Best New Year Events Happening Around Sydney to Help You Ring in 2020

Ring in the new year with harbourside tunes, at an out-of-town festival or partying by the beach.

Concrete Playground
Published on December 18, 2019

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 by the beach, on the Harbour, or far away from the city crowds, you can do just that.

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NYE in the Park 2019

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Victoria Park, Broadway

Ring in the New Year with Hermitude, Girl Talk, Client Liaison and more in Victoria Park.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s NYE Party 2019

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

Jump a couple of decades back in time as you head into a new year.

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Falls Festival 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 - Thu, 2 Jan 2020
North Byron Parklands, Yelgun

Kick off 2020 in Byron with Halsey, Vampire Weekend and load of local and international acts.

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Field Day 2020

Wed, 1 Jan, 2020
The Domain, Sydney

The New Year's Day festival is headed by chart-topping American rapper Tyler, The Creator.

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Manly Wharf Hotel's Two-Day New Year Festival

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 and Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly

See out 2019 at the waterfront pub — then return the next day for complimentary drinks and canapes.

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Parramatta New Year's Eve

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Parramatta Park, Parramatta

Say goodbye to 2019 surrounded by trees, tunes, fireworks — and fewer crowds.

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NYE Thing 2019: 2020 Vision

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
The Imperial Hotel, Erskineville

The Imperial is seeing in 2020 with a big NYE bash — and tickets start at an affordable $25.

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Cockatoo Island's New Year's Eve 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 - Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Cockatoo Island, Sydney

Spend NYE camping on an island, surrounded by live music, pop-up bars and stunning harbour views.

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The Glenmore Hotel NYE Party

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
The Glenmore, The Rocks

Ring in the new year with drinks, food and some of the best views in the city.

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New Year's Eve at Opera Bar

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015
Opera Bar, Sydney

Beach huts, roaming sharks and an astroturf dancefloor — with that fireworks view.

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NYE @ Prince of York

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Prince of York, Sydney

Dance on the tables at this free 90s- and early 00s-themed party at the CBD's new underground nightclub.

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