New Year's Eve Melbourne 2018. Welcome in 2019

Fire Eater at NYE Melbourne Celebrations for New Year’s Eve Melbourne are spread out at various locations around the City of Melbourne. The cities restaurants, bars, hotels and entertainment areas come alive like no other day of the year. NYE parties take place at venues along the Yarra River, at the Docklands, Federation Square, and Southbank and the CBD. There are also parties and events in suburbs close to the city such as South Yarra, Fitzroy, St Kilda, Port Melbourne and Richmond.

There are free New Year’s Eve Melbourne events provided by the City of Melbourne, including live music and fireworks. The NYE fireworks are a major attraction and crowds of 600,000 to 750,000 regularly attend. In Australia, Melbourne NYE is the second largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the country.

Some aspects you might like to take into consideration when selecting your 2018 NYE event are: can you see the fireworks with the location; price of tickets; and accessibility.

Melbourne is the events city and there is no bigger event than New Year’s Eve. In our experience Melbourne does NYE so well. So get involved people. Get to a party and enjoy the last night of the year. We have the details of the best New Year’s Eve Melbourne events for you right here. We will bring all the details of the best NYE events in Melbourne as they become available.

New Year’s Eve Melbourne events

EVENT	VENUE	LOCATION	FROM	COMMENTS
NYE H2oh! RIVERSIDE	Showtime Events Centre	South Wharf	$140	Lots of fun to be had at this Melbourne New Years Eve event including dance music, great views of the fireworks plus an all inclusive 7 hour drinks & food package. This party goes off from 8pm to 3am!
New Year’s Eve Dinner by the River	BearBrass	Southbank	$130	3 Course NYE Dinner right near the Yarra River with spectacular views of Melbourne's New Years fireworks. Awesome location at Southbank and great venue. Early NYE dinner options for families from $65.
Disco Fever New Year’s Eve Party	Ludlow Bar & Dining Room	Southbank	$70	Great Views. DJ entertainment. Choose from 2 fabulous dining packages or a Cocktail Party.
Biergarten NYE Festival	Hophaus Bier Bar Grill	Southbank	$150	Choose from a Cocktail Party with Canape, Food & Drinks Package or from 2 Dining Packages with Family Friendly Twilight Dining or Midnight Dining with Premium Drinks.
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Amora	Amora Hotel Riverwalk	Richmond	$145	3 course dinner with drinks included. LIVE entertainment. Accommodation available. Family Friendly.
Elevation New Year's Eve	Eureka 89	Southbank	$210	Spectacular view high above the city streets. LIVE entertainment, dancing. Food and Drink Packages. Cocktail Party Atmosphere with Disco theme. Early Bird Tix but be quick!
HQ's New Year's Eve Big Bash	Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens	Melbourne	$169	Welcome in 2019 in style. 4 hrs Beverages and Gourmet Canapes. Entertainment by Michael Stangel from the Voice Australia. Great location opposite Flagstaff Gardens where the Melbourne Fireworks will be. Accommodation also available. Be quick!
New Year’s Eve Dance Cruise 2018	Victoria Star Cruises	Docklands	$170	Awesome 5 hour NYE dance party cruise around Victoria Harbour in Docklands. Cheap drinks aboard and substantial finger food. Great Melbourne New Years Fireworks views.
NYE Party	European Bier Café & Aer Rooftop Bar	Melbourne	TBC	Always a sensational NYE Party over 4 levels with LIVE entertainment and a fantastic food & beverage package. And it gets better, this venue has 15 premium bier & ciders on tap.
NYE at Young & Jackson	Young & Jackson	Melbourne	TBC	Great Melbourne location usually offers a multi-course VIP dinner & beverage package and other options including general entry across 3 Levels.
Promiseland New Year's Eve Carnivale	Promiseland	Melbourne	TBC	Amazing Fireworks & Waterfront Views. Indoor & Outdoor Event. Entertainment & Dancers. VIP Booth options.
Blue Diamond NYE in the Sky	Penthouse 15	Melbourne	TBC	Spectacular fireworks views, outdoor balcony and terrace. 90s Theme. LIVE entertainment. Costumed Performers.
NYE Party	The Wharf Hotel	Melbourne	TBC	Overlooking Yarra River. Great NYE party vibe and NYE themes. All inclusive packages. Hurry as will sell out.
NYE Festival	Hopscotch	Southbank	TBC	Food & Drinks Packages. DJ Entertainment. Fantastic Fireworks Views.
Platform 28 NYE	Platform 28	Docklands	TBC	Fantastic Docklands location for NYE celebrations. Typically offers Food & Beverage Packages and LIVE entertainment.
New Year’s Eve Party	P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub	Southbank	TBC	LIVE Music & DJ with Cocktail on Arrival and Canapes throughout the night. Dining Options Available.
New Year's Eve Early Dinner	Turf Bar	Melbourne	$35	Get in quick for a special NYE early dinner. Will also suit families. Great pricing and then see the Melbourne New Years Eve fireworks. Hurry as will sell out!
New Year's Eve at the Woolshed	Woolshed Pub	Docklands	Free	New Year's Eve Dining, usually 2 sittings available early and late. LIVE Entertainment in the bar.
New Year's Eve at the Espy	Hotel Esplanade	St Kilda	TBA	The Espy is back for New Year's Eve. 5 Stages over 3 Levels. Iconic St Kilda Location.
NYE in the Garden	Garden State Hotel	Melbourne	TBA	Drinks & Canapes Packages. VIP Packages. DJ Entertainment. Centrally Located.
Italiano Partito New Year's Eve	Posty	Richmond	TBA	LIVE Music. Food and Drink Specials.
New Year's Eve Beach Party	Terminus	Abbotsford	TBA	May offer Canapes and beverage packages with exclusive speciality brews. Door Prizes. Open till late.
NYE on the Roof	Waterside Hotel	Melbourne	TBA	Usually offers inclusive Drink Package and Roving Canapes. DJ & Dance Floor. Rooftop Views. Glass of Sparkling at Midnight. Plus Dining also Available.
New Year's Eve White Party	Prahran Hotel	Prahran	TBA	Typically offers Dining and Party Options. Events sells quickly.
House Party New Year's Eve	The Bridge Hotel	Richmond	TBA	DJ's on all levels. House and RnB. Drinks Specials.
Endless Summer NYE	Richmond Club Hotel	Richmond	TBA	Party Starter Packages. Rooftop & Level 1 Priority Access All Night. Dinner Bookings.
NYE Party	Holliava	Richmond	TBA	Entertainment All Night. 3 Bars. Outdoor Beer Garden.
New Years Eve Party	Temperance Hotel	South Yarra	TBA	One of Chapel St's favourite hotels will light up this New Years. NYE entertainment and fun venue.
Count down to the New Year	Akachochin	South Wharf	TBA	Incredible Yarra Riverside location for this Japanese Restaurant with great views of Melbourne Fireworks. Normally 2 NYE sittings and packages available.
NYE 2018 Thai Restaurant	BangPop	South Wharf	TBA	Riverside Thai Restaurant with fabulous views to the Melbourne New Year Fireworks. Normally 2 sittings and family friendly packages.
Bobby NYE	Bobby McGee’s	Melbourne	TBA	Normally great NYE party venue. LIVE entertainment. Drinks, canapes and more. Accommodation specials available.
New Year's Eve	Bourke St Imperial	Melbourne	TBA	Entertainment in the Heart of the City. Drinks & Canapes Packages. Gorgeous Views.
Free the Animal NYE	Brunswick Mess Hall	Brunswick	TBA	DJ Music All Night. Performers including Fire Breathers and Contortionists. All Inclusive Packages.
New Year’s Eve at 29th Apartment	29th Apartment	St Kilda	TBA	Iconic St Kilda venue. Offers typically include Premium Beverage Package, Canapes and DJ Music.
Midnight NYE	Byblos	Melbourne	TBA	Great location with Views over Yarra River. Normally has a NYE party with premium drinks package including cocktail & spirits with gourmet food stations and delicious dishes.
Marvellous Melbourne New Year’s Eve Party	Campari House	Melbourne	TBA	Party Across 4 Levels. Food and Beverage Packages. Exclusive VIP Rooftop Bar. LIVE DJ.
New Year’s Eve	Cushion	St Kilda	TBA	Entertainment from Melbourne's favourite DJ’s. Beverage & Canape Packages.
New Year's Eve at the Duke	Duke of Wellington	Melbourne	TBA	Great Melbourne venue with NYE normally encompassing premium Drinks & Canape and entertainment package at Duchess (Level 2). Families catered for early on in Bistro restaurant.
New Year's Eve	Beer DeLuxe	Hawthorn	TBA	Normally a great venue for an early NYE starter with Pizza and Beer Package. LIVE entertainment.
NYE at Fargo an Co	Fargo and Co	Richmond	TBA	Party over 2 levels. DJ Entertainment, Cash Bar. Offers may include a Chef's Special New Years Eve Menu, Priority Entry before 9pm and Cocktail on Arrival.
Alumbra NYE with Carl Cox	Alumbra	Docklands	$85	Great venue for both of Melbourne NYE fireworks. Car Cox live. This venue has spacious outdoor terraces. And will have Drinks Specials. Early Bird options but be quick!
NYE Dining	Bluetrain	Melbourne	TBA	Usually two sittings for NYE dinner in Melbourne at Southbank. With Inclusive multi course dining offers.
New Year's Eve Party	Asian Beer Cafe	Melbourne	TBA	Offers may include Happy Hour specials. DJ entertainment. Free Midnight champagne toast. Balloon drop.
NYE Saluti	Fratelli Fresh	Melbourne	TBA	Melbourne's NYE comes alive at Alfred Place with spectacular "Saluti" inspired Italian a la carte menu by Fratelli Fresh. Groups always welcome.
NYE Gold Party	Harbour Kitchen	Docklands	TBA	Food & drink packages. Great DJ Music. VIP Packages.Fabulous views of the Docklands Fireworks.
New Year's Eve Dining	Hofbrauhaus	Melbourne	TBA	Offers typically include Multi-course dining options with Glass of Sparkling on arrival and featuring Choice of Soup, Main and Dessert.
Annual New Year’s Carnival Extravaganza	Le Bon Ton	Collingwood	TBA	Extravagant LIVE Music and Roving Entertainment. Drinks Packages. All you can eat BBQ feast.
Masquerade NYE Street Party	Little Red Pocket	Melbourne	TBA	Offers may include Unlimited Food and Drinks. DJ Music. Dance Shows. VIP Booths.
Marrakech NYE	Marrakech	Melbourne	TBA	Packages may include All-inclusive Drink + Food. Fun with the Shisha pipes and DJ Music.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style	Meat Market	South Wharf	TBA	Dinner & Drinks Packages. Exclusive Yarra River Views.
Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve	Melbourne Central Lion Hotel	Melbourne	TBA	Offer may include Free Entry early in the evening with cover charge for late entry. VIP booths. DJ's in the Main room and Jac's bar. Drink Specials & Giveaways!
Mi Casa Es Su Casa New Year's Eve	Melbourne Public	South Wharf	TBA	May offer an all inclusive New Years party with food and drinks packages. LIVE DJs. Limited Dinner Packages.
New Year's Eve at Hop Sing Bar & Food	Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens	Melbourne	TBA	Offers may include Early & Late Dinner Sittings.
NYE Haus Party	Munich Brauhaus	South Wharf	TBA	LIVE Entertainment. A La Carte Dining. Set Menu Available for Large Groups.
NYE at the Newmarket	Newmarket Hotel	St Kilda	TBA	A La Carte Dining. Multi-course Set Menus. DJ Entertainment. Bookings Essential.
NYE Cocktail Party	Pilgrim Bar	Melbourne	TBA	Usually offers packages featuring All Inclusive Food + Beverages. Venue has fantastic Melbourne NYE fireworks views.
Speakeasy New Year’s Eve	Plus 5	South Wharf	TBA	Awesome location on the Yarra River. Restaurant Canape and Beverage Packages. Excellent Views of Melbourne NYE Fireworks, River and Skyline.
NYE Party	Precinct Hotel	Richmond	TBA	Great Richmond hotel that normally has a big NYE party with drink specials, live music and DJs. Step outside to see the Melbourne fireworks.
Riva NYE	Riva	St Kilda	TBA	Iconic St Kilda beachfront party venue. Normally NYE has general entry and VIP ticket packages. Entertainment.
Riverland New Year’s Eve	Riverland Bar	Melbourne	TBA	Prime Fireworks Views. Offers usually include All Night Entertainment, Finger food and drinks packages.
Carnivale NYE Party	Robarta	St Kilda	TBA	2 Levels of Entertainment. Usually offer Pre-Midnight Drinks Packages and a Post-Midnight party until dawn.
Party New Years Eve	Royal Saxon	Richmond	TBA	Normally the NYE party at this Richmond venue includes cocktail on arrival, roving canapes, DJ's and maybe surprise entertainment on the night. Great venue.
NYE at Sake	Sake Hamer Hall	Melbourne	TBA	Gorgeous location at Arts Centre. Right near Yarra River. Set course or A la carte menu options! Great new year's eve dining.
The Party NYE 2018	Spice Market	Melbourne	TBA	Great venue to see in the New Year. Offers may include early bird tickets.
NYE 2018	St Kilda Block Party	St Kilda	TBA	LIVE music. Beverage Package Options.
NYE Oscar's Party	Taxi Kitchen	Melbourne	TBA	Multi Course NYE Menu. Entertainment & More.
New Year's Eve Under The Tuscan Sun	Terra Rossa	Melbourne	TBA	Italian themed New Year's in Melbourne. All inclusive dining and party packages and family friendly too! See in the new year with a little taste of Italy!
NYE at Boaties	The Boatbuilders Yard	South Wharf	TBA	Incredible view of the fireworks! All Inclusive Food and Drinks Packages! Live Music!
The Best Of... New Year's Eve	The Bohemian Bar & Restaurant	South Wharf	TBA	South wharf restaurant overlooking Melbourne's Yarra River with awesome NYE Dinner options. Family Friendly.
Falls Festival	Falls Festival	Lorne	$249	Two, Three or Four day New Year's festival down the Lorne Coast. May need camping as well as festival entry. Sells out quickly.
A Sake NYE	Sake Flinders Lane	Melbourne	TBA	Full A La Carte Japanese menu of Sake favourites this NYE. Only a few minutes from the Melbourne New Year's fireworks display.
Rooftop New Years Eve	Stolen Gem	Melbourne	$250	Rooftop terrace new years eve party in Melbourne to see in 2019.
NYE on the Lawn	The College Lawn	Prahran	TBA	Party on the Lawn. All you can eat New Years Eve BBQ, Drinks Packages, DJ Entertainment.
New Year's Eve	The Emerson Club	South Yarra	TBA	Beverage Packages. DJ entertainment with headline acts and guests.
Melba New Year’s Eve Dinner	The Langham	Melbourne	$389	Exquisite dinner party package at the Langham on Southbank. 9pm onward for NYE midnight party/dining. Also has early dinner options and provides group discounts. And will also have NYE accommodation options. Be quick.
NYE on the Rooftop	The Emerson Rooftop	South Yarra	TBA	Food & Beverage Pack. Fireworks Views from the Rooftop. LIVE Entertainment.
New Year's Eve	The Exchange Hotel	Port Melbourne	TBA	Party into the early hours. Entertainment may include LIVE musicians and DJ acts.
New Year's Eve at The General Assembly	The General Assembly	South Wharf	TBA	Riverfront + City Skyline Views. High Quality Food and Drink. Indoor and Outdoor Areas.
New York NYE	The George on Collins	Melbourne	TBA	Fab and Fun NYE party which usually includes canapés and cocktails.
Disco of the Decades NYE	The Imperial South Yarra	South Yarra	TBA	Typically treated to a House Wine or Schooner of Beer on Arrival. Followed by Entertainment over 2 rooms featuring DJs.
Stay Local NYE	The Local	Port Melbourne	TBA	See in the New Year Local Style. Usually offers Drink specials during a extended happy hour and complimentary bubbly at midnight!
Best of Persa Jäger Party	The Perseverance	Fitzroy	TBA	Offers usually include Free Entry & Drinks Specials All Night. Playing All Your Favourite Hits.
New Years White Party	Colonial Hotel	Melbourne	$25	Balloon drop at midnight on New Years in Melbourne. Drink specials and competitions to see out 2018 a winner.
New Year’s Eve Dinner	The Rocks Mornington	Mornington	TBA	2 sittings of Share Dinner Menu. Fresh Local Seafood. Great Views. Min spend.
New Year's Eve Bash	The Hof Downtown	Melbourne	TBA	Offers may include multi course meal with a glass of wine or sparkling. Family Friendly. Children Eat Free* *Terms & Conditions apply.
New Year's Eve Electric Dreams	Trak	Toorak	TBA	Many DJ’s, 3 Levels of music, performers and more. Trak will go off this NYE. Canapes throughout the evening. Usually offers Early Bird discounts.
New Year’s Eve party	Watermark Docklands	Docklands	TBA	Drinks and Fingerfood Packages. DJ Music. Stunning Views.
New Year's Eve	Waterslide Bar	Southbank	$120	Drinks package and canapes. House DJ. Great vantage point for fireworks from Southbank to see in 2019.
New Year’s Eve at Yarra Valley Lodge	Yarra Valley Lodge	Chirnside Park	TBA	New Year's Celebrations usually include welcome drinks on arrival. Multi course degustation dinner with matched wine. Accommodation Available.
NYE Dinner Crown Conservatory	Conservatory Restaurant	Southbank	$220	Early sitting at $220 for NYE Buffet Dinner at one of Crowns fabulous restaurants overlooking the Yarra River. Buffet options and family friendly. Later option for fireworks.
NYE on the Hill	The Hill	Kernot	$269	Outdoor New Years festival in between Philip Island and Korumburra from 30th Dec to 1st Jan. 2 nights camping spots included.

It’s Summer time for New Year’s Eve Melbourne and when the weather is fine the options of New Years outdoors, is a great one. We’ve enjoyed New Year’s Eve Melbourne from the air in a small plane, from boats on the Yarra River and at parties all over Melbourne . It’s a great place to be.

For all the details on events for New Year’s Eve in Melbourne make sure you see www.NewYearsEve.com.au. Be sure to checkout our NYE Concierge Insider Tips.