NYE 2026 - Thursday 31 December
Sydney's New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular is the world's best, and there's no better vantage point than from the water. Secure your place inside the exclusion zone with prime viewing positions for the spectacular Harbour Bridge finale aboard the Captain Cook Cruises fleet.
2025 program as a guide
From 8.30pm
Pylon projections and lighting effects - Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons and eastern side.
8:57pm Welcome to Country
Gadigal Elders from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to Gadigal land
9.00pm Calling Country Fireworks
Welcome to Country Fireworks - Family friendly show featuring and celebration of sky, land and sea country, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance and illustration
9:15pm Sydney Harbour Lights
Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by the Australian Commercial Vessels Association.
11:58pm Countdown to Midnight
The 90 second countdown begins
Midnight Fireworks
Pyrotechnic effects launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and barges in the harbour to a synchronised simulcast.
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