New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and fireworks are back on. There are several places in Lane Cove, Longueville and Greenwich to see the fireworks.
NYE Music
Before the Fireworks Plastic Soul will be playing in The Canopy from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. The fireworks wioll be shown on The Canopy big screen at 9.00pm. They will not show the middnight fireworks.
Longueville Hotel – DJ
New Year’s Eve is nearly here!!
Settle in for a long lunch or join The Longueville for dinner.
Tables always fill fast, so lock yours in early – especially for those bigger groups.
DJ Alex Pisani from 8 pm.
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Open from 10 am | Bistro from 11:30 am.
Make Your Booking here.
New Year’s Eve Food
Garcon
Garcon in The Canopy is open for NYE dining.
Dinner Before Fireworks
Lusso Kitchen at The Diddy
The closest place to have dinner before seeing the fireworks in Longueville is at The Longueville Sporting Club (aka the Diddy). Lusso Kitchen will be open between 12 and 9 pm. Bookings are essential on 9427 2210 or book online here.
Where to See the Fireworks on New Year’s Eve
Kenneth Street Longueville
The best place to see the fireworks is in Longueville.
7.30 pm
Smoking Ceremony
A ritual of purification and unity with smouldering native plants on the iconic vessels Tribal Warrior, Mari Nawi and Wirawi. Presented by Tribal Warrior Association.
8.30 pm
Pylon projections and lighting effects
Projections enliven the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons throughout the night. Lighting effects on the eastern side dazzle the harbour foreshore. Projections by VANDAL and lighting by 32 Hundred.
8.45 pm
Welcome to Country
Aunty Joan Bell from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcomes visitors to Gadigal land. Made by We Are Warriors and Johnathon Karalis.
9 pm
Calling Country fireworks
A celebration of sky, land and sea country, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance and illustration. Curated by We Are Warriors.
9.15 pm
Sydney Harbour lights
Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Presented by Australian Commercial Marine Group.
10 pm
Beyond Blue moment
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be illuminated in recognition of our official charity partner, Beyond Blue, who provide free mental health support around the clock.
11 pm
Moment of Unity
Sydney will pause for one minute to reflect on the tragic Bondi attack. The Sydney Harbour Bridge will glow white and the pylons will display a single word: Peace. We encourage you to join us by switching on your phone torch and shining a light across the harbour, as a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish community and everyone affected.
Midnight
Fireworks
Ring in the new year with the world’s best fireworks show. Featuring pyrotechnics launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Fireworks by Foti International Fireworks with soundtrack by Jono Ma. Tune in to the soundtrack on KIIS 1065.
Many families go to the 9 pm fireworks and then go home. Any side street off Kenneth Street in Longueville facing the harbour is ideal.
However, parking in Lane Cove and walking to Longueville is highly recommended. If you drive into Longueville, you will spend at least an hour after the fireworks trying to leave Longueville.
Other people like to see the fireworks from St Michael’s Church.
Manns Point Greenwich
Manns Point Greenwich is also highly rated as a place to watch the NYE fireworks. You will need to be at Manns Point before the RMS road closures are in effect.
Council will be coordinating road closures in Greenwich as part of the New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations at Manns Point, Greenwich. These arrangements are part of a standard operational shutdown across various harbour foreshore locations across Sydney.
The proposed Road Closure Plan is approved by TfNSW and Council. NSW Police may make changes to the road closures without notice to Council if Police deem it necessary.
The following changes to the traffic and parking conditions will be in place fro
• Manns Road
• George Street between Manns Road and St Lawrence Street; and
• St Lawrence Street between George Street and Manns Road. To facilitate the one-way arrangement, the above streets will be partially barricaded.
Foreshore Parks and Reserves
Alcohol-Free Zones are again in place this New Year’s Eve (NYE) across foreshore parks and reserves from 6:00 pm, 31 December 2025 until 9:00 am, on 1 January 2026. The consumption of alcohol in these areas is prohibited during this time.
Information from Hunters Hill Council
Ryde Police Area Command have control of Woolwich Peninsula (Church St Overpass to Onion Point)Â from 12pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025.
The Church Street overpass will be closed to non-Peninsula resident vehicles from 12.30pm. Peninsula residents will need to provide ID showing their residential address to police at the checkpoint.
Guests of residents will need to be collected by the resident from the Overpass, use the Park and Ride service to Clarkes Point (see drop down for details) or book a Taxi or Ride Share to a specific residential address. For Ride Share patrons, the driver will be asked to show the destination in the App at the checkpoint.
Taxis and Ride Share vehicles will only be allowed to drop off or pick up passengers at a residential or business location – not parks. There is no access to Clarke’s Point Reserve for Ride Share vehicles.
Police have discontinued the distribution of guest vehicle passes for residents.
No entrance for any vehicles to Woolwich Pedestrian Zone between Gladstone Ave and Gale Streets from 11.30pm to 12.30am (or later if buses are still departing). Pickup for ride shares only after 12.30am at the earliest.
If you are a carer who requires access to the Peninsula on NYE, please contact the Communications and Events Team at [email protected]. The registration will close a week out from NYE.
If you have temporary residents at your property (eg. House Sitters) please contact the Communications and Events Team at [email protected]. The registration will close a week out from NYE.
Traffic restrictions will be updated at Live Traffic NSW
Other Vantage Points Around Sydney
Check out the other Sydney Vantage Points on this map here.
New Year’s Eve Suppliers
We have a few tips on getting ready for the big night. Pop into Porter’s Liquor Northwood and speak to them about your drink requirements. They offer glasses and free delivery, and you can return any alcohol you do not use (that has not been on ice and the labels are legible). They are so good at the party caper, that they can tell you how much each person will generally drink!!!!
Try out one of our caterers listed in our Business Directory if you need party food. Chargrill Charlies is a good option for chicken and salads. Chargrill Charlies is a good option for chicken and salads and lots more. Just look at their catering range below.
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