New Year's Eve Program
2024 Program to be released - please use the following 2023 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 projections of dancers, whale and emu totems, a fireworks display and exclusive soundtrack
9:15pm Sydney Harbour Lights
Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by the Commercial Vessels Association.
11:58pm Countdown to Midnight
The 90 second countdown begins with projections on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.
Midnight Fireworks
Pyrotechnic effects launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and barges in the harbour to a synchronised simulcast.