City of Newcastle’s New Year’s Eve celebrations will light up the Harbour Foreshore from 5pm - 9.15pm on 31 December with a vibrant, colourful and inclusive evening of festivities. Ring in the New Year with:
🌟 Vibrant areas: for every kind of celebration so you can dance, dine, play, create or simply unwind
🌟 The Wish Exchange: share your hopes for 2026 in the colourful wish call center and see them light up the LED “wallpaper of dreams”
🌟 NYE Kids Zone: hands-on workshops, sideshow games, face painting, eco-friendly crafts, a toddler jumping castle and a kids’ disco
🌟 Live entertainment: homegrown music, comedy and cabaret, plus three DJ stations to keep the party going
🌟 Spaces to relax: two picnic areas, a quiet zone, accessible viewing, and Eat Streets across the site
🌟 Fireworks: a dazzling 12-minute show over the harbour to send off 2025 in style
Fun, food, music and community – the perfect way to welcome 2026! Find all the details at visitnewcastle.com.au/whats-on/nye2025
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