A grandstand view of the world’s best fireworks is one reason to put Sydney Opera House on top of your list of New Years Eve ideas. Here are some more.
I don’t want to sound like a walking advertisement for the Sydney Opera House, but if you’re in Sydney on New Year’s Eve you really can’t do better. Be warned though – it doesn’t come cheap.
Having said that, it’s the place to be.
You’ll be in the box seat for Sydney’s spectacular fireworks, you’ll see in the new year from one of the world’s iconic buildings and you’ll be part of one of the best-natured, most fun crowds you could hope to find anywhere.
Browse these New Years Eve ideas – you’ll find something to suit all tastes.
New Years Eve Concerts
Opera Australia’s New Year’s Eve Gala is a tradition in Sydney. Held in the Concert Hall, it’s a night of greatest hits of opera, featuring Australia’s favourite stars.
Dress up to the nines and mix and match it with the pre-gala dinner, the midnight party or both.
The pre-gala dinner starts at 1730 (5.30pm). The concert starts at 2000 (8pm).
The first interval is timed to let you watch the “family fireworks” at 2100 (9pm).
The midnight party starts at 2230 (10.30pm).
Tickets:
Gala Concert
Premium / A / B / C Reserve
approximate price range AUD$220 – $400
Gala Concert + Dinner
approximate price range AUD$570 – $750
Gala Concert + Midnight Party
approximate price range AUD$470 – $650
Gala Concert + Dinner + Midnight Party
approximate price range AUD$850 – $950
Platinum Package
expect to pay around AUD$1000
The Platinum Package gives you the ultimate in New Year’s Eve events: a ticket to the Pre-Gala Dinner, a Platinum Reserve ticket to the concert, a program, a glass of champagne at interval and entry to the Midnight Party.
Pre-Show Dinner and Midnight Party events are available only with Gala Concert tickets.
For booking enquiries call the Contact Centre on +61 2 9250 7777 or Email for more information.
New Years Eve Cabaret Packages
Meanwhile, the Joan Sutherland Theatre adopts a different theme each year to inspire its New Years Eve ideas.
Said to be Sydney’s most exclusive and intimate party, it promises sublime performances, sumptuous canapés designed by one of Australia’s high profile chefs, and champagne and beverages selected by his restaurant’s head sommelier.
Well known Australian singers provide live entertainment.
The action takes place in the northern foyer of the Joan Sutherland Theatre, giving you unparalleled views of the harbour and, of course, the fireworks.
The promise is uncompromising excellence in an indulgent and spectacular evening. It’s cocktail dress and it runs from 2000 to 0200 (8pm – 2am).
All tickets are one price. Expect to pay around AUD$1000.
For booking enquiries call the Contact Centre on +61 2 9250 7777 or Email for more information.
On the Boardwalk, Sydney Opera House
They promise the best house party at the best house in the world!
Dance your way into the new year with some of Sydney’s best DJs.
On Sydney Opera House’s Western Boardwalk.
This New Year’s Eve event is one for the clubbers, curated by a new set of stars each year, featuring Australian and international stars.
The party starts at 2000 (8pm) and goes until 0200 (2am). If House is your thing, then don’t miss it.
All tickets one price, upwards of AUD$700.
For booking enquiries call the Contact Centre on +61 2 9250 7777 or Email for more information.
New Years Eve Ideas for Families
If the Gala, the Supperclub and the House party don’t meet the needs of your group, consider the Opera Kitchen’s New Year’s Eve ideas.
The Opera Kitchen is a collection of different food outlets located on the lower concourse. And it does New Years parties.
It’s a fantastic spot from which to see the fireworks and it may be better suited to a mixed group than the more formally organised entertainment. Doors open at 1830 (6.30pm).
Tickets are around AUD$300 per person. This includes a Chef’s Selection Menu, but does not include drinks. Entertainment can include live music, interactive drumming, fire performances, body painting, roving stilts walkers, dynamic dancers and live bands.
More details from Opera Kitchen New Years party ideas or Email
Opera Bar Party with Fireworks Shows
There are more New Year’s Eve events just along from the Sydney Opera House itself. This one is as close as doesn’t matter. The Opera Bar is on the lower concourse of the Opera House with a direct line of sight to the Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s world class fireworks.
The theme varies each year.
The music is hot summer beats with live bands, DJs and roving entertainers.
It’s an over-18s, predominantly stand-up dance party. There is seating but it’s limited.
The hours are 1800-0230 (6pm – 2.30am).
Expect to pay north of AUD$300. Includes canapés, drinks are extra.