NYE Fireworks in Sydney Suburbs and NSW Coast
Sydney suburbs NYE Fireworks shows seem to change every year. Most are council run and determined by pesky things like budgets. We will update the details for 2025 events as they are released, but in the meantime you could start checking these locations for ideas. Don’t assume that your favourite spots will happen this year. Make sure you check the latest details in the links below before you head out.
Celebrating New Year in Sydney outside the CBD is the best option if crowds are not your thing, if you have small children or if you have seen the harbour NYE fireworks before.
Check out all the city NYE options if you to view the main harbour show from a vantage point outside the CBD. If it’s already the end of December and really want to see the harbour show, these last-minute ideas might help.
Sydney NYE Fireworks in the East
Coogee Sparkles
Randwick Council are known for putting on a great show on Coogee Beach. Make a day of it with a swim, sunset picnic and 9pm 15 minute firework show. The fireworks are let off from Dunningham Reserve at the North of Coogee Beach. You can get a top view from Clovelly to the north or Trenerry Reserve at the south end of Coogee Beach.
Viewing points include:
- Goldstein Reserve, Coogee
- Coogee Beach
- Grant Reserve & Trenerry Reserve
- Clovelly Beach car park
- Burrows Park headland
If you want to keep on partying, there are several nearby bars or you could even take a bus into the city for the main midnight show if you have tickets.
Entertainment will begin in the mid afternoon with bubble shows and stilt walkers and roving musicians start at 2pm and will continue until 8.30pm. The fireworks begin at 9pm and will run for approx 15 minutes.
Where: Coogee Beachfront
When: 9pm – get there early for a good spot. Lots of nearby restaurants and shops for dinner or supplies.
Have you considered a NYE cruise or restaurant package?
NYE Fireworks on the Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Council are holding several fireworks shows including:
Manly NYE Fireworks
Held in Manly Cove and presented by local businesses with the support of the council. Pack a picnic or make a reservation quick smart at one of the nearby restaurants in Manly.
Cost: Free
Where: Manly Cove, East and West Esplanade Reserves.
When: 9pm
Lionel Watts Reserve Frenchs Forest
These fireworks are set up in Frenchs Forest Showground and can be seen from Lionel Watts Reserve. This family friendly event is alcohol free.
Cost: Free
Where: Lionel Watts Reserve and Frenchs Forest Showground.
When: 9pm
Dee Why Beach
A 10 minute 9pm Family Fireworks show. This is an alcohol-free event and perfect for a summer picnic dinner and a swim.
Cost: Free
Where: The Strand and Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why
When: 9-9.30pm
Bayview
The Bayview fireworks are presented by local businesses with support from Council. The Newport presents a spectacular dual fireworks display at Bayview, lighting up the sky at both 9pm and midnight. Enjoy the celebrations from various vantage points along the foreshore areas at Newport, Mona Vale and Bayview.
Important information:
- Rowland Reserve (dog park) will be closed for fireworks safety requirements
- Alcohol prohibited at Rowland Reserve from 6am December 31 to 6am January 1
- Alcohol prohibited at Winnererremy Bay between 8pm and 8am daily
Best viewing locations: Newport, Mona Vale and Bayview foreshores
Cost: Free
Where: Rowland Reserve, Bayview
When: 9pm and midnight
The Newport Hotel
It’s a long way to the city fireworks from the Northern Beaches and the Newport’s huge beer garden party is a good reason to reconsider the journey to the big smoke.
When: 2025 TBC
Where: Newport Arms Hotel, 2 Kalinya Street, Newport
Cost: $25 cover charge after 6pm – Kids not permitted after the 9pm fireworks show.
NYE in the South West & West
Liverpool City New Year’s Eve Celebration
Join Liverpool City Council for an epic New Year’s Eve celebration featuring entertainment for the whole family. Experience a night of live performances, carnival rides, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Event highlights:
- Main stage entertainment with performances from 4pm
- Fireworks spectacular at 9pm
- Thrills Zone featuring carnival rides and games
- Diverse food offerings including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal options
Bring your family and friends to experience Liverpool’s biggest New Year’s celebration.
When: 31 December 2025, 3.30pm-10pm, event gates close at 8pm.
Where: Bigge Park, Liverpool (5 minute walk from Liverpool train station)
Cost: free entry, expected to be at capacity before 8pm
Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
Bring your picnic rug and chairs to enjoy a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration with a great lineup of bands, carnival rides, free face painting, showbags, and delicious food stalls. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at 9 pm and midnight!
Event highlights:
- Live music performances from 7pm
- Carnival rides
- Show bags & Food stalls
- Fireworks at 9pm and midnight
This event offers fun for families and a carnival atmosphere for friends. Entry is free, but there are charges for rides and food.
Bring your picnic rugs and chairs for a memorable evening under the stars. Perfect for families and friends looking to welcome 2026 in style.
Because of its popularity, consider using public transport to get there. Parking is available at Campbelltown Mall and CBD carparks, but spaces are limited.
When: 7pm till Midnight 31 December 2025
Where: Koshigaya Park, Camden Road, Campbelltown
Cost: Entry is free
New Years Eve! A Tribute to Punk Rock, Rockabilly & Grunge!
Welcome in 2026 with an evening of live music, family entertainment, and midnight celebrations featuring a countdown on the new big screen lawn display.
Live Entertainment:
- Longview – Green Day Tribute
- The Living Chair 182 – The Living End, Silverchair & Blink 182 Tribute
Dress in your best punk or grunge outfits for a night of fun. Fireworks will be shown on the big screen.
When: 7pm till Midnight 31 Dec 2025
Where: 279 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
Cost: Entry is free l Bookings: Call (02) 4646 1311 or see the website for details
Parramatta Park
Welcome the New Year with Parramatta’s biggest NYE celebration, featuring a two-stage concert, spectacular fireworks, and family entertainment throughout the park.
Headline performers:
- The Crescent Stage: Jessica Mauboy (wristband required for entry)
- The Paddock Stage: Furnace and the Fundamentals
- The Family Stage: Emma Memma
Event highlights:
- Drone show at 8.55pm (visible from The Paddock)
- Fireworks at 9pm from multiple launch sites across the park
- Fun Zone with amusement rides and roving performers
- Terrazza Aperol bar at The Paddock Stage
- Food vendors throughout the park
The drone show will light up the sky before the fireworks finale, making this one of Sydney’s most innovative NYE celebrations outside the city.
Important information:
Free entry to all areas. Wristbands required for Crescent Stage area (first come, first served). Fireworks visible from all event locations.
When: 31 December 2025 5pm – 9.30pm
Where: The Crescent, Parramatta Park
Cost: Free!
Rouse Hill Town Centre
Rouse Hill Town Centre hosts a free family carnival complete with rides, entertainment and fireworks to welcome in 2026. The event takes over Main Street, Town Square and Market Square with classic carnival attractions and food trucks throughout the evening.
Event highlights:
- Carnival rides including Ferris Wheel, Giant Slide, Teacups and swing chairs
- Paw Patrol inflatable and roaming entertainment
- Food trucks offering pizza, crepes, street food and NY thick cookies
- Pop-up attractions including glow toys, face painting, henna, hair braiding and Slime Shack
- Free parking with boom gates open 8pm-11pm
This is an alcohol-free family event with fireworks at 9pm, making it ideal for families in Sydney’s northwest.
When: Wednesday 31 December 2025, 6pm-10pm (fireworks at 9pm)
Where: Rouse Hill Town Centre, Main Street/Town Square & Market Square, Rouse Hill
Cost: Free entry and parking
Penrith
See in 2026 at Panthers Penrith with a free New Year’s Eve carnival in The Backyard from 4 pm, featuring rides, food trucks and a big family-friendly party atmosphere. Fireworks light up the sky at 9 pm and midnight, making this an easy Western Sydney option for both kids and grown‑ups.
Highlights:
- Free entry Backyard carnival from 4 pm (rides extra).
- 9 pm and midnight fireworks.
- Kids’ disco from 4 pm–7 pm.
- Funkstar live from 7 pm; DJs from 11 pm–late.
- Ticketed ABBALANCHE ABBA tribute NYE show
Inside, you can book a ticket to the ABBALANCHE ABBA tribute show in the EVAN Theatre, or stay outside for free live music from Funkstar from 7 pm and DJs from 11 pm until late.
When: 4pm start
Where: Penrith Panthers 123 Mulgoa Road Penrith
Cost: free and ticketed areas
Fireworks in Sydney’s South
There will not be any fireworks in Brighton le Sands in 2025. Neither Bayside or Georges River Councils will host NYE parties. The nearest event we know of is at Illawong.
The Illawong show will be at 1 Blaxland Dr, Illawong from 9-9.15pm. As far as we know this is the only show in the Sutherland Shire.
Fireworks Along the NSW COast
Travelling for the holidays? We have curated this list of fireworks shows up and down the NSW Coast.
There are fireworks shows happening in 2025:
- Gosford Fireworks – 6pm–9.15pm – Gosford Waterfront, Leagues Club Park – 9pm fireworks
- The Entrance – 5.30pm- 9.15pm – Memorial Park the Entrance
- Swansea & Lake Macquarie- 8.30pm-9.30pm -timing varies so check the website. Fireworks will be held in the following Lake Macquarie areas Wangi Wangi RSL Club, Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto, 8 at Trinity, Morisset Park, Kilaben Road, Kilaben Bay, Bargoed House Old Pacific Highway, Swansea, & Speers Point. To be confirmed
- Newcastle – 4pm–9.30pm – Newcastle Harbour Foreshore (Queens Wharf area) – 9pm fireworks
- Wollongong Harbour – 5 to 9.15pm – Fireworks over the harbour & a carnival in Lang Park.
- Kiama – 4pm-9.30pm – Kiama Harbour
- Kangaroo Valley – 4.30pm-10.30pm – The Friendly Inn TBC
- Huskinson – 9pm Voyager Park (put on by Husky Pub)
- Currarong – Dolphin Reserve – 9pm TBC
- Forster/Tuncurry – Wallis Lake – 9pm – 9:30pm TBC
