Sydney New Year’s Eve firework spots 2024
Western Sydney has fantastic fireworks displays perfect for families, offering vibrant shows without the city crowds. From local parks to community events, there are plenty of spots to enjoy the spectacle close to home. Here’s your guide to the top locations to catch fireworks in Western Sydney!
Illuminate nye – fairfield showground
Enjoy an exciting lineup of live music, FREE carnival rides, delicious food trucks, roving entertainment, and action-packed performances – all leading up to a spectacular fireworks finale under the stars!
Cost: $5 per person
Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024
Time: 5pm-10pm
Location: Fairfield Showground – 443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood
Details: Illuminate NYE | Fairfield City Council
New Year’s Eve in Parramatta Park
Grab your picnic blanket and join City of Parramatta for a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration at Parramatta Park!
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and concert with Cut Copy and Bag Raiders. Don’t miss Dorothy the Dinosaur’s DJ set on the Paddock Stage, along with food trucks, amusement rides and fun activities for kids.
Cost: Free entry – wristbands required for The Crescent Stage.
Location: Parramatta Park
Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024
Time: 5pm – 9.30pm, Fireworks at 9pm
Details: Discover more about our NYE celebrations | AtParramatta
NEW YEARS EVE AT PANTHERS
Ring in 2025 at Panthers’ Famous NYE Bash!
Join us at Panthers Penrith for Western Sydney’s biggest fireworks display and an unforgettable night of fun!
- Live Music: Back to the 80s & DJ to keep you dancing!
- Carnival Fun: Rides, games & showbags to purchase!
- Food Trucks.
- $5 Beer & Wine Happy Hour (4–6 PM).
- Kids Disco (4–7 PM) free face painting & Scratch visits.
- Fireworks at 9 PM & Midnight.
Cost: Free entry
Date: 31 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 12am
Location: Panthers Penrith, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith
Details: https://bit.ly/3VMnsTY
NEW YEARS EVE AT WARRICK FARM RACECOURSE
Dance the night away at Warwick Farm Racecourse for our incredible New Year’s Eve event!
DJ Sebi D, Esky & Ruu., Mel.Wav, Timba, Tahlia Akyereko, Groove Collective and True Vibe Nation will be bringing the tunes to our main stage.
And don’t miss the 9pm countdown for the spectacular fireworks display.
PLEASE NOTE: The gates will be closed at 8pm and no further entry will be allowed.
Date: 31 December
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Cost: Free event
Location: Australian Turf Club, 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm
Details: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/nye
NEW YEARS EVE – CAMPBELLTOWN
- Live stage performances
- Delicious food and drink trucks
- Exciting carnival rides
- Fireworks show (9pm and 12am)
Cost: Free event
Date: Tuesday 31 December
Time: 7pm to 12am
Location: Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
RSVP: https://brnw.ch/21wPECm
NEW YEARS EVE – DARLING HARBOUR
Darling Harbour is Sydney’s iconic location to ring in 2025.
Start your new year bright with spectacular fireworks at 9pm and midnight.
No special spots or reservations, it’s first-come, first-served. We’ll make sure it’s safe with capacity limits. Once a spot’s full, it’s closed, so come early! No pass outs.
Your visit to Darling Harbour doesn’t have to end at midnight. Make a night of it, and treat the whole family staycation at some of the best hotels in the city, and then wake up to a day out at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo or even a play at the Children’s Playground. Don’t forget to fuel up on delicious food including authentic Asian cuisine at Darling Square, casual alfresco dining in Darling Quarter and yummy Aussie seafood at Cockle Bay.
Cost: Free event
Date: 31 December
Location: Darling Harbour
Details: New Year’s Eve 2024 | Things to do in Sydney on New Year’s Eve | Darling Harbour
NEW YEARS EVE – SYDNEY CITY
The event features one of the world’s largest, most technologically advanced displays of fireworks, lighting and projections. Sydney New Year’s Eve plays live to more than 1 million spectators along the Sydney Harbour foreshore, and reaches a global audience of more than 425 million.
For the first time ever, fireworks will dazzle the harbour from both the east and west sides of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, the glorious Sydney Opera House and rooftops across the Sydney skyline, promising a spectacular midnight display for audiences stretching the foreshore.
Large crowds are expected so it’s best to plan your trip ahead of time and consider all the available travel options. Remember to check vantage point capacity updates before you leave home and while you’re on your way to the event.
Cost: Free event
Date: 31 December
Time: 7.30pm – 12am
Details: Schedule | Sydney New Year’s Eve
