📍 Circular Quay
Opera Bar: Under the Southern Sky
Arguably the most famous NYE party in the country: a harbourside festival on the Opera House lower concourse, staring straight at the Harbour Bridge.
New Year's Eve 2026 · Circular Quay
New Year's Eve at Aria
Fine dining with floor-to-ceiling views of the Opera House and Bridge. The early sitting is one of the best-value harbour dinners in the city.
What's included
- Early sitting ($320pp)
- Cocktail party with canapés & beverages ($650pp)
- Six-course tasting menu with wine pairing ($1,950pp)
About New Year's Eve at Aria
New Year's Eve at Aria is at Aria Restaurant, 1 Macquarie St in Circular Quay (Circular Quay & The Rocks). It's one of the dinners, fine dining options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Sydney. Fireworks: Both 9pm & midnight. Age: All ages (sitting dependent).
Planning the rest of your night? Check the fireworks timeline and transport tips or compare vantage points around the harbour.
Details are based on the venue's published NYE information and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Aria Restaurant before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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