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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.
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NYE on the Cahill Expressway
A Transport for NSW ballot for a road-top view between the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The ballot has closed.
What's included
- Free ballot tickets for NSW residents
- Road-top view between the Opera House and Bridge
- Alcohol free
About NYE on the Cahill Expressway
NYE on the Cahill Expressway is at Cahill Expressway in Circular Quay (Circular Quay & The Rocks). It's one of the ticketed vantage points, free, family-friendly, harbourfront options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Sydney. Fireworks: Both 9pm & midnight. Age: All ages.
Still deciding? Compare it with every NYE in Sydney event or browse vantage points around the harbour. For the night itself, check the fireworks timeline and transport tips.
Details are based on the venue's published NYE information and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Cahill Expressway before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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