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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.
$850from, per person
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Sydney Opera House Forecourt (free ticketed)
A free ticket for a world-famous view. Be online at 10am on 26 December, because they go in minutes.
What's included
- Guaranteed entry to the Opera House Forecourt
- Unreserved first-come seating
- Food and drink for sale
- Free water stations
About Sydney Opera House Forecourt (free ticketed)
Sydney Opera House Forecourt (free ticketed) is at Sydney Opera House Forecourt in Bennelong Point (Circular Quay & The Rocks). It's one of the ticketed vantage points, free options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Sydney. Fireworks: Both 9pm & midnight. Age: All ages (3+ need a ticket).
Still deciding? Compare it with NYE in Sydney events 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 Sydney Opera House Forecourt before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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