New Year's Eve at Darwin Waterfront

31 December | 5pm - Midnight

BRING ON THE NEW YEAR!


The Darwin Waterfront is closing out another fantastic year in true Territory style with our annual New Year’s Eve concert and spectacular fireworks display to welcome 2027.


Darwin’s home-town hero, CYRIL, along with Australian icons, Birds of Tokyo, will bring in the New Year at Darwin Waterfront on 31 December.

The popular Aussie rock band and DJ sensation will be accompanied by entertainment for the whole family, including visits from everyone’s favourite Bluey and Bingo.



New Year’s Eve at the Waterfront is the Top End’s biggest family celebration, with free kids’ entertainers, two firework displays at 9pm and midnight, and an epic concert on the main stage. The full program includes local artists Juju and the Lips, and interstate acts Noasis, and The Collectables


Free family event - no ticket required


Picnics are welcome.

This year's event is alcohol & smoke free.

  • 2026 Line-up

    Main stage line-up (order of appearance):


    • CYRIL
    • Birds of Tokyo
    • Noasis 
    • Juju and the Lips
    • Bluey Live Interactive Stage Show + Meet & Greet
    • The Collectables
    • DJ/MC Gratify

    The full program timings will be released soon!

  • Family Entertainment

    New Year's Eve at Darwin Waterfront is a Free family event!

    Families can enjoy:

    • Fairy Jill roving performers
    • Face painting
    • Bluey Live Interactive Stage Show + Meet & Greet
  • Firework Displays

    There will be two epic firework displays during the event at 9pm and midnight. 

  • Event Parking Options

    Free parking will be available at:

    • State Square Underground (450 bays)
    • Kitchener Drive Multi-Storey (400 bays)
    • Fort Hill (264 bays)
    • Jervois / Deckchair Cinema (112 bays)

    Please check back for updates and advice!

  • Road Closures

    Traffic management will be in place for the NYE event, with planned closures or restrictions to ensure a safe night of celebrations.


    Traffic advice will be posted soon.

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