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New Year’s Eve celebrations in Melbourne for families 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the arrival of 2024 numerous family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations await across Melbourne. If you have little ones and prefer earlier festivities, there’s an array of fantastic events tailored for families to enjoy.

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What's on New Year's Eve in Melbourne for families

Docklands, Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens and Kings Domain New Year’s Celebrations

If you are heading into the city there will be four celebration zones – Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens, Treasury Gardens and Kings Domain. All zones will offer the best family-friendly inner city views of fireworks and lasers, as well as some fun activations, food trucks, performances, a silent disco and music. There will also be early evening fireworks between 9.30 pm – 9.35 pm.

Dockland Entertainment
6 – 6.30 pm – DJ Mz Rizk
6.30 – 6.35 pm – Welcome to Country
6.35 – 7.15 pmL2R Dance Workshop and Performance
7.15 – 8 pm – DJ Mz Rizk
8 – 9 pm – Chickchika
9 – 9.30 pm – DJ Mz Rizk
9.30 – 9.35 pmEarly Evening Fireworks

Flagstaff Gardens Entertainment
6 – 6.30 pm – DJ Sampology
6.30 – 6.35 pm – Welcome to Country
6.35 – 7.15 pm – L2R Dance performance and workshop
7.15 – 8 pm – DJ Sampology
8 pm – 9 pm – The Rookies
9 pm – 9.30 pm – DJ Sampology
9.30 – 9.35 pm – Early Evening Fireworks

Kings Domain Entertainment
6 – 6.30 pm – DJ Lazer Ferrari
6.30 – 6.35 pm – Welcome to Country
6.35 – 7.15 pm Jungle City Projects Dance Workshop and Performance
7.15 – 8 pm – DJ Lazer Ferrari
8 – 9 pm – Emma Volard
9 – 9.30 pm – DJ Lazer Ferrari
9.30 – 9.35 pm – Early Evening Fireworks

Treasury Gardens
6 – 6.30 pm – DJ SAL
6.30 – 6.35 pm – Welcome to Country
6.35 – 7.15 pm – Jungle City Dance Workshop and Performance
7.15 – 8 pm – DJ SAL
8 – 9 pm – Elle Shimada ft. The Co-Dreamers
9 – 9.30 pm – DJ SAL
9.30 – 9.35 pm – Early Evening Fireworks

Date: 31 December 2023
Time: 6 pm – 1 am
Price: Free

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What's on New Year's Eve in Melbourne for families

Melbourne Midnight Fireworks

Melbourne will bring in 2024 with the largest midnight fireworks ever delivered, with fireworks and laser displays from CBD rooftops. You can view the midnight fireworks from anywhere the city skyline can be viewed.

Date: 31 December 2023
Time: Midnight
Price: Free

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What's on New Year's Eve in Melbourne for families
Image: Boneo Discovery Park NYE celebrations 2019

A Wild NYE Party at Boneo Discovery Park

Boneo Discovery Park is hosting a WILD NYE Party. Explore Australian wildlife with interactive displays, a butterfly house, and educational activities. For young explorers, enjoy a jumping castle, mazes, a carousel, and a mini train ride. 

Experience mesmerising Australian animal light installations at sunset. Bring a picnic or enjoy the onsite bar and café.

Date: 31 December 2023
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Location: Boneo Discovery Park, 695 Limestone Road, Fingal 
Price: Adult $45, Child $40, Senior $40

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New Year's Eve in Melbourne for families

New Year’s Eve at Marvel Stadium

Welcome the start of 2024 in style at Marvel Stadium! Celebrate right in Melbourne’s CBD with family and friends in the Victory Room. This FREE event offers a perfect gathering spot with food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Enjoy front-row views of the 9.30 pm or midnight fireworks while kids have a blast with AFL AusKick and other kid-friendly activities. Come and go as you please, making your NYE hassle-free and memorable.

Date: Sunday, 31 December 2023 
Time: 6 pm – 1 pm
Location: Victory Room, Marvel Stadium 
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.

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