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New Year's Eve 2026 · Melbourne
City of Melbourne Celebration Zones
The official free zones run by the City of Melbourne: entertainment from 6pm, fireworks at 9:30pm and midnight, and no alcohol.
What's included
- 9:30pm family fireworks and midnight fireworks
- DJs, silent discos and dance workshops
- Food trucks (value deals from $15 in 2025)
- Accessible toilets
- Alcohol-free (fines apply)
About City of Melbourne Celebration Zones
City of Melbourne Celebration Zones is at Docklands, Kings Domain, Treasury Gardens & Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne (Melbourne CBD). It's one of the free, family-friendly, vantage points options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Melbourne. Fireworks: Both 9:30pm & midnight. Age: All ages.
Planning the rest of your night? Check the fireworks timeline and transport tips or compare fireworks vantage points around Melbourne.
Details are based on the venue's published NYE information and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Docklands before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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