The best New Year's Eve events in Melbourne to ring in 2024

On New Year's Eve, this beloved riverside duo is joining forces for an epic 'Tulum Jungle Party' across the two venues. Taking inspiration from the electric parties held in tropical jungles on Mexico’s Yucatán coast, expect an exotic night of eating, drinking, dancing and music. 

There’ll be views of the fireworks, along with new performances from the Huxleys and Discordia, and tunes from some of Melbourne’s best DJs, so you can dance the year away. 

Tickets for start at $185 per person, find out more here.

It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Lonsdale Street's mega-venue Her is back again with another epic NYE party on the coveted rooftop. This year the theme is 'Midnight in Metallic', with partygoers encouraged to dress in their shiniest garb for a night of dancing under the stars. Enjoy flowing drinks and food from Thai restaurant BKK, plus an avant-garde art  performance by Discordia. 

Tickets start from $295 per person and include unlimited food and drinks from 7pm to midnight on Her Rooftop, as well as a one-hour express banquet in BKK. Find out more here.

This new two-level Italian dining and drinking space on Chapel Street is hosting a NYE bash that will transport you back in time to your last Euro summer trip. To ring in 2024, ​Studio Amaro is throwing an 'Amalfi in July' party, filled with Euro dishes and drinks. After sipping on a complimentary bev, attendees can dine a la carte or feast with a special $99 set menu, ​which includes lots of seafood and Mediterranean flavours. Then take the party downstairs to hit the dancefloor as the clock strikes 12. 

Fore more info and to secure your spot, head here. 

It's just had a swish revamp, and now this rooftop bar in Carlton is set to throw one of the hottest NYE parties around town. You'll receive a complimentary drink upon arrival and enjoy roaming Italian cicchetti from 7pm-9pm, and there will be food and drinks available to purchase from the à la carte menu. Hope St Radio is soundtracking the night, and the 360-degree views of the city means you'll have a front-row seat to all the fireworks action.

Tickets are $60, available online here. 

Melbourne's swankiest new rooftop bar is hosting its first-ever NYE party – and you're invited to join in the celebration. In partnership with Maison Perrier-Jouët, Beverly is going all out with a black tie affair that pays homage to the spirit of the '90s Met Gala. Attendees will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, with a curated menu by head chef David Ball. Entertainment comes in the form of DJ Tommy Ohh, and Beverly's breathtaking 270-degree views of the city skyline means you'll be able to take in the spectacular midnight fireworks display. 

Bookings are available from 6pm. Head to the website for more information. 

This brand-spanking-new one-day music festival is by the team behind Runner Up, Colour and Something Unlimited, and it'll feature 14 local and international acts performing across two stages. The festivities will kick off at 3pm on December 31, and there will also be food available to purchase.

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased here.

This coveted, subterranean cocktail bar in the CBD is putting on a hotly-anticipated NYE event, transforming the stunning venue into a lavish den of entertainment where partgoers will dance long into the early hours. There will be an all-inclusive menu of roving canapés, sparkling wine, beer and a signature Curious cocktail, plus roving entertainers, DJs and pumping dancefloor. 

Tickets are $225 per person, you can book here. 

This NYE, make your way through the shiny copper-hued doors of QT Melbourne and up the elevator to discover one of the hottest parties in town. Fresh from a fancy makeover, the venue is hosting a soiree looking over Melbourne's sparkling skyline, complete with endless drinks, a killer line-up of DJs taking care of the dancefloor soundtrack and a feast of food (including oysters shucked to order and a late-night dessert station – yum!). 

Tickets are $300, for more information and booking details head to the website. 

An award-winning bar and café in South Wharf, the Boatbuilders Yard captures the charm of Melbourne's Maritime precinct with a modern fitout housed inside an original historic shed. For NYE, book in for an all-inclusive drink and food package in its expansive indoor/outdoor beer garden and enjoy tunes spun by DJs plus incredible views of the fireworks.

Tickets are $160 per person, and waterfront tables for up to six people are available for $600. Purchase through the website.

Ring in the new year at this waterfront eatery at South Wharf where you can enjoy great views of the fireworks and live music all night long. Enjoy an all-inclusive food and drinks package that includes beer, wine, bubbles and spirits as well as roving bite-sized and substantial food throughout the night. Cocktails can be ordered at regular prices on the night. 

Tickets start at $175 per person and are available through the website.

Dubbed an "urban beer garden hideaway", Riverland is situated on the banks of the Yarra in the historic Federation Wharf vaults. It's a picturesque spot to say goodbye to 2023 and watch the fireworks while enjoying bottomless beer, wine, cider, bubbles and house spirits alongside canapés. 

Tickets start at $175 and are available through the website.

Instead of dropping a couple of hundred bucks on an expensive drinks package, opt for everyone's fave way to celebrate: a bottomless brunch. Flour Child will be running sittings all day up until 9pm, starting from just $69 per person. There'll be DJs, pizza to share and even shots on arrival to really get the party started. 

Bookings are made through the website.

Make your way to Port Melbourne for H2o's legendary 'Sunset on the Bay' NYE party. The event is located right on the water's edge, offering amazing and uninterrupted panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. Opt for general admission tickets, which offer all-inclusive drinks and light cocktail food, or platinum tickets that include access to your own bar, 300-degree water views, private restrooms and a better view of the fireworks. 

Tickets start at $160 and are available through the website.