New Year's Eve in Canberra: NYE Events in the Capital to Add to Your Calendar

Canberra's New Year's Eve scene is gearing up to be a ripper this year. There's a buzz in the air with top spots prepped for a great time. From groovy bars with top-shelf tipples to lively dives with beats that'll get you moving, the options are solid. Whether you're vibing with mates in a rooftop joint or chilling with a view, there's a spot for everyone. The key to a top night is the company you keep and raising a glass to fresh beginnings. So, get into the fun, mix with the locals, and celebrate the flip of the calendar with a bang! Cheers to that and a cracking new year, mate!

Molly

For a New Year's Eve shindig, whiskey lovers are in for a treat at one of the best venues in Canberra: Molly Bar. Partnering up with Balvenie, Molly's Prohibition Party will start you on a high with a Balvenie 12 DoubleWood Highball on arrival before taking you on an exclusive whisky flight. Pouring top bottles in Molly’s private vault, party-goers will enjoy Balvenie 12 DoubleWood, Balvenie 12 American Oak, Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask, Balvenie 14 Week of Peat, and Balvenie 21 Portwood before ushering them into 2024. A live 5-piece band will ring in the new year from 9:30 pm till 1 am, too. It's going to be a riot!

Party: 8.15pm – 1am
$80pp (includes cocktail on entry)

Melbourne Building, 59-81 London Circuit, Canberra

Canberra Yacht Club

Relax, enjoy a glass (or four) of bubbles and watch the fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin as you welcome in a new year! The Canberra Yacht Club is serving up a five-course dinner with a complimentary glass of Arras sparkling on arrival for $250 per person. There is no better way to start the new year than at such an iconic Canberra venue.

1 Mariner Place Yarralumla

First Edition

Gearing up for a laid-back yet classy close to 2023? First Edition dishes out a cracker of a New Year's Eve, hosting a chilled vibe with good company and entertainment. Tuck into finger food while enjoying the fantastic live entertainment on offer. It's a spot to wind down the year without the fuss; it’s among the best venues in Canberra to welcome 2024.

Level 1, 65 Norbourne Avenue, Canberra

QT Lounge

Cap off the year with some serious style at the QT Lounge's Sky High New Year's Eve event. Offering an evening of sophistication among the best venues in Canberra, guests can enjoy a four-hour beverage package, substantial canapes, and a sparkling champagne welcome. With a DJ spinning tunes to keep the energy up all night, this 18+ exclusive affair promises a glamorous and elegant way to welcome the new year.

1 London Circuit, Canberra

Ready for a fun NYE celebration? Don't forget to book an accommodation—your future self will thank you! While you're at it, sort out your brunch plans, too.