New Year's Eve

5pm – 9.30pm on Thursday 31 December

Get ready for our unforgettable FREE New Year’s Eve celebration in Parramatta Park with The Cat Empire, Baker Boy and Zindzi & The Zillionaires!  

Gather your friends and family and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Parramatta Park with live music, entertainment, food and fireworks. Entry is free, so bring a picnic blanket and make a night of it! 

Headline Artists

The Cat Empire

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The Cat Empire

The Crescent Stage

Aussie icons The Cat Empire bring their infectious live energy to the stage, blending jazz, funk, ska, reggae, rock and Latin influences with driving rhythms, soaring horns and a sound guaranteed to get audiences moving. 

Baker Boy

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Baker Boy

The Paddock Stage

Proud Yolŋu artist and six-time ARIA winner Baker Boy brings his signature energy to the stage, blending culture, identity and an evolving sound into a powerful live performance. 

Zindzi & The Zillionaires

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Zindzi & The Zillionaires

The Family Stage

Zindzi & The Zillionaires bring joyful R&B grooves and plenty of fun to the stage, with songs celebrating friends, family, nature and sharing, with good vibes for kids and grown-ups alike. 

Explore Our Stages

The Crescent Stage

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The Crescent Stage

Get ready to dance as The Cat Empire bring their signature sound and infectious live energy to The Crescent Stage, alongside a stellar line-up of artists. Entry is free with a wristband. 

The Paddock Stage

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The Paddock Stage

Feel the energy as six-time ARIA winner Baker Boy takes the stage, bringing his powerful sound, culture and dynamic live performance to Parramatta Park before the 9pm fireworks. 

The Family Stage

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The Family Stage

Sing and dance along with Zindzi & The Zillionaires as they bring joyful R&B grooves, playful songs and good vibes to the family stage. 

Event Highlights

Fireworks Show

Bright fireworks light up a night sky, with bursts of white and pink hues. Silhouetted crowd watches below, creating a festive and awe-inspiring scene.

Fireworks Show

At 9pm, look to the sky as a spectacular fireworks display lights up Parramatta Park, with brilliant views from across the event. 

Fun Zone

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Fun Zone

Amusement rides, and hands-on activities for all ages, perfect for families looking for a safe, fun night out.

Terrazza Aperol

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Terrazza Aperol

The Paddock Stage

This is your Mediterranean oasis in Parramatta Park.

Serving Aperol Spritz and a variety of beverages to compliment your New Year's Eve in Parramatta. 

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Getting Here and Frequently Asked Questions

Farewell 2026 at Parramatta’s ultimate end-of-year celebration in the stunning grounds of the World Heritage listed Parramatta Park.  

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Partners & Sponsors

This event is proudly presented by City of Parramatta Council in partnership with Parramatta Park.

The Crescent Stage is proudly supported by Nova 96.9.

PARKROYAL Parramatta is the official accommodation partner for New Year’s Eve 2025.