Melbourne Rings In 2026 With Fireworks, Family Fun, and a Chilly Night Out
Melbourne has officially said goodbye to 2025, and it did so in classic style, with fireworks lighting up the sky, families braving the cold, and half a million people spreading across the city to welcome the New Year together. Even with gusty winds and temperatures dropping into the mid-teens, the mood across Melbourne’s CBD, riverbanks, and open spaces was upbeat, relaxed, and full of quiet excitement.
The celebrations kicked off early, with a seven-minute fireworks and light show launched at 9.30pm. This earlier display was clearly designed with families in mind, and places like Treasury Gardens quickly filled with parents, grandparents, and children bundled up in jackets and blankets. Many families watched the fireworks, snapped a few photos, and then headed home, happy to celebrate early without pushing through until midnight.
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Along the banks of the Yarra River, the evening had a personal feel for many people. Couples picnicked on the grass, friends shared snacks and wine, and first-time visitors soaked in the atmosphere. For some, it was their very first New Year’s Eve in Australia, and comparisons were already being made to celebrations back in London or Brisbane. Despite the unfamiliar cool weather, the fireworks were widely expected to impress, and for most, they did exactly that.
Across the city, organisers estimated that around 500,000 people would gather to celebrate. Fireworks were set up to be visible from many locations, with claims that they could even be seen from as far away as Frankston and the Dandenong Ranges. A second seven-minute fireworks show was scheduled for midnight, marking the official arrival of 2026 in a burst of colour over the skyline.
Flemington Racecourse also played a big role in the night’s celebrations. More than 13,000 people attended a special twilight meeting, with families spreading out across the lawns. Even after the final race finished at 7.30pm, many stayed on to watch the fireworks from nearby Footscray Park. The venue remained open until 1am, allowing people to count down the New Year together.
Around the CBD, four designated celebration zones were set up, offering free, family-friendly spaces with DJs, food trucks, and clear views of the fireworks. Bars and restaurants were packed, public transport ran free through the night, and thousands of police officers were deployed to keep things running smoothly.
All in all, Melbourne’s farewell to 2025 was calm, colourful, and communal. Wrapped in jackets and surrounded by fireworks, the city welcomed 2026 together, proving once again that even cold weather can’t dampen a good New Year’s Eve.
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