New Year's Day events and parties in Sydney 2024

Sydney's newest rooftop bar is offering a pretty perfect formula to welcome in the new year: with a poolside party complete with live DJs and a colourful menu of bespoke cocktails and exceptional snacks.

Celebrations kick off at noon, and a $25 ticket will score you access to the sprawling open-air space and a drink on arrival. 

Harper is located on level seven of Kimpton Margot Sydney, so you might want to book in for a staycation if you like the idea of very easy access.

This beachside venue is kicking off 2024 with a joyful day party soundtracked by Sydney six-piece Winston Surfshirt and a stellar line up of DJs. Tickets start at $60 and include a drink on arrival – get in quick.

Watsons Bay's expansive waterside bar is patnering with Four Pillars for a sun-soaked, gin-fuelled beach party to kick of 2024.

Starting at 12pm, they'll be serving canapes and drinks soundtracked by DJs from around the country.

Tickets start at $104 per person, inclusive of two hours of drinks and canapés on arrival.

For one day only, Ricos Tacos' devilishly good chorizo pancakes are back on the menu at the Chippendale Outpost. Come for a plate of limited edition greasy goodness, stay for the Bloody Mary's.

Merivale's multi-level superclub in Sydney's CBD will be playing host to the official Lost Paradise After Party on New Year’s Day, with a pretty spectacular line-up featuring British DJ Ewan McVicar and Berlin-based duo DJ Heartstring. Once you're done with dancing, you can head downstairs for a late night feed from MuMu, Jimmy’s Falafel or Little Felix (all open until 2am).

Coogee Pavilion's sun-drenched rooftop is known for its Sunday parties, and its NYD party will have Sunday Funday energy turned up to the max. From 12pm, visit for live music from local DJs, drink specials and some of the best beach views in the city. Entry is free.

Spending the first day of the year by a pool, Bloody Mary in hand, sounds like a pretty excellent option to us. This Palm Springs-inspired hotel is offering exactly that – with DJs from 1pm until 8pm on January 1 and a perfect recovery menu of cocktails, tacos and loaded prawn rolls. If you're keen to spend all day poolside, it might be worth booking a room (you can do that here).

From 12 until 2pm, Manly Pacific's beachside bar will be serving up a perfectly naughty NYD brunch menu including golden calamari, regional oysters and free flowing cocktails. If you've decided to say farewell to 2023 from one of the hotel's 213 guest rooms, you won't regret it. Beach, brunch, sleep, repeat – sounds like a pretty excellent way to start the year, if you ask us.

North Bondi Fish is promising to deliver "Bondi's best day party" on January 1, and who are we to argue. A $120 ticket will score you a satisfyingly seafood-forward spread, plus live DJs and sparkling views across Bondi beach.