Sydney New Year's Eve – 2025/26
Episodes
Welcome to NYE
ABC's annual New Year's Eve concert and fireworks celebration. NYE25 hosts Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe live from Sydney Opera House's Northern Broardwalk, overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Calling Country Fireworks
Stunning animations inspired by connection, memory and renewal will be projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge, illuminating the 9pm Calling Country fireworks in vibrant colors.
Live Concert from the Sydney Opera House
Front row seat to ABC's NYE25 Concert, led by Melanie C, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire, Peach PRC, Marcia Hines, Casey Donovan, and more.
Countdown to Midnight
Celebrate New Year's countdown with music from Melanie C, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire, Peach PRC, Marcia Hines, Casey Donovan, and Don West. Hosted by Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe.
Midnight Fireworks
At midnight, the world-famous fireworks display will light up Sydney's Harbour Bridge, Opera House and surrounds, signalling the end of 2025, and a new beginning for 2026.
Auld Lang Syne
After the concert and fireworks, NYE25 coverage concludes with a new take on the tradition of Auld Lang Syne, welcoming in a new beginning for the start of 2026.