Schedule

Times for the night so you can enjoy every moment.

  1. 7.30pm
    Smoking Ceremony

    A ritual of purification and unity of smouldering native plants on the iconic vessels Tribal Warrior, Mari Nawi and Wirawi. Produced by Tribal Warrior Association. 

  2. 8.30pm
    Welcome to Country

    Welcome to Country Elders from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to Gadigal land.

  3. 8.30pm
    Pylon projections and lighting effects

    Projections enliven the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons throughout the night. Lighting effects on the eastern side dazzle the harbour foreshore.

  4. 9pm
    Calling Country fireworks

    A celebration of sky, land and sea country, presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music, dance and illustration. Produced by We Are Warriors. 

  5. 9.15pm
    Sydney Harbour Lights

    Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by Australian Commercial Marine Group. 

  6. Midnight
    Fireworks

    Ring in the new year with the world’s best fireworks show, featuring pyrotechnics launched for the first time from both the eastern and western sides of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and some of Sydney’s iconic landmarks.