Sydney Opera House forecourt

• This is a free vantage point that requires a ticket for entry
• Sign-up at Sydney Opera House to receive a reminder to book your tickets
• Ticket bookings will be available from 26 December

• Entry between 12-3pm, latecomers will not be admitted. Site closes 12:15am
• This location can hold up to 6,000

• No glass
• Bag checks on entry
• No drones
• No camping
• No sunshades
• No pets
• No busking
• No re-entry
• No portable chairs
• No BYO alcohol
• Further restrictions

Accessible viewing area

Designated viewing and buggy service area available from 4:00pm (bookings required)

Learn more about the designated viewing area.

Accessible and mobility features

• Buggy service
• Guest assistance
• Changing room
• Accessible drop off point
• Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel

Getting here

• Access is from Macquarie Street at Bent St – no access from Alfred St.
• There will be a security checkpoint at the entrance to the Forecourt.
• Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running.
• The closest stations to the entry gates on Macquarie Street are Martin Place and St James. Trains will not stop at Circular Quay after 3pm.
• Light rail services will not run to Circular Quay from 2pm and buses will relocate to Martin Place from 12pm and Hyde Park from 5pm.
• For public transport information, visit transportnsw.info.
• Driving is not recommended.
• Macquarie Street will close to traffic on New Year’s Eve at 4:00am and will reopen on New Year’s Day at 10:00am. The Opera House Wilson carpark will be closed during this time. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.

Leaving the event

• The closest stations are Martin Place or St James. Access to Wynyard Station is from King St only.
• Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park. Light rail services to the south east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
• Limited ferries run after the midnight fireworks, services will be busy so have a back up plan.
• See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
• Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.