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

• 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.
• 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.
• The closest train station to the entry gates on Macquarie Street will be Martin Place and St James.
• There will be no trains, ferries, light rail or buses to Circular Quay after 3:00pm.
• For public transport information, visit transportnsw.info.

Leaving the event

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