The city of Adelaide offers plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, from rooftop parties to multi-course degusatations.
Check out some of the best places to bring in 2025, whether you’re with friends, kids, or that special someone.
Eat and drink
SOL Rooftop is the perfect place to experience the New Year’s Eve festivities, with unparalleled views of the fireworks display from a ninth level rooftop bar. Enjoy a four-hour drinks package, roaming canapes and a live DJ spinning all the best tracks to bring in 2025. With sweeping views of the city, you will be celebrating the new year in style.
Indulge in a three-course dinner and complementary glass of sparkling wine at the Stamford Hotel. With an exclusive beverage package available all night long, and a talented live DJ hitting the floor in the evening, the party will carry you all the way into 2025. Enjoy unlimited house wine and beer, and dine on decadent duck breast, beef ribeye and a chocolate tasting plate. The hotel also offers accommodation for you to relax after a long night, but make sure to book quickly as it tends to sell out.
At Skyline Restaurant, you will find breathtaking views over Adelaide Hills and Parklands. Each ticket to the NYE dinner includes a 5 course meal and 5-hour beverage package, taking you all the way to midnight. Live entertainment from the award-winning band, Pulse Band, will keep the good vibes going as you party with friends and family.
Party and entertainment
If you’re looking to get your dancing shoes on, head to The Moseley. This two-level New Year’s Eve party provides multiple dancefloors and DJs to choose from, with cheap tickets to allow for all types of revelers. This event is perfect for those hoping to dance with friends and enjoy a big night out.
Or, book tickets to the Glenelg Beach Pier white party for a night you won’t forget. Kicking off at 8pm, guests will enjoy DJ entertainment, a four-hour drinks package, and free access to the Pier Bar. Plus, the beachside location offers amazing views of the fireworks, meaning you’ll have front row seats to an explosion of colour and light.
At Lucky’s Beach Club, you’re invited to a night of great music and delicious drinks. Located in the suburbs, this beach club will feature DJs, late-night pizzas and plenty of good company. Make sure you are ready for dancing, singing and good times, as the party is set to go all night long.
In the stunning Lounge Bar of the Arkaba Hotel, DJ Josh is hosting her Club Classics Party. With the exciting theme of ‘Hollywood blockbuster’, you are invited to dress up as your favourite movie star, or don a dress fit for a red carpet. Farewell 2024 in style with amazing music all night long. And, with accommodation available on-site, why not book a room to avoid the transport woes?
Family-friendly fun
In 2023, the Adelaide fireworks returned to Elder Park/ Tarntanya Wama for the first time in four years, drawing a crowd of more than 80,000 people to the riverbank precinct. This year, the lights display is back and better than ever. Bring your kids to the park for family-friendly fireworks at 9pm, and continue the countdown to midnight to experience the Welcome 2025 fireworks with your loved ones.
The Glenelg stage, located on the beach, will be providing entertainment from 6pm onwards. This includes family fireworks synchronised to music at 9:30pm, an event sure to delight children of all ages. You can also ride the giant ferris wheel, located along the foreshore, for the duration of the holidays.
For even more fun, head to the Dunstan Playhouse. Here, families will enjoy a fenced-off viewing platform for the Elder Park fireworks, as well as food stalls, child-friendly DJs, roving entertainment, a circus workshop and more. Food stalls will provide all the sustenance you’ll need for the long night, with plenty of space for everyone.
Of course, this is only the beginning. There are so many fireworks displays and parties to choose from, so make sure to get booking!
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