After the Christmas rush and the long, lazy Boxing Day wind-down, we still have the biggest party night of the year to get ready for. With our gorgeous warm evenings, Perth is perfectly placed to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Here are the best things to do to celebrate NYE in Perth this year.

Family-friendly and community events

Zoo Years’ Eve at Perth Zoo

This is a different kind of party – but you can still get wild. On NYE, Perth Zoo opens its doors until 7:30pm. You can spend the day getting up close with the animals, meeting the dinosaurs of Zoorassic Park, or taking in the sounds of roving musical acts, and then ring in the start of 2026 in a more relaxed setting. There’s a special celebration at 7:30pm that you won’t find anywhere else!

Hancock Iron Ore’s New Year’s Eve at Elizabeth Quay

After celebrations over the Christmas period, Elizabeth Quay comes alive once again for NYE in Perth.

Kicking off at 5pm, everyone is invited to come on down for family-friendly activities. You’ll find roving performers, a live DJ, and food trucks to keep you happy. Supreme Court Gardens hosts carnival fun rides, and there’s a mesmerising fireworks display that explodes at 8:30pm for the younger set.

(And for those of you who say on, another midnight display lights  up the Perth skyline as you ring in the New Year.)

New Year’s Eve at Brewdog

Brewdog lets you celebrate the New Year together with a fun family-friendly event that encourages all ages to party. The kids can get on the dance floor at 6:30pm with a kids-only silent disco, and there are interactive photo moments, garden games, and a special balloon drop at 9pm to see in the New Year early.

With tasty craft beers and mouth-watering meals for the adults, it’s the perfect way for families to say hello to 2026 (while still getting to bed at a reasonable time).

NYE fireworks Perth

Where to find the best spot

Rooftops all around the city and Northbridge will come alive with fireworks. So to make the most of it, head to one of the rooftop NYE events, like Rooftop at QT, Aurora Rooftop Bar, The Aviary, Lil’s Rooftop Bar, or The Point Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. Anywhere that’s open to the sky, you’re in for a treat. 

Alternatively, make your way up the hill to King’s Park and watch the fireworks across the skyline from a truly unique and beautiful vantage point.

Gloucester Park

Just a little out of town, Gloucester Park is hosting its own massive New Year’s event. There’s fun for the whole family, great food, live music, and of course fireworks at midnight that will light up the Swan River.

Mandurah

If you feel like getting even further out of town, Mandurah has you covered for New Year’s Eve. The Eastern Foreshore hosts a party for the whole family. Starting at 6pm, bring a picnic dinner and relax in style. There’s a special New Year’s Eve outdoor movie screening, before the real show stopper, which kicks off at 9pm with spectacular fireworks that bring the night alive.

NYE parties in Perth

Block Party at Yagan Square

Stories takes over Yagan Square with an extra special New Year’s Eve block party. It’s an open-air amphitheatre, hosting a party like no other. 

Discover three levels to explore and dance the night away. There are four different musical zones, from late 90s/2000s bangers to techno and garage, and a silent disco with three channels of mayhem. And with DJs spinning until 2am, it’s a New Year’s Eve party you won’t forget.

No Scrubs at The Court

This NYE, The Court is bringing the 90s back. Well, the end of the 90s. Party like it’s 1999 as we head into 2026, and dance the night away to throwback anthems from the Spice Girls and Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Outkast, and much, much more. 

There’s even a prize for best dressed, so dig out your old school clothes – or maybe raid your parents’ wardrobe.

NYE at Pirate Life Perth

Pirate Life Brewpub is throwing an epic NYE bash in Perth. Pairing up with Elsewhere Social Club, expect a night of great times, exceptional drinks, and a huge party atmosphere. Enjoy canapes and a glass of sparkling on arrival, and delicious Pirate Life beers flowing all night. There are multiple party zones to flow through, and a Midnight Countdown to toast the year that was.

Crown Plaza

See in the New Year in style with a glamorous NYE party at Crown Perth. Enjoy sensational dining at one of the many restaurants, with carefully curated menus and paired drinks to celebrate the moment. Or enter the height of luxury at the Crystal Club, the prestigious lounge bar on the 15th floor. It’s a refined, elegant way to see in the New Year.

NYE on the Beach – Port Beach Festival

Head out to Fremantle for NYE on the Beach. The Port Beach Festival returns once again to bring the party to the coast. Running from 6pm to 1am, there are DJs spinning all night long, and you can enjoy drinks and dancing, six pop-up bars, food trucks, a silent disco, and celebrations spread across four stages. So get your ticket, as they’re selling fast.

Start your 2026 right! 

The party doesn’t have to stop in 2026. Keep the good vibes going with some fantastic events at RAC Arena.

The best tennis players on earth converge on Perth for the United Cup 2026, running from January 2–7. 

If basketball is more your style, HoopsFest returns to celebrate everything basketball culture. Held across January 15 to 18, it’s one weekend featuring two basketball leagues, and nine high-octane games, the action heating up with clashes from both the WNBL and NBL. Sneakerland makes its return, too – bringing exclusive brands, sneakers, activations, and giveaways.

Or stomp and clap your way into 2026 as The Lumineers return to our shores on 21 January, bringing their beloved brand of heartfelt folk-rock back to Perth.

There’s plenty to do, so get ready to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 in style.