Wondering where you can see fireworks on Australia Day in Sydney? You don’t have as many options as you would on New Year’s Eve, but there are a few spectacular fireworks displays being planned to help celebrate the Australian spirit.
The main one you’ll want to be across is the Sydney Harbour fireworks as part of the free Australia Day Live concert. Taking place in Sydney Opera House’s forecourt, this is Sydney’s signature Australia Day event so always comes with the biggest fireworks display. Other options include Australia Day events in Bella Vista, Ryde and Cronulla.
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Where to see fireworks in Sydney on Australia Day
Australia Day Live
The Australia Day Live concert is the pinnacle of Sydney’s Australia Day celebrations, with a free concert in Sydney Opera House’s forecourt kicking off at 6pm. There’s much than just music being planned as well, and while our finest local musicians will come together to lead the crowd through a laundry list of classic Australian songs, the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge will be doing some heavy lifting.
A spectacular fireworks display will form part of the concert’s on-water visuals, complemented by elegant choreography from Sydney’s most beautiful yachts. The fireworks display will help end the night in style, filling Sydney Harbour with dramatic pyrotechnics.
One of the best ways to watch the Australia Day fireworks is to ditch the land and head out on the water. Climb onboard some of the best Australia Day cruises to get up close to the action.
Note that this is the only Australia Day fireworks Sydney Harbour has got planned right now.
Head on over to sydneyoperahouse.com to secure your free Australia Day Live tickets.
Where: Sydney Opera House; Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
When: The concert starts at 6pm
Australia Day Backyard BBQ in Ryde
The City of Ryde hosts a great Australia Day Backyard BBQ each year in Meadowbank Park. And things aren’t about to change for 2025, with a list of free activities and workshops planned to pack in a big day. This is, of course, right alongside the popular thong throwing competition, live entertainment for all ages and a big finale show with Australia Day fireworks scheduled for 9pm.
Where: Meadowbank Park; Constitution Rd, Meadowbank NSW 2114
When: From 9am
Australia Day at Bella Vista Farm
Australia’s beloved Ricki-Lee will be headlining a family-friendly concert at Bella Vista Farm. This is always one of the most popular Australia Day events in Sydney each year, with plenty of entertainment being planned. There’s even a Bluey Live Interactive Entertainment experience to get the kids involved. And it all leads to an epic Australia Day fireworks finale.
Where: Elizabeth Macarthur Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153
When: From 4:30pm
Cronulla Concert & Fireworks
If you’re wondering what to do in Sydney’s south for Australia Day, head on over to Cronulla Beach for the annual Cronulla Concert and fireworks celebration. From 4pm to 9:15pm, Cronulla Beach will be teeming with locals and visitors as Australian icon Daryl Braithwaite headlines a lineup also featuring Baby Animals, Dylan Wright, The Royal Australian Navy Band and local band Beanstalk. The free concert leads up to a massive fireworks display.
Where: Cronulla Beach, NSW 2230
When: From 4pm
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