The Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks are held in Sydney, Australia.
The celebration centers on Sydney Harbour, with fireworks launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, barges, and other points around the water. The Opera House and bridge form the event's instantly recognizable setting. Because Sydney is far ahead of many major Northern Hemisphere cities by time zone, its midnight display is often among the first globally prominent New Year's fireworks broadcasts.
Sydney's program commonly includes an earlier family fireworks display and a major midnight show, although details can change between years. Large crowds gather at public vantage points, while boats and waterfront venues provide additional views.
The event is sometimes loosely described as an Australian fireworks show, but its official identity is tied to Sydney. Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth stage their own celebrations, yet none supplies the harbor landmarks associated with this particular event.