Sydney Harbour is the location of Sydney, Australia's best-known New Year's Eve fireworks celebration.
The annual event centers on the harbor and its famous landmarks, especially the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Fireworks are launched from barges and structures around the water, creating a display visible from waterfront parks, boats, bridges, and nearby vantage points.
Sydney's celebration typically includes an earlier family fireworks display and a midnight show, although the exact schedule and program can change from year to year. Aerial displays may be paired with lighting effects, projections, and other performances across the harbor.
The event is among the first major international New Year's celebrations shown to a global audience because Australia's eastern cities reach midnight before Europe and the Americas. It is important not to confuse Sydney Harbour with Darling Harbour, another Sydney waterfront area that can host separate festivities.