Melbourne is set to welcome a brand-new large-scale celebration to ring in 2026, with the launch of New Year’s at the Bowl. Held over two days on 31st December, 2025 and 1st January, 2026, the event will transform the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and surrounding gardens into a multi-stage festival destination. Presented by Live Nation, the event blends high-energy revelry on New Year’s Eve with chilled-out grooves on New Year’s Day.

Leading the charge on New Year’s Eve are UK electronic legends Underworld, joined by Carl Cox with a special NYE countdown set, plus local favourites Confidence Man, Marc Rebillet, and Sam Gellaitry. The NYE lineup also includes Ross From Friends pres. Bubble Love, INJI, Roza Terenzi, Prosumer, Big Wett, and more, delivering a bold mix of house, techno, electro-pop, and live performance energy.

On New Year’s Day, festivalgoers can ease into 2026 with a more soulful selection, led by Maribou State, Berlioz, Santigold, Joy Crookes, Glass Beams, and The Preatures. The lineup also features Tornado Wallace with a special three-hour set, alongside Bradley Zero, Emma-Jean Thackray, Harvey Sutherland, Velvet Trip, and a host of emerging acts spanning jazz, funk, indie and downtempo electronica.

Tickets start at $149.90 during the presale, which begins Monday, 15th September at 12pm and runs until 11am Tuesday, 16th September. First release tickets from $169.90 will go on sale Tuesday, 16th September at 12pm. With single-day, two-day, and VIP options available, New Year’s at the Bowl promises to deliver a vibrant new tradition for Melbourne’s summer calendar—set among lush parklands, global sounds, and the city’s rich cultural pulse.