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New Year's at the Bowl has announced its return to Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain in Naarm/Melbourne on 31st December, 2026, confirming a stellar lineup for the festival's second edition. Headlining The Bowl stage is Major Lazer, making their first Australian appearance since 2015, with the group now featuring Diplo, Walshy Fire, Ape Drums and vocalist America Foster. A special guest, yet to be revealed, will lead the midnight NYE countdown, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.

The 2026 lineup is one of the most eclectic assembled for a Melbourne New Year's Eve event, spanning electronic, dance, soul and club music across three distinct stages. Don West, DJ Seinfeld (Live), Flight Facilities (DJ), CC:DISCO!, Helena Hauff and Todd Terje (DJ) are among the international and local acts confirmed, alongside Close Counters, Miami Horror, Yung Singh, Adriana, Surusinghe, Maden Lane, Claire O'Brien and Mzrizk. PBS FM's Milo Eastwood returns to host and soundtrack The Bowl stage throughout the day.

Presented by Live Nation, the festival will run from the afternoon through until 1:30am across The Bowl, Garden and Sundial stages, each offering a distinct musical experience within the iconic Kings Domain surrounds. Limited Earlybird GA tickets are available from $169.90 plus fees, with presale opening Monday 7th September at 12pm AEST. Moshtix Ticket Request is also open now at a fixed price of $179.90 plus fees, with general on-sale beginning Tuesday 8th September at 1pm AEST.

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Building on its celebrated 2025 debut, New Year's at the Bowl is shaping up as a genuine Melbourne New Year's Eve tradition, offering something for fans across a broad spectrum of musical tastes. Fans born on 31st December or 1st January can apply for a complimentary GA ticket by emailing the event organisers directly. Discounted Blak Tix are also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the festival acknowledging the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and neighbouring Kulin Nation groups as the Traditional Owners of the land.

Major Lazer to Headline New Year's at the Bowl 2026

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New Year's at the Bowl Returns to Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 31st December, 2026 with Major Lazer Headlining.

With just days to go, New Year’s at the Bowl has unveiled its official set times for the inaugural 2025 edition, locking in a stacked schedule across three stages at Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens. The one-day celebration takes place on 31st December, with gates opening from 4pm and music running well into the early hours.

Electronic legends Underworld will bring the night to a euphoric close at The Bowl, playing a peak-time set from 12.10am to 1.25am. Just before them, Carl Cox will lead the New Year’s Eve countdown from 11pm, while Confidence Man, Sam Gellaitry, and Good Neighbours round out a high-energy Bowl lineup. Elsewhere in the Garden, Berlioz, Joy Crookes, and Milo Eastwood will keep the vibes flowing, while the Sundial stage will host late-night performances from Ross From Friends (presents Bubble Love), Roza Terenzi, and Prosumer.

Fans can now plan their night in full, with no major artist clashes across headline sets. Highlights from the earlier schedule include performances by INJI, Big Wett, Emma-Jean Thackray, and Harvey Sutherland, offering something for all tastes from the moment gates open. The festival’s multi-stage layout is designed for seamless flow between acts, with each zone offering a unique sound and atmosphere.

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Presented by Live Nation, New Year’s at the Bowl blends world-class production with lush natural surroundings, set to become a key fixture on Melbourne’s summer calendar. Final release tickets remain available from $189.90, with anticipation building for what promises to be a landmark start to 2026.

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Plan Your Day: New Year's at the Bowl 2025 Drops Set Times Ahead of Festival Debut.

New Year’s at the Bowl has announced a major format change to its debut edition, cancelling its New Year’s Day (NYD) programming and instead expanding its New Year’s Eve (NYE) offering into a single supersized event. The inaugural festival will now take place exclusively on Tuesday, 31st December, 2025, at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens.

Organisers confirmed the shift was driven by strong demand for a one-night celebration, prompting the addition of a third stage and an extended curfew through to 1:30 am. Key NYD acts including Confidence Man, Sam Gellaitry, Ross From Friends, Roza Terenzi and Prosumer have been moved to the NYE lineup, joining previously announced artists like Underworld, Carl Cox, Marc Rebillet, Joy Crookes and Harvey Sutherland.

Ticketholders for NYD can either swap to NYE or request a full refund. Those with two-day passes will automatically receive a partial refund reflecting the change. While not every NYD artist could make the switch—Santigold, Maribou State, The Preatures and Glass Beams among them—organisers have promised an unforgettable experience to ring in 2026.

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Tickets for New Year’s at the Bowl 2025 are on sale now, with demand expected to rise following the newly expanded program. With three stages, a stacked lineup, and a longer party window, Melbourne is set to host one of the country’s most anticipated New Year’s celebrations.

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Carl Cox, Underworld and Confidence Man lead an extended NYE celebration at New Year's at the Bowl 2025.

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