New Year’s Eve spectacular at Footscray Park

Published on 26 November 2024

Ring in the New Year with family and friends at Footscray Park on Tuesday 31 December.

Our annual New Year’s Eve event delivers the perfect opportunity for families and visitors from all over Melbourne’s west to enjoy the festivities away from the late-night city bustle, with a 9.30pm fireworks show.

Join us once again on the Western Lawn, where the night will commence with a traditional Welcome to Country, setting the tone for an evening of music, entertainment, and celebration.

The festivities will kick off with the smooth sounds of the six-piece reggae band, Crown Heights, followed by Bumpy, to captivate the crowd with an enchanting blend of R&B and neo-soul melodies.

This year’s show is headlined by The Ferguson Rogers Process – a new project from two of Australia’s most beloved musical minds, Tim Rogers (You Am I) and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos).

As the night progresses, prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular fireworks display, followed by a performance from the Discovery Daft Punk Show where you can expect cutting-edge remixes, vibrant light displays, eye-catching costumes, and timeless beats.

The evening will be guided by Footscray local, Sarah Ward – an award-winning cabaret artist, actor, teacher, and creative producer.

Adding to the atmosphere, there will be roving performances from Empress Stiltdance, Fresh Creative Entertainment, XLent Events, and FX Entertainment. Revellers can also enjoy carnival rides, games, and activities leading up to the grand fireworks finale at 9:30pm.

Bring the whole family and pack a picnic, or indulge in delicious offerings from a suite of food trucks.

Help reduce our environmental footprint by bringing refillable water bottles and reusable containers, to support this single-use plastic-free event. We also suggest bringing mosquito repellent as they will likely be out enjoying the music and fireworks too.

Please note: while we love dogs, fireworks can be distressing for your pets, so it's best to keep them safely at home. It is also important to note this is an alcohol-free event. To get to and from the event why not also consider using public transport and connecting with the free shuttle buses operating between Footscray Train Station and Footscray Park (Western Lawn). Accessible parking is available on-site via Maribyrnong Boulevard.

For more information, visit: festivalcity.com.au

Message from the Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari

“We're looking forward to once again hosting this popular New Year's Eve celebration at Footscray Park, a much-loved open space in our community. Join us as we bid farewell to this year and welcome in the New Year and experience a night of great food, exceptional entertainment, and a breathtaking fireworks display with the family, locally."

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