Where to party in Adelaide and SA this New Year’s Eve
2020 is hours away - so what are you doing for New Year’s? Where are the fireworks? How do you get there? Here’s our guide to NYE across SA and Adelaide for everything on tonight.
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Goodbye 2019, and bring on 2020 – here’s what’s on in Adelaide and across SA to celebrate the new year tonight.
Where to see the fireworks
ELDER PARK
It’s a jam-packed night of entertainment, kicking off at 6.30pm in the kids’ zone, while there will also be live music and performances, from headline acts Electric Fields, Ollie English and Jess Day plus Ukrainian and Bollywood dancing. Of course, two huge fireworks displays will light up the night sky at 9m and midnight.
GLENELG AND BRIGHTON
The night’s free entertainment starts at 6pm with the first of the fireworks displays at 9.30pm at both Glenelg and Brighton beaches. At midnight, the night sky will be lit up again with a second fireworks display off Glenelg beach. Australian alternative rockers Regurgitator will join thousands of partygoers on Glenelg beach to celebrate the start of a new decade. For the first time, the stage will be set up on the sand, making for a true beach party.
SEMAPHORE
There’s two fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight as part of the Semaphore Summer Carnival on the foreshore, where you’ll also find rides, sideshow games and more for the whole family.
VICTOR HARBOR
More than 10,000 people are expected in Warland Reserve with another 20,000 along the Victor Harbor foreshore for the two fireworks displays at 9.45pm and midnight, plus kids entertainment including amusement rides, free face painting and a petting zoo. The alcohol-free event begins at 7.30pm.
MANNUM
Enjoy spectacular fireworks at midnight on the river in front of Mannum Bowling Club.
MURRAY BRIDGE
The second River Murray Splash festival will kick off in Sturt Reserve featuring local musicians Barney Rebel, Hannah Smith and Will Couzens, a kids’ zone, plenty of food and drink options and culminating with a big fireworks display at 9:45pm.
STREAKY BAY
The coastal town will come alive thanks to the annual children’s festival, which begins at 5pm on the foreshore lawns at Alfred Tce and features free bouncy castles and face painting by gold coin donation. The alcohol-free event includes plenty of food and drink stalls before two fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight.
NORMANVILLE
It’s the 22nd annual Normanville NYE pageant, featuring 40 colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive at 7.30pm and ending upon the foreshore about 8pm. This will be followed by entertainment from DJ Hazzman, food stalls and a fireworks display at 9.45pm.
WALLAROO
Head to the family-friendly Copper Coast NYE celebrations on the Wallaroo foreshore from 7pm, with sideshow amusements, foodstalls and other fun activities, plus two fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight.
PORT PIRIE
It’s a free event on the Solomontown foreshore, starting at 7pm, with children’s entertainment including rides and Mr Oopy’s bubbleshow, live music by Bliss, and two fireworks displays off the bridge at 9:30pm and midnight. BYO drinks, no glass permitted.
MOUNT GAMBIER
The NYE festival kicks off at 6pm in Vansittart Park with plenty of activities for the kids, including laser tag, top putt golf, slides, bungy run, bumper soccer, jumping castles, glitter tattoos and face painting. There will be two fireworks shows at 9.15pm and midnight, with more than 5000 people expected to attend the event. Entry cost: Family $35, adult $15, child (under 15) and concession $10.
ROBE
Be sure to get there early as the fireworks display begins at 9pm on the foreshore. The best view is opposite the Robe Hotel.
Getting there
AdelaideMetro is offering free buses, trains and trams from 5pm today until up to 8am tomorrow, depending on your route.
The free NYE services operate to special timetables.
Free travel is also available from 3.30pm for Adelaide Strikers ticketholders.
Click here for all AdelaideMetro announcements
What’s the weather?
Perfect, really. A forecast top of 25C for Adelaide, with a low of 13C and 27C for a top tomorrow. More here
Just drink lots of water - and be careful how much alcohol you have.
Best parties across Adelaide
But what about before - or after - the fireworks? Adelaide Confidential has compiled the best New Year’s Eve parties across the city, and the suburbs so you can bring in 2020 in style.
CITY
The Gallery, Waymouth St
Raise the rooftop with DJs all night and a four-hour beverage package of wine, sparkling, beer, cider, juices and soft drinks, plus canapes.
Tickets available at galleryadelaide.com.au
Adelaide Casino, North Terrace
The Lexington Hill Cocktail Club – in the space formerly known as Oasis Bar – will be the place to be on NYE with $10 cocktails all night including sangria, margarita and espresso martini and a live band playing all your favourite RnB tracks.
Malt Shovel Taphouse, Adelaide Riverbank
There’s no better vantage point to watch the city’s fireworks display and the Taphouse has a six-hour food and drinks package to match the gorgeous riverbank view. The $190 ticket includes antipasto and paella stations, and roaming cocktail food all night, while there’s plenty craft beers, quality Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley wine and of course, espresso martinis.
Book now at eventbrite.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
Electra House, King William St
‘A Party So Big It’ll End The Decade!’ is the theme for this celebration which has two packages on offer which both include express entry and late night snacks. Choose from the ‘I WANT IT ALL’ four-hour drinks package from 9pm option or the ‘NYE GET ME IN’, which includes an espresso martini and 2 drink tokens on arrival. Book at electrahouse.com.au
The Mayfair, King William St
There’s two ‘Night of Nights’ celebrations happening: A black-tie/cocktail attire event on the lower-ground floor where Live Jazz Blues by Emma Gordon-Smith and Empire Band will be playing and one at the Hennessy Bar which will have a DJ. Bookings are essential for both and there’s even a special NYE accommodation package available. For details, check out mayfairhotel.com.au
2KW Rooftop Bar, King William St
Your absolutely fabulous rooftop NYE celebration will begin with a glass of Bollinger Champagne on arrival. Then you’ll graze on signature canapés and food stations for the duration of the evening and groove to tunes courtesy of DJs Anth W, Maison and Señor Sanchez while watching the fireworks. Book at 2kwbar.com.au
Rh ino Room, Pirie St
Celebrate with Rhino’s famous No Scrubs: 90s + Early 2000s NYE Party, featuring classic tunes from Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and S Club 7, just to name a few.
For tickets, visit moshtix.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
Bank Street Social, Bank St
Once again, there’s no expensive NYE ticket packages to worry about at this underground party venue. Party your way into 2020 with cocktails, DJ’s and one of the best dancefloor’s in town. No reservations, bookings or lists. Free entry before 10pm and $10 afterwards.
Pizza and bar menu until 10pm and open until 4am.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
Brklyn, Rundle St
This New York-themed bar is going tropical for NYE, converting their new balcony into a little ‘party island’ complete with blow-up pool, slushie machines, tropical beats and plenty of pineapple and watermelon drinks.
There’s no entry fees, just rock up in your best tropical outfits for a damn good time.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
Atlantis Bar and Cocktail Lounge, Waymouth St
Adelaide’s newest nightclub will be counting down to 2020 in its RnB room and Dance Garden.
Tickets from eventbrite.com.au
The Cumberland Hotel, Waymouth St
The Cumby’s hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 5pm with DJs all night. Tickets include a four-hour drinks package which includes beer, cider, wine, sparkling wine and soft drink, with drink specials also on offer.
Book at thecumby.com.au
The Union, Waymouth St
Ring in 2020 with DJ Paul Gurry at the Generation Pop party which will have $15 cocktail jug specials all night. Dinner reservations are also available from 5pm.
Lion Arts Factory, North Tce
Get your emo and pop punk on at the ‘Taking Back Saturday’ NYE party, featuring songs from Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Paramore and My Chemical Romance, among others.
For tickets, visit moshtix.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
EAST
Republic, Magill Rd
Welcome 2020 in style with a garden-themed party featuring giant garden games such as chess, jenga, noughts and crosses and connect four.
If you need a refreshing drink, look no further than Republic’s famous espresso and frozen espresso martini pop-up bars, or their Big Shed Craft Beer Bar.
Their four-hour drink package, which starts at $99, begins at 8pm, with party band SUB-STANCE set to get the venue rocking.
For more info or to buy ticket, call 8362 4657 or check out their Facebook page.
The Alma Tavern, Norwood
If you’re dateless on NYE, head to The Alma for their Singles Mingles beach party.
In the spirit of the holiday season, it’s free entry all night, with drink specials $5 house spirits 7pm until 10pm, $5 frozen slushies and $20 buckets of Two Suns lager until close.
DJs Rare and Scorz will provide the tunes from 9pm while MC Brodie will be on the mic.
For more info call 8362 1234 or check out their Facebook page.
The Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton Rd
Adelaide’s favourite party band Chunky Custard will be playing at the retro party hits at this Great Gatsby / Roaring 20s-themed event at The Ark. Make sure you don your suspenders and dust off those feather boas, with prizes up for grabs for best costume on the night.
Earlybird tickets start at $30 plus booking fee with tickets on the door $45 plus booking fee.
To purchase your spot, visit tix.yt/newyearseveroaring20s or check out their Facebook page.
WEST
The Highway Hotel, Anzac Highway
Party hard this NYE on the Highway’s deck, and relive all the best music from the 90s and 2000s with live band Ben at Work and DJ Anth Leppa.
Entry is free, or secure a reserved seating area for ten people for $250, which includes a Magnum of Pol Roger and a seafood platter.
For more info, call 8297 8155 or check out their Facebook page.
The Ramsgate Hotel, Henley Beach Square
Say goodbye to 2019 and ring in the New Year at the Ramsgate Hotel’s Main St Tiki Bar party. There will be tropical vibes, plenty of drinks and good times guaranteed.
Wasabi Big Band will kick off the entertainment from 6pm, followed by Saturday resident legends DJ Captain Kirk and Gina G from 9pm. $20 pre-sale tickets include entry and your first two drinks.
Tickets at oztix.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
Mia Margarita, Seaview Rd, Henley Beach
This new venue is throwing away the tables to make space for a massive party to toast the new year in style. Their $100 tickets 5x Drink Cards: Redeemable for beer, wine, cider, sangria and frozen margaritas, Sangria and oysters on arrival, Mexican canapes all night and a fully serviced Mexican grazing table plus access to an upstairs pop-up bar.
Tickets at eventbrite.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
Seamore’s at Henley, 255 Esplanade, Henley Beach
Boasting some of the best views at Henley, this new venue will have DJs playing until 2am with $20 tickets after 9pm including your first two drinks. Booths and table reservations available on request.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
Lucky’s Beach Club, Morphettville
Get “Lucky” at this Hamptons-style beach venue trackside at Morphettville, with tickets starting at $50. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
SOUTH
The Moseley Bar and Kitchen, Moseley Square, Glenelg
Party all day at the Moseley, with DJs upstairs from 12noon and downstairs from 6pm until 2am Entry is $20 at the door from 6pm & $30 from 8pm.
For more info call 8295 3966 or check out their Facebook page.
The Promenade Restaurant, Stamford Grand, Glenelg
It’s a seafood buffet at the Bay with an extravagant selection of menu options featuring South Australia’s freshest seafood and traditional carvery items available over two sittings on NYE.
Visit eventbrite.com.au for tickets or check out their Facebook page for more info.
Sunset Bar, Holdfast Shores
You could win big on NYE, with a $1,000 bar tab being drawn at midnight while $100 vouchers will be up for grabs every hour in the lead up.
DJs will be playing all night and it’s $5 entry from 7:00pm, with a free pint of Coopers or Sidewood Cider.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
The Grand Bar, Moseley Square
Celebrate the end of a big year beachside at the Grand, with unbeatable views of the fireworks and an huge DJ lineup starting at 9pm.
It’s free entry before 9pm and $15 entry after 9pm, with drink specials including $5 base spirits from 8pm-10pm.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
NORTH
Stacked Social, O’Connell St
This cognac, cocktail and poker lounge will bring a little “flare” to NYE with a 70s disco party, featuring DJ entertainment and food by celebrated Lantern By Nu chef Nu Suandokmai.
Tickets range from $30 for general admission to $130 for a food and drinks package.
Visit eventbrite.com.au for tickets or check out their Facebook page for more info.
The Kentish, North Adelaide
It’s a New Year’s Eve warm-up party (5pm-8pm) at the Kentish, with gin and Champagne tastings from some of the best distilleries and champagne houses, live music, raffles, door-prizes and their famous grazing table. Tickets are $35.
For more info call 8267 1173 or visit eventbrite.com.au
The Walkers Arms, Walkerville
Popular Adelaide band The New Romantics are back playing your favourite 80s hits, anthems and singalongs to ring in the new year. The four-hour package including cocktail food, beer and wine starts at 7pm and is $110 per person, with VIP packages still available. For tickets, visit walkersarms.com.au or check out their Facebook page.
Slug N Lettuce, Parafield Gardens
Cold Chisel tribute band East will rock the new year at this classic British-themed pub. There will be plenty of drink specials and it’s free entry all night.
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
DIFFERENT STROKES
Count down to midnight your own way …
NYE BBL CLASH
The Adelaide Strikers take on the Sydney Thunder in their annual New Year’s Eve match at Adelaide Oval from 6.40pm. But be quick - it’s virtually sold out.
GO ON A CRUISE
Depart the Glenelg Marina Pier at 9pm and enjoy a complimentary wine or beer as you cruise along the coastline to prime position to watch the fireworks at 9.30pm.
For more info, visit adelaideoceansafari.com.au
ROOFCLIMB
Welcome 2020 in style from one of the best views in town on top of Adelaide Oval.
Experience the picturesque views of the city by night, watch some of the Strikers’ Big Bash clash, or enjoy the Elder Park fireworks display at midnight from the Oval’s popular rooftop.
For more info, visit roofclimb.com.au
BIKRAM YOGA, PULTENEY ST
Welcome the new year on your yoga mat with a midnight class starting at 10.30pm.
GO TO THE MOVIES
Give crowds the flick and head to the flicks. Grab a choc top and some popcorn and sit back and relax while watching one of the big-budget Hollywood blockbusters screening at Event Cinemas, Wallis Cinemas, Palace Nova and Reading Cinemas on NYE.
Among the movies in cinemas include Jumanji: Next Year, Jojo Rabbit, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Cats, The Truth, Sorry We Missed You, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Knives Out, Playing with Fire, Frozen 2 and The Addams Family.
The Capri Theatre is showing classic movie Funny Girl, starring Barbra Streisand, with the event hosted by Anne Wills and Peter Goers.
Capri Theatre, Goodwood, book at capri.org.au or call 8272 1177.
Adelaide jewellery designer and reality TV star Cassandra Mamone is “keeping her lips sealed” about a potential New Year’s Eve kiss.
Instead, the former Bachelor contestant is looking forward to celebrating the arrival of 2020 with family and friends at The Moseley Bar and Kitchen in Glenelg.
“New Year’s Eve is a nice time to catch up with those who are close to you,” said Ms Mamone, who starred on Channel 10’s reality dating show earlier this year.
“You always hope it’s more eventful than the previous year but it’s just great to see everyone and have a bit of fun.”
Ms Mamone, whose designs have been worn by celebrities such as Carrie Bickmore and Jesinta Franklin, will be joined for the night by friends Mia Louca and Kassie Ladas, and the jeweller said there was no better place to welcome the new year.
“The balcony at The Moseley will be a nice spot for the countdown and to see the fireworks,” she said. “The atmosphere should be great.
“It’s a really good venue to have a few drinks, the menu is excellent and it’s a chilled environment with good music.”
The Moseley venue manager Tom Sellar said New Year’s Eve was always one of the “biggest nights of the year”.
“We’re expecting great crowds, with the weather being more comfortable than this heatwave we’ve been experiencing,” he said.
“Each year New Year’s Eve becomes bigger and better than ever. At midnight, we let off confetti blasters into the air to celebrate and the crowd goes wild.”