Sydney Opera House Forecourt
- Ticketed (free)
- Available soon
- Alcohol for sale, no BYO
- Toilets
- Accessible
- Popular
- Sydney
Uninterrupted harbour views from the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. A popular and free ticketed vantage point offering front-row views to the fireworks display.
Admission, hours and capacity
Admission
A free ticket is required.
This is a free vantage point that requires a ticket for entry. Find out more at Sydney Opera House.
- Sign up for a reminder to book tickets.
- Tickets available 10am 26 December.
Hours
midday – 1am
Entry for ticket holders is between 12-3pm. Latecomers will not be allowed entry.
Capacity
Holds up to 6,000 people
About the Site
Food and beverages
You can prepurchase or buy food or bring your own
Alcohol
You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed
Toilets
Toilets are available, including accessible facilities
Drinking water
Drinking water stations are available
Restrictions
- No drones
- No camping
- No sunshades
- No pets
- No busking
- No re-entry
- No portable chairs
- No glass or metal containers
- No BYO alcohol
Entry conditions
- Bag checks on entry
Accessibility
Designated viewing and buggy service area available from 4:00pm (bookings required)
- Accessible drop off point
- Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
- Buggy service
- Guest assistance
- Changing room
Location & Access
Bennelong Point, Sydney
Open in Google MapsEntry from Macquarie Street with cross city access from Bent Street only.
Transport options
Getting here
- Access is from Macquarie Street at Bent Street – no access from Alfred Street.
- There will be a security checkpoint at the entrance to the Forecourt.
- Public transport is the best way to get around on New Year’s Eve with thousands of extra services running.
- Driving is not recommended. For public transport information, visit transportnsw.info.
- Macquarie Street will close to traffic on New Year’s Eve at 4:00am and will reopen on New Year’s Day at 10:00am. The Opera House Wilson carpark will be closed during this time. Plan ahead if catching taxis or rideshare. See road closure information.
Train
The closest stations to the entry gates on Macquarie Street are Martin Place and St James. Trains will not stop at Circular Quay after 3pm.
Light rail
Light rail services will not run to Circular Quay from 2pm
Bus
Buses will relocate to Martin Place from 12pm and Hyde Park from 5pm.
Ferry
Ferries will not stop at Circular Quay after 5pm.
Getting home
- See the Getting home from Sydney CBD area map.
- Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home. Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.
Train
The closest stations are Martin Place or St James. Access to Wynyard Station is from King Street only.
Light rail
Light rail services to the south east will leave from Central only after 7pm.
Bus
Buses leave from Wynyard, QVB and Hyde Park.
Ferry
Limited ferries run after the midnight fireworks, services will be busy so have a back up plan.
Fireworks viewing guide
What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.
