Welcome the New Year with a free, family-friendly celebration at Edinburgh Gardens! Enjoy an evening of outdoor cinema, creative play, storytelling and dancing.
There’s something for everyone, including interactive play installations from Festive Tribe, a special storytime with Yarra Libraries, family-friendly films under the stars and a free boot-scooting session with local line-dancing favourites Disco Rodeo. Pack a picnic or enjoy food for purchase, bring the family and settle in for a fun-filled evening in the gardens.
What’s on
- 4pm: Festive Tribe interactive play installations and activities for children and families.
- 4.05-4.20pm: Storytime with Yarra Libraries.
- 4.20pm: Outdoor cinema featuring a selection of family-friendly films and music videos.
- 6.30-7.00pm: Get ready to boot scoot with Disco Rodeo in a fun, free line-dancing session.
- Until 9.00pm: Enjoy the festivities, with some food and beverage options available to purchase
Plan your visit
Bring: A picnic and weather-appropriate essentials including a refill bottle.
Food: La Brace Pizza will be serving freshly made, woodfired pizzas for purchase throughout the event.
Fireworks: For the best views of city fireworks, head to Quarries Park.
Alcohol restrictions: Alcohol is not permitted in Yarra’s public spaces, including parks, streets and reserves, from 9pm Wednesday 30 December 2026 until 9am Friday 1 January 2027.
We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you in Yarra!