Choose Your Celebration NYE Experience

Event Overview

Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 26/27 offers three ways to experience Sydney’s most spectacular night of the year – from the full Signature Party Experience to Celebration Plus and the hosted Wharf Club VIP lounge.

Join a vibrant mix of local and international guests at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar, a stunning waterfront venue beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Walsh Bay, for a night of connection, music and unforgettable harbour views.

Now in its 16th year, Celebration is one of Sydney’s signature Gay NYE experiences, welcoming the LGBTQ+ community and friends for premium hospitality, world-class DJs, harbourfront atmosphere and exceptional proximity to Sydney’s famous fireworks.

Choose from three guest experiences:

• Signature Party Experience – the complete all-inclusive Celebration NYE party, including premium food and beverage, entertainment, waterfront venue access and fireworks viewing from the event’s allocated viewing areas.
• Celebration Plus – Signature + $100 – an elevated main-party experience including the full Signature Party Experience, plus fast-tracked arrival, a premium welcome sparkling moment, enhanced fireworks viewing arrangements and selected Celebration Plus touches.
• Wharf Club – Signature + $200 – the hosted VIP lounge experience, including the full Signature Party Experience, access to the upstairs Wharf Club lounge, dedicated hosts, premium comfort, exclusive moments and priority fireworks viewing.

Your Ticket Includes

• Access to Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 26/27, according to your selected ticket type.
• A generous six-hour premium food and beverage experience, including sparkling wine, white and red wines, beers and soft drinks. Cocktails, spirits and premium Champagne may be available for purchase unless included in your selected ticket type.
• A fun, friendly mix of local and international guests, with strictly limited tickets available across all experience levels.
• Exceptional proximity to Sydney’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks, with multiple harbour barges and the Harbour Bridge in clear view.
• Entertainment by world-class queer Sydney DJs, with pop-up performances and surprises across the night.
• Full amenities for your comfort, with the venue exclusively ours – including indoor lounge areas and waterfront terrace access. Fully accessible.

Ticket Releases

Tickets are sold in limited price releases. The earlier you book, the better the available price for your chosen experience.

Each release includes three ticket options: Signature Party Experience, Celebration Plus and Wharf Club. Celebration Plus is priced at Signature + $100, while Wharf Club is priced at Signature + $200.

Once a release allocation has sold through, the next release will open at the next price point. Current available ticket options are shown at the top of this page.

Important Information

All prices are in Australian dollars.

All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable, in line with the Entertainment Industry Code of Fair Practice.

All guests are strongly encouraged to hold appropriate travel insurance in the event they are unable to attend.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale for full booking and cancellation conditions.

Please note this additional important information:

• Dress Code: WHITE with optional silver or sparkles, in cocktail or lounge style. Guests must wear at least 80% white and/or silver (excluding shoes) to gain entry. We reserve the right to refuse entry if the dress code is not met. Simply put, dress up, not down. This is a night to shine. For inspiration, visit our Dress to Impress gallery.
• No Tickets, No Entry: Due to strict New Year’s Eve security around Walsh Bay, guests must have their ticket prior to the event. Tickets are not emailed and are issued as hard printed ticket stock only. No door sales or on-site ticket collection will be available.
• Treat Tickets Like Cash: Lost tickets cannot be replaced once issued.
• Guest Details: Name badges are prepared for all guests. Guest details will be collected during checkout.
• 18+ Event: Celebration is an 18+ event in line with licensing requirements.
• Tickets & Collection:

  Tickets are issued as hard printed ticket stock and must be in hand prior to arrival at the event.

  Delivery options:

  1. Registered Post – Australian addresses only (no international post)

  Tickets may be posted via registered mail to Australian addresses. This option will close on 7 December 2026 to allow for postal delivery prior to the event. International postage is not available.

  2. Ticket Collection – Daly Male, Darlinghurst

  From 14 December 2026, tickets may be collected in person from Daly Male, 38/46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

  Tickets will be available for collection from 12 noon on the day following purchase for purchases made on or after 14 December.

  Any tickets purchased after 7 December will be collection only and will not be posted.

  Guests collecting tickets must bring photo ID and their order number, as shown on their confirmation email.

Ready to book? Current ticket availability and pricing can be found in the ticket selector at the top of this page.