Celebration NYE: Dress to Impress!

Q: What should I wear to Celebration?

Celebration NYE has a chic white cocktail dress code. Guests are asked to wear white, with sparkle, metallic details and a little New Year’s Eve glamour very welcome. The look should feel polished and party-ready rather than formal. Think stylish summer cocktail dressing that is comfortable enough for six hours of socialising, dancing and moving around the venue. Because it can become cool on the harbour later in the evening, jackets, wraps and other coverings are welcome. Cloakroom facilities are available for jackets, bags and other personal items. Guests are also welcome to bring an outfit change if they would like to refresh or change their look during the night. For more inspiration and examples from previous years, visit our Dress to Impress guide .

Our event dress code is WHITE with silver or sparkles in cocktail or lounge style.

Think sharp suits, chic cocktail dresses and statement pieces that shimmer. Dress up, not down! Sydney summer nights can be balmy, but the harbour breeze adds a touch of cool, so feel free to bring a jacket or wrap. Cloakroom facilities will be available.

This Dress to Impress page features some of the standout looks from previous years—perfect for a little inspiration on what to wear and how to make an entrance.

Click below to explore the Flickr album and see how our guests have turned style into celebration.

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FAQs

What should I wear to Celebration?Adam Bold2026-10-14T15:46:13+11:00

What should I wear to Celebration?

Celebration NYE has a chic white cocktail dress code.

Guests are asked to wear white, with sparkle, metallic details and a little New Year’s Eve glamour very welcome.

The look should feel polished and party-ready rather than formal. Think stylish summer cocktail dressing that is comfortable enough for six hours of socialising, dancing and moving around the venue.

Because it can become cool on the harbour later in the evening, jackets, wraps and other coverings are welcome. Cloakroom facilities are available for jackets, bags and other personal items.

Guests are also welcome to bring an outfit change if they would like to refresh or change their look during the night.

For more inspiration and examples from previous years, visit our Dress to Impress guide.

How does the Best Dressed competition work?Adam Bold2026-10-14T16:04:52+11:00

How does the Best Dressed competition work?

Our Best Dressed competition celebrates guests who really embrace the Celebration white-party dress code and bring a little extra New Year’s Eve style to the night.

A shortlist is selected during the evening by Points of Difference Travel & Events hosts and staff.

The finalists are then presented to the crowd, with the winner selected by audience acclamation.

The final decision rests with Adam Bold, Producer of Celebration. The producer’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Where can I find more detailed information about the event?Adam Bold2026-10-14T15:27:34+11:00

Where can I find more detailed information about the event?

You can find more detailed information about Celebration in our Before You Arrive guide, which brings together key practical information including tickets, arrival, dress code, food and drinks, transport, accessibility and other New Year’s Eve planning details.

You can also explore our detailed guest guides for Getting to Celebration, Food & Drinks, On the Night and Dress to Impress.

Still deciding whether to join us?

Explore Celebration NYE26/27, compare the three ticket experiences and see the current release pricing.

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