New Year’s At The Bowl 2025/26 Line-Up

Details: By Staff Writers; Sep 09

Staff Writers

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09 September 2025

A brand-new, two-day music festival is here – taking over the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne as we say goodbye to 2025 and ring in a fresh new year.

The iconic venue and surrounding gardens will come alive for two spectacular days and nights.

Nestled among the lush trees of Melbourne’s King’s Domain and one of Australia’s most loved open-air venues, guests will be immersed in state-of-the-art production across multiple stages, with entertainment from international and local heavyweight musicians.

Global electronic music icons Underworld will lead the charge on New Year’s Eve, while New Year’s Day will see Maribou State and Berlioz.

Joining them for the fun across the two days are Carl Cox (NYE countdown set), Confidence Man, Joy Crookes, Santigold, Marc Rebillet, Glass Beams, Bradley Zero, Ross From Friends pres. Bubble Love, Tornado Wallace, Sam Gellaitry, The Preatures, Don West, Good Neighbours, Velvet Trip, INJI, Emma-Jean Thackray, Harvey Sutherland, Roza Terenzi, Kamma & Masalo, Prosumer, Alex Kassian, Aldonna, Bertie, X & IVY, Owelu Dreamhouse Big Wett, Any Young Mechanic, MzRizk and Shantan Wantan Ichiban.

“The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Australia’s largest purpose-built open-air live music venue, has been an essential part of Melbourne’s entertainment scene since 1959,” Arts Centre Melbourne Performing Arts Executive Director Melanie Smith says.

“Right in the heart of the city surrounded by the beautiful King’s Domain gardens, it is the perfect spot to welcome in the new year. We are thrilled to host this exciting event.”

New Year’s At The Bowl will give Melbourne a new opportunity for locals and visitors alike to celebrate the year that has been, and the one that is to come.

Tickets on sale 16 September.

New Year’s At The Bowl is on at Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne) 31 December-1 January.