Some of the best NYE and NYD events happening in and around Geelong to ring in 2023

Say a big sayonara to 2022.

We’re just over a week away from the new year and it’s about time we started locking in our New Year’s Eve plans. From that fancy nightclub club, to that party your friend of a friend of a friend is throwing, to those dreaded family get-togethers, we know you’re slammed with a ton of tempting options.

If you’re feeling a little dazed and confused, overwhelmed, or your mates just won’t make a damn decision, we’ve compiled a list of NYE and NYD events in and around the Geelong region to help you narrow it down.

Happy New Years folks!

NYD 23 @ The Mills featuring Jolyon Petch, The Stafford Brothers, Groove Terminator + Dexter, Geelong

When: Sunday, January 1 2023 from 3pm.

Where: The Federal Mills precinct at 33 Mackey Street, Geelong

Tickets: GA tickets are on sale now for just $20, with a $50 entry fee on the door.

https://fortemagazine.com.au/start-2023-right-with-geelongs-new-affordable-one-day-festival-nyd-23-the-mills/

Grab your tickets here.

Elephant & Castle’s NYE Party featuring SOS: The Australian ABBA Tribute Show, Geelong

When: Saturday, December 31 from 7:30pm.

Where: Elephant & Castle Hotel at 158 McKillop Street, Geelong

Tickets: $70 and include a free martini cocktail on arrival and gourmet finger food and $14 martini cocktail specials between 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

https://fortemagazine.com.au/have-the-time-of-your-life-with-sos-the-australian-abba-tribute-show-at-elephant-castle-hotels-nye-party/

Tickets here. 

Circus Wonderland at Wonderland Spiegeltent, Barwon Heads

When: Saturday, December 31 at 5pm.

Where: Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub – Lahey Square Park next to Ocean Grove Bridge, Barwon Heads.

Tickets: Adults $34, Child $30, kids under 2 free.

https://fortemagazine.com.au/celebrate-nye-with-the-family-at-barwon-heads-spellbinding-circus-wonderland/

Purchase tickets for the NYE show here. 

Piano Bar on The Pier for NYE, Geelong

When: Saturday, December 31 from 7:30pm

Where: The Pier Geelong at Cunningham Pier, 10 Western Foreshore Rd, Geelong.

Tickets: $89pp early bird pre-Christmas sale & $99pp post-Christmas

https://fortemagazine.com.au/celebrate-nye-with-piano-bar-for-a-night-of-guilty-pleasures-and-friendships-for-life/

Tickets (plus alternative Piano Bar events) here. 

Beyond The Valley Festival, Barunah Plains

When: Wednesday, December 28 2022 – Sunday, January 1 2023.

Where: Barunah Plains, Hesse

Tickets: Four day ticket + camping $481.13, three-day ticket + camping $461.67, two-day ticket + camping $383.85, NYE + camping $286.58

https://fortemagazine.com.au/beyond-the-valley-ft-benee-bicep-charlotte-de-witte-denzel-curry-diplo-dom-dolla-flight-facilities-honey-dijon-kaytranada-nelly-furtardo-and-more/

Tickets to BTV here. 

Free NYE Fireworks at Geelong Waterfront

When: Saturday, December 31 at 9:30pm and midnight

Where: Geelong Waterfront, Geelong

Tickets: This event is free!

https://fortemagazine.com.au/ring-in-the-new-year-at-geelongs-waterfront-with-the-spectacular-free-nye-fireworks/

Lambys NYE Party featuring Lee Harding & Bedrock, DJ Dozza, Lachy Jones + more, Geelong

When: Saturday, December 31 from 9pm

Where: Lambys Tavern, 66 Brougham Street, Geelong

Tickets: Entry fee on door

https://fortemagazine.com.au/send-the-year-out-with-a-bang-with-nye-at-lambys/

NYE at Queenscliff Harbour featuring Taylor Henderson, J.R Reyne, Queenscliff

When: Saturday, December 31 from 6:30pm

Where: Queenscliff Harbour, 1 Harbour Street, Queenscliff.

Tickets: $55 for adults, and children under 12 are free

https://fortemagazine.com.au/celebrate-nye-at-queenscliff-harbour-with-taylor-henderson-j-r-reyne-food-and-fireworks/

Purchase tickets here. 

Mobile Disco’s Hot Sauce featuring Dave Lee, Eric Powell, Coastal Sounds DJs and more, Lorne

When: Saturday, December 31 2022 with Joey Negro, Eric Powell, Coastal Sounds DJ’s; Sunday, January 1 2023 –  NYD – DJ Spen, Eric Powell, Coastal Sounds DJ’s

Where: Lorne Hotel, 176 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne

Tickets: $50 or $90 for a two party pass

https://fortemagazine.com.au/mobile-disco-is-bringing-hot-sauce-featuring-dave-lee-eric-powell-coastal-sounds-djs-and-more-to-lorne-hotel-for-nye-and-nyd/

Secure your NYE/NYD plans with tickets here.

Let Them Eat Cake Festival featuring DJ ANNA, DJ Bonobo, DJ Koze + more, Werribee

When: Sunday, January 1 2023 from 12pm

Where: Werribee Mansion, Werribee South

Tickets: Final release tickets $190.99

https://fortemagazine.com.au/back-up-your-nye-antics-with-nyd-festival-let-them-eat-cake/

Tickets here. 

Falls Festival – Downtown Melbourne Edition

When: Thursday, December 29 2022 – Sunday, January 1 2023

Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne

Tickets: Three-day event tickets $399.67, single day tickets $203.37 (inclusive of booking fees)

https://fortemagazine.com.au/falls-festival-ft-the-arctic-monkeys-lil-nas-x-peggy-gou-chvrches-jamie-xx-amyl-and-the-sniffers-dmas-and-more-2/

Get tickets here. 

Still keen for more events this NYE?? Try these ones out for size.

https://fortemagazine.com.au/nye-party/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/lucky-day-out-is-rocketing-into-frankston-this-new-years-eve-with-a-massive-lineup/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/nye-at-4-pines-featuring-luke-biscan/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/falls-festival-ft-the-arctic-monkeys-lil-nas-x-peggy-gou-chvrches-jamie-xx-amyl-and-the-sniffers-dmas-and-more/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/nye-celebration-with-the-melbourne-ska-orchestra/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/nye-party-2/

https://fortemagazine.com.au/tabula-rasa-is-regional-victorias-new-three-day-new-years-eve-festival/