ABC’s annual New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks celebrations return to Sydney and our screens this month.

Viewers and attendees will be able to ring in the New Year with the ABC team on Wednesday, 31 December, from 8:45 pm on ABC TV and ABC iView. The event will be broadcast from the Sydney Opera House’s Northern Broadwalk, where hosts Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering will overlook the picturesque Sydney Harbour.

Following the 9 pm Calling Country fireworks, punters can tune in for a diverse range of live music. From 9:10 pm Melanie C will perform, alongside Australian favourites Marcia Hines, Matt Corby, The Cat Empire, Peach PRC, Marcia Hines, Don West, Jem Cassar-Daley, Ayesha Madon, and Casey Donovan.

ABC’s New Year’s Eve concert will also celebrate 60 years of Play School with a special tribute featuring classic songs, iconic hosts, and special guests. At midnight, the City of Sydney’s annual, legendary fireworks display will light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and surrounding buildings. 

ABC’s NYE25 concert will be broadcast across ABC TV, ABC iView, and the national broadcaster’s YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok channels. The fireworks will also be heard on ABC Local Radio, with the fireworks display audio described for the vision impaired on the ABC Listen app.