Bondi Beach will host a large-scale New Year’s Eve festival in 2025, marking the return of celebrations on the shoreline for the first time in over a decade.
Background and Context
Bondi Beach previously hosted the Shore Thing festival, which ran until its final event in 2013 before being cancelled in 2014. Past editions brought major international acts to the sand, including Snoop Dogg, Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Flume, Underworld, The Presets, David Guetta, Carl Cox, and The Chemical Brothers.
Festival Details for 2025
The 2025 return will be organised by Fuzzy, the company behind Harbourlife, Field Day, and Listen Out. Licensed to run the event, Fuzzy has confirmed it will be a ticketed celebration for over-18s only, with attendance capped at 15,000 people. While the line-up has not yet been released, organisers have indicated the focus will be on Australian performers, partnerships with nearby businesses, and support for local charities.
Community Event on the Beachfront
Alongside the main festival, a free family-friendly event will take place with Bondi Beach as its backdrop. The program will feature food trucks, roaming entertainment, and a fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. Entry will require advance registration.
Focus Beyond the CBD
The festival is intended to broaden Sydney’s New Year’s Eve offerings, which are often centred on the CBD. Organisers have framed the event as both a community-focused return and an opportunity to create a new hub for celebrations by the shoreline.
What Comes Next
Ticket sale information and the festival line-up will be announced in the coming months. The reintroduction of a New Year’s Eve event at Bondi Beach adds another option to Sydney’s end-of-year calendar after more than a decade without one.
Published 6-Sep-2025
