Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Canberra with spectacular fireworks above Lake Burley Griffin to bring in 2023.

In what is becoming a tradition for the nation’s capital, Canberrans and visitors are invited to picnic along the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin from 6pm and enjoy the community atmosphere with friends and family, and bring in the New Year with fireworks displays at 9pm and 12am.

This year, you can take a picnic to one of four hubs featuring entertainment and food vendors at Regatta Point, Patrick White lawns, Rond Terrace, and Bowen Park.

The fireworks will be launched from pontoons in the central and east basins of Lake Burley Griffin to ensure everyone at the hubs will have a great view. As fireworks will not be launched from West Basin, Lennox Gardens is not a featured hub at this year’s event.

Tara Cheyne, Assistant Minister for Economic Development, said: “The New Year’s Eve event is a fantastic way for us to come together with family and friends to celebrate and welcome in the New Year as a community.

“It also provides an opportunity for us to support our local artists, food vendors, tourism, and hospitality businesses.

“Eventgoers can plan ahead and take advantage of a pre-purchased picnic hamper to enjoy with friends and family while celebrating the New Year.

“Alternatively, if you’re supporting local and dining out in one of Canberra’s many restaurants, come down to one of the hubs afterwards to watch one, or both, of the fireworks displays.”

Find out more about New Year’s Eve celebrations at events.canberra.com.au.