Out with the old and in with the new – it’s time to say goodbye to the ups and downs that came along with 2022 and welcome in 2023.
From the traditional to the lavish, CW has put together a list of the best ways to countdown to midnight this New Year’s Eve.
Fireworks by the Lake: Events ACT has a spectacular night planned with firework displays at 9pm and midnight. There will be four hubs hosting live entertainment and food vendors so grab a rug and head on down from 6pm. More details at events.canberra.com.au
Monaro Folk Society: Dance your way into the new year with the Woolshed Hoppers – all dances are called, so even newbies can join in! Bring a plate for a shared supper, with coffee, tea and cordial free-flowing. Yarralumla Woolshed from 8pm; tickets $30 for adults, with concession available, and 18s free; monarofolk.org.au
The Basement: A full afternoon and evening of live music playing hits from the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s with a complimentary glass of bubbles when the clock strikes 12. Head down to the alternate bar in Belconnen from 3.30pm, tickets $40.30; thebasementcanberra.oztix.com.au
Reloaded Bar & Games: The one-stop ticket to a night of fun with access to Token Arcade & Kitchen, 1UP Pool & Karaoke, at Reloaded, and two beer gardens from 8pm, ticket price starts at $16.75; eventbrite.com.au
Leyla Bar: Get rooftop views for the best show in town with a 5-hour drinks package, canapes, cocktails and a DJ to help you boogie into the new year, at Leyla Bar from 7.30pm. Tickets $264.84; eventbrite.com.au
Les Tres Bon: Let Chef Christophe show you how to celebrate French style with a delicious four-course meal and optional wine pairing, wrapping up with enough time for you to get back to town for the light show, at Les Tres Bon, Bungendore, 6.30pm. Tickets from $120; chefchristopheandjosephine.com.au
Prohibition Party: Canberra’s favourite underground speakeasy is throwing a party to take us back to the roaring ’20s complete with live jazz performances and whisky aplenty, at Molly from 8pm. Tickets $20; bookings.designmynight.com
88mph: Say goodbye to 2022 like it was 1989 with all the best ’80s grooves, theme-inspired cocktails, karaoke, and fancy dress encouraged. Doors open from 4pm, enquire online for prices; 88mph.bar
Dendy: Enjoy preview specials for Empire of Light and The Fabelmans with a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival 2.30pm, 6pm, from $22; dendy.com.au
Contentious Character: A scrumptious 7-course meal with optional wine pairing and beautiful winery views, Wamboin, 6.30pm, tickets from $145; exploretock.com
Walt and Burley: Welcome in the new year at the Kingston Foreshore with different packages and sitting options. Family-friendly events kick off from 5.30pm and live DJ with flowing drinks from 8.30pm. Tickets from $95; waltandburley.com.au
Amplify: One of Canberra’s biggest parties showcasing the hottest young DJs, at Amplify, Sydney Building, doors open from 7pm, tickets $11; eventbrite.com.au
Wine Dinner: A four-course dinner matched with some of the finest wines from our region, finishing with enough time to get back to the city for the fireworks, at 1882, Hall, 6.30pm, tickets $130; eventbrite.com.au
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