Whether it's New Year's Eve or just another Saturday night in Sydney's Darling Harbour, if there's one thing Australia is known for it's epic fireworks displays. And the Australia Day fireworks are certainly no exception. So if you're in a major city on 26 January, be sure to catch one of these brilliant displays.

Australia Day 2025 has now come and gone, but we'll update this page with information about the 2025 firework displays as soon as we know more about them.

While the Sydney Harbour fireworks are particularly famous, with fireworks exploding over the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge creating a breathtaking sight during your trip, just about every city in the country puts on a colourful display.

From Perth to Sydney, here's some of the top displays around the country.

While we don't host any events ourselves, here's what's going on around Australia. We recommend checking with local councils and organisers before heading out to ensure nothing has changed last-minute.

When and where are the fireworks? During the Australia Day Live Concert 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

The iconic locations to witness the spectacular Australia Day Fireworks, Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay surely make it to the top. The Opera House forecourt offers a prime vantage point to enjoy a clear view of the fireworks exploding over the harbour and the iconic Opera House itself.

Circular Quay provides panoramic views of the harbour and the firework displays, which it usually decorated with a hub of activity like food stalls lining up, live music and a festive atmosphere.

There are several ways to enjoy fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Cruise, including booking Cruises available during the period where you can enjoy the fireworks in a relaxed atmosphere complete with DJ music, canapés, and other entertainments that will create a memorable scene with your beloved.

When and where are the fireworks? 8:30pm-9:30pm at Langley Park

Another city where you can indulge in the festive atmosphere of Australia Day Fireworks is in Perth.The city typically hosts a range of family-friendly activities and entertainment in the park, decorated with spectacular fireworks and a drone show over the Swan River.

In 2025, the half-hour spectacle will see colourful firework explosions launch from nine barges floating in the Swan River and more than 100,000 people are expected to come watch. There will also be a drone show that will create dazzling formations high above the city.

The significant national holiday in Australia, Australia Day is annually celebrated on January 26th it is marked by various events and celebrations across the country, including community barbecues where people would gather and organise picnics and other gatherings to celebrate the day, cultural performances that are held showcasing Australia’s diverse cultural heritage, sporting events and firework displays.

While Australia Day is usually held in a festive atmosphere with fireworks, barbecues and community events, there is a rich and complex history behind the scenes.

Australia Day is held on January 26th, to commemorate the First Fleet of British ships that arrived at Port Jackson, marking the beginning of European colonisation in Australia. It can be a sensitive day for some, so while there will be plenty of celebrations going on, do keep that is mind and pay respect to those who may feel differently.

The early Celebrations of Australia Day were often low-key affairs, with local communities organising picnics and sporting events. In the 20th century, the day gained national significance, with government-sponsored events and increased media coverage making the day get national recognition and celebrated all over the place.

Nowadays, the day is often celebrated by holding barbecues, picnics and community gatherings complete with multicultural performances that showcase Australia’s diverse cultural heritage and the spectacular firework displays that light up the night sky in major cities.

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