📍 Melbourne · Kings Domain & Arts Precinct
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New Year's Eve 2026 · Southbank
Australian Pops Orchestra NYE Gala
A long-running NYE gala concert at Hamer Hall, with a matinee that suits families and an evening show for adults.
What's included
- John Foreman's 60-piece Australian Pops Orchestra
- Guest musical-theatre stars
- Matinee option for families
About Australian Pops Orchestra NYE Gala
Australian Pops Orchestra NYE Gala is at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd in Southbank (Kings Domain & Arts Precinct). It's one of the family-friendly options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Melbourne. Fireworks: No view (indoor concert). Age: All ages.
Planning the rest of your night? Check the fireworks timeline and transport tips or compare fireworks vantage points around Melbourne.
Details are based on the venue's published NYE information and can change. Confirm the price, times and inclusions with Hamer Hall before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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