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New Year's Eve 2026 · Footscray
New Year's Eve in Footscray Park
Maribyrnong Council's free family night by the river, with its own 9:30pm fireworks and an early finish.
What's included
- 9:30pm fireworks
- Food trucks and family entertainment
- Lost-kids wristbands
- Alcohol-free and pet-free
- Free shuttles from Footscray Station (2025)
About New Year's Eve in Footscray Park
New Year's Eve in Footscray Park is at Footscray Park, Maribyrnong Blvd in Footscray (Inner West). It's one of the free, family-friendly, vantage points options for New Year's Eve 2026 in Melbourne. Fireworks: 9:30pm. 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 Footscray Park before booking. Are you the venue? Claim and upgrade this listing.
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