The local council organises Phillip Island New Year’s Eve celebrations, which are always highly anticipated during the holiday season.
Ring in the new year in style with mind-blowing fireworks, performers that invite you to get up and dance, and a good time for the entire family.
Phillip Island New Year’s Eve, 2024/2025 Fireworks, Cowes & Inverloch
The event occurs every December 31st at the Cowes Foreshore. Live entertainment by this stunning beachside location, interactive music, and a barbecue guarantee an unforgettable New Year’s Eve on Phillip Island. Amusement rides for the young ones will be set up as well.
Because you’ll be in a beautiful beachside location, there will be lots of space for everyone to lay out picnic mats or even dance while enjoying a good view.
The Inverloch Recreation Reserve also hosts a New Year’s Eve party from 9:30pm onwards on December 31st. There is also an event at Coronet Bay Foreshore with a fireworks display at 9:30pm.
Coronet Bay
New Year’s Eve at the Coronet Bay Foreshore will once again be lit up with a firework display at the family-friendly time of 9:30pm.
Inverloch
Watch the sky light up as Inverloch comes alive to celebrate the New Year with a spectacular display of fireworks the whole family can enjoy.
NYE on the Hill
NYE on the Hill is a three-day, two-night boutique music and camping festival for good-vibing, music-loving friends and friends-of-friends. It’s strictly limited to 3,000 people and takes place in the beautifully picturesque rolling Hills of South Gippsland near Loch Village (95 minutes from Melbourne, 25 minutes from Inverloch, 35 minutes from Phillip Island). Guaranteed good times with great people celebrating amazing music in a stunning location. What better way to bring in the New Year!
The celebrations will occur over New Year’s Eve. There will be three days/two nights of music, free camping, bring your own drinks, cocktail bars, incredible views and sunsets, over 30 amazing bands, DJs, and artists, field games, awesome food, chill-out areas, late-night boogies, art installations, morning yoga, and much more!
NYE on the Hill Artist Line Up
And now, the line-up: Mallrat, The Dreggs, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Elsy Wameyo, Go-Jo, Gold Fang, Great Gable, Jack Botts, Jem Cassar-Daly, Ninajirachi, Rum Jungle, South Summit, The Belair Lip Bombs, Blake Pavey, Fool Nelson, Holly Hebe, ISHAN, ixaras, Kitschen Boy, Mikey D, Playlunch, The Stamps, The Vovos, Vinnie Brigante, Hills DJs, triple j Unearthed winner and a special performance from Millowl Dreaming and more to be announced.
Due to NYE on the Hill being on a hill, there is limited flat ground. As a result, the campground is located approximately 500m from the car park. You cannot camp next to your car. Arrive early to secure the flattest sleeping area.
No matter where you decide to spend New Year’s Eve, it will be an unforgettable evening. The only tough time you’ll have is deciding where to spend it!
Hotel Phillip Island
Get ready to ring in the new year in style at Hotel – Phillip Islands premier cocktail bar & nightclub. Join in a night filled with music, dancing, and good vibes as we welcome 2025 together.
Doors open at 9:30pm / Lockout at 12am / Strictly NO pass-outs. 18+ Event – ID required upon entry.
Can you pls confirm if there will be NYE fire works in cowes?
Hi Mary,
I have searched far and wide and I have been told that the “end of year fireworks displays will not go ahead in Cowes, Coronet Bay or Inverloch this year. Despite COVID-19 restrictions easing considerably in recent weeks, planning of events like these requires significant lead time and at this late stage with conditions continuing to change, the difficult decision has been made not to host the fireworks displays this year.”
Looking at what events are actually occurring on Phillip Island on New Year’s Eve, the only events i could find information on is at the Phillip Island Golf Club and Hotel Phillip Island.
Thanks
Michael