When
31 December 2023 to 01 January 2024
Newcastle's Hunter River is set to light up for New Years Eve 2023 at Queens Wharf foreshore.
The Queens Wharf precinct will be transformed into a vibrant carnival with rides, inflatables and amusements, roving entertainers, three DJ dancefloors, maker stations and art workshops, and a dedicated Sensory Area.
Two show-stopping aerobatic flyovers by Paul Bennet will be sure to turn heads to the sky, while a trio of fire dancers will dazzle audiences on the ground before a massive fireworks finale at 9pm.
Come down to the Queens Wharf foreshore precinct and join in the fun for all ages and abilities from 4:00pm - 9:15pm.
What you can expect:
Massive fireworks display (9:00pm)
Aerobatic flyovers by Paul Bennet Airshows (6:30pm & 7:30pm)
Fire dancer show (6:00pm & 8:00pm)
Maker stations, and circus & acrobatics workshops (5:00pm - 8:00pm)
First Nations cultural face painting + basket making Open (5:00pm - 8:00pm)
Inflatables, rides & obstacles
Bungee trampolines
3 DJ Dancefloors including one kids zone
Sensory Area for families with a disability or autism
Food trucks & market stalls
Massive fireworks display (9:00pm) Aerobatic flyovers by Paul Bennet Airshows (6:30pm & 7:30pm) Fire dancer show (6:00pm & 8:00pm) Maker stations, and circus & acrobatics workshops (5:00pm - 8:00pm) First Nations cultural face painting + basket making Open (5:00pm - 8:00pm) Inflatables, rides & obstacles Bungee trampolines 3 DJ Dancefloors including one kids zone Sensory Area for families with a disability or autismFood trucks & market stalls