A huge new two-day music festival is coming to Melbourne this NYE

By Pune Media On Sep 9, 2025

No plans this NYE? No problem. Today, details have dropped about Naarm/Melbourne’s newest large-scale music festival: New Year’s at the Bowl. For two days this summer, Sidney Myer Music Bowl will play host to a huge music festival, with a ridiculously impressive line-up curated to bring a big boost of joy to the start of 2026.

Where is New Year’s at the Bowl?

Hidden between the trees of Melbourne’s King’s Domain, Sidney Myer Music Bowl is Australia’s biggest purpose-built, permanent outdoor performance venue – and it’s stepping up its game this NYE with state-of-the-art production across multiple stages and a line-up spanning elating techno from huge global producers to a mesmeric, otherworldly performance by beloved Melbourne-based indie outfit Glass Beams.

What’s the line-up for New Year’s at the Bowl?

Looking at the stacked list of artists, it’s hard to narrow the headliners down to a handful. The line-up for New Year’s Eve includes Underworld, Confidence Man, Carl Cox, Mark Ribellet, Big Wett and so many others, including beloved DJ and expert dance-curator Rosa Terenzi. On New Years Day, the Bowl will play host to a sun-soaked day party, with headliners including Maribou State, Berlioz, Bradley Zero, Glass Beams, The Preatures and Tornado Wallace.

How much are tickets for New Year’s at the Bowl?

Party people can choose between two-day or single day tickets, with first release single day tix starting at $169.90.

Is there a presale for New Year’s at the Bowl?

You better believe it. Presale tickets will be available via the event website from 12pm on Monday, September 15, until 11am on Tuesday, September 16 – starting at $149.90 for a one-day pass.

When do tickets go on sale for New Year’s at the Bowl?

General release tickets go live via the New Year’s at the Bowl website at 12pm on Tuesday, September 17.