NYE Celebrations at the Bay

• Family fireworks synchronised to music at 9.30pm at Glenelg and Brighton
• Fireworks at midnight (Glenelg only)
  

Alert for pet owners

Fireworks may distress pets. Please ensure you make appropriate arrangements for your pet. In addition to the 9.30pm Brighton fireworks, there will also be fireworks in Glenelg at 9.30pm and midnight.

Will the jetties be closed?

Yes.

The Glenelg Jetty will be closed from 12pm 31 December 2025 and reopen by 12pm on 1 January 2026.

The Brighton Jetty will be closed from 12pm on 31 December 2025 and reopen by 1am on 1 January 2026.

Can I bring my boat next to the jetty?

No. Due to the launching of pyrotechnics, there will be a 200m exclusion zone around the jetties.

Is the event licensed or BYO?

No. There is to be NO ALCOHOL.

All of Glenelg is declared a dry area with signage in place. The area extends east-west from Brighton Road to the foreshore (including Holdfast Shores, Wigley Reserve, Colley Reserve, Brian Nadilo Reserve - Ngutinilla and Jimmy Melrose Park). The dry area means alcohol must not be consumed or carried in open containers within these boundaries, except within licensed premises.

Brighton Esplanade is a declared Dry Area. The dry area means alcohol must not be consumed or carried in opened containers on the Esplanade.

Additional police and security resources will be in place to enforce the dry areas.

Are businesses open for food and beverages?

Many local businesses are expected to be open. Check with individual establishments for details.

Jetty Road, Glenelg, will be a hive of activity with dine-in and takeaway options for dinner. Plenty of ice cream and dessert options make it the perfect place to spend NYE with family and friends.

People are encouraged to book dinner and NYE packages early to avoid disappointment.

Can I bring my food and drinks?

Yes, but please remember that the events are declared dry areas. No alcohol is allowed.

What toilets are available?

Public toilets are available at the Glenelg Town Hall, Brian Nadilo, and Jimmy Melrose Reserves in Glenelg.

In Brighton, there are public toilets in Bindarra Reserve.

Is there first aid?

Yes, a hub at the Glenelg Community Centre provided by St John and a roaming team for Brighton.

What if I lose my child or property?

The Sussex St Police Station at Glenelg will be operating extended hours on New Year’s Eve and is the best place to report any incidents, including lost children or property. Glenelg will also have an Information hub in front of the Town Hall.

In Glenelg, from 6pm 31 December 2025 until 4am 1 January 2026:

• Augusta Street, Glenelg, between Colley Tce and Torrens Square
• Colley Terrace, Glenelg, between Anzac Highway and Jetty Road
• Durham Street, Glenelg, between Dutton Lane and Jetty Road
• High Street, Glenelg, between Moseley Street and Partridge Street (this closure will be in place from 5pm on 31 December)
• Jetty Road, Glenelg, between Colley Terrace and Brighton Road
  
• Maxwell Terrace, Glenelg, between Brighton Road and Malcolm Street
  
• Moseley Street, Glenelg, between Jetty Road and Elizabeth Street
• Sussex Street, Glenelg, between Anzac Highway and Jetty Road (this closure will be in place from 2pm on 31 December)
• Chittleborough Lane, Glenelg, between Durham Street and Sussex Street (this closure will be in place from 2pm on 31 December)

From 6pm on 31 December, the Beachouse Car Park will be closed. Colley Terrace car parking will be restricted to the public. Durham and Augusta Streets will be opened only to local traffic to ensure that Colley Terrace and Durham Street residents can access their properties.

In Brighton, from 6pm until 10.30pm on 31 December 2025:

• Beach Road, Brighton, between the Esplanade and Elm Street
• Bindarra Road, Brighton, between the Esplanade and Twining Lane
  
• Esplanade, Brighton, between Dunluce Avenue and Cambridge Terrace
  
• Jetty Road, Brighton, between the Esplanade and Elm Street