NYE Fireworks

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

Glenelg Foreshore

- DJ Matt 6pm – 8pm
- Brooke Seto 8pm – 10pm
- DJ Manov 10pm – 1am
- Program close at 1am

Brighton Foreshore

- DJ Set (Brighton Foreshore) - DFOE 6pm – 10pm
- Program close at 10pm

Pyrotechnic Display

Glenelg

• 7min 9.30pm display
• 10min midnight display
  

Brighton

• 7min 9.30pm display simulcast with Glenelg
  

  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 on 31 December 2025 and reopen by 4am 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.

Glenelg's entertainment district 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 open 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 Reserve and Jimmy Melrose Park 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
• Moseley Street, Glenelg, between Jetty Road and Elizabeth Street
• Sussex Street, Glenelg, between Augusta Street and Jetty Road (closed from 2pm)
• 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

Celebrate New Year's Eve with FREE travel on Adelaide Metro buses, trains, and trams from 5pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025, until 6am on Thursday 1 January 2026. No need to pay or validate a fare during this period.

Please visit the Adelaide Metro Website for the latest information on services to NYE at the Bay.

Regular Adelaide Metro Services

Heading to NYE at the Bay? Plan your journey by searching your preferred route and timetable by using ‘Glenelg’ as your destination and selecting the date of travel, 31 December 2025 before midnight and 1 January 2026 after midnight services.

Bus

From 6pm on New Year’s Eve until approx. 4am New Year’s Day a temporary terminus will be established at Wigley Reserve (north side of Anzac Highway, west of Adelphi Terrace) due to the Jetty Road and Colley Terrace road closures.

Temporary bus zones will also be established on the northern and southern sides of High Street (east of Moseley Street).

The following Adelaide Metro bus services will be operating to or stopping near Glenelg, Plan your journey by searching your preferred route and timetable by using ‘Glenelg’ as your destination for additional New Year’s Eve services. When searching for services before midnight select 31 December 2025, and for after midnight services select 1 January 2026.

Tram

The Glenelg tram line is closed between South Terrace, and Moseley Square, Glenelg due to the Tram Grade Separation Projects. GLN1 all stopping substitute buses operate between South Terrace and Wigley Reserve.

Additional services will operate between Wigley Reserve, via Anzac Highway to the Adelaide CBD.

Tram supplement Bus Shuttle Services

Additional tram supplement bus shuttle services will operate between the City and Glenelg to supplement tram services between 6.30pm and 2.30am.

• Stop D North Terrace (Adelaide Railway Station)
• Stop C1 King William Street (Rundle Mall)
• Stop D1 King William Street (Pirie Street)
• Temporary bus stop at Victoria Square in bus-only turnout (southern side), (Victoria Square)
• Anzac Highway bus stops
• Wigley Reserve or Maxwell Terrace