Happy New Year, Perth! Another year down as we look ahead to 2026, and what better way to welcome in the new year than with a fireworks display?
Perth and regional Western Australia will celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a number of New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, from early evening family-friendly shows to traditional midnight celebrations.
Based on the official WorkSafe WA fireworks schedule, this guide lists every confirmed location separately so you can plan exactly where to be when the sky lights up.
City of Light New Year’s Eve Fireworks — Swan River, Perth
Where: Swan River barge opposite Elizabeth Quay
When: 8:30 PM (approximately 12 minutes) and 11:59 PM (approximately 15 minutes)
The City of Light celebrations form the centrepiece of Perth’s New Year’s Eve, with two major fireworks displays launched from the Swan River. The 8:30 PM show is designed for families and early celebrations, while the midnight display marks the official countdown to 2026. Viewing areas include Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square, Supreme Court Gardens, and the South Perth foreshore.
Elizabeth Quay Footbridge
Where: Elizabeth Quay Footbridge, The Esplanade
When: 8:30 PM and 11:59 PM
Fireworks will launch from the Elizabeth Quay Footbridge twice on New Year’s Eve, offering closer-range viewing within the CBD and complementing the main Swan River displays.
City of Perth NYE Rooftops
Rooftops throughout the CBD will be illuminated by several fireworks displays.
Gordon Stephenson House
Where: Gordon Stephenson House, Perth
When: 11:59 PM (approximately five minutes)
A rooftop fireworks display from Gordon Stephenson House will add to Perth’s inner-city midnight celebrations.
Roe Street Carpark
Where: Roe Street Carpark, Northbridge
When: 11:59 PM (approximately five minutes)
Northbridge will host a rooftop pyrotechnic display from Roe Street Carpark.
DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Northbridge
When: 11:59 PM (approximately five minutes)
A rooftop fireworks display at DoubleTree by Hilton will add to the Northbridge fireworks display.
Gloucester Park
Where: Gloucester Park, East Perth
When: 11:59 PM (approximately ten minutes)
Gloucester Park will host a midnight fireworks display, providing an alternative viewing location on the eastern edge of the Perth CBD.
Applecross
Where: Swan River near the Raffles Hotel, Applecross
When: 11:59 PM (approximately eight minutes)
A midnight fireworks display over the Swan River near the Raffles Hotel will light up the Applecross foreshore and surrounding riverside areas.
Claremont Showgrounds
Where: Claremont Showgrounds
When: 11:59 PM (approximately five minutes)
Claremont Showgrounds will host a short midnight fireworks display from the SNACK NYE Festival.
Mindarie
Where: Breakwater Marina, Mindarie
When: 8:30 PM (approximately 12 minutes)
Mindarie’s early evening fireworks provide a relaxed coastal celebration north of Perth, particularly popular with families.
Mandurah
Where: Western Foreshore War Memorial, Halls Head
When: 9:00 PM and 11:59 PM (approximately ten minutes each)
Mandurah will host two fireworks displays, with an early evening show for the kids and a midnight celebration over the water.
Rockingham
Where: Rockingham Jetty, Val Street
When: 9:00 PM and 11:59 PM (approximately ten minutes each)
Rockingham’s waterfront fireworks will take place twice on the night, offering options for families and traditional midnight celebrations.
Rottnest Island
Where: Thompson Bay, Rottnest Island
When: 8.30 pm (approximately ten minutes)
Rottnest Island will again host a single fireworks display over Thompson Bay.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Where: Kalgoorlie-Boulder
When: 8:30 PM (approximately 12 minutes)
Kalgoorlie-Boulder will welcome the New Year with an early evening fireworks display for the local community.
Pulu Mariah Fireworks — Cocos Island
Where: Pulu Mariah, Cocos Island
When: 9:30 PM and 11:59 PM (approximately 15 minutes each)
Cocos Island will feature two major fireworks displays, offering both early and midnight celebrations.
Sandalford Wine Estate
Where: Sandalford Wine Estate, Caversham
When: 11:55 PM (approximately five minutes)
Those near the Swan Valley might be able to see the private fireworks display taking place at Sandalford Wine Estate.
Family-friendly Perth fireworks displays
For families celebrating with younger children, Perth and its surrounds offer several early evening fireworks displays that deliver the New Year’s Eve atmosphere without the late night. These shows are designed to feel just as special as the midnight celebrations, while allowing families to head home well before bedtime and the crowds.
The City of Light fireworks over the Swan River at 8:30 PM remain the most popular family option in Perth. This full-scale display offers the complete New Year’s Eve experience, with strong viewing from Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square, Supreme Court Gardens, and the South Perth foreshore. It is the closest thing to a “main event” for families who don’t want to wait until midnight.
North of the city, Breakwater Marina in Mindarie hosts an 8:30 PM fireworks display in a more relaxed coastal setting. The marina and surrounding foreshore provide space to spread out, making it a comfortable choice for families with prams or younger children.
Mandurah and Rockingham both offer slightly later family-friendly options with fireworks at 9:00 PM. Mandurah’s display at the Western Foreshore War Memorial in Halls Head and Rockingham’s show at the Rockingham Jetty allow families to enjoy a countdown-style moment without committing to a midnight finish.
For families spending New Year’s Eve off the mainland, Rottnest Island will host an 8:30 PM fireworks display over Thompson Bay. The earlier timing makes it a popular option for those staying overnight or visiting the island for the day, who want to catch the last late-night ferry back to Perth.
Free public transport on New Year’s Eve
The WA Government has announced that public transport in Perth will be free after midnight on New Year’s Day, with free travel on all Transperth trains, buses and ferries from 12:01 AM until around 6:00 AM to help people get home safely after New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Extra services will also run overnight to Fremantle, Scarborough, Rockingham, and other key lines, and no tagging on or off will be required during the free period.
Please note that event details, including start times and durations, are subject to change. For the most current information, refer to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s schedule of fireworks events.
