Head to Soul Street for a family-friendly Byron Bay New Year

Published on 16 December 2024

Stage lit up with person playing sax in foreground, and guitarists and drummers behind and to the side

Music, face-painting, dancing, street dining and roving performers…Byron Bay’s Soul Street is a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.

“Community is at the heart of the Soul Street festivities, and I hope people of all ages step on out on the 31 December and enjoy what the town of Byron Bay is known so well for – a safe, welcoming and inclusive celebration,” Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye said.

Celebrations start at 4pm in Jonson Street with live music and children’s activities.

The Twilight markets will be on in Railway Park as well, featuring local arts and crafts.

Entertainment on the main stage at Dening Park near the surf club will start at 6pm, and this part of the night will be all about getting people’s toes tapping and the dancing shoes on.

“New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay is about safe, respectful and community-focused celebrations; it’s not the time or place for hard-partying,” Mayor Ndiaye said.

Much of the town is an alcohol-free zone and there will be a strong police presence.

Camping in the streets is not allowed and people will be fined.

More information about Soul Street 2024 is on Council’s website.

For enquiries call the Media and Comms team on 02 6626 7320.