Whether you've had an amazing year or are very keen to see the back of 2016, here's where to see in 2017 in Canberra.
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IN THE CITY New Year's celebrations kick off from 7pm in Civic with music from the Brass Knuckle Band, Nostalgia, The Potbelleez and Heuristic in Civic Square, and fireworks at 9pm and midnight. There's also an all-ages dance party in Garema place from 9pm with music from Tyson, Exposure, Odd Mob and BNDR. Free.
A. BAKER A six-course shared-style dinner with local wine plus live music from 7,30pm. $160pp from abaker-nye.eventbrite.com.au.
ACADEMY Bring in the new year with Brisbane's Odd Mob on the decks., the duo behind Is It a Banger? $28.80 from moshtix.com.au/v2/event/academy-nye-2016-ft-odd-mob/92314.
BENTSPOKE 'Dick Tracey and the Beer Factory' is on with drinks, canapes, best dressed competition, games and five lucky people will get to go on an exclusive tour of the beer factory and put down a brew with Richard and Tracy in the new year. $140 from Bentspoke or on 6257 5220.
BETTI BRAVOS Three course dinner, with a cocktail on arrival for $75pp. Menu at bit.ly/2fMnFoh. Bookings on 6295 7000.
BLACK MARKET Hayman's will take over the bar with special cocktails all night - enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival. From 5pm. Entry is free but register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/black-market-11187594782
CASEY JONES GASTROPUB Four course dinner at 6pm. Live music 6pm-9pm, DJ 9pm-1am. $75. Bookings on 6253 8961.
CASINO CANBERRA Three levels of celebrations. Join their New Year's part with free flowing bubbly, a grazing menu, dessert buffet and live entertainment for $88pp. Step it up with access to the VIP lounge with cocktails and beers, a seafood station and private poker for $158pp. Or add accommodation from $155pp. Tickets here.
CHAIRMAN AND YIP, LANTERNE ROOMS, LILOTANG All of The Chairman Group restaurants have two special dinner sittings. The first from 5-7pm is a banquet-style dinner for $68pp. The second from 7pm is an eight course tasting menu with a glass of Laurent Perrier. $115pp. For bookings contact: The Chairman & Yip 61621220, Lanterne Rooms 6249 6889, Lilotang 6273 1424.
DIGRESS Music all night from Rihanna and Drake. From 9.30pm.
DUXTON Live music from 5pm, with oysters and champagne at midnight upstairs in The Loft. No bookings required.
HIGHBALL EXPRESS Go Cuban at Highball's New Year's fiesta from 4pm. Free entry.
MOLLY Party like it's 1923 from 4pm. Live music from The Parlour Social. Free entry.
OLD CANBERRA INN A whole night of '90s from live DJs and $12 cocktails all night.
POD FOOD Two dinner sessions. Three course dinner from 6-7.30pm for $80pp. Or a five cours dinner with canapes and champagne on arrival from 8.30pm for $140. Book at podfood.com.au/events/new-years-eve.
QT CANBERRA Speakeasy party at Lucky's from 8pm. $99pp for a two hour food and beverage package (8-10pm). Or celebrate upstairs at the QT Lounge's black tie event. $195pp includes drinks, canapes, and a view of the fireworks. Bookings on 6267 1270 or qtcanberra.com.au.
RELOAD Dress in white for this UV blacklight party from 7pm. There will be glow in the dark games from 8pm, a neon Jenga tournament and live DJ. Tickets $30 from here.
THE BASEMENT Nothing but '90s music all night from live bands, plus burlesque. From 5pm. $2350 from moshtix.com.au/v2/event/nye-party-the-basement/91810.
TREEHOUSE DJ Nino Brown will be on the decks to bring in the new year. Doors open at 6pm. Free entry.
WALT AND BURLEY Three-course set menu. $70 pp. Bookings on 6239 6648.
WHITE RABBIT Cocktail degustation of five drinks paired with a sweet treat. 6-9pm. $75. Bookings on 6257 7779.
WOOLSHED BUSH DANCE A genuine bush dance with music by Franklyn B Paverty. Yarralumla Woolshed, Cotter Road. From 8pm. $19-$24, under 18s free. Bring a plate of supper to share. See mfs.org.au.
Know of another event? Email the details to food.wine@canberratimes.com.au.
