Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary
You’re planning on ringing in the New Year with joy and style, and you’re open to suggestions. Look no further! Downtown has the fireworks and finesse to help you create a New Year’s Eve that has all the fun you’re looking for.
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS / 1126 QUEENS HWY.
Ring in the New Year in Downtown! Enjoy dinner at your favorite local spots, then head to the Waterfront to view the FREE fireworks at midnight. For those looking to celebrate onboard, tickets to the Queen Mary’s New Year’s Eve party are available at QueenMary.com.
NIGHT DIVE AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC / 100 AQUARIUM WAY
For a unique and unforgettable experience, the New Year’s Eve edition of “Night Dive” is hard to top! Party from 8 PM to 1 AM at the Aquarium, which will be filled with the sounds of live music in the Great Hall, enthusiastic karaoke, a squad of FIVE DJs spinning tunes throughout the galleries, and the astonished gasps of people loving the magic show in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater.
Cafe Scuba will serve a special New Year’s Eve menu, and cocktails will be poured at several cash bars. DRESS CODE: Casual or fancy! Wear whatever you rep best when it’s time to gather at midnight for the confetti countdown.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT HYATT CENTRIC / 285 BAY ST.
Carry on a decades-old tradition: Party at The Pike! Hyatt Centric is throwing a New Year’s Eve bash from 6 PM to 12:30 AM. It’s going to happen rain or shine – just like the fireworks! Boogie down to the DJ’s sounds, sip samples of Casamigos ultra-premium tequilas and mezcals, and step outside at Midnight for the awesome fireworks show over the Queen Mary.
ALTER EGO AT THE FAIRMONT BREAKERS / 210 E OCEAN BLVD.
Multi-talented musician Kyle Woods takes center stage during New Year’s Eve at Alter Ego, the stylish lobby-level bar in the beautiful Fairmont Breakers. His cool sounds will provide the soundtrack to your celebration from 9:30 PM to midnight (doors open at 5 PM), when you can step outside and put an exclamation point on the party with one of the west coast’s most spectacular fireworks shows!
Assemble your crew, flaunt your finest fits, and have a great time with a crowd that’s there to savor the big night as much as you do.
FLAMENCO DINNER SHOW EXPERIENCE AT CAFE SEVILLA / 140 PINE AVE.
Cafe Sevilla’s authentic vibes, awesome food, and fantastic live entertainment have made it a premier Pine Ave. party spot for 20 years! Sample everything it has to offer on New Year’s Eve. Get started with an assortment of Spanish appetizers, sip some sangria, then launch into your four-course Paella dinner while marveling at the skill and passion of the Flamenco dancers.
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins promptly at 7 PM. Several tasty upgrades are available for purchase. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dinner options are available on request.
LATIN FIESTA NIGHT AT SEVILLA NIGHTCLUB / 140 PINE AVE.
New Year’s Eve fun continues into the night when Cafe Sevilla transforms into Sevilla Nightclub! Top DJs will be spinning the best in dance-inducing Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Latin hits from 10 PM to Midnight. Silver, Gold, and Platinum bottle specials will keep you and your people toasting right into 2026. Check out the VIP bottle service option too!
Usher the new year in with style and excitement! Dress to look amazing in the pix you’ll snap at this party to remember.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE ORDINARIE / 210 THE PROMENADE N
Bookend your welcome to 2026 with an east coast champagne toast at 9 PM and another for the west coast at midnight! Walk-ins are welcome and there’s no cover charge for The Ordinarie’s festival of New Year’s fun. NOTE: This is the final night of “Miracle at The Ordinarie,” and the place is still decked out in over-the-top holiday cheer – perfect for your NYE celebration.
AGAVES ULTRA LOUNGE / 200 PINE AVE.
You’ll be ready for the confetti-drenched champagne toast by the time midnight hits! Agaves will have two rooms of music for you to party in, with VIP group bottle packages for you and your crew to enjoy from 9 PM ‘til the early morning. The Pine Ave. vibe will be in full effect, making it even easier to have a superb New Year’s Eve.
PRAIA ROOFTOP NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH / 105 W BROADWAY
“Praia At The Top” at the big corner of Pine and Broadway is going luxe and loud for New Year’s Eve! DJ J MENDXSA will keep the vibes right all night for a glammed-out, black & gold, bottle service-drenched party. Get your tickets in advance or pay at the doors, which open at 10 PM.
RISQUE RESOLUTIONS: A NEW YEAR’S EVE BURLESQUE CELEBRATION / 201 E BROADWAY
Harvelle’s, Downtown’s burlesque hub, invites you to celebrate NYE in bold, naughty, and unforgettable fashion! Tickets are going fast for the big night, which features two jaw-dropping burlesque shows, two champagne toasts, and zero regrets. Expect glamour, tease, comedy, and high-voltage performances that’ll set the tone for your whole year!
NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY AT SUSHI MAFIA / 649 E BROADWAY
Spend your NYE in comfort and relaxation at Sushi Mafia. Select your edibles from the creative, delicious menu and pop bottles on New Year’s Eve AND New Year’s Day! Top your party off with some Chocolate Lava Cake or perhaps a scoop or two of Mochi Ice Cream.
BAILE LATINO: NEW YEAR’S EVE LATIN PARTY AT ALEGRIA / 115 PINE AVE.
A fully stocked bar, dynamic lighting and sound, electrifying Latin music….The only missing ingredient for an amazing celebration is YOU! Deck yourself out in trendy, fashionable attire and party ‘til the wee hours at Alegria Cocina Latina, a restaurant by day and a nightclub by night.
DJs will keep the energy hot with the best in Latin sounds. They’ll pause at Midnight for a champagne toast complete with confetti poppers and falling balloons! VIP sections and other NYE perks will be available.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DEATH PARTY AT THE 4TH HORSEMAN / 121 W 4TH ST.
Cheap beers, killer pizza, and old-school death metal raging all night; Is there a better way to lay 2025 to rest than THIS?! Get there early, feast on some of the best oven-fired pizza on the west coast, win the $100 first prize in the Death Costume Contest at 11 PM, then ring in 2026 with a “champagne of bottled beers” toast at Midnight!
555 EAST STEAKHOUSE / 555 E OCEAN BLVD.
Photo courtesy of 555 East Steakhouse
555 East American Steakhouse at 555 E Ocean Blvd. invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style on Wednesday, Dec. 31 with a special four-course prix fixe dinner, a champagne toast at midnight & more! The regular lunch menu will be available during the day. The prix fixe dinner menu starts at 3 PM.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT THE AULD DUBLINER / 71 S PINE AVE.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Ireland all afternoon and evening at The Auld Dubliner! Get started with the $5 Guinness special from 2 to 3 PM, snack on Irish finger food and collect party favors while listening to the music of Ken O’Malley from 3 to 6 PM, raise a toast to the Irish New Year at 4 PM, grab an authentic Irish meal, then party ‘til the wee hours with the Nicolas Fresard Trio starting at 10 PM – including a champagne toast and more party favors at Midnight!
DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH BAR CRAWL / 230 PINE AVE.
Check in at Altar Society Brewing from 8 to 10 PM, pre-party, get your map and drink coupons for 10+ participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs, then celebrate all night on Pine Ave. during this bar crawl, which has become known for being one of the very best NYE celebrations in town!
Select venues will be offering FREE welcome shot coupons. It is highly recommended that you check in as early as possible to get the absolute most out of this excellent New Year’s Eve gathering.
RING IN 2026 AT SHANNON’S ON PINE / 209 PINE AVE.
Party all night in the heart of Downtown! Shannon’s will be open from 9 PM to 2 AM on New Year’s Eve with FREE entry, DJ jams, dancing, drinks, and a champagne toast at Midnight. No cover, no minimum – just great times all night!
SECRET ISLAND TIKI NEW YEAR’S EVE / 209 PINE AVE.
For celebration vibes, tiki is timeless! Journey downstairs, say hi to the tiki gods in the enchanted rain forest, and ring in 2026 island-style from 5 PM to 2 AM. You and your tiki-loving pals will be in a world of your own! Dance and drink ‘til it’s time for the Midnight champagne toast, then keep the party going ‘til closing time.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE STAVE / 170 THE PROMENADE N
The Stave Bar can’t wait to host you and your partying pals. Share happy times while partaking in this fine drinkery’s 200+ bottles behind the bar, and be ready for the NYE countdown! No cover, no minimum, just you, your friends, and the perfect festive atmosphere.
UNDER THE FIREWORKS YACHT PARTY / 100 AQUARIUM WAY, DOCK 6A
With 360-degree views of Rainbow Harbor and the Downtown skyline, the deluxe Dream On Yacht is an optimal choice for your New Year’s Eve party! Check in at 8:45 PM and get your boarding glass of champagne, complimentary food, and proceed to mix & mingle on two decks while enjoying the premium open bar and a DJ’s party jams for the entire four-hour cruise.
At Midnight you will indeed be under the fireworks, drinking in the excitement of one of the finest NYE celebrations on the west coast! This is a 21+ event.
NEW YEAR’S EVE ON THE QUEEN MARY / 1126 QUEENS HWY.
Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary
Wake up the echoes of New Year’s Eves past on the Queen Mary! This year, it’s a Masquerade Soirée: Wear your mask and love the live music, special performances, casino games and, of course, the exciting fireworks overhead as the clock strikes midnight. Raise your glass and ring in the New Year with timeless Queen Mary style.
General Admission includes overnight accommodations, welcome champagne, live entertainment, and access to all the QM festivities. The VIP experience features early entry, a lavish buffet dinner, dessert bar, premium fireworks viewing, exclusive access to VIP lounges, and a midnight breakfast buffet!
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SHORELINE VILLAGE / 429 SHORELINE VILLAGE DR.
This FREE event gives you plenty of fun and entertainment while providing options for good times at the many Shoreline Village dining and drinking spots! DJ Rome will be spinning high-energy dance music from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, you can create a memento of your amazing time at the self-serve photo booth near Louisiana Charlie’s, and you’ll have a perfect view of the Midnight fireworks show across the harbor above the Queen Mary.
NOTE: This event is quite popular, so plan your transportation and parking accordingly.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HALO ROOFTOP / 210 E OCEAN BLVD.
What better place to maximize your NYE than a rooftop bar with awe-inspiring views, live entertainment, and signature cocktails? HALO, the rooftop bar at the Fairmont Breakers, promises a truly elevated New Year’s Eve experience. A live DJ will lift your spirits and get you dancing. You’ll be flying high when it’s time for the champagne toast and fireworks at Midnight! Get a few shots in the photo booth as a memento of your unforgettable send-off to 2025.
SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL WITH DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES / 855 ELM AVE.
Live music aficionados would love this lineup even if it wasn’t on New Year’s Eve! Music veteran Dave Alvin and his band The Guilty Ones are topping a bill that includes Rosie Flores, Lil’ Mo & The Dynaflos, and more! This smokin’, rock & rollin’ show is happening at the beautiful, 100-year-old Scottish Rite Cathedral. Showtime is 7:30 PM.
OLIVE & ROSE / 255 ATLANTIC AVE.
Spend your New Year’s Eve at Olive & Rose in City Center, that cool mid-mod building at the corner of 3rd and Atlantic! The restaurant is offering a special NYE menu; Seatings will be available 7 to 10 PM. Stick around after 10, sip bevvies and groove to a live DJ in the courtyard, then raise your glasses for the countdown to 2026.
SHENANIGANS / 423 SHORELINE VILLAGE DR.
Shenanigans, the epicenter of live music in Shoreline Village, is excited to host The Creepers, a hot local trio with plenty of know-how about NYE celebrations! They’ll be playing from 8 PM to 1 AM. Sip drinks and make your dinner selections from the tasty menu, watch celebrations in other time zones on the 14 big screens, and step outside at Midnight will your fellow revelers to take in the dazzling fireworks show.
NEW YEAR’S DAY DRAG BRUNCH AT HAMBURGER MARY’S / 330 PINE AVE.
Spend the first day of 2026 indulging in bottomless Mimosas and the joyful entertainment provided by The Brunchettes! Reserve your seats now for the Noon seating. Bring your appetite for great food and an incomparable drag show. Featured performers include Big Dee, Torta Jugosa, Kiko Yama, and Psycadella!