Ring in 2026 at The Best New Year’s Eve Events in Los Angeles
Looking for a spot to ring in the New Year? Lucky for you, LA is full of places to bid farewell to 2025, including special dinners, parties, fireworks, champagne toasts, and the hair of the dog New Year’s Day hangover specials. So grab your sparklers, party hats, and dancing shoes because 2026 is coming, and we’ve put together a guide of the best New Year’s Eve happenings around Los Angeles.
Barcrawlerz Hosts Sunset Strip NYE Bar Crawl
Ring in 2026 the only way that matters – bar crawling down the iconic Sunset Strip with Barcrawlerz’s “Crawl ‘Til the Ball Falls,” one of the wildest things to do in LA for NYE. Get ready to hit up six legendary bars including Saddle Ranch, Hotel Ziggy, Naughty Pig, State Social House, Wokcano, and ending at the official after party at Skybar at Mondrian! With the best drink specials in town, VIP access to the Strip’s hottest venues, and a party that doesn’t stop until the ball drops (and beyond!), this is how you celebrate New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles like a true VIP! $31.58+; 12/31, 6:00 pm – 2:00 am; (Check In) Saddle Ranch Chop House – 8371 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.2007
Benny Boy Brewing
Benny Boy Brewing is bringing in the New Year with an epic NYE dance party and a special hangover brunch on New Year’s Day! Various prices; 12/31, 5:00 pm – ball drop and 1/1, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm; 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
BOA
BOA is offering a special New Year’s Eve three-course meal, featuring a starter, appetizer, entree, and a dessert. Choose from favorites such as the Hamachi Crudo, Porcini mushroom agnolotti, Sea bass viennoises and to end the night off on a sweet note a Lemon Tart. Various hours; 12/31, Please contact the restaurant for seating times; West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Manhattan Beach locations
CasaDami
CasaDami is the perfect New Year’s Eve plan! With a restaurant-wide collaboration between Rare Champagne and their own CasaDami Caviar, both patio and indoor guests will have access to special pricing and celebratory offerings. Join them for a night of caviar bumps at the bar with a live jazz band, and a Gatsby-inspired evening that is elegant, festive, and very CasaDami! Various hours; 12/31, Please contact the restaurant for seating times; 2210 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663; 949.781.4644
Delilah
Ring in 2026 with a special performance by Wiz Khalifa at West Hollywood hotspot Delilah! Celebrate under the iconic Art Deco chandeliers at Delilah’s NYE soirée, where sparkling cocktails, and a midnight toast under the West Hollywood sky await. The elevated à la carte menu, includes: Buttermilk Fried Oysters, Lobster & Scallop Ravioli, Duck à l’Orange, and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta. Various prices; 12/31; Various hours; 7969 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.745.0600
Descanso
Celebrate at Descanso Los Angeles with a party on New Years Eve, and come back for brunch on New Year’s Day. Enjoy live music, dancing, curated menus, and handcrafted seasonal cocktails as you ring in the New Year. Various prices; 12/31, Please contact the restaurant for seating times (for those wanting to start the celebrations early, Chef Specials will be available for New Year’s Eve lunch 11:30 am – 3:00 pm); 5773 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 213.672.2444
Fiorelli Pizza x Imperia Caviar NYE Collab
Spend NYE at home watching the epic finale of Stranger Things with a delicious collab. Beverly Grove’s Fiorelli Pizza is partnering with Imperia Caviar for a fun DIY caviar pizza kit for NYE. Fiorelli Pizza is putting its own spin on ‘vodka and caviar’ with a vodka sauce pizza that comes with a side of crème fraîche, truffle potato chips, and a full ounce of Imperia’s caviar. The experience comes together by crushing truffle chips over the pizza with a drizzle of crème fraîche on top, and finishing with a dollop of caviar for a luxe NYE meal at home that still feels celebratory and special. $140; Pre-order via email (lizg@fiorellipizza.com) or phone (424.466.7161) and will be available via delivery apps on 12/30 (while supplies last). 8236 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Hotel Casa del Mar
Dance your way into 2026 by the sea! Hotel Casa del Mar – 1910 Ocean Way Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.581.5533
- Hotel Casa del Mar is once again hosting its lavish Roaring ’20s–themed New Year’s Eve celebration in partnership with Cardinal Gold. Tickets include three premium drink tickets, passed appetizers, late-night bites, a midnight champagne toast, and a festive balloon drop. For an elevated experience, VIP cabanas and premium tables by the dance floor are also available. $225+;
- Additionally, enjoy an unforgettable evening with a chef-curated New Year’s Eve dinner, beginning at 8:30 pm. This exclusive experience ($750 per couple) features a four-course menu, three premium drinks, a midnight champagne toast, complimentary parking (one car per person), and full access to the Terrazza celebration. An earlier dinner seating is also available, though it does not include access to the party.
- And for those looking to stay overnight, the hotel has a special NYE package featuring overnight accommodations, a pair of tickets to the NYE party, breakfast for two, and complimentary valet parking.
Midnight Masquerade at Level 8
Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve at the 3rd Annual Midnight Masquerade at Level 8, where all eight of the Houston Brothers’ immersive concepts unite for a massive, multi-level celebration in Downtown Los Angeles. As one of the most decadent things to do in LA this holiday, your ticket includes a four-hour premium open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and a nonstop spectacle featuring aerialists, burlesque, and live luchador wrestling. $135.23; 12/31, 8:00 pm – 2:00 am; Level 8 (Moxy Hotel) – 1254 S Figueroa St 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.886.8860
LouLou
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at LouLou Santa Monica’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Party, featuring a four-course early seating ($49) or a five-course gala experience ($149) complete with live musicians, DJs, and a midnight confetti storm. Guests can also join the magic starting at 10:00 pm for a special Champagne and Chocolate pairing, making it the most sophisticated way to turn the final moments of 2025 into unforgettable memories. $49+; 12/31, 5 – 7: 00 pm (early dinner), 8:00 pm – 2:00 am (2nd dinner), and 10:00 pm – 2:00 am (Champagne and Chocolate); 395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 323.410.2337
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Parisian Way at The Peninsula Beverly Hills! To celebrate 2026, the hotel’s Midnight in Paris New Year’s Eve Party will make guests feel as if they’re experiencing an evening in the city of lights. On NYE begin the evening at “Le Petite Belvedere,” as the Belvedere transforms into a glamorous Parisian Brasserie as a live French Jazz trio plays in the background while indulging in a three-course meal. After dinner, stop by “Le Salon” where the Living Room will be hosting the dancefloor to groove into the new year. Lastly, their cocktail bar will be set as “Le Bar,” to mangé on delightful small, french bites and sip on martinis. End the night in the hotel lobby with a countdown to midnight and a festive balloon drop. 12/31, 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.551.2888
- The Living Room “Le Salon” Experience:
- $100 per person F&B Minimum. Ticket includes an a la carte French small plates menu to order from, live French Jazz band with dance floor to dance the night away, Champagne toast and access to the midnight balloon drop. Guests will have access to “Le Bar” as well. 8 – 9:30pm
- The Belvedere “Le Petit Belvedere” Experience:
- $195 per person for a three-course Brasserie menu
- First Seating: 5:30 – 6:30pm
- $325 per person for a five-course Brasserie menu with a glass of champagne and midnight festivities which include live entertainment and access to the “Le Bar” experience.
- Second Seating: 8 – 9:30pm
Riot House (ANDAZ West Hollywood)
Looking for things to do in LA for NYE? For a festive New Year’s Eve twist, Riot House will partner with Sneaky Links for a high-energy Hip Hop and R&B New Year’s Eve Party, to close out the year big with a night of music, dancing and celebration. Various prices; 12/31, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am; 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.1234
SALT Restaurant + Bar (Marina Del Rey Hotel)
New Year’s Eve at SALT offers festive à la carte specials, a welcome glass of bubbles, and discounted wine bottles — perfect for a polished but low-key way to ring in the New Year. Various prices; 12/31, 2:30 – 8:30 pm; Marina Del Rey Hotel – 13534 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Skybar (Mondrian)
Skybar Los Angeles will be ringing in 2026 with an epic celebration. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress to ring in the New Year, and the ticketed event will include a 4-hour premium open bar, champagne toast at midnight, and live DJ sets with views of the LA skyline. The venue will be completely tented and the pool will be covered and transformed into a light-up dance floor so guests can dance their way into 2026. The event will be ticket or bottle service entry only, and you must be 21+ to attend. Cocktail attire will be enforced. $127.75+; 12/31, 8:00 pm – 2:00 am (Premium Open Bar: 8:00 pm – Midnight); 8440 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
The hotel will also be offering a NYE Room Package which will include:
- Two tickets to Skybar’s New Year’s Eve party
- Plus, enjoy priority entry into the event as a hotel guest.
- Room Package Booking Link: https://mondrianhotels.com/los-angeles/offers/new-years-eve-room-package/
- For bottle service reservations, please email skybarlatables@mondrianhotels.com or call 310.616.4055 to book your table.
Tao
Ignite your New Year’s Eve at TAO’s dazzling NYE celebration, where Asian-inspired luxury meets LA’s most sophisticated party scene. Join them for a seated dinner, available in early or late seatings, or celebrate in their Lounge with a VIP table or GA ticket featuring a three-hour hosted bar. Various prices; 12/31, Please contact Tao for seating times; 6421 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.593.7888
New Year’s Eve with The Roots
Looking for legendary things to do in LA on New Year’s Eve? Ring in 2026 with the legendary Grammy-winning Roots crew at Walt Disney Concert Hall for two unforgettable New Year’s Eve shows. Arrive early for complimentary champagne and beats from DJ Novena Carmel in BP Hall, then bring your drinks to your seats, get up and dance, and party in style as we say goodbye to 2025 with one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated musical acts in the most epic way possible! $69+; 12/31, 7 and 10:30 pm; Walt Disney Concert Hall – 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 323.850.2000
