December 30, 2025 | 10:11 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The end of the year once again calls for big celebrations, and the most festive New Year’s events in New York are here to assist every part of your interests. From the annual get-go around Times Square, and partying under the neon lights, to sweating it out with a midnight-run play-off, the Big Apple is where one truly blooms.
Whether you’re chasing electrifying crowds or quieter corners filled with seasonal charm, New York turns every preference into a memory you’ll want to relive. To better help you pick out an event to attend, here are some curated affairs presented to you by Time Out, Visit USA, and other travel experts.
Best New Year’s Eve Events in New York
1. Times Square’s New Year's Eve
Times Square's New Year's event has long been a standard for year-end celebrations. Some said it's the heart of December in the Big Apple, where confetti rains down, surprise proposals unfold, and the glow of TV cameras meets the roar of the crowd. Best of all, the party is free and open to all, making it the crowd favorite.
2. New Year’s Celebration at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
If you are planning a kid-friendly celebration, participating across two fun-filled days at the Children's Museum of Manhattan makes for an uplifting NYC New Year's Eve. As December 30 arrives, families can kick things off with a lively concert led by Grammy-nominated musician Mega Ran. The excitement continues on December 31 with midday ball drops, spirited dance parties, and a lineup of creative activities designed to keep little ones smiling.
3. New York, New York at the Roxy
The enchantment of New Year in New York City comes alive when the Roxy Hotel channels the grit and glamour of late-’70s New York with a premium open bar, flowing champagne, and a tribute photo exhibition honoring Blondie’s Clem Burke. This nostalgic set of time promises visitors an old-school elegance, with the help form hosts Sienna, Dustin Pittman, and Richard Boch, plus music from Disco Bambino, Nina Tarr, and Harkness Granger.
4. Black & White Masquerade Ball at Soho Grand
Few parties quite capture the essence of New Year's Eve in New York quite like partying at the SoHo Grand Hotel's 16th Annual Black & White Masquerade Ball. Instrumented with a nod to Truman Capote's legendary 1966 feat, the black-tie attire and masks set the tone for a timeless New York fantasy. Here, where old-world conquers, champagne towers sparkle, and music by Jenny Albright, Miss Monroe, and Malcolm Flex keeps the night in elegant motion.
5. NYRR Midnight Run
If you’d rather skip the cocktails this New Year’s Eve, the New York Road Runners’ annual Midnight Run offers a refreshing way to welcome 2026. The four-mile race kicks off at midnight in Central Park, where festive runners pace beneath fireworks and celebrate with a commemorative long-sleeve shirt. Registration starts at $55 for members ($70 for nonmembers), and costumes are encouraged to keep the night as spirited as the city itself.
6. Black & White New Year's Eve Singles Bash
For many, the best way to welcome the new year in New York is by stepping into a room where possibility fills the air. At Single and the City’s Black & White New Year’s Eve Singles Party, more than 300 like-minded New Yorkers gather to dance, mingle, and trade conversations that feel as effortless as the music pulsing around them.
7. New Year's Eve Silent Disco Bash in Astoria
One of the liveliest ways to spend New Year’s Eve in New York City is by heading to the Bohemian Hall Beer Garden for its annual silent disco celebration. With three live DJs streaming everything from throwbacks to hip-hop and EDM straight to your headphones, the party becomes a choose-your-own soundtrack experience where every switch of the channel shifts the night’s mood.
The best New Year’s events in New York may vary in style, but each captures the city at its most spirited, hopeful, and alive. No matter where you choose to ring at midnight, the magic of New York ensures your first moments of the new year feel nothing short of magical.
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