Las Vegas has always been synonymous with spectacle, and New Year’s Eve is the night the whole city goes all out. For the last one, December 31, 2025, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority expected about 345,000 visitors in town for the celebrations.
This year, New Year’s Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026, which turns it into a long holiday weekend running into Friday, January 1, and Saturday, January 2.
There really is no better time to experience Las Vegas and the city’s larger-than-life personality than New Year’s Eve. On NYE, the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, from Spring Mountain Road down to Tropicana Avenue, closes to cars and turns into a giant outdoor party. Drinks are flowing, dice are rolling, and at midnight the sky above the resorts fills with fireworks.
To help you plan your night, we’ve rounded up the events and things you can do to ring in 2027: what’s confirmed so far, what usually happens, and the practical details (road closures, getting around, what you can bring). We’ll add headliners as they’re announced.
A TL;DR version of events is as follows:
- Watch the midnight fireworks on the Strip (or from a helicopter)
- See a concert or dance at a nightclub with a celebrity DJ
- Attend a rooftop party
- Book a New Year’s Eve dinner
- Go off Strip to Fremont Street’s countdown party
- Enjoy a show
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Las Vegas
Fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is world-famous for its New Year’s Eve fireworks, a show called America’s Party. At midnight, Fireworks by Grucci launches about eight minutes of fireworks from the rooftops of several resorts at once, synchronized along the Strip, and December 31, 2026 should be no different.
On December 31, 2025, the fireworks went up from 10 rooftops: Aria, Caesars Palace, Fontainebleau, MGM Grand, Palms (for the first time), Planet Hollywood, Resorts World, The STRAT, Treasure Island and The Venetian. The night also brought the city’s first New Year’s Eve drone show, with 600 drones over the skyline, and the Exosphere at Sphere served as the official countdown.
The launch sites for December 31, 2026 haven’t been announced yet. Last year the organizers unveiled their plans on December 17, and we’ll update this list as soon as they do. Downtown, the Plaza puts on its own fireworks show at midnight over Fremont Street (more on that below).
To get the best views, you have a few options:
- stand among the revelers on the Strip itself (free but packed)
- book a room with a view of the fireworks (book early for the best rate)
- or secure a reservation at one of the city’s top rooftop bars for a more intimate experience.
Hotels also sell tickets to fireworks viewing parties (we cover some of them below), and we’ve rounded up 11 viewpoints, from free pedestrian bridges to rooftops and the High Roller, in our guide to where to see the fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
If you want a truly unique experience, consider a helicopter. Papillon has run a New Year’s Eve fireworks flight that circles the Strip and Downtown around midnight. On another night of your trip, our Vegas Views helicopter flight takes in the Strip and Downtown in 10 to 12 minutes.
Nightclub & Concert Lineups for New Year’s Eve 2026
It’s normal to want to party before the fireworks start.
Las Vegas nightclubs are known for going all out, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Expect celebrity DJs and special guests to lead the celebrations. Over the years, Vegas venues have hosted major acts such as Calvin Harris, Tiësto, J Cole and Drake.
Here’s who is confirmed for Thursday, December 31, 2026 so far:
- Steve Aoki at Omnia Nightclub, Caesars Palace
- Tyga at Hakkasan Nightclub, MGM Grand
- DJ Pauly D at Marquee Nightclub, The Cosmopolitan
- Tiësto at LIV Nightclub, Fontainebleau
All four clubs are 21+ and sell general admission as well as table reservations. Tao Group lists 9 PM for its three New Year’s Eve parties.
Prefer a concert? Two headliners are booked for the night:
- Backstreet Boys at Sphere: their Into the Millennium residency plays December 26, 27, 29 and 31, 2026, then January 1 and 2, 2027, at 8 PM (10 PM on New Year’s Eve).
- Alex Warren at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, December 30 and 31, 2026.
More clubs and showrooms usually post their New Year’s Eve lineups in November and December, and we’ll add them here as they’re announced.
Rooftop Parties
We briefly mentioned a rooftop party earlier, but NYE rooftop parties deserve their own section.
Whether you want to see the sky light up with fireworks or party with your friends, a rooftop party is another place to be, and for many, worth the fee.
Here’s what’s on sale for December 31, 2026 so far, plus the regulars we expect back. We’ll add parties as venues post them:
Chéri Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas
- Chéri Rooftop rings in 2027 from 8 PM. General admission is $300 per person and includes an open bar until midnight, passed bites and food stations, a champagne toast and DJ High Maintenance until 1 AM.
- General admission doesn’t include a seat; VIP seated tables are sold separately.
Party in the Tower at The STRAT
- The party takes over level 108 of The STRAT’s tower, with drink service, a DJ, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The STRAT was one of the fireworks launch sites in 2025.
- Tickets for the 2026 party, from 8 PM, are $205 per person, or $255 on December 31, with no refunds after December 1, 2026.
Legacy Club at Circa
- Downtown, Legacy Club, the rooftop bar at the top of Circa, looks out over the Strip skyline and Fremont Street.
- Its “Countdown in the Clouds” party is on sale for Thursday, December 31, 2026: doors at 7 PM, an open bar from 9 PM to midnight and DJ Chuck Fader until 2 AM, for $295 per person plus tax. VIP tables cost extra, and remember that Circa is for guests 21 and over.
Fireworks Viewing at the Pool at the Plaza
- Downtown, the Plaza opens its rooftop pool deck, which overlooks Fremont Street, as a viewing area for its own midnight fireworks.
- The deck is for registered hotel guests (and here’s a link to secure your room).
Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas
- Beer Park hosts an all-inclusive party on December 31, 2026 from 8 PM to midnight: a house-brand open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a live DJ, a midnight champagne toast and panoramic views of the Strip and the fireworks.
- Tax and gratuity are included, tickets are non-refundable, and the price shows when you book.
High Roller
- This is not a rooftop bar, instead the High Roller is the 550-foot observation wheel at The LINQ, and its cabins look straight down the Strip.
- In past years, its New Year’s Eve packages have combined priority boarding, an open bar and a ride timed for the midnight fireworks. The packages for December 31, 2026 weren’t posted when we checked in early November.
Ghostbar at Palms
- Ghostbar’s rooftop sits next to one of the launch sites: Palms joined the fireworks for the first time in 2025.
- The 2025 party ran from 9 PM to 3 AM and general admission sold out. The 2026 event hadn’t been posted yet, so check Palms’ New Year’s page.
Countdown Under the Canopy at Fremont Street Experience
If you want to be away from the Strip, Fremont Street is the place to be. Countdown Under the Canopy, Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve street party, is back on Thursday, December 31, 2026, with four stages across downtown.
The 2026 lineup is out. Gates open at 7 PM with DJ sets, and the headliners are Hoobastank and Alien Ant Farm on the 3rd Street Stage, Petey Pablo and Bubba Sparxxx on the Main Street Stage by the Plaza, Wuki and Anabel Englund on the Casino Center stage, and Count’s 77 and Alter Ego on the 1st Street Stage.
Tickets for 2026 start at $35, down from $60 last year. The price goes up to $42 on December 1 and to $50 on December 24, and all sales are final.
As midnight approaches, the countdown plays out under the Viva Vision canopy, and the Plaza, at the west end of Fremont Street, launches downtown’s only fireworks show. For a table with a view, Oscar’s Steakhouse sits under the glass dome at the Plaza.
Keep in mind, this is strictly a 21+ event: you must be 21 to buy a ticket and to get in.
New Year’s Eve Dinners
Many Las Vegas restaurants switch to a special menu on New Year’s Eve, often a prix fixe served in set seatings, and the tables with a view of the fireworks go first. Menus for December 31, 2026 are only starting to appear, so here are a few to watch, with what they’ve posted so far or offered last year:
- Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas: three seatings, and the late Gala seating comes with live music and a view of the midnight fireworks. Reserve a table or call 702-948-6937.
- Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas: its New Year’s Eve menu for 2026 wasn’t posted when we checked in early November.
- Top of the World at The STRAT: in past years, a five-course prix fixe dinner in the dining room that turns 360 degrees every 80 minutes.
- Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza: in past years, a holiday menu with New Year’s Eve specials, a champagne toast at midnight and downtown’s fireworks right over the glass dome.
Book as early as you can, and check what the price includes (drinks, tax and tip) before you commit.
Enjoy a Show
Before you head to a countdown party, there are tons of other things you can do. One of them is to enjoy a show, and there are so many shows to choose from.
There are comedy acts such as Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, Cirque du Soleil shows such as O and Michael Jackson ONE, shows such as Absinthe, and burlesque acts such as X Burlesque. RuPaul’s Drag Race Live plays every night from December 26 to New Year’s Eve, at 9:30 PM.
Check the schedule before you book: New Year’s Eve 2026 is a Thursday, and holiday schedules differ from the usual week. Mystère, normally dark on Thursdays, adds shows at 4:30 and 7 PM on December 31, 2026, while KÀ is normally dark on Thursdays. An early show leaves you plenty of time to get to the fireworks.
You can find discounted tickets on our dedicated shows page.
Things You Should Know Before You Start Your NYE Party
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is unlike anywhere else, but there are a few key things you need to know – this will help you have a better time in Vegas.
1. Book Early
Vegas fills up quickly for New Year’s Eve. Whether it’s hotel rooms, tickets for events, or dinner reservations, you’ll want to secure your spot as early as possible.
Prices tend to climb the closer it gets to December 31, and many popular events and dinner seatings sell out well in advance.
Use our hotel deals to get a room for a great price, and read our guide to NYE hotel deals to see how New Year’s pricing works.
2. Strip Road Closures and Getting Around
Las Vegas Boulevard closes to cars on New Year’s Eve. In 2025, the Flamingo off-ramps from I-15 closed around 5:30 PM, closures on the Strip began between 6 and 6:30 PM, and the boulevard from Spring Mountain Road to Tropicana Avenue was shut to all traffic by 8 PM. It reopened gradually in the early hours of January 1. Expect the same pattern on December 31, 2026; Metro police and Clark County confirm the times in late December.
Getting around can be tricky. If you’re staying on or near the Strip, walking is your best option. If you’re staying further out, get to the Strip before the closures start and plan how you’ll get back, because cars can’t get through until the road reopens.
RTC buses, including the Deuce on the Strip, were free from 6 PM on December 31 to 9 AM on January 1 in both 2024 and 2025, and the Las Vegas Monorail ran through the night. Expect crowds and detours either way.
Some resorts ask for a room key at the door around midnight, so keep yours on you if you plan to head back to your hotel.
3. Dress for the Weather
Las Vegas in December can get surprisingly cold. Temperatures often dip into the low 40s (around 4°C) at night, so be sure to bring warm clothes if you’ll be outside, especially if you’re attending outdoor events like rooftop parties or the Fremont Street countdown.
4. Hydration and Food
With the combination of alcohol and non-stop celebrations, it’s easy to forget to hydrate and eat properly. Drink plenty of water throughout the night, and make time for meals to keep your energy up. Many venues offer all-inclusive drink packages, so take advantage of the food options that are often part of the deal.
5. Security and Safety
Expect increased security measures at all major events and venues. There will be checkpoints at places like Fremont Street and rooftop parties, so leave plenty of time to get through, and bags may be searched.
On the Strip, glass bottles, metal containers, coolers, strollers, backpacks and bags larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches were banned from 6 PM on December 31 to 6 AM on January 1 last year, and the same rules are expected. Minors under 18 who aren’t with a parent are also subject to a curfew on the Strip and Downtown.
6. Backup Plans
Las Vegas can get extremely crowded on New Year’s Eve. Sometimes plans fall through or an event reaches capacity. It’s always a good idea to have a backup option for both your venue and how you’ll get there. Be flexible and patient, as long wait times and crowded streets are the norm.
7. Stay Safe
The most important point of them all – stay safe.
With so many people in town, it’s important to keep your group together and stay aware of your surroundings. Make sure your phone is fully charged and have a plan for where to meet up if you get separated.
Visit Vegas To Celebrate NYE in Style
You already know New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is one of the most exciting ways to ring in the new year, NYE is the perfect extension to your trip after experiencing Christmas in Vegas.
Whether you’re watching the fireworks from the Strip, dancing at a nightclub with a world-class DJ, or enjoying a more laid-back celebration on Fremont Street, the city offers endless ways to spend the night – there are literally events for every taste.
Just remember to plan ahead, stay safe, and take in all the energy that Vegas has to offer as you start the new year in style.
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