New Year's Eve celebrations & events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

ATLANTA - Ring in 2026 with fireworks, live music, festive parties, family-friendly celebrations, and special New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Fulton County

Atlanta

Atlanta New Year’s Eve fireworks & drone show
Midnight Dec. 31
Downtown/Midtown Atlanta (multiple viewing areas)
A citywide midnight countdown featuring a large-scale drone show and fireworks visible from popular Downtown and Midtown vantage points.

Cosmic Countdown
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 31
The Illuminarium, Beltline Eastside Trail
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration featuring face painting, coloring, a photo booth, prize giveaways and hourly countdowns as guests "blast off" to the Illuminarium Space Station to welcome 2026.

Gucci Mane: "Mask’d & Ice’d"
7-11 p.m. Dec. 31
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE
Gucci Mane performs with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra for a one-night concert experience to close out the year.

NYE Disco Dreams at Your 3rd Spot
7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31
Your 3rd Spot, 400 Chattahoochee Row NW
A Studio 54-inspired party with a DJ, disco dancers, social games and a midnight balloon drop.

’80s Prom NYE at Muchacho
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31
Muchacho, 904 Memorial Drive SE
A nostalgic ’80s-themed party with DJs and a midnight toast; prom attire encouraged.

Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Atlanta NYE bar crawl 2026
6 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Sebastian Pintxos Bar (registration), 818 Juniper St. NE
A multi-stop Midtown bar crawl with drink specials and a midnight countdown atmosphere.

Helium Comedy Club: New Year’s Eve Stand-Up Confidential
7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Helium Comedy Club, Atlanta
Ring in 2026 with a night of stand-up featuring a top-secret headlining comic at Helium Comedy Club. The 9:30 p.m. show includes free entry to the after-party with a champagne toast, party favors, and drink specials. Early Bird tickets are available, but they are selling fast.

New Year’s Eve party at Close Company
4 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31
Close Company, 505 N. Angier Ave.
A no-cover party with a DJ, décor, confetti cannons and party favors.

NYE at Politan Row & JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge
8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31
1197 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 150
A ticketed party with music, cocktails and a midnight toast in Midtown.

DJ Mars Presents "All This Love" R&B NYE Party
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. NE
A late-night R&B party with DJs, dancing and a confetti-style countdown.

Come Together x House In The Park NYE celebration
8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo St. NW
Two rooms of music spanning soul, funk, hip-hop, house and disco with cocktails and a midnight champagne toast.

Gilded Midnight New Year’s Eve party at Forth Atlanta
8 p.m. Dec. 31
Forth Hotel, 800 Rankin St. NE
A ballroom soiree with a live band, open bar and food stations.

The Strip meets the Sea at Georgia Aquarium
9 p.m. Dec. 31
Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW
A Las Vegas-style after-hours party with dancing, a midnight countdown and premium food-and-bar experience.

New Year’s Eve party at Gunshow
10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31
Gunshow, 924 Garrett St.
A late-night celebration with bites, music, a Champagne toast and a cash bar.

Madeira Park NYE party
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31
Madeira Park, 640 N. Highland Ave. NE
A late-night party with an open bar, passed bites and DJ sets.

Lingering Shade Social Club: New Year’s Eve Party
4–10 p.m. Dec. 31
Lingering Shade Social Club, 660 Irwin Street NE
Toast to 2026 at Lingering Shade’s New Year’s Eve party featuring live music by Jeni Michelson from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Seating tickets are available. The venue is open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

NYE at Madre Selva: "Noche Tropical"
9 p.m.-3 a.m. Dec. 31
Madre Selva, 570 Main St.
A tropical-themed party featuring live music, dancers and Champagne-forward celebration energy.

Waldorf Astoria Buckhead: "Gilded Waldorf Astoria Affair"
8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31
3376 Peachtree Rd. NE
A Gilded Age-themed party with live music, DJ, Veuve Clicquot, hors d’oeuvres and chef stations.

NYE Queer Disco at LORE
10 p.m.–3 a.m. Dec. 31
LORE, 466 Edgewood Ave.
Ring in the New Year with disco, hip-hop and pop spinning all night, plus a photo booth, champagne toast and more.

NYE in the ATL 2026
6 p.m.-3 a.m. Dec. 31
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, 355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE
A multi-room hotel party with comedy, DJs, a balloon drop and a long-night countdown format.

PROJECT X NYE 2K26 Party
9 p.m. Dec. 31
The Ivory, 599 Whitehall Street SW
A nightclub-style NYE party with DJs, dancing and a countdown experience.

Circa Noir: New Year’s Eve celebration
9 p.m. Dec. 31
Cafe Circa, 464 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta
A ticketed party night with cocktails, music and a midnight moment.

Atlanta New Year’s Eve party: Gatsby’s Penthouse
9 p.m. Dec. 31
Commerce Club Atlanta, 191 Peachtree Towers, 49th floor
A dress-up NYE party featuring DJs, drinks and a lively countdown crowd.

Golden Hour NYE Party
Dec. 31
CONVO Restaurant & Lounge, 3259 Dogwood Drive
An elevated, glam-forward NYE party built around music, nightlife energy and midnight celebrations.

Dining

Brush Sushi New Year’s Eve tasting
5 p.m. Dec. 31
Brush Sushi, 3009 Peachtree Rd.
A 12-course tasting with a welcome glass of Champagne and a caviar bump.

Lucky Star NYE celebration
5 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31
Lucky Star, 1055 Howell Mill Rd.
A ticketed dinner-and-party format with cocktails, dessert, a DJ and Champagne at midnight.

Il Giallo: New Year’s Eve Dinner
5–9 p.m. Dec. 31
Il Giallo, 5920 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a $79 three-course specialty menu featuring Maine lobster caramelle, Wagyu New York strip, and pan-roasted halibut. Il Giallo is open New Year’s Eve from 5 to 9 p.m. and closed on New Year’s Day.

McKendrick’s Steak House: New Year’s Eve Dinner
11 a.m.–9 p.m. Dec. 31
McKendrick’s Steak House, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special holiday menu served alongside McKendrick’s classic steakhouse offerings. Menu highlights include lobster bisque, jumbo stone crab claws, bone-in prime rib, cold-water lobster tail, braised short rib, and seasonal desserts. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Nakato Japanese Restaurant
Celebrate New Year’s Eve — and the birthday of owner Sachi Nakato Takahara — at this Atlanta classic. Guests dining in the Garden Dining Room will receive a $20 gift card per table for a future visit when spending $100 or more. Nakato will offer its regular dinner menu along with special features, available in both the Garden Dining Room and Hibachi Rooms. Reservations encouraged.

New Year's Eve dinner at AltaToro
6 p.m. Dec. 31
33 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta
Four-course prix-fixe dinner with welcome champagne and fire shows. Fun continues at 10 p.m. with a DJ. 

New Year’s Day brunch at AltaToro
12 p.m. Jan. 1
AltaToro, Midtown Atlanta
A New Year’s Day brunch option with Latin-inspired plates and cocktails.

New Year’s Eve dinner at Lazy Betty
Dec. 30-31
Lazy Betty, 999 Peachtree St. NE
A six-course New Year’s tasting menu with optional wine pairing for a high-end dinner splurge. Reservations required. 

New Year’s Eve celebration at Amore e Amore
4 p.m. Dec. 31
Amore e Amore, 467 N. Highland Ave. NE
An annual NYE party with themed décor, party favors, a multicourse menu and a Champagne toast (late-night seating may be 21+).

New Year’s Eve dinner at Aria
5:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Aria, 490 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE
A four-course chef-crafted dinner built around Aria favorites and special one-night dishes.

New Year’s Eve dinner at Atrium
5-10:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Atrium, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
A multicourse prix-fixe dinner with upscale bistro fare and cocktail pairings inside Ponce City Market.

Bovino After Dark + 7th House NYE
8:15 p.m. Dec. 31
Bovino After Dark, 1000 White St. SW (with transport to 7th House)
A chef-counter dinner followed by an after-party experience and a Champagne-and-caviar moment at midnight.

Brasserie Margot NYE dinner and celebration
7-10 p.m. Dec. 31
Brasserie Margot, 75 14th St. NE
A French-inspired dinner with the option to continue into a DJ-and-sax lounge-style celebration.

Tio Lucho’s New Year’s Eve dinner
4-9:45 p.m. Dec. 31
Tio Lucho’s, 675 N. Highland Ave. NE
A three-course dinner with a glass of cava included, plus optional beverage pairing.

5Church Midtown New Year’s Day brunch
Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 1
5Church Midtown, 1197 Peachtree St. NE
A recovery-style brunch with signature Southern dishes and a lively dining-room vibe.

L’Antoinette: New Year’s Eve Dinner
5–9 p.m. Dec. 31
L’Antoinette, 1935 Heritage Walk, Milton 
Ring in the new year with a specialty New Year’s Eve menu featuring Swiss chard gratin, vinaigrette aux graines de pavot, braised lamb shank, and halibut ragout. L’Antoinette is open New Year’s Eve from 5 to 9 p.m. and closed on New Year’s Day.

The Select
6405 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs
Ring in 2026 with multiple New Year’s Eve dining and party options at The Select, featuring live music, Champagne, and an after-dinner celebration.

New Year’s Eve Dinner (Main Dining Room)
Enjoy a lavish prix fixe dinner with live jazz from Dallas McCorkendale’s Atlanta Jazz Quartet and guest vocalist Xina Marie from 6–10 p.m.
Cost: $115 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Quieter Conservatory Dinner
Prefer a more intimate experience? Dine in the Conservatory with the same New Year’s Eve menu, seated away from the band.
Cost: $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

VIP New Year’s Eve Dinner Experience
Make it a night to remember with a late seating from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., including a three-course dinner, a complimentary bottle of Champagne, and reserved seating in the party area.
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Extremely limited availability.

New Year’s Eve Party
Tickets to the NYE Party (10 p.m.–1 a.m.) with DJ Sunnydaze, hors d’oeuvres, and a Champagne toast are included with dinner experiences. Party-only tickets are also available.
Party-only cost: $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 21+ only.

Family Friendly

Noon Year’s Eve at The Roof at Ponce City Market
10 a.m.-noon Dec. 31
The Roof at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
A family-friendly early celebration with games, activities and an early countdown for kids.

NYE Family Party at Your 3rd Spot
1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 31
Your 3rd Spot, 400 Chattahoochee Row NW
A family-friendly party with a "midnight" countdown for the kids. 

Zoo Year’s Eve at Zoo Atlanta
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 31
Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE
A family-friendly daytime countdown-to-noon experience with activities, music and kid-focused surprises.

Alpharetta

New Year’s Eve party at Roaring Social
Dec. 31
Roaring Social, Alpharetta
Live music from The Decades Band plus cocktails and a midnight toast.

Family Friendly

Noon Year’s Eve at Halcyon
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 31
Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way
A family-friendly midday celebration with kid activities, pop-ups and NYE-themed swag. Tickets required. 

Roswell

Truth Be Told NYE celebration
5 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31
Truth Be Told, 1104 Canton St.
A Roswell countdown night with cocktails, small bites and a midnight celebration.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

AfroSocaLove: Atlanta NYE One Love Festival
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
A late-night NYE festival vibe with DJs, live performances, vendors and a midnight countdown.

Dunwoody

Bubbles & Bites at Vino Venue
6-8 p.m. Dec. 31
Vino Venue, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
A sparkling-wine tasting paired with small bites to kick off the evening before midnight plans.

Stone Mountain

Family Friendly

Kids’ early New Year’s Eve celebration at Stone Mountain Park
Drone/light show 8 p.m.; countdown 9 p.m. Dec. 31
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
A family-friendly, earlier-in-the-night NYE experience with entertainment and an early countdown.

Cobb County

Atlanta (The Battery)

New Year’s Eve bash at The Battery Atlanta
6 p.m. Dec. 31
Battery Atlanta Plaza, 800 Battery Ave. SE
A free, large-scale celebration with an early family countdown, live entertainment, and fireworks at midnight.

NYE Live! at Live! at The Battery Atlanta
8 p.m. Dec. 31
Live! at The Battery Atlanta, 825 Battery Ave. SE
A ticketed party with DJs, nightlife energy and a midnight countdown.

Marietta

NYE at Glover Park Brewery 
8 p.m. Dec. 31
65 Atlanta Street, Mariett

Celebration of Queen NYE Concert 
9 p.m. Dec. 31
Strand Theatre, downtown Marietta
This show features the iconic hits Queen is known for and celebrates the new year.

Symphony of Bubble's NYE Party 
6 p.m. Dec. 31
Marietta Proper, downtown Marietta
Games, drinks, food, live music and more. Champagne at midnight.

Round Trip Brewing NYE Party
6 p.m. Dec. 31
Round Trip Brewing, Roswell Road, Marietta
German-inspired New Year's Eve party with beer, cheese and a 6 p.m. balloon drop.

NYE Party with Kurt Thomas Band 
9 p.m. Dec. 31
Dixie Tavern, Windy Hill Road, Marietta
Georgia's top country-rock band, Kurt Thomas Band, performs. Delicious specials, champagne toast at midnight.

Dining

Mac’s Chophouse NYE dinner
5 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31
Mac’s Chophouse, 19 N. Park Square
An upscale dinner on Marietta Square with a chef-driven menu and a midnight Champagne toast.

Gwinnett County

Duluth

NYE 2026 All Black Party at Theory
8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Theory Restaurant & Lounge, 3695 Club Drive, Suite B
A dress-to-impress party with live music, a dinner buffet and dancing through the countdown.

Buford (Lake Lanier)

Lanier Islands NYE party: Havana Nights
Dec. 31
Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.
A themed party night with music, dancing and a lakeside midnight fireworks moment (packages available).

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands New Year celebration
Dec. 31
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.
A resort-style celebration with nightlife energy and midnight fireworks over the water.

Family Friendly

NYE at Game Changer
5-8 p.m. Dec. 31
Game Changer at Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.
An early celebration for families with games, food and kid-friendly prizes.

Lawrenceville

Slow Pour Brewing Company 
6:30 p.m. Dec. 31
407 N. Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
Taproom will be open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Slow Pour Run Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. The NOT A PHASE Pop Punk & Emo Party will feature all-request music and more. 

Fayette County

Fayetteville

Dining

NYE dinner at Prologue Dining & Drinks
5-10 p.m. Dec. 31
Trilith Guesthouse, 35 Trilith Pkwy.
A prix-fixe dinner followed by a rooftop toast overlooking the Town at Trilith.

Peachtree City

Family Friendly

Noon Year’s Eve at The Avenue Peachtree City
Dec. 31
The Avenue Peachtree City
A free family event with a DJ, kid activities and an early countdown atmosphere.

Gilmer County

Ellijay

NYE comedy show at The Butcher and Bottle
5-10 p.m. Dec. 31
The Butcher and Bottle, 24 River St.
A New Year’s Eve comedy showcase paired with a dinner night out in downtown Ellijay.

Haralson County

Tallapoosa

New Year's Eve Possum Drop 
Dec. 31
Downtown Tallapoosa
One of the most unique NYE drops in the country takes place in Tallapoosa with a stuffed possum. Live music, vendors, carnival rides, and fireworks. 

LUMPKIN COUNTY

Dahlonega

ConnectAbility 5K
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with a family-friendly 5K at Yahoola Creek Park. The stroller- and dog-friendly course welcomes runners and walkers of all ages for a fun, daytime way to ring in the New Year.

Montaluce Winery & Restaurant
Ring in the New Year in wine-country style with trivia, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. The evening includes a festive balloon drop and wraps up with a cozy bonfire celebration.

Canopy & the Roots
Head underground for a high-energy New Year’s Eve featuring live Blues-Rock music by Hughes Taylor and the band, plus a lively crowd and late-night vibes.

Wit & Wisdom at The Mountain Top Lodge
Celebrate with an elevated New Year’s Eve dinner at the lodge’s signature restaurant. Guests will enjoy a seven-course meal, handcrafted cocktails, and a midnight toast. RSVP required.

Union County

Blairsville

Annual New Year’s Eve gala at Brasstown Valley Resort
7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, 6321 U.S. Hwy 76
A formal gala night with luau buffet, open bar, dancing and a New Year’s Day breakfast option.

The Clock Strikes Gatsby
7 p.m. Dec. 31
Living Water Winery & Vineyard, Blairsville
A 1920s-inspired Gatsby party with casino-style fun, charcuterie and a festive midnight vibe.

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