We’re inching closer to saying farewell to 2025 and saying hello to 2026! Here’s a look at some of the events planned across the Bay Area to ring in the new year!

SAN FRANCISCO

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the San Francisco waterfront
Jan. 1, 12 a.m. – Fireworks begin at midnight and last approximately 15 minutes. Best places to view include the Ferry Building and along the promenade.
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Speakeasy San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2026 Cruise
Pier 40, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9:15 p.m.
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Under the Fireworks Cruise
Pier 3, San Francisco Spirit, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 8:45 p.m.
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2026 San Francisco New Year’s Eve Party: Gatsby’s Yacht
San Francisco Belle, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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MOANY San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2025
The Regency Center, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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International Ball: San Francisco’s New Year’s Eve Party
W Hotel, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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The Midway SF Presents: Fresh Start 2025
Pier 80 Warehouse, San Francisco
Jan. 1, 2 p.m.
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San Francisco’s Black & White Masquerade Ball
The Media Room, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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Comedy Countdown
Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
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Monroe New Years Eve 2026 Comedy Countdown
Monroe, San Francisco
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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SOUTH BAY

New Year’s Eve Celebration – family-friendly
Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy
Dec. 31, 4 p.m.
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Noon Year’s Eve – family-friendly
Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose
Dec. 31, starts at 9:30 a.m. and ball drops at 12 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve Extravaganza XII
Downtown Marriott Hotel, San Jose
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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2026 New Year Bash – Bollywood & Hip-Hop
Marriot Residence Inn, Santa Clara
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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EAST BAY

25th Anniversary New Year Balloon Drop – family-friendly
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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2025 Grand Finale – family-friendly
The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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New Year Eve’s Big Band Gala 2025
USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
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Berkeley New Year’s Eve Signature Dinner Cruise
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
Dec. 31, 7:45 p.m.
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NORTH BAY

Midnight In Paris Legacy, Vista Dome and Gourmet Express
Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa
Dec. 31, 9:45 a.m.
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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve: Dinner – Comedy – Live Music
Barrel Proof Lounge, Santa Rosa
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
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PENINSULA

Noon Year’s Eve – family friendly
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Dec. 31, 10 a.m.
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Nueva Era NYE
Maya Nightclub, Redwood City
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
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International Masquerade New Years Eve
Crowne Plaza Foster City, San Mateo
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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