{"id":109865,"date":"2025-12-26T20:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/109865\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T20:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:45:17","slug":"22-events-to-ring-in-the-new-year-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/109865\/","title":{"rendered":"22 events to ring in the new year in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Their New Year\u2019s Eve show is sold out, but you can kick off the week with the sounds of Swedish House Mafia and a DJ set by Disclosure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeMonday, Dec. 29, 5 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">If you\u2019re still in need of an electronic music fix, return to Pier 80 the following evening and lose yourself during Skrillex and Four Tet\u2019s sets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A massive crowd at a nighttime outdoor concert is bathed in red light as two DJs perform on stage with hands raised, many attendees filming with phones.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2545\" height=\"1766\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 2545 1766'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/-S3840x2665-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Courtesy Julian BajselDate and timeTuesday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Ring in the new year early and celebrate the traditions of Kwanzaa with craft stations, treats, and performances by the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Producer TOKiMONSTA and friends Sam Binga and Leonce will bring the high-voltage energy to keep you dancing all night long.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Whip out the glittery fits and catch disco fever at this \u201970s-inspired dance party.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Whether you know Greg Proops\u2019 comedy from \u201cWhose Line Is It Anyway?\u201d or his voice from \u201cBob the Builder,\u201d you\u2019ll be laughing your way into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Terrene is serving up a luxurious menu, a midnight Champagne toast, and prime fireworks viewing for those looking to celebrate with class.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"An outdoor restaurant patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights overhead, palm trees, and a clock tower with an American flag in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2250\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3000 2250'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766781914_360_-S3840x2880-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Courtesy 1 Hotel SFDate and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Party like its 1996 with indie greats Yo La Tengo and Luna.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Join the Dirty Dozen Brass Band for an evening of funky tunes, free bubbly, and a balloon drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">SantaCon 2.0? This North Beach crawl features more than a dozen participating bars offering drink deals all night long.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Pay one final visit to the legendary venue for a night of groovy tracks hosted by Juanita MORE!<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A lively outdoor party with many people mingling around a pool, surrounded by palm trees, string lights, and a two-story building with red doors.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1989\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3000 1989'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/-S3840x2546-FPNG.png\"\/>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Sometimes, the best NYE plans are free. Bundle up and head to the Embarcadero for a fireworks show that will glitter across the bay.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">There\u2019s no party in the city like New Bohemia, a two-level extravaganza with a silent disco, rave cave, photo booth, and rooms full of surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 3:15 a.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Get a freezing start to 2026 with this community cold plunge benefitting GLIDE SF. Brave swimmers will be rewarded with hot coffee and bagels.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Diving into the ocean is an underrated hangover cure. Take the plunge for this New Year\u2019s Day tradition (nudity optional). If it\u2019s not raining, the bravest souls will then hop on a bike and ride to the Cliff House. Others may opt for warm libations at The Riptide.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Several people are playing in the ocean\u2019s surf with gentle waves. The scene is set against a distant backdrop of hazy mountains under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3000 2000'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766781917_379_-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Adahlia Cole for The StandardDate and timeThursday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The party doesn\u2019t stop Wednesday night. Kick your year into high gear at one of the city\u2019s biggest New Year\u2019s Day parties, with Boris, Claude Vonstroke, Coco &amp; Breezy, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Jan. 1, 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Fresh Start goes feral with this late-night bash. Think of it as an after-party for Swedish House Mafia on Dec. 31, or a pregame to Fresh Start on Jan. 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Jan 1., 1 to 5 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">This year\u2019s Fresh Start looks a little different, with the main New Year\u2019s Day festivities spread across venues around Pier 80. Ring in the new year with John Summit, Purple Disco Machine, Walker &amp; Royce, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A DJ performs on stage amid large vertical flames, while a silhouetted figure stands in the foreground, partially blocking the view.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2001\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3000 2001'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766781917_252_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Thomas Sawano\/The StandardDate and timeThursday, Jan. 1, 2 to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The days may be short, but this edition of After Dark brings Pier 15 to light. Watch Akiko Nakayama paint, meet the glowing Doloresaurus T. Rex, and learn about bioluminescent bugs.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Jan. 1, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Catch a flick with the city skyline as your backdrop. \u201cThe Princess Diaries\u201d screens Friday, and it\u2019s \u201cBack to the Future\u201d Saturday, with indoor or outdoor seating, hot drinks, cocktails, and popcorn.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">For a wholesome New Year\u2019s weekend, spend a day at Lands End planting species native to the sand dunes. There will be hot tea, snacks, and prompts for setting intentions for the new year.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">If you haven\u2019t caught this impressive display in Golden Gate Park, this is your last chance. Wander the mile-long path of light and color, drink in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeOpen through Jan. 4Sold-out events<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Tickets may not be available, but these great events are happening too. Congrats to all who are going, and happy ticket hunting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Their New Year\u2019s Eve show is sold out, but you can kick off the week with the sounds&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":109866,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[2644,1472,22907,584,330,43667,53102,101,103,102,104,106,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-109865","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-francisco","8":"tag-concerts","9":"tag-dance","10":"tag-electronic-music","11":"tag-events","12":"tag-music","13":"tag-new-years-eve","14":"tag-new-years-day","15":"tag-san-francisco","16":"tag-san-francisco-headlines","17":"tag-san-francisco-news","18":"tag-sf","19":"tag-sf-headlines","20":"tag-sf-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/109866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}