A vibrant night scene captures a massive crowd gathered for an outdoor concert and celebration. Above the stage, which is bathed in red light and marked with a banner reading "NYE 2025," colorful fireworks explode in the dark sky. String lights drape over the audience on the right, while the water on the left reflects the blue and green ambient lights of the venue.Credit: Pied Piper Productions

It’s finally time to say goodbye to 2025. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fireworks or a place to black out, we’ve got you. 

Tampa

Fireworks at the Tampa Riverwalk

Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk and Jackson’s Bistro, Bar & Sushi have partnered for the first time to light up the downtown skyline with a new fireworks display. 9 p.m. No cover. Tampa Riverwalk, Downtown Tampa.

Pied Piper Productions & AW Live’s NYE 2026

Sofi Tukker, Austin Millz and DJ Proppa play Armature Works’ NYE show before the waterfront fireworks. 8 p.m. $111.35 & up. Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa.

Midnight Tropicana: NYE Party at Hotel Haya

This party is inspired by the golden age of Palm Royale and vintage Florida nightlife. 9 p.m. $117 & up. Hotel Haya, 1412 E 7th Ave., Ybor City.

2026 NYE Celebration featuring Afrojack 

9 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, 5223 N. Orient Rd., Tampa.

STÜSH – Glitz & Glam

10 p.m. 25 & up. Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club, 1241 E Fowler Ave., Tampa.

NYE Beach Party

Whiskey Joe’s Tampa is the local chain’s most popular NYE party, but celebrations also happen at its Port Richey and Manatee River locations. 7 p.m. $43 & up. Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Bar & Grill, 7720 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa.

Emo Night New Year’s Eve

Just because it’s about to be 2026 doesn’t mean you can’t party like it’s 2006. 8 p.m. $17.65. The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Topgolf

Golf-lovers can tee off 2026 at the Tampa and St. Pete locations, which will be open until 1 a.m. with a DJ and special food menu. Reservations are made for parties of six. 9 p.m. $410. Multiple locations.

St. Pete

Space Sluts Save the World

Cocktail & The Wet Spot’s NYE bash is literally out of this world. “Green, gaggy, and snatched to the gods, aliens of all kinds are bending cosmic laws to bring fabulosity and fierceness back to our planet on New Year’s Eve,” the event description reads. The iconic Amanda Lepore headlines the Wet Spot party. Next door, The Ball becomes “Club Uranus” with sexy alien gogo dancers and cosmic craft cocktails. Drag Queen Adrianna Sparkle will once again descend from the top of the historic Mari Jean hotel at midnight for the annual “Cock & Sparkle Drop” champagne toast. There’s no cover, but meet and greet and VIP upgrades are available. 8 p.m. Cocktail St. Pete, 2355 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

NYE at the Pier

This family-friendly event includes roaming entertainment, live DJs, local food vendors, cocktails and, of course, fireworks. There’s no cover, but $26 reserved ticket holders get access to a fenced-in viewing zone with an exclusive bar and dedicated portable restrooms. 8 p.m. St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg.

Algorhythm presents Existence.

Reggae band Algorhythm ends its residency at Jannus with a free New Year’s concert with Serration, Nick Poulin, Alific and special guests. General admission is no cover; VIP and after-party options start at $30. 9 p.m. Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N STE 206, St. Petersburg.

Park & Rec New Year’s Eve 2026 Disco Masquerade

9 p.m. $24.80 & up. Park & Rec DTSP, 100 4th St. S, St. Petersburg.

New Year’s Eve Comedy Shows

Laugh your way into the new year with two shows from St. Pete Stand Up. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $10-$20. St. Pete Brewing Company, 544 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

Swingin’ The New Year

Johnny Dancer’s Swing Gang hosts this old-timey party that starts with a swing dance lesson (no partner needed) and ends with a 2000 balloon drop and champagne toast. Vintage attire encouraged. 7:30 p.m. $46.75 & up. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, Saint Petersburg.

Skybeach Resort Beach Bash

The newly renovated 4-star resort welcomes the community to a free party on its private beach with performances from Homegrown: A Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience and The Bearded Brothers Band. The $109 VIP upgrade includes an open bar and bites. 7 p.m. No cover. Skybeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane S, St. Petersburg.

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