As the countdown to New Year’s Day begins, Las Vegas will transform into a vibrant spectacle, with dazzling fireworks illuminating the night and festive experiences taking place across the destination.
Those who won’t be in Vegas to ring in 2026 can catch Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough as they take over the city for "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Firework Frenzy
Las Vegas will celebrate the start of the new year with fireworks lighting up the sky from iconic landmarks along the Strip and downtown, followed by a countdown on Sphere’s viral exterior, the Exosphere.
Fireworks locations include:
- ARIA Resort & Casino
- Caesars Palace
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
- Palms Casino Resort
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- Plaza Hotel & Casino
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
- TI – Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Energizing Entertainment and Nightlife
Across New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Las Vegas’ entertainment and nightlife lineup lights up the city with nonstop performances and star-studded experiences, including:
- DJ E-Rock at JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino
- Jennifer Lopez “Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
- Tiesto at OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace
- DJ Pauly D at Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- Ashanti and John Summit at LIV Las Vegas at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Blue Man Group at Luxor Hotel & Casino
- Steve Aoki at Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
- Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM
- Backstreet Boys “Into the Millennium” at Sphere
- Ying Yang Twins at TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Kings of Leon at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Frankie Moreno at the Cabaret Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Countdowns & Cheers
AREA15 is set to welcome ALLEYCVT as the headliner for its 2026 New Year’s Eve Masquerade that will feature heart-pounding electronic music, roaming performers, art installations and more.
Easy's Cocktail Lounge inside Aria Resort & Casino will present a star-powered New Year’s Eve bash headlined by singer, songwriter, actor and “American Idol” finalist Mackenzie Sol.
Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar inside Caesars Palace will host a high-energy celebration with a performance by Michael Richter, and as midnight approaches, Caspian’s will treat guests to a complimentary champagne toast and caviar bump as a showstopping farewell to 2025.
A New Year’s Eve Countdown in the Clouds at Legacy Club at Circa Las Vegas will start 2026 on a high note with views of the city’s stunning fireworks displays, an open bar, a champagne toast at midnight and music performed by DJ Optic.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will kick off the new year full of rock ’n’ roll energy inside the speakeasy-style venue with a headlining performance by The 442s.
Clique Bar & Lounge inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will celebrate with DJ sets, live dancers and immersive disco-inspired moments that carry the crowd straight into 2026.
Fremont Street Experience will host its 2026 New Year’s Eve celebration, Countdown Under The Canopy™ hosted by Shelley Berkley, mayor of Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Guests can enjoy performances from Robin Thicke, CeeLo Green, Common Kings, Chingy, Pertinence and Sammy Johnson across multiple stages. Gates open at 7 p.m.
Kick off 2026 East Coast-style at Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve fireworks show amid a stunning display of over 5 million holiday lights. This award-winning drive-through event runs nightly through Jan. 4, 2026.
Chéri Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas will host a New Year’s Eve celebration with an open bar from 8 p.m. to midnight, elevated bites, gourmet food stations, and a live DJ. Tickets are $400 per person and include a midnight champagne toast.
At Palms Casino Resort, guests can dance the night away at KAOS with general admission starting at $26 and VIP tables available, before stepping outside for a state-of-the-art fireworks show at midnight. For panoramic Strip views, Ghostbar offers tickets starting at $99, with VIP options and three drink tickets included.
Play Playground Las Vegas inside Luxor Las Vegas is launching an all-play New Year’s Eve celebration from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., with a three-hour specialty open bar, unlimited gameplay across more than 20 attractions, and complimentary access to the popular Duck Duck BOOM! ride.
Eight Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas will offer stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks from the patio, and inside the sleek cigar lounge, handcrafted cocktails, gourmet bites and live DJs will enhance the celebration.
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas will host a glittering, high-energy celebration complete with a live DJ, shimmering photo ops and a midnight champagne toast under a shower of gold confetti.
Ocean Prime Las Vegas invites guests to welcome the new year with an exclusive dinner and fireworks experience on its fourth-floor outdoor terrace, offering unobstructed views of the Strip. Guests can enjoy Ocean Prime’s full à la carte menu, including a special Chef Feature of King Crab Chilean Sea Bass.
Ole Red is set to greet 2026 with a free New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Nikki and Brie Garcia. The evening’s festivities will include live music from Ole Red’s main stage as well as on the GHOST® rooftop stage.
Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino invites guests to its iconic VooDoo Lounge for handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment and sweeping skyline views ideal for fireworks. Open bar and VIP packages are available, and the Rio Event Stage offers free, all-day viewing of ball drops from around the world.
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa will host numerous themed New Year’s parties that include drinks, champagne toasts and more. Entertainment includes The Texas Tenors in the Grand Ballroom, The Swinging Bronx Wanderers in the showroom, an ’80s New Year’s Eve Dance Party featuring The Spazmatics in the exhibit hall, and a New Year’s at Noon party featuring The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston.
The BLOCK is going full throttle for New Year’s Eve, with rooftop countdowns and thumping dance floors to tequila-fueled toasts as downtown’s hottest spots ignite one massive, walkable party. Guests can roam between Commonwealth, We All Scream, Discopussy, Park on Fremont, La Mona Rosa, The Laundry Room and Lucky Day for an unforgettable night in the heart of Fremont East.
Feast Into the New Year
Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino will host a nonstop New Year’s Eve Party featuring live DJ sets, an open bar from 7-10 p.m., and a night filled with vibrant decor, glowing party favors and infectious energy.
Amaya Modern Mexican at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will usher in the new year with specials throughout the night and a high-energy lineup of entertainment including dancers, fire performers, a saxophonist and a DJ spinning tunes.
Cabo Wabo Cantina, located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, will toast the new year with a memorable celebration and bottomless cocktails, with VIP seating available for the best views of the fireworks, beginning at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a full evening of celebrations, complete with a delicious dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, complimentary champagne toasts, and downtown’s only live fireworks show. In addition, the Plaza’s New Year’s Eve room package includes 25% off room rates (two-night minimum stay, Saturday, Dec. 27 through Saturday Jan. 3) and complimentary early check-in and late check-out (based on availability).
Ring in 2026 at High Steaks Vegas at Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, 50 floors above the Strip, with a special New Year’s Eve celebration by chef James Trees. Guests can enjoy elevated bites, a premium open bar, live entertainment and 180-degree views of the fireworks show.
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower will step into 2026 with a sky-high celebration featuring its annual Party in the Tower, a specialty prix fixe dinner at the award-winning Top of the World Steakhouse. The evening includes a live DJ, champagne toast, party favors, elevated beverage service, and sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip and midnight fireworks.
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa will feature three-course New Year’s specials, including Don Vito’s, Baja Miguel’s and Primarily Prime Rib, and Silverado Steak House will offer a four-course special.
La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas will usher in the new year with an indulgent five-course prix fixe dinner on New Year’s Eve, with an option to add the sommelier’s hand-picked wine pairings.
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas will offer an ultra-glamorous New Year’s Eve experience. Peacock Alley will include Moët & Chandon with a selection of elevated bites, while Hard Shake offers premium window seating featuring Dom Pérignon and gourmet small plates.
Getting Around
The Las Vegas Monorail will be open around-the-clock for New Year’s Eve, offering locals and visitors the only motorized method of transportation along the Las Vegas Strip, which will be closed to all traffic in the hours leading up to 2026.
The monorail will operate continuously from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, until 2 a.m. Friday, Jan 2, 2026, for a total of 43 straight hours.
Locals can purchase $1 single-ride tickets at customer service booths located at every station (except Boingo Station at Las Vegas Convention Center) from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 with proof of Nevada ID. For out-of-town guests, one-ride tickets are $6.
The monorail also offers an e-ticket discount on unlimited-ride passes starting at $13.45 for a 24-hour pass, which can be purchased online.
Monorail ticket holders looking for things to do in the destination over the holiday weekend are invited to take advantage of the “Show Your Ticket & Save” program, which provides discounts on shows, attractions, restaurants and more.
###
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and over 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.LVCVA.com, www.VisitLasVegas.com or www.VegasMeansBusiness.com.