Out with the old and in with the new! Sacramento is ready to ring in 2026 with balloon drops, sparkles, and champagne toasts. Whether you are looking to dance the night away or have an early celebration, Sacramento365 has rounded up some events so you can start making New Year’s Eve plans.
Noon Year’s Eve
Sacramento History Museum
Dec. 31 | Wed 10am-1pm
Bring your family out to ring in 2026 at the Sacramento History Museum. Don’t miss out on craft stations, a wishing wall, gold panning, face painting, and the countdown to Noon with a balloon drop.
New Year’s Play
Sacramento Children’s Museum
Dec. 31 | Wed 10am-3pm
Join the Sacramento Children’s Museum for a fun-filled Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Get ready for the countdown to welcome 2026 with hourly bubble stomp and party activities.
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party at the Rink
Historic Folsom
Dec. 31 | Wed 10am-9:30pm
Ring in the New Year Historic Folsom style. Head out to the ice rink for a day of skating, music, lights, and celebration. Get down with the DJ, watch figure skating performances, and count down under the lights for the ball drop.
Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Dec. 31 | Wed 5pm-10pm
Welcome the new year at Countdown on the Cobblestones, a lively event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront. The event will feature live music, interactive activities, and end with a flashy light show near the tree.
SMIC’s New Year’s Eve Bash
Smic’s Bar Sacramento
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
SMIC’s wants to kick off the new year with an open bar all night long! Enjoy festive décor and a killer playlist as the drinks flow all night long.
New Year’s Eve at Faces Nightclub
Faces Nightclub
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Faces will have three rooms of DJs, dancing, and glamorous décor. Don’t miss the massive balloon drop and champagne toast at the stroke of midnight!
Viva Las Sawyer
Revival at the Sawyer
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
This New Year’s Eve, elevate your celebration at Sacramento’s premier rooftop destination, where sophistication meets high-energy glamour. Step into a night of allure and excitement as Revival transforms into a sleek, Vegas-style haven under the city lights.
Sea of Diamonds New Year’s Eve
Dive Bar
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
It’s a shell-ibration unlike you’ve ever seen. Ring in the New Year at Dive Bar, where the night sparkles with vintage-inspired glamour and a diamond-themed evening. Dive into an immersive underwater world, complete with dazzling mermaid shows and stunning decor that will transport you to an oceanic fantasy.
New Year’s Eve at Trophy Club
Trophy Club
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
Celebrate the New Year at Trophy Club with bubbles, swanky attire, and festive decor in Sacramento’s favorite holiday craft cocktail bar, Club Blitzen.
Studio 26 New Year’s Eve
Drake’s: The Barn
Dec. 31 | Wed 8pm
Step into Studio 26 New Year’s Eve, the most glamorous New Year’s Eve party in Sacramento. Celebrate in soul-stirring style as the lights shimmer, the champagne flows, and the dance floor comes alive with Motown-inspired rhythm and modern luxury.
New Year’s Eve Bash
The Boardwalk
Dec. 31 | Wed 9pm
Get ready to spark the night on fire at The Boardwalk with a high-octane, full-throttle New Year’s Eve Bash! Two powerhouse tribute bands will dominate the stage, pounding out hit after hit.
The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Express
Sacramento River Fox Train
Dec. 31 | Wed 10pm
Experience New Year’s Eve like Gatsby himself aboard the River Fox Train. As you journey through the moonlit countryside, you’ll be transported back to an era of glamour, jazz, and unparalleled luxury with onboard live music and themed entertainment. When midnight approaches, raise a glass and enjoy a breathtaking fireworks display.
Sacramento New Year’s Eve Rock the Yacht Cruise
L Street Dock
Dec. 31 | Wed 10:30pm
Ring in the new year in style and countdown to midnight with a Sacramento New Year’s Eve Rock the Yacht Cruise on the Sacramento River. Enjoy a unique celebration, a festive atmosphere, and the best views of Sacramento.
Check out Sacramento365’s holiday events page to stay the most up-to-date on New Year’s Eve events!
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