New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is the place to be, obviously. If you’re going to ring in the new year—after all, where better to ring in the New Year than the city that practically invented over-the-top celebrations and partying? From blockbuster shows, special performances and sets by A-list DJs, Vegas has New Year’s Eve down to a science.

Only Sin City can deliver an unforgettable New Year's Eve party, whether you're seeing a show, enjoying a concert, or partying all night long. And after you’re recovering from having had a little too much fun, be sure to check out our list of other things to do in Las Vegas. You know, after the headache wears off.

Our top picks for a New Year’s in las Vegas

Chasing an all-night rager? Prefer something quaint and family-friendly? Whatever your NYE vibe, our performers have hand-picked some of their favourite spots—the parties, locales, and energy they swear by. Some popular items:

The Strip NYE Fireworks Show: Midnight fireworks on the Vegas strip? Sign us up.
Freemont Street Experience NYE Bash: Ring in the New Year in Old Vegas.
Catch superstar DJ sets at venues like Park MGM, T-Mobile Arena.
Catch a live Cirque du Soleil performance to end the year!

Best public NYE events in Las Vegas

America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year 2025

America's Party: Las Vegas New Year 2025 is the ultimate New Year's Eve event. The Strip turns into a giant party, complete with countdown and fireworks. Really, it's one for the ages.

Address/Location: Las Vegas Boulevard (between Spring Mountain Rd & Reno Avenue) on the Las Vegas Strip.
Date: December 31, 2025 - things usually kick off after sundown
Cost of entry: Public access to the street is free; but if you're planning on dipping into individual venues or ticketed shows, pricing may apply.
Age requirements: All ages (street festivities)
Vibe/Theme: Making Vegas Memories is the theme this year, so do with that information what you will.
Pro tip: Arrive early and don't drive. You might have a tough time navigating the strip amid the pedestrian party zones.

Photographer: Daniel Olah

Downtown Fremont Street - Countdown Under the Canopy

Downtown Fremont Street-Countdown Under the Canopy invites you to usher in the New Year beneath the twinkling glow of the canopy suspended above the street. Expect live concerts, street food, and bottles and bottles of champagne.

Address/Location: December 31, 2025 until January 1, 2026 - partying usually gets underway at sundown.
Date: December 31, 2025—things usually kick off after sundown
Cost of entry: Tickets are usually around $60
Age requirements: 21+
Vibe/Theme: Nostalgic-meets-modern, block party for adults, neon lights, party vibes

Image: Fremont st. experience from official website

NYE Nightlife, club parties, and VIP events in Las Vegas

OMNIA Las Vegas

OMNIA Las Vegas - Tiesto NY is where New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas gets loud. World-renowned DJ Tiësto gets the party pumping and bumping. This might be one of the most high-voltage, high-energy parties on the street. If action is what you want, you'll find it here.

Address/Location: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Date: December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Cost of entry: General admission and table reservations available; ticket packages range from $134 to $1,555
Age requirements: Must be 21+ (have a valid ID handy!)
Vibe/Theme: Ultra-glam, maximalist, bottle service, the works.
Pro tip: Dress to impress! This is an upscale Las Vegas party, not your living room!

Image: Omnia Nightclub

Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino — NYE with DJ Steve Aoiki

Hakkasan Nightclub’s Steve Aoki New Year’s Eve party is where propulsive, pulsating EDM beats meet New Year’s Eve mayhem, all in a ballroom. The night doesn’t end until the sun’s up; expect glitter and confetti in your hair, cake-smashing (that’s the DJ’s signature), and dancing until the break of dawn.

Address/Location: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Date: December 21, 2025, at around 9:00 PM
Cost of entry: Tickets range between $125 up to $2,500 for VIP tier, plus table/bottle service reservations.
Age requirements: 21+ (and yes, it’s strictly enforced)
Vibe/Theme: Neon, crowds, explosion, messy (in the good way)
Pro tip: Book a table if you’re planning on going as a crew. And, plan your exit strategy ahead; rideshare prices skyrocket during special occasions.

Image: Hakkasan Nightclub

Marquee Nightclub - DJ Pauly D

Marquee Nightclub’s New Year’s Eve is hosted by none other than Jersey Shore’s own DJ Pauly D—prepare for tons of fist-bumping and crowd-hyping fun. It’s sure to be a bash you’ll feel the morning after.

Address/Location: 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd (inside the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas)
Date: December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Cost of entry: Tiered tickets and tables—pricing varies

Age requirements: 21+ (valid photo ID is required)

Vibe/Theme: Gym, tan, laundry, EDM vibes

Pro tip: Arrive early to beat the queues. Dress up, DJ Pauly D will appreciate it!

Image: Marquee Nightclub

DJ E-Rock New Year’s Eve

DJ E-Rock New Year’s Eve is where to head for a more boutique club-feel this Las Vegas NYE 2025. At JEWEL Nightclub, it’s a completely New Year’s Eve experience with DJ E-Rock at the helm, who promises to deliver a night of big bumps and crowd work.

Address/Location: 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158 (inside ARIA Resort & Casino)
Date: December 31, 2025, at 9:00 PM
Cost of entry: Prices vary by tier
Age requirements: 21+, no questions asked.
Vibe/Theme: Swank, upscale, luxurious
Pro tip: Buying bottles upfront feels costly, we know, but can actually save you over the course of the night.

Image: JEWEL Nightclub

XS Nightclub - RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ Set)

XS Nightclub calls itself one of the most “sophisticated nightclubs in the world.” Located inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, this party’s for the NYE crowd looking for something a little more elevated, slick, and produced. DJ RÜFÜS DU SOL is a Grammy-winning Australian dance group known for energetic, emotional performances. In other words, you’re in for a treat.

Address/Location: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
Date: December 31, 2025, at 9:30 PM
Cost of entry: General admission and VIP/table service options vary
Age requirements: 21+
Vibe/Theme: Ultra-luxurious, EDM experience featuring an indoor or outdoor space
Pro tip: Check XS Nightclub’s event calendar for a full New Year’s Eve week lead-up of events.

Image: XS Nightclub

Las Vegas Family-friendly and early-evening NYE options

Glittering Lights

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a magical, family-friendly New Year’s Eve event. Drive through a dazzling light show that shines brighter than Vegas neons, and then be sure to catch an early fireworks display—you’ll have the kids in bed by 10 PM!

Address/Location: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Motor Speedway)
Date: December 31, 2025, at approximately 8:30 PM
Cost of entry: General admission and VIP/table service options vary
Age requirements: 21+
Vibe/Theme: Ultra-luxurious, EDM experience featuring an indoor or outdoor space
Pro tip: Check XS Nightclub’s event calendar for a full New Year’s Eve week lead-up of events.

Image: Glittering lights from official website

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

The Wizard of Oz is screening at the Sphere into early 2026. So, get ready to click your heels: it’s the kind of Vegas New Year’s Eve activity the whole family will get into. Wrap-around visuals, wind in your hair, and comfy seats: what’s not to enjoy?

Address/Location: 255 Sands Avenue, Paradise (Las Vegas), NV
Date: Ongoing screenings
Cost of entry: Tickets range between $109-$349
Age requirements: All ages welcome
Vibe/Theme: Magical and immersive, see the yellow brick road like you’ve never seen it before
Pro tip: Bringing little ones? Aim for an early evening screening (around 2:00 PM) so you can enjoy the thrills and skip the fatigue.

Image: The Sphere from official website

Rooftop Ice-Skating & Fireworks Viewing at The Cosmopolitan

Rooftop Ice-skating at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the perfect way to keep the festive vibes going while spending New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. Bonus: you’ll have front-row seats to the firework displays. It’s all that glam, without all the ground-level mayhem. Not into skating? Just grab a seat at one of the Adirondack chairs encircling the rink.

Address/Location: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Date: December 31, 2025, at approximately 8:30 PM

Cost of entry: Tickets start at $100 for this event

Age requirements: 21+

Vibe/Theme: Skating, fun, views and access to fireworks without the crowds. Plus, it’s family friendly!

Image: The rink at The Cosmopolitan

Planning your NYE party in Las Vegas

Before you dive into all the New Year’s excitement, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Get ready to spend: Hope you got deep pockets! New Year’s Eve is the busiest night of the year, and folks from all over flock here to spend the night. Expect to spend more than you planned for on anything from hotel rooms, cover charges, and drinks. It’s the price you pay for lifelong memories.
Plan ahead, book early: Shows, parties, and activities tend to sell out.
Dress appropriately: When you think Vegas, you probably think desert heat. You wouldn’t be wrong about that. But, it can get surprisingly breezy at night, especially in January. Bring a layer or two just in case.
Wear comfortable footwear: Las Vegas Boulevard closes between Russel and Sahara from 5 PM onward until 4 AM on the 1st. Expect tons of congestion on all adjacent streets in the downtown core. Your best bet is to take a ride-sharing service to get from A to B. Or hey, just walk.

Make NYE unforgettable with Cirque du Soleil

If you really want to make the most of your New Year’s in Las Vegas, there’s no better way than by spending your soirée with us! Not only will our performances stop you in your tracks, but we’ll help you ring in the New Year like you’ve never done before.

In Las Vegas, you’ll find several Cirque du Soleil productions, each delivering a completely unique experience:

“O” at Bellagio:An aquatic adventure beyond reality, a performance featuring interconnected stories and an epic narrative—all of which unfolds above (and in) a 1.5 million GL pool
KÀ at MGM Grand: This high-stakes adventure follows the story of twins on a journey to fulfill their destiny.
Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay: Our homage to the King of Pop, this sonic spectacle takes audiences on a transformative journey set against breathtaking visuals and mesmerizing choreo, while paying homage to the legacy of the greatest to ever do it.
Mystère at Treasure Island: This must-see production is replete with acrobatic and artistic thrills—there’s a reason this production has been running at Treasure Island for over 30 years!
Mad Apple at New York-New York Hotel & Casino: A high-energy collision of acrobatics, comedy, live music, and New York nightlife. An adrenaline-charged remix of the city’s most iconic moments, all unfolding in a fast, bold, and unpredictable Cirque du Soleil spectacle.

FAQs about NYE in Las Vegas

Is New Year’s Eve on the Las Vegas Strip free?

Yes! The entire Strip turns into one pedestrian-only party zone. Access is totally free.

What time does the Strip close to traffic on New Year’s Eve?

Usually around 6-6:30 PM, after sunset. After that, it’s pedestrian-only until late in the day on January 1st.

What should I wear for New Year’s in Las Vegas?

Short answer: whatever you want! However, if you’re planning to party all night, comfortable shoes are non-negotiable.

Are there fireworks at midnight?

Yes! The city goes all out with its fireworks display. Crowds get thick around 8 or 9 PM so be sure to snag your spot on the Strip for the best views of the spectacle.

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas: Unforgettable Memories Loading…

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is more than a celebration, it’s a full-on, otherworldly experience. When the clock strikes midnight, and 2025 magically becomes 2026, there’s nowhere quite like this city—with its neon signs, intoxicating music, and non-stop magic—to welcome a fresh start.

There’s fun, excitement, and luxury on just about every corner, in every hotel, in the aisles of every carpeted casino.

And while Vegas delivers plenty of big, bold ways to party—our Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas deliver thrills of a different kind: those spun from imagination, artistry, and pure wonder. If you’re looking to start your year on a whimsical foot, let our productions lift you into a world that feels as breathtaking as anything you’ll encounter in Sin City.

Best of all? Yes, we’re open on New Year’s Eve! So whether you’re visiting solo, celebrating with family, or living it up with a group of friends—we’ll be here, waiting for you, always ready to dazzle, delight, and deal you a New Year like none other.

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