Who’s ready to celebrate? We’ve rounded up some of the best New Year’s Eve events across the 904 so you can ring in 2026 in style. From family-friendly celebrations to late-night parties, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are selling fast, so plan ahead and celebrate safely.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly at midnight.
Round out 2025 at our annual 5K! With a great route through Downtown Jacksonville, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off the new year!
Ring in 2026 at one of Jacksonville’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations. Decca Live is throwing an upscale, high-energy night packed with live performances, DJs, champagne, and nonstop vibes straight through midnight and beyond.
9:00–10:30 PM — The Billie Monarch Band
10:30 PM–Midnight — DJ Vic Mic
Midnight Champagne Toast
12:15–2:15 AM — Disco Cowboy
Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to announce the launch of a SECOND Touring Company and an All-New Production “FAR BEYOND.” The show will play at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, December 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026. The magical experience that is the signature of Venardos Circus from the moment you enter the tent remains, but with new acts, music, and a different dream to share.
Join Hot Spot Yoga for Yoga at Friendship Fountain every first Thursday of the month — an evening of movement, mindfulness, and beautiful riverfront views.
Celebrate the New Year, then head to the Bank to cheer on the Jags in their final regular-season home game!
Don’t miss Colors of the Wild — select nights November through February at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens! Wander through larger-than-life lanterns that bring the wild to life — from deep-sea creatures to African savannas and mystical Asian legends!
Start the new year early with chart-topping hits, undeniable chemistry, and a live show that delivers every time. The Jonas Brothers take the stage at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville on December 30 — don’t miss it.
Your New Year’s Plans have been handled. Ring in 2026 at Coop x Living Room Lounge! Start downstairs with dinner, then head upstairs for free bubbles in the lounge.
Live Jazz on the Rooftop 7-10PM
@allangordondj plays at 8PM
Lounge cocktails + elevated bites on the Rooftop
Couch reservations for the lounge are available.
Enjoy complimentary bubbles upstairs when you dine with us downstairs.
Ring in the New Year at Josephine Avondale Dec 31st from 6PM-1AM with prix fixe dinner seatings and a Josie After Dark party featuring Tiger Records spinning late into the night!
NYE SCHEDULE:
6 PM | Five-course, wine-paired dinner featuring The Hilt & Jonata Estates, hosted by JD Wagoner
Includes Josie After Dark entrance | $110
8 PM | Five-course New Year’s Eve dinner
Includes Josie After Dark entrance | $70
10 PM–1 AM | Tiger Records brings the heat with an all-vinyl DJ set
Includes a midnight toast | $15
Dinner, countdown, and the first hour of the New Year—done the Josie way
The glow returns to St. Augustine as millions of white lights transform the nation’s oldest city. Night of Lights kicks off the holiday season with timeless charm, twinkling streets, and waterfront views unlike anywhere else in Florida.
12/31: NOON Years Eve
12/31: Early Bird NYE at Legacy
12/31: Ring in the New Year at Top Dawg Tavern!
12/31: Mayport Brewing Co. NYE Party
12/31: New Year’s Eve Countdown at Citri San Marco
12/31: NYE Cruise on the Royal Princess
12/31: Rewind: The Ultimate 2000s NYE Rave
12/31: 2026 New Year's Party at 2nd Bay Brewing
12/31: Deerwood Castle New Year Celebration
12/31: River and Post
12/31: 2026 New Year's Eve Ship Bash Mandalla Band
12/31: Cowford Chophouse Ticketed NYE Rooftop Event
12/31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
12/31: 2026 JAX NYE GALA
12/31: New Year's Eve 2026: Black and Gold Affair at Myth Nightclub
12/31: Casa Maria NYE
12/31: Shrimp Drop
12/31: New Year at Sidecar San Marco
Grey Matter Holiday Bar
Miracle Pop Up at Grape and Grain
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 28th - January 18th: Riverside Holiday Market
