New Year’s Eve-n Better Downtown
Plan your New Year’s Eve in downtown Sac. We’ve got ticketed parties, outdoor events, and family-friendly celebrations! Make your reservations, buy your tickets, or book your parking – NOW!
Ticketed Parties You Won’t Want to Miss
Open Bar all night long! Yes, you read that right. Yes, we’re serious. Yes, this WILL sell out. Let’s Party at SMIC’s!
Sea of Diamonds New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year at Dive Bar, where the night sparkles with vintage-inspired glamour and a diamond-themed celebration! Dive into an immersive underwater world, complete with dazzling mermaid shows and stunning decor that will transport you to an oceanic fantasy.
Ring in the New Year in style and enjoy craft cocktails, a countdown toast, and more! Enjoy the cozy holiday bar that is Club Blitzen. Celebrate the New Year at Trophy Club with bubbles, swanky attire, and festive decor in Sacramento’s favorite holiday craft cocktail bar, Club Blitzen.
On December 31st, join us for live mariachi, midnight confetti, and a champagne toast as we welcome the year ahead.
Outdoor NYE Events
Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Sacramento NYE Bar Crawl 2026
Get ready to experience the best bars that Sacramento has to offer—all in one epic New Year’s Eve crawl! Go around for champagne toasts, watch the televised ball drop in Times Square, and listen to the best music across all of Sacramento’s hottest venues.
I’m considering this an outdoors endeavor because The MIX has a huge rooftop with couches, firepits, and outdoor bar. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 under the city lights at the MIX Downtown rooftop! A high-energy New Year’s Eve party with premium drinks, great music, and one of Sacramento’s best crowds.
Sacramento New Year’s Eve Sights and Sips Cruise
Ring in the New Year in style and countdown to midnight with a New Year’s Eve River Cruise on the Sacramento River. Enjoy a unique celebration, a festive atmosphere, and the best views of Sacramento.
Sacramento New Year’s Eve Rock the Yacht Cruise
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.
For Kids and Families
Welcome the New Year at Countdown on the Cobblestones, a lively event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature live music, interactive activities, and a dazzling fireworks display, providing a family-friendly alternative to midnight festivities.
Noon Year’s Eve
Bring your family and ring in 2026 at the Sacramento History Museum. Join them fun craft stations, a Wishing Wall, gold panning, face painting, and Story Time. Don’t miss the countdown to “NOON” as we ring in the New Year early with a spectacular Balloon Drop!
