Celebrate the end of 2025 with a night filled with live music, comedy shows, town ball drops and even a few rounds of bowling.
Here are local venues hosting New Year’s Eve parties to ring in 2026:
New Year’s Eve ball drops and rises
Revelers gather in Lindenhurst for the village’s annual New Year’s Eve ball drop celebration. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
Ring in the New Year outdoors at the gazebo as the ball drops in Lindenhurst (Village Square, 116 N. Wellwood Ave., 631-957-7500). Head to Farmingdale for a family-friendly early ball drop celebration with a ball lighting, live music, free hot cocoa and ball drop at 8 p.m. (Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main St., 516-249-0093, farmingdalevillage.com). Watch the ball rise for 2026 at 8 p.m. in Patchogue at the intersection of West Main Street and West Avenue, followed by fireworks; New ground is being broken in Huntington this year as the village is starting what may become tradition with the launch of “The Spectacular New Year’s Eve Drone Show” on Wall Street (Wall Street, Huntington). Sky Elements, a nationwide drone company that holds 16 Guinness World Record titles, will launch 200 remote control drones over 100 feet in the air above the parking lot across from the Huntington Post Office.
‘Fly Me to the Croon: A Swingin’ New Year’s Eve’ at CM Performing Arts Center
931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale
The concert features music made famous by the crooners who made up the “Rat Pack” (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.), accompanied by a live band to help you count down to midnight. Look for hits like “New York, New York,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Rock Around the Clock.”
- When 6 and 8 p.m.
- Cost Tickets start at $35
- More info cmpac.com, 631-218-2810
The ‘Biggest NYE Party on Long Island’ at Mulcahy’s
3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh
Dance to music spun by DJs Billy Peterson and Savage, along with MC Neil Walsh, and enjoy an open bar, buffet and champagne toast.
New York Bee Gees Tribute Show at The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington
Turn back the clock to the ’70s as The New York Bee Gees bring the boogie. Credit: Wayne Herrschaft
Sing and dance to the music of the Bee Gees and enjoy a performance by Crystal Stark in tribute to Donna Summer, along with special guest the Legendary Murphys.
- When 10 p.m.; doors open at 9 p.m.
- Cost Tickets start at $37.25
- More info paramountny.com, 631-673-7300
Anthony Rodia at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main St., Westhampton
Anthony Rodia will perform on the East End stage this New Year’s Eve. Credit: Jeffrey Auger
The comedian ushers in the New Year with stand-up, including punch lines from his “Road Rage” tour.
- When 8 p.m.
- Cost Tickets start at $64
- More info whbpac.org, 631-228-1500
The Suffolk 54 New Year’s Eve
118 E. Main St., Riverhead
Ring in 2026 with disco music at The Suffolk. Credit: Meg Sexton
The event puts the focus on the disco era featuring dance music performed by That ’70’s Band. The group highlights the hits of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Commodores, Donna Summer, KC and the Sunshine Band and the Bee Gees. Guests can watch a livestream of the Times Square ball drop.
- When 10 p.m.
- Cost Tickets start at $86
- More info thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343
New Year’s Eve party at The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main St., Amagansett
The East End hot spot will ring in 2026 with live music by Hello Brooklyn.
New Year Extravaganza at The Jazz Loft
275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook
Thomas Manuel, president and founder of The Jazz Loft, performs during the venue’s open jam session. Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
The jazz party features a seven-piece band with a vocalist and an open bar with beer, wine, water and soda.
- When 7 and 10 p.m.
- Cost Tickets starting at $75
- More info thejazzloft.org, 631-751-1895
New Year’s Laughin’ Eve ’25 at Argyle Theatre
34 W. Main St., Babylon
Laugh the night away with comedians Meghan Hanley, David Weiss, John Ziegler and Rob Falcone.
- When 6 and 8:30 p.m.
- Cost Tickets start at $76
- More info argyletheatre.com, 631-230-3500
‘Rock of Ages’ at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 E. Main St., Patchogue
Rock out with performers from the original Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” as they present ’80s hits.
‘Ball Drop Bowling’ at AMF Wantagh Lanes
1300 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh
Strike out until midnight at a party including four hours of bowling, music, shoe rental, food and a soda toast.
- When 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Cost $74.91
- More info bowlero.com, 516-781-1460
New Year’s Eve Disco Retro 2026 at The Clubhouse
174 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton
Dress in your disco best and dance the night away with beats by DJ Nice, CK Beats and JR Inventor. The party features champagne toast at midnight and VIP lounge/table reservations available.
New Year’s Eve Party at 317 Main Street
317 Main St., Farmingdale
Gina Pagnotta, of Levittown, sings during an event at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Groove to ’80s, ’90s and freestyle hits with DJ RWL. The celebration will include an open bar and food buffet.
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