{"id":2209156,"date":"2025-12-22T22:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2209156"},"modified":"2025-12-22T22:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:14:46","slug":"holiday-concerts-and-new-years-eve-events-in-the-central-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/holiday-concerts-and-new-years-eve-events-in-the-central-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday concerts and New Year\u2019s Eve events in the Central Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"column eleven-column byline-section\">\n<p><span class=\"author\"\/><span class=\"publication\"><span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"authors\">Dave DeMille<\/span><br \/>\n<span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"credit\">\u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"87831598007\" title=\"5 live holiday, New Year\u2019s Eve shows to see in the Central Valley\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829712007-eagle-mountain-casino.jpg?crop=1079,607,x0,y108\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>5 live holiday, New Year\u2019s Eve shows to see in the Central Valley<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your guide to the hottest holiday picks and best bets for ringing in 2026 in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Casinos and wineries across Tulare, Fresno, Kern counties are rolling out high-energy concerts, cirque-style spectacles and festive ice-skating to make the holiday season sparkle.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The crown jewel of this lineup is New Year\u2019s Eve, when multiple venues host simultaneous celebrations featuring chart-topping artists, DJ entertainment, champagne toasts and midnight countdowns. From world-class casino performances to family-friendly winter activities, these events rival big-city experiences \u2014 all within easy driving distance of the Central Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your guide to the hottest picks and best bets for ringing in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">HOT PICK<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Dec. 31: Celebrate NYE with S.O.S. Band, The Original Lakeside &amp; Michel\u2019le<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829712007-eagle-mountain-casino.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829712007-eagle-mountain-casino.jpg?crop=1079,810,x0,y108 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829712007-eagle-mountain-casino.jpg?crop=810,1079,x108,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829712007-eagle-mountain-casino.jpg?crop=1079,607,x0,y108 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Eagle Mountain Casino\" caption=\"Celebrate NYE at Eagle Mountain Casino\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>R&amp;B Concert:<\/strong> Ring in 2026 with legendary soul acts at the region\u2019s biggest New Year\u2019s Eve concert. The S.O.S. Band (\u201cJust Be Good to Me\u201d), The Original Lakeside (\u201cFantastic Voyage\u201d) and Michel\u2019le (\u201cNo More Lies\u201d) share the stage for a triple-headline show inside Eagle Mountain Casino\u2019s 2,000-seat event center. Choose an early celebration or the traditional midnight countdown with two showtimes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Eagle Mountain Casino Event Center, 1850 W. Street, Porterville. Tickets cost $73\u2013$189 at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eaglemtncasino.com\/entertainment\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"eaglemtncasino.com\/entertainment\">eaglemtncasino.com\/entertainment<\/a>. Ages 21 and older only.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">BEST BETS<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Dec. 31: Fire &amp; Ice Celebration with Shattered at Chukchansi Gold Resort<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=1823,1367,x112,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=1025,1367,x1022,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/04\/PVIT\/87607935007-590988761-1256381999852628-8315019287686800481-n.jpg?crop=2047,1153,x0,y107 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino\" caption=\"Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Casino Party:<\/strong> Dance to live rock hits by Shattered or groove to DJ sets at this Fire &amp; Ice-themed bash featuring cirque performers, balloon drop and champagne toast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 9 p.m.\u20131 a.m., Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino, 711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold. Free admission; 21+. Details at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/new-years-eve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/new-years-eve\">chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/new-years-eve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Dec. 31: Ring in the New Year at Tachi Palace<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829303007-599425025-1279795944183627-9179072644983418314-n.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829303007-599425025-1279795944183627-9179072644983418314-n.jpg?crop=1079,810,x0,y405 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829303007-599425025-1279795944183627-9179072644983418314-n.jpg?crop=1012,1349,x67,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829303007-599425025-1279795944183627-9179072644983418314-n.jpg?crop=1079,608,x0,y607 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Tachi Palace\" caption=\"Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve at Tachi Palace Casino with live entertainment by The BOX.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Casino Countdown:<\/strong> Enjoy DJ music, specialty cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight, plus gaming promos and dining options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> Evening hours through midnight, Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore. Free; 21+. Details at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tachipalace.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"tachipalace.com\">tachipalace.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More sizzling events: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visaliatimesdelta.com\/things-to-do\/events\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out our list of things to do in the Visalia area<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Through Jan. 4: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Chukchansi Gold<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Family Fun:<\/strong> Outdoor ice skating with themed nights and special promotions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> Noon\u201310 p.m. daily, Chukchansi Gold Resort &amp; Casino, Coarsegold. Adult $21.20, child $15.90. All ages. Details at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/winter-wonderland-ice-rink\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/winter-wonderland-ice-rink\">chukchansigold.com\/promotion\/winter-wonderland-ice-rink<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Dec. 26\u201327: Billy Williams Band at Hard Rock Cafe<\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829686007-tejonofficialopening-660-x-660.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829686007-tejonofficialopening-660-x-660.jpg?crop=659,495,x0,y164 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829686007-tejonofficialopening-660-x-660.jpg?crop=495,659,x82,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/18\/PVIT\/87829686007-tejonofficialopening-660-x-660.jpg?crop=659,371,x0,y198 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Makenzie Beeney Photography on behalf of Hard Rock International\" caption=\"Hard Rock Casino Tejon, developed in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, officially opened in November 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Music:<\/strong> Post-Christmas shows at California\u2019s newest casino resort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 9 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Tejon, 5401 Laval Road, Mettler. Free; 21+. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/tejon\/events\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"casino.hardrock.com\/tejon\/events\">casino.hardrock.com\/tejon\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>This story was created by Dave DeMille,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/presto-suite.gannettdigital.com\/quick-view\/ddemille@gannett.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ddemille@gannett.com<\/a>, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-12-22 20:00:41.918376006 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-12-22 20:00:41.918376006 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.visaliatimesdelta.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dave DeMille \u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI 5 live holiday, New Year\u2019s Eve shows to see in the Central Valley Here\u2019s your guide to the hottest holiday picks and best bets for ringing in 2026 in the Central Valley. 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