Celebrate the end of 2025 with a night filled with live music, comedy shows, town ball drops and even a few rounds of bowling.<\/p>\n
Here are local venues hosting New Year’s Eve parties to ring in 2026:<\/p>\n
New Year’s Eve ball drops and rises<\/h2>\n\nRevelers gather in Lindenhurst for the village\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Eve ball drop celebration. Credit: Newsday\/Thomas A. Ferrara<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Ring in the New Year<\/a> outdoors at the gazebo as the ball drops\u00a0in 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<\/a>).\u00a0Watch the ball rise for 2026 at 8 p.m. in Patchogue at the intersection of West Main Street and West Avenue, followed by fireworks;\u00a0New 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\u2019s Eve Drone Show” on Wall Street (Wall Street, Huntington).\u00a0Sky 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.<\/p>\n‘Fly Me to the Croon: A Swingin\u2019 New Year\u2019s Eve’\u00a0at\u00a0CM Performing Arts Center<\/h2>\n
931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale<\/em><\/p>\nThe 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.”<\/p>\n
\n- When <\/strong>6 and 8 p.m. <\/li>\n
- Cost <\/strong>Tickets start at $35\u00a0<\/li>\n
- More info <\/strong>cmpac.com<\/a>, 631-218-2810 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The ‘Biggest\u00a0NYE Party on Long Island’ at Mulcahy’s<\/h2>\n
3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh<\/em><\/p>\nDance to music spun by DJs Billy Peterson and Savage, along with MC Neil Walsh, and enjoy an open bar, buffet and champagne toast.<\/p>\n
New York Bee Gees Tribute Show at The Paramount<\/h2>\n
370 New York Ave., Huntington<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Turn](\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AMTYyYTFkZWUtODNhZS00%3AMmIwYjM1NGQtYTFiNi00%2Fcopy-of-xlfree230711_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80\"\/)
\nTurn back the clock to the ’70s as The New York Bee Gees bring the boogie. Credit: Wayne Herrschaft<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\n- When<\/strong> 10 p.m.; doors open at 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Cost <\/strong>Tickets start at $37.25<\/li>\n
- More info<\/strong> paramountny.com<\/a>, 631-673-7300\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Anthony Rodia at\u00a0Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center<\/h2>\n
76 Main St., Westhampton<\/em><\/p>\n\n Anthony Rodia will perform on the East End stage this New Year’s Eve. Credit: Jeffrey Auger<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The comedian ushers in the New Year with stand-up, including punch lines from his “Road Rage” tour.<\/p>\n
\n- When<\/strong> 8 p.m. <\/li>\n
- Cost <\/strong>Tickets start at $64<\/li>\n
- More info<\/strong> whbpac.org<\/a>, 631-228-1500 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Suffolk 54 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h2>\n
118 E. Main St., Riverhead<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Ring](\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AN2QzOTNjMmItOTAzNy00%3AY2U5YzRlOWEtMDlhYy00%2Fcopy-of-xlnye251231_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80\"\/)
\nRing in 2026 with disco music at The Suffolk. Credit: Meg Sexton<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The event puts the focus on the disco era featuring\u00a0dance 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\u00a0and the Bee Gees. Guests can watch a livestream of the Times Square ball drop.<\/p>\n
\n- When<\/strong> 10 p.m. <\/li>\n
- Cost <\/strong>Tickets start at $86<\/li>\n
- More info <\/strong>thesuffolk.org<\/a>, 631-727-4343 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve party at\u00a0The Stephen Talkhouse<\/h2>\n
161 Main St., Amagansett<\/em><\/p>\nThe East End hot spot will ring in 2026 with\u00a0live music by\u00a0Hello Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
New Year Extravaganza at The Jazz Loft<\/h2>\n
275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Thomas\u00a0Manuel,](\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/_next\/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AYzhhNTM2MGYtNjYxYS00%3AZTAzNjY4OGUtNmEzZS00%2Fcopy-of-xlnye251231_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80\"\/)
\nThomas\u00a0Manuel, president and founder of The Jazz Loft, performs during the venue’s\u00a0open jam session. Credit: Newsday \/ Thomas A. Ferrara<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Revelers gather in Lindenhurst for the village\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Eve ball drop celebration. Credit: Newsday\/Thomas A. Ferrara<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Ring in the New Year<\/a> outdoors at the gazebo as the ball drops\u00a0in 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<\/a>).\u00a0Watch the ball rise for 2026 at 8 p.m. in Patchogue at the intersection of West Main Street and West Avenue, followed by fireworks;\u00a0New 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\u2019s Eve Drone Show” on Wall Street (Wall Street, Huntington).\u00a0Sky 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.<\/p>\n 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale<\/em><\/p>\n 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.”<\/p>\n 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh<\/em><\/p>\n Dance to music spun by DJs Billy Peterson and Savage, along with MC Neil Walsh, and enjoy an open bar, buffet and champagne toast.<\/p>\n 370 New York Ave., Huntington<\/em><\/p>\n Turn back the clock to the ’70s as The New York Bee Gees bring the boogie. Credit: Wayne Herrschaft<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n 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.<\/p>\n 76 Main St., Westhampton<\/em><\/p>\n Anthony Rodia will perform on the East End stage this New Year’s Eve. Credit: Jeffrey Auger<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The comedian ushers in the New Year with stand-up, including punch lines from his “Road Rage” tour.<\/p>\n 118 E. Main St., Riverhead<\/em><\/p>\n Ring in 2026 with disco music at The Suffolk. Credit: Meg Sexton<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The event puts the focus on the disco era featuring\u00a0dance 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\u00a0and the Bee Gees. Guests can watch a livestream of the Times Square ball drop.<\/p>\n 161 Main St., Amagansett<\/em><\/p>\n The East End hot spot will ring in 2026 with\u00a0live music by\u00a0Hello Brooklyn.<\/p>\n 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook<\/em><\/p>\n Thomas\u00a0Manuel, president and founder of The Jazz Loft, performs during the venue’s\u00a0open jam session. Credit: Newsday \/ Thomas A. Ferrara<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n‘Fly Me to the Croon: A Swingin\u2019 New Year\u2019s Eve’\u00a0at\u00a0CM Performing Arts Center<\/h2>\n
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The ‘Biggest\u00a0NYE Party on Long Island’ at Mulcahy’s<\/h2>\n
New York Bee Gees Tribute Show at The Paramount<\/h2>\n
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Anthony Rodia at\u00a0Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center<\/h2>\n
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The Suffolk 54 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h2>\n
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New Year\u2019s Eve party at\u00a0The Stephen Talkhouse<\/h2>\n
New Year Extravaganza at The Jazz Loft<\/h2>\n