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If you\u2019re looking to go out on New Year\u2019s Eve, there are a variety of ways to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 in Utah.<\/p>\n

The guest list can be all-ages, or 21 and up. And the dress code may require formal attire, ski boots or your dancing shoes. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a rundown of New Year\u2019s Eve events across Utah, as well as restaurants offering special menus to ring in the new year. <\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve events<\/h2>\n

Ball Drop 2026 \u2022<\/b> 801 Convention Center, 1055 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City \u2022 This event (for anyone 18 and older) promises four DJs, confetti, a balloon drop, a laser show, a mechanical bull, giveaways and more. The event on Wednesday, Dec. 31, runs from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., across the street from the Utah State Fairpark. Tickets are $20, or $50 for VIP tickets, at thepartytix.ticketsauce.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Last Hurrah 2025! \u2022<\/b> The Gateway, 50 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City, atthegateway.com<\/a> \u2022 Buskers, pop-up bars, live performances, a game room and a vendor village are included in what\u2019s billed as \u201cUtah\u2019s biggest free New Year\u2019s Eve celebration,\u201d from 8 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 31. DJ Bangarang leads the countdown to the midnight fireworks. Free to attend, though drinks will be available for purchase (draft beer, wine, warm cocktails and hot chocolate) in the main plaza. Some Gateway merchants will be open late, too.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve at Canyons Village \u2022 <\/b>Canyons Village, Park City Mountain Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Drive, Park City; ParkCityMountain.com<\/a> \u2022 Live music, family-friendly activities and a fireworks show over the village. Events start Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2:30 p.m., closing with fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Free to attend.<\/p>\n

NYE 2024 Masquerade \u2022<\/b> Marriott City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City \u2022 The 16th annual event, Wednesday, Dec. 31, with dinner at 6 p.m. and a reception at 9 p.m., features live entertainment, dancing, giveaways, cash bars and $5 champagne glasses. (Must be 21 or older; attire is \u201cafter five, cocktail or formal.\u201d) Tickets are $65 for the reception, or $155 for dinner and the reception, available at bigeasyentertainment.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Out Late \u2022<\/b> Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek \u2022 Live music by SENXAO, a variety of activities, and fireworks at midnight. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $25, available online at MillcreekCommon.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All-ages events, well before midnight<\/h2>\n

Alphorn Concert \u2022 <\/b>Solitude Village, Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd., Solitude; solitudemountain.com<\/a> \u2022 Salzburger Echo performs on their 12-foot alpenhorns in an outdoor concert, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 3 to 4 p.m. Free to attend.<\/p>\n

Early Eve \u2022<\/b> Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek \u2022 Live music, games, food trucks, an arcade and a dance party, Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 4 p.m. to a \u201ccountdown\u201d at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, at MillcreekCommon.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Empire Strikes Back\u201d in concert <\/b>\u2022 Utah Symphony, Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; utahsymphony.org<\/a> \u2022 The symphony plays John Williams\u2019 score to a screening of the 1980 sequel to \u201cStar Wars.\u201d Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m., and Jan. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets at utahsymphony.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve at Canyons Village \u2022<\/b> Canyons Village, Park City Mountain Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Drive, Park City; ParkCityMountain.com<\/a> \u2022 An afternoon event for all ages on Tuesday, Dec. 31. A DJ at Apr\u00e8s at the Airstream plays from 2 to 4 p.m.; local band RATS<\/a> performs from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Canyons Stage; and fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Free to attend.<\/p>\n

Noon Year\u2019s Eve \u2022<\/b> Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 Lone Peak Parkway, Draper \u2022 For kids who won\u2019t stay awake until midnight, the aquarium offers two confetti countdowns in the lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. The event is included with general admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paintbox New Year\u2019s Eve Extravaganza \u2022 <\/b>Montage Deer Valley, <\/b>9100 Marsac Ave., Park City; montage.com<\/a> \u2022 Children can take part in karaoke, crafts and movies, ahead of a midnight balloon drop, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to midnight. Price: $175 per child.<\/p>\n

Torchlight Parade<\/b> \u2022 Deer Valley, 2250 Deer Valley Dr. South, Park City; DeerValley.com<\/a> \u2022 The annual parade runs along Deer Valley\u2019s Big Stick run on Bald Eagle Mountain behind Snow Park Lodge. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Free to attend.<\/p>\n

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks<\/b> \u2022 Snowbird, 9385 S. Snowbird Center Dr., Snowbird; snowbird.com<\/a> \u2022 Hang out on the Plaza Deck and watch the torchlight parade, followed by fireworks. Fire pits and hot chocolate available. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Free to attend.<\/p>\n

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show \u2022<\/b> Solitude Mountain Resort, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude; solitude.com<\/a> \u2022 Parade and fireworks outside the Last Chance Lodge at Solitude, Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free admission.<\/p>\n

Torchlight Parade<\/b> \u2022 Powder Mountain, Ogden Canyon; powdermountain.com<\/a> \u2022 Two parades, one for adults and a kid-friendly LED-powered torchlight parade, open to kids 5 to 17 and their parents. Wednesday, Dec. 31, starts at 6 p.m. Registration recommended; first 100 participants for the adults\u2019 parade and first 50 for the kids\u2019 parade; intermediate and advanced riders only. Lift ticket, for $10, required, with proceeds going to Community Foundation of Ogden Valley.<\/p>\n

Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics<\/b> \u2022 Delta Center, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; utahjazz.com<\/a> \u2022 The Jazz take on the Celtics, Tuesday, Dec. 30, game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets, starting at $52, at seatgeek.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nightclubs and music venues<\/h2>\n

The Commonwealth Room \u2022<\/b> 195 W. Commonwealth Ave., South Salt Lake \u2022 Utah bluegrass band Pixie and the PartyGrass Boys<\/a> will headline on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 30 and 31. Opening acts: The J-Rad Cooley Band on Tuesday, Lapdog on Wednesday. Doors open at 8 p.m.. Tickets, for $35 and up, available at thestateroompresents.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Complex \u2022 <\/b>536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City \u2022 SLC NYE, a two-night EDM event (for 18 and older), happens in two of The Complex\u2019s venues, The Grand and Rockwell, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 30 and 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets start at $130.60 for one night, $209.10 for both nights, at thecomplexslc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Depot \u2022<\/b> 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City; depotslc.com<\/a> \u2022 \u201cUnited We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience,\u201d Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $16, via TicketMaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club \u2022<\/b> 6 N. Rio Grande St., Suite 35, Salt Lake City, 801-683-7070; FlankerSLC.com<\/a> \u2022 A \u201cWe\u2019ve Gone Country\u201d New Year\u2019s Eve celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with DJ Solo playing party anthems, and \u201ca lively yeehaw countdown\u201d at midnight. Reservations recommended, at FlankerSLC.com<\/a>. (Must be 21 or older.)<\/p>\n

Liquid Joe\u2019s \u2022<\/b> 1249 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City \u2022 Metal tribute bands R\u00fcde & Cr\u00fce\u2019d and Dirt Cheap perform on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets, at $18.03 (or $23.36 for VIP treatment), fees included, at liquidjoes.ticketsauce.com<\/a>. (Must be 21 or older.)<\/p>\n

Metro Music Hall \u2022 <\/b>615 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City \u2022 Divas New Year\u2019s Eve!, a tribute to music\u2019s greats, performed by drag queens, drag kings, dancers, singers and actors. Headlining is Utah drag performer Jason CoZmo. Show starts Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 9 p.m. Tickets, at $49.50, available at thevivaladivashow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Old Town Cellars<\/b> \u2022 408 Main St., Park City, 435-649-3759; otcwines.com<\/a> \u2022 Two seatings of a \u201cChampagne Bash,\u201d with three 3-ounce pours of high-end champagnes, appetizer stations and live music \u2014 Aubrie Rose for the first seating, 5 to 8 p.m.; Georgia Brown Jazz Quartet for the late-night seating, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $188.84 for the early seating, $226.99 for the later seating (gratuity included for both). Reservations at otcwines.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Owl Bar <\/b>\u2022 Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon; sundanceresort.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve party<\/a>, with a roaring 1920s theme (\u201cflapper and dapper attire\u201d is encouraged). Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Palomino<\/b> \u2022 540 Main St., Park City, 435-649-3536; palominoparkcity.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 3 p.m. with food and libations. Live DJ starts at 9 p.m. to ring in the new year. Reservations recommended, at palominoparkcity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quarters Arcade Bar<\/b> \u2022 5 E. 400 South and 1045 E. 2100 South, both Salt Lake City; quartersslc.com<\/a> \u2022 The Silver Ball, with no cover and free play on all pinball machines, Wednesday, Dec. 31. At the DLC (the downtown location), local electronic artist Chaidi performs starting at 10 p.m. (Must be 21 or older.)<\/p>\n

Soundwell \u2022<\/b> 149 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City \u2022 The Motet headlines on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Also on the bill: League of Sound Disciples and Jason Hann (of The String Cheese Incident). Doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $46.03, including fees, at tixr.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Star Bar<\/b> \u2022 227 Main St., Park City, 435-513-7200; starbarparkcity.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve buffet, with food from The Big Dipper, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 to 10 p.m. Price: $200 ($125 for food, $25 cover charge, $50 toward beverages), plus tax and gratuity. Call 435-513-7200 or email info@starbarparkcity.com<\/a> for reservations.<\/p>\n

The Spur Bar & Grill \u2022 <\/b>352 Main St., Park City; thespurbarandgrill.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve celebration Tuesday, Dec. 31. Music by DJ J Style and Rage Against The Supremes<\/a>. Book tables by emailing sales@350main.com. (Must be 21 or older.)<\/p>\n

The Urban Lounge \u2022<\/b> 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City \u2022 House music from Flash & Flare, blessed1 and Spaz. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets, at $15.63 (including fees), are available at 24tix.com<\/a>. (Must be 21 or older.)<\/p>\n

Vista Lounge \u2022 <\/b>Montage Deer Valley, 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City; montage.com<\/a> \u2022 Countdown on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with live jazz and mountain views. Runs from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. (Must be 21 or older.) <\/p>\n

Dining on New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n

Adelaide \u2022 <\/b>131 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, 801-658-4600; AdelaideSaltLake.com<\/a> \u2022 Special holiday menu \u2014 potato pave, rye sourdough and burrata; choice of pan-seared Alaskan halibut, artichoke orzo risotto or Mediterranean-style New York strip; brown sugar honey butter brioche toast \u2014 offered Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Apex<\/b> \u2022 Montage Deer Valley, 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City; montage.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve dinner, Wednesday, Dec. 31, with two seating options: family-style seating at 5:30 p.m., or elevated adult-only event (with champagne) at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $195 adults, $75 for children for the first seating; $225 for the second seating (adults only). Reservations at SevenRooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Apr\u00e8s Pendry \u2022<\/b> Pendry, 2417 W. High Mountain Road, Park City; pendry.com<\/a> \u2022 A night of craft cocktails, small bites, a champagne toast and a countdown celebration with live music and DJ sets, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. No reservations accepted or required; first come, first served.<\/p>\n

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(Basalt) A veal chop is one of the entree options for the New Year’s Eve 2025 menu at Basalt, in the Black Desert Resort in Ivins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Basalt<\/b> \u2022 Black Desert Resort, 1500 E. Black Desert Dr., Ivins, 888-835-9321; blackdesertresort.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve prix fixe menu features venison tartare and chanterrelle-and-chestnut soup as starters, entrees of prime rib or veal chop, and a \u201cMidnight Tower\u201d cake or peanut butter chocolate mousse bar. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 to 11 p.m. Price is $155 per person. Reservations via OpenTable<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Eating Establishment <\/b>\u2022 317 Main St., Park City, 435-649-8284; theeatingestablishment.net<\/a> \u2022 Open regular hours on Thursday, Jan. 1.<\/p>\n

Escala Provisions Co. \u2022<\/b> Hyatt Centric Park City, 3551 N. Escala Court, Park City, 435-940-1234; parkcityrestaurants.com<\/a> \u2022 Three-course New Year\u2019s Eve prix fixe dinner \u2014 potato & leek bisque or baby rainbow beet salad; EPC house seafood ravioli or petite wagyu filet or buttered cauliflower; chocolate layer cake. Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 5 to 10 p.m. Price is $99 for adults; $55 for children 5-12; free for children under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.<\/p>\n

Hearth and Hill<\/b> \u2022 2188 S. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, 385-563-3777; hearth-hill.com\/sugar-house<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve menu \u2014 a first course of either oyster and caviar ($18), Dungeness crab & citrus salad ($18) or roasted local sunchoke ($22); 8-ounce beef tenderloin ($58) or surf-and-turf (market price) for the main course; dark chocolate cr\u00e9meux ($12) for dessert. Reservations via Resy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kita \u2022<\/b> Pendry, 2417 W. High Mountain Road, Park City; pendry.com<\/a> \u2022 Five-course prix fixe dinner, with champagne, for $225 per person. Reservations at pendry.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

La Caille<\/b> \u2022 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, 801-942-1751; lacaille.com<\/a> \u2022 For New Year\u2019s Eve, La Caille offers a five-course menu: lobster fondue, cured duck, asparagus soup, A-5 wagyu beef and a choice of dessert, along with live jazz music. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 to 9 p.m. Price is $165 per person, $75 for children 4 to 12. Reservations available at OpenTable<\/a>, or by calling 801-942-1751.<\/p>\n

Laurel Brasserie & Bar \u2022<\/b> Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; laurelslc.com<\/a> \u2022 Brunch available on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, with seatings available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made online<\/a> in advance. Price is $79 for adults, $39.50 for kids 4-12.<\/p>\n

Le Depot Brasserie<\/b> \u2022 660 Main St., Park City, 435-228-5001; ledepotpc.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve dinner, with a five-course tasting menu curated by Chef Galen Zamarra, with a glass of sparkling wine (or zero-proof sparkling wine). Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Price is $200 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations at ledepotpc.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Montage Deer Valley \u2022<\/b> 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City; montage.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve Send-Off, in the Empire Ballroom, with a buffet, family-friendly activities, a live DJ and champagne toasts under the stars. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Price: $95 per adult, $45 per child.<\/p>\n

North Italia<\/b> \u2022 13303 S. Teal Ridge Way, Riverton, 385-506-4335; northitalia.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve dinner, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Price is $70, plus beverages and other extras.<\/p>\n

Overlook Restaurant<\/b> \u2022 Black Rock Mountain Resort, 900 W. Peace Tree Trail, Heber City, 435-575-1650; blackrockmountainresort.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve specials, Wednesday, Dec. 31: Warm baby spinach salad ($13), pan-seared sea scallops ($45), red wine-poached pears ($13).<\/p>\n

Powder<\/b> \u2022 Waldorf Astoria, 2100 Frostwood Blvd., Park City, 800- 925-3673 (WALDORF); hilton.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve dinner, with a five-course menu, including caviar, black truffle, fresh seasonal catch, wagyu beef tenderloin and the Waldorf Astoria \u201cClock\u201d dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 31, seatings at 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $195 for adults, $75 for children for the early seating, $225 (adults only) for the later seating. Reservations via OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rime<\/b> \u2022 St. Regis Deer Valley, 2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City, 435-940-5858; srdvdining.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve dinner, a seven-course prix fixe dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 to 10 p.m. Price is $350 per person, $85 for children 12 and under. Reservations via SevenRooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Riverhorse on Main \u2022<\/b> 540 Main St., Park City; riverhorseparkcity.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve Bash multicourse menu, including fondue for the amuse bouche; oysters or tuna \u201ctagliatelle\u201d; seared lobster and scallop-and-lobster ravioli or lamb chop; pink peppercorn macaroon; entree choice of seared salmon or dover, A-5 New York steak (wagyu beef) or roasted quail and lemon-pepper duck; Meyer lemon cake; plus wine pairing on request for an additional charge. Seating between 7 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31. Price available on request; RSVP by email: raziel@riverhorseparkcity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

350 Main \u2022<\/b> 350 Main, Park City, 435-649-3140; 350Main.com<\/a> \u2022 Four-course prix fixe menu<\/a> on Wednesday, Dec. 31, seatings at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Live music starts at 9 p.m. Price is $175 per person for the first seating and $275 per person for the second seating. Reservations via OpenTable<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Tupelo<\/b> \u2022 1500 Kearns Blvd, Park City, 435-292-0888; tupeloparkcity.com<\/a> \u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve caviar, truffle and champagne pairing, along with the regular menu, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m. to close. Reservations available on Resy<\/a> or by calling 435-292-0888. <\/p>\n

20th Hole<\/b> \u2022 Black Desert Resort, 1500 E. Black Desert Dr., Ivins, 888-835-9321; blackdesertresort.com<\/a> \u2022 A New Year\u2019s Eve menu includes seared ahi nachos ($19), a surf-and-turf burger ($26) with truffle aioli, and champagne cake bites ($10). Wednesday, Dec. 31, 3 to 11 p.m. Reservations via OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Urban Hill<\/b> \u2022 510 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City; 385-295-4200; urban-hill.com<\/a> \u2022 <\/b>New Year\u2019s Eve menu, Wednesday, Dec. 31: lobster bisque or butternut & hazelnut soup; hiramaza crudo or farm greens & chicory salad; main course choice of Buxton\u2019s Day Boat fresh scallops, Mishima wagyu eye of ribeye, grilled five-spice barramundi or root vegetable \u201clasagna\u201d; champagne pavlova or opera cake. Price: $145 per person, plus $55 for the sommelier selection. Reservations via Resy<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Veneto \u2022<\/b> 370 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-359-0708; VenetoSLC.com<\/a> \u2022 On Wednesday, Dec. 31, a seven-course menu for $165, or a four-course tasting menu for $110. Wine pairings also available. For reservations, call or email at info@venetoSLC.com. Closed Thursday, Jan. 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n