{"id":348806,"date":"2025-12-15T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/?p=348806"},"modified":"2025-12-29T15:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T20:10:58","slug":"the-15-best-new-years-eve-parties-around-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/arts\/the-15-best-new-years-eve-parties-around-tampa-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 best New Year’s Eve parties around Tampa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s finally time to say goodbye to 2025. Whether you\u2019re looking for family-friendly fireworks or a place to black out, we\u2019ve got you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fireworks at the Tampa Riverwalk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk and Jackson\u2019s Bistro, Bar & Sushi have partnered for the first time to light up the downtown skyline with a new fireworks display. 9 p.m. No cover. Tampa Riverwalk, Downtown Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pied Piper Productions & AW Live’s NYE 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofi Tukker, Austin Millz and DJ Proppa play Armature Works\u2019 NYE show before the waterfront fireworks. 8 p.m. $111.35 & up. Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midnight Tropicana: NYE Party at Hotel Haya<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This party is inspired by the golden age of Palm Royale and vintage Florida nightlife. 9 p.m. $117 & up. Hotel Haya, 1412 E 7th Ave., Ybor City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 NYE Celebration featuring Afrojack <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, 5223 N. Orient Rd., Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ST\u00dcSH – Glitz & Glam<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 p.m. 25 & up. Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club, 1241 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NYE Beach Party<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiskey Joe\u2019s Tampa is the local chain\u2019s most popular NYE party, but celebrations also happen at its Port Richey and Manatee River locations. 7 p.m. $43 & up. Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Bar & Grill, 7720 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emo Night New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just because it\u2019s about to be 2026 doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t party like it\u2019s 2006. 8 p.m. $17.65. The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topgolf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf-lovers can tee off 2026 at the Tampa and St. Pete locations, which will be open until 1 a.m. with a DJ and special food menu. Reservations are made for parties of six. 9 p.m. $410. Multiple locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Pete<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Space Sluts Save the World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocktail & The Wet Spot\u2019s NYE bash is literally out of this world. \u201cGreen, gaggy, and snatched to the gods, aliens of all kinds are bending cosmic laws to bring fabulosity and fierceness back to our planet on New Year’s Eve,\u201d the event description reads. The iconic Amanda Lepore headlines the Wet Spot party. Next door, The Ball becomes \u201cClub Uranus\u201d with sexy alien gogo dancers and cosmic craft cocktails. Drag Queen Adrianna Sparkle will once again descend from the top of the historic Mari Jean hotel at midnight for the annual \u201cCock & Sparkle Drop\u201d champagne toast. There\u2019s no cover, but meet and greet and VIP upgrades are available. 8 p.m. Cocktail St. Pete, 2355 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NYE at the Pier<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This family-friendly event includes roaming entertainment, live DJs, local food vendors, cocktails and, of course, fireworks. There\u2019s no cover, but $26 reserved ticket holders get access to a fenced-in viewing zone with an exclusive bar and dedicated portable restrooms. 8 p.m. St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algorhythm presents Existence.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reggae band Algorhythm ends its residency at Jannus with a free New Year\u2019s concert with Serration, Nick Poulin, Alific and special guests. General admission is no cover; VIP and after-party options start at $30. 9 p.m. Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N STE 206, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park & Rec New Year’s Eve 2026 Disco Masquerade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m. $24.80 & up. Park & Rec DTSP, 100 4th St. S, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Year\u2019s Eve Comedy Shows<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laugh your way into the new year with two shows from St. Pete Stand Up. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $10-$20. St. Pete Brewing Company, 544 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swingin\u2019 The New Year<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Dancer\u2019s Swing Gang hosts this old-timey party that starts with a swing dance lesson (no partner needed) and ends with a 2000 balloon drop and champagne toast. Vintage attire encouraged. 7:30 p.m. $46.75 & up. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, Saint Petersburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skybeach Resort Beach Bash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly renovated 4-star resort welcomes the community to a free party on its private beach with performances from Homegrown: A Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience and The Bearded Brothers Band. The $109 VIP upgrade includes an open bar and bites. 7 p.m. No cover. Skybeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane S, St. Petersburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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