Cleveland's Best New Year’s Eve Parties to Ring in 2026

New Year's Eve Party: Haus of Hops
When worlds collide, Bavaria brings the beer and Berlin brings the beats. Spend the evening bouncing between two floors of fun, from Munich’s polka-fueled bierhall vibes with Schnickelfritz to Berlin’s Eurotech glow-up upstairs with DJ Roscoe. Toast early with midnight-in-Munich bubbles at 6 p.m., then dig into a hearty spread of German-inspired hors d’oeuvres before the night kicks into full party mode with live entertainment on both floors. $175+ Dec. 31, 4 p.m., 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland, hofbrauhauscleveland.com

Bourbon Street Barrel Room NYE Party
Pull out your best beads and masks for a 10th annual New Orleans-style bash featuring unlimited drinks and a festive French Quarter vibe. Celebrate the start of 2026 with a lively local DJ, thousands of beads and a midnight champagne toast. Louisiana native Chef Johnny serves up a buffet of classic NOLA dishes and southern favorites, plus an array of sweets. Sip Mardi Gras Hand Grenades while you taste your way through jambalaya, po’boys, hush puppies, decadent desserts and more. $145, Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m., 2393 Professor Ave., Cleveland, bourbonstreetbarrelroom.com

Fire & Ice NYE Bash at The Aviator
Turn up the heat and chill the champagne at a Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve bash that promises to light the way into 2026. Sip your way through an all-night open bar, graze on chef-curated stations, dive into a decadent dessert spread and refuel with late-night snacks made for marathon celebrating. Expect dueling pianos from The Cleveland Keys, a nightclub-style DJ takeover and showtopping fire performance from Sophia that brings the theme to life. With surprises around every corner, this high-energy night is Cleveland’s hottest way to welcome the new year. $185+, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland,  aviatorpubcleveland.com/nye 

Twist Social Club
Start the countdown in glitter, color and pure nightlife energy at Cleveland’s top LGBTQ+ dance destination. Dress to impress, grab a custom cocktail and hit the floor for show-stopping drag, wall-to-wall dancing and a midnight champagne toast that keeps the party pumping. You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate in style. General admission is $10 before midnight, or level up with the VIP lounge, featuring an open bar, small bites, coat check, pro photography, a meet-and-greet with entertainers and a midnight toast fit for a queen. $10-$100, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland, twistsocialclub.com

Noon Year’s Eve at Tower City Center
Looking for a family-friendly option this New Year’s Eve? Head to Tower City’s Skylight Park for the annual Noon Year’s Eve, where the balloons drop at noon amid a circus of face painters, balloon twisters and characters for the kids to meet. Enjoy the sock skating rink, dance party and more. Free, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 230 W. Huron St., Cleveland, towercitycenter.com

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at Wagner’s of Westlake
Ring in 2026 with a choose-your-own celebration featuring five ballrooms of music, dancing and late-night fun. Go all in with a grand buffet and full evening of entertainment, or join the party after dinner for open bar, appetizers, pastries and a champagne toast at midnight. Expect DJs spinning everything from Latin and swing to oldies and pop hits, plus salsa sessions, karaoke, strolling magic and a lively Elvis tribute by Caesare Belvano. Whichever route you choose, the night ends with party favors, midnight bubbles and plenty of ways to bust a move. $105+, Dec. 31, seating and party times vary, 30855 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, wagnersofwestlake.com

New Year’s Eve at Windows on the River
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with Cleveland’s biggest all-inclusive New Year’s Eve party, complete with skyline views, an open bar, plenty of appetizers and nonstop entertainment across multiple rooms. Strike a pose at glittering photo ops, collect festive party favors and follow the fun throughout the night, from electrifying DJs and a roaming saxophonist to a silent disco and a high-energy set from Tricky Dick & the Coverups. Guests can also slip “under the sea” for after-hours access to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, before returning for a midnight balloon drop timed to the NYC countdown on video walls. It’s a sendoff built to go big. $195-$240, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, windowsontheriver.com

Thirsty Cowboy New Years Eve Bash
Boot scoot into the new year with line dancing, country hits and a farewell performance from local favorite Laredo. Lasso a night of fun with an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, a hearty dinner buffet, late-night snacks and a champagne toast when the clock strikes twelve. Tickets get pricier the closer you get to midnight, so get a move on and grab them early. $75+, Dec. 31, 7 p.m., 2743 Medina Road, Medina, facebook.com/events

Midnight Under The Big Top at The Metropolitan at The 9
Step right up to the most glamorous circus in town, where New Year’s Eve comes with sequins, sideshow surprises and cocktails worthy of a ringmaster. Snack on elevated bites, sip from the open bar and build your own take-home tacos before the countdown begins. Inside this carnival of indulgence, dueling pianos set the tone while live circus acts entertain, caricature artists sketch, carnival games tempt and fine line tattoos and permanent jewelry steal the spotlight. Strike a pose in the glam photobooth, raise a glass at midnight and welcome 2026 with a show that’s big-top energy. Dec. 31, $209, 8 p.m., 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland, thegardenofedenrooftop.com/new-years-eve-midnight-under-the-big-top 

Oyster and Champagne NYE at Alley Cat Oyster Bar
Start the night slow, then turn up the sparkle on the waterfront. Make dinner plans from 4 to 8 p.m., then return for a late-night night that keeps the celebration going past midnight. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., indulge in unlimited oysters, flowing champagne, hors d’oeuvres, an icy champagne luge and live music from Madison Crawl at an indoor-outdoor bash built for late-night revelers. $150, Dec. 31, 10 p.m., 1056 Old River Road, Cleveland, alleycatcleveland.com 

CMA Award Night NYE at The Farm
Saddle up for a star-worthy New Year’s Eve down at The Farm, where country hits and honky-tonk energy take the spotlight. Enjoy live music from Matt Whataguy, a crowd ready to sing along and a champagne toast at midnight that gives red carpet vibes, Nashville style. Grab your boots, round up your crew and celebrate with a little country flair and a whole lot of fun. $20, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., 1054 Old River Road, Cleveland, speakeasygo.com/welcome-to-the-farm

Studio 54 NYE at Good Night John Boy
Step into a glitter-soaked, disco-driven New Year’s Eve where the lights hit just right and the dance floor feels straight out of a vintage Manhattan nightclub. Ring in 2026 with high-energy beats, shimmering style and a midnight champagne toast that keeps the groove going. Expect plenty of sparkle and a night built for dancing under the mirror ball all the way to the countdown. $25, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., 1167 Front Ave., Cleveland, speakeasygo.com/good-night-john-boy

New Years at the Workz
Enjoy a full night of food, live music and let’s-dance energy that keeps the good vibes going straight into 2026. Rock out with Trial by Fire, then load up at a buffet stacked with small bites, pizza, wings, sliders and decadent desserts before raising a glass for the midnight champagne toast. It’s a 21-and-up celebration built for friends, dancing and big end-of-year bites. $50, 7 p.m., 2220 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, eventbrite.com

A Night In Japan New Year’s Eve Party at Indigo Luxe
Spend New Year’s Eve wrapped in Japanese-inspired style at a celebration filled with traditional touches, flavorful cuisine and cocktails worth toasting twice. Enjoy sushi, hibachi plates, creative cocktails and a champagne toast that caps off the countdown. Dress to impress in a kimono, yukata or black and red with gold accents. With bold flavors and festive decor, it’s a little taste of Japan to kick off 2026. $75, 8 p.m., 4452 Mayfield Road, South Euclid, eventbrite.com

Five Black Diamonds New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
The local social group will host a food-and-drink-filled party on New Year’s Eve, including a buffet, party hats, a masquerade mask and an open bar at the Mediterranean Party Center. Akron’s DJ Chilly Mo will be spinning tunes all night, until the party wraps up at 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Hotel packages are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites in Oakwood Village. $99+, 25021 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, facebook.com/fiveblackdiamonds

Lady Caroline Noon Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Eve Party
Say “ahoy” to 2026 with this celebration on the waters of Lake Erie. The Lady Caroline will host two celebrations on New Year’s Eve — one, a more family friendly option, at noon, and a 21+ party at 10 p.m. Both will feature hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and a sparkling juice or champagne toast while on board. $107 for admission to New Year’s Eve; Noon Year’s Eve tickets $55 for adults, $39.95 for children, and free for children under 2; 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, ladycaroline.com

The Local in Strongsville
Rock out to the retro tunes of local cover band Old Skool, while dressing in your finest ‘90s attire for the throwback-themed New Year’s Eve party. Ticketholders can enjoy a buffet dinner, an open bar, party favors, a champagne toast and late-night snacks, along with other fun. Attendees can also add on a hotel room, which includes a shuttle, at Strongsville's Best Western hotel. $87.21-$129.89, 14751 Pearl Road, Strongsville, facebook.com/thelocalbarstrongsville

Lake Erie Lanes and Lucy’s Bar and Grill in Vermilion
End 2025 with a few rousing games of bowling at Lake Erie Lanes in Vermilion. Together with Lucy’s Bar and Grill, sign up for one of two four-hour sessions of bowling, which include pizza for attendees, from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. $150 per lane, 4523 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, facebook.com/LakeErieLanes

Solid Gold Lounge
Dress up and head to the Solid Gold Lounge’s black tie event, featuring a catered hibachi dinner, cocktail specials and music from DJ Ryan Schantz 91. Ticket holders will be able to enjoy the dinner, but the bar will be open to the public for the night as well. $60; tickets must be purchased by Nov. 28, 15005 Snow Road, Brook Park, facebook.com/15005snowroadBrookParkohio

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