New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles is nothing short of a magical experience. Being a city known for its party culture, LA brims with energy to celebrate the start of a new year.
Whether you’re looking for a glitzy nightclub, an EDM rager, or a speakeasy dancefloor, there are countless events that will suit your party-going needs. Check out our picks for the best Los Angeles New Year’s Eve events where you can raise a glass to 2026 in style! 🥂
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Downtown LA
Countdown New Year’s Eve
Spend NYE dancing from dusk ’til dawn at Insomniac’s Countdown New Year’s Eve festival in Downtown LA.
You’ll get to experience a quality EDM lineup featuring artists like John Summit, Madeon, Ship Wrek, Shlomo, Slander at the LA Convention Center.
Yoi Toki Future Funk Party
Witness a live DJ set from future funk artist Saint Pepsi and more at 1720 in Downtown LA.
He’ll be taking the stage for the Yoi Toki New Year’s Eve Party for a memorable NYE 2026 in Los Angeles.
Daft Disko
French disco fans get ready to party! Daft Disko makes its way to Moroccan Lounge in Downtown LA for a Los Angeles NYE to remember.
A live DJ will be playing Daft Punk-inspired hits from electronic artists like Justice, Phoenix, Purple Disco Machine, and plenty more.
Slander at Exchange LA
EDM fans will love the NYE 2026 vibe at Exchange LA, where Slander will be performing.
You won’t regret ringing in the new year with a dancefloor and a top electronic music artist in Downtown LA.
Resolutions
Day one of this two-day New Year’s electronic music event will be taking place on Wednesday, December 31st.
Resolutions at Union Station in Downtown LA will showcase a lineup of talented artists bringing plenty of energy to the spacious venue to ring in NYE in style.
Level 8 DTLA
This nightlife playground at Moxy Downtown LA is a solid choice for a night of revelry on December 31st.
Spend New Year’s Eve at Level 8 DTLA for a Midnight Masquerade Party spanning across eight different venues, with DJs, hors d’oeuvres and dancing.
High Tide
Hip hop and R&B lovers will have a great time at the High Tide NYE 2026 event.
This Downtown LA venue will be celebrating with See You There to bring guests an exciting evening of drinks and dancing on December 31st.
The Delphi Hotel
Attend the New Year’s Eve Party at The Delphi Hotel for a rooftop celebration to remember.
The newly remodeled UCA Terraza will be the site of revelry with live jazz music and live DJs entertaining guests into the new year.
The Eastside
Last Nite: The Strokes Dance Party
Spend New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles at The Virgil for Last Nite: The Strokes Dance Party if you’re in the mood for an indie rock-inspired celebration.
DJs will be featuring music by The Strokes, as well as artists like Velvet Underground, Talking Heads, The Ramones, and Interpol at this Silver Lake hot spot.
Music for the Masses: Dark ’80s New Wave Party
Also at The Virgil, you can attend Music for the Masses for a night of ‘80s throwbacks.
The dark new wave event in Silver Lake will feature songs from artists like Depeche Mode, New Order, and The Cure.
Both events within the venue are accessible with just one ticket purchase!
Hollywood
Bar Lis
Spend your night at lively rooftop hot spot Bar Lis for their Midnight in The French Riviera celebration.
Located above the Thompson Hollywood hotel, guests can expect plenty of dancing and mingling along with live music performances and a 5-hour open bar.
Desert 5 Spot
Attend the LA Honky Tonk NYE at country bar Desert 5 Spot to ring in 2026 with a Western twist.
The rooftop bar atop the Hollywood VOLUME hotel will be offering a 5-hour open bar along with live music and a midnight tequila toast.
Markus Schulz at Avalon Hollywood
Experience a live performance from a talented EDM DJ at Avalon Hollywood.
Markus Schulz will be taking the stage for New Year’s Eve 2026 to perform for the lively crowd in one of Hollywood’s most historic nightlife venues.
Mike Posner at Academy LA
One of the best New Year’s Eve venues in Los Angeles, Mike Posner will be taking the stage at Academy LA.
Watch him perform live in the spacious Hollywood venue known for its impressive LED lighting.
Good Times at Davey Wayne’s
Ring in the New Year at one of Hollywood‘s favorite hot spots on Wednesday, December 31st.
The Good Times at Davey Wayne’s NYE Party will be celebrating in vintage style with a live band, DJ and a Miller High Life midnight toast.
La Descarga
Head to the Havana Nights New Year’s Eve Party at La Descarga to be whisked away to a vintage escape.
The salsa dancing hot spot in East Hollywood will have live music, burlesque dancers, and plenty of quality cocktails.
Madame Siam & Dirty Laundry
Two Hollywood hot spots are joining together for an Underground Block Party on NYE.
The bars Madame Siam and Dirty Laundry will have multiple rooms of DJs and dancing along with a Champagne toast at midnight.
No Vacancy
The speakeasy bar No Vacancy in Hollywood will be throwing a Gatsby-inspired New Year’s Eve Party.
They’ll be ringing in 2026 with live music and a premium open bar in the vintage Victorian house setting.
Black Rabbit Rose
Add a little razzle dazzle to your night with a Black Rabbit Rose Magic Show in Hollywood on Wednesday, December 31st.
Your ticket gets you entry to the performance along with access to the Madame Siam & Dirty Laundry Block Party!
Jungle Hollywood
Step into Jungle for a night of merrymaking on December 31st for their New Year’s Eve 2026 Party.
They’re throwing a party featuring hip hop, R&B and top 40 music that will have you dancing all night long in Hollywood.
Blue Note
This new jazz club will be featuring a live performance by El DeBarge for New Year’s Eve 2026.
There are two shows you can choose from to take in smooth R&B vibes in the most bustling area of Hollywood.
Warwick
It’ll be a wild night at Warwick’s New Year’s Eve Event on Wednesday, December 31st.
The Hollywood nightclub will open at 10pm and have a black, gold, and leopard-print theme to dance all night to live DJs.
Koreatown
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
This ’70s-inspired speakeasy bar at The Line Hotel will be partying all night in Koreatown.
New Year’s Eve 2026 at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang will involve a 4-hour open bar, roller skating performances, and live DJs playing music to keep you groovin’.
Break Room 86
For Break Room 86’s New Year’s Eve Event, you can transport yourself back to the ’80s right in the heart of Koreatown.
This speakeasy bar is also at The Line Hotel, and will be offering a 4-hour open bar, B-boy dance performances, and live DJs. You can also get a multi-venue ticket to attend both parties on the property!
West Hollywood
Crawl Till The Ball Falls: Sunset Strip
Crawl Till The Ball Falls will be one of the best Los Angeles New Year’s Eve events thanks to its lineup of quality venues along Sunset Strip.
Sign up for this West Hollywood bar crawl with drink specials at destinations like Saddle Ranch Chop House, Hotel Ziggy, and Skybar.
Hotel Ziggy
Have a night out inspire by the Roaring ’20s when you attend the Hotel Ziggy New Year’s Eve Party.
Guests can expect burlesque dancers, premium cocktails, and plenty of live performances to usher in 2026 with a bang in Hollywood.
Skybar
Enjoy one of the best views in West Hollywood at Skybar’s New Year’s Eve Party.
The open-air venue will feature live DJ sets, a dancefloor, and a 4-hour premium open bar overlooking the city skyline from the Mondrian Los Angeles hotel.
Employees Only
Enjoy the sophisticated festivities at Employees Only for NYE in West Hollywood.
Their Open Bar ticket lets you drink to your heart’s content with access to a 5-hour premium bar, as well as tray-passed bites and live DJs.
The Westside
Crawl Till The Ball Falls: Santa Monica
If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is a boozy bar crawl, this event is the way to go.
Crawl Till The Ball Falls in Santa Monica will have you hopping around to venues like Britannia Pub, Barney’s Beanery, Cabo Cantina, and more.
Hotel Casa del Mar
The beautiful beachfront property Hotel Casa del Mar will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Party with a Gatsby-inspired theme.
Get into the Roaring ’20s spirit with a dancefloor, cocktails, and a midnight balloon drop in Santa Monica.
NYE in LA
Party the Night Away for New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles
No matter how you choose to ring in 2026, Los Angeles has a New Year’s Eve event to match your vibe. So what are you waiting for?
Gather your crew, get your bottle service table reserved, and get ready to celebrate NYE with a night on the town in the City of Angels. Hello 2026!
You should also check out:
- LALA Guide New Year’s Eve Events Calendar 🍾
- What are the hottest nightclubs in Los Angeles? 🔥
- Party at the best nightlife destinations in West Hollywood 🪩
