Free New Year’s Eve Events 2025

Manhattan

• New Year's Eve in Times Square: Experience the iconic ball drop in person at Times Square. Be sure to get there early and expect a long (but exciting!) night (Free)

• Sour Mouse (Lower East Side):  Enjoy live DJs and a free champagne toast at midnight (No cover or option for $15 for drink + expedited entry)

• Sugar Mouse (East Village):  Enjoy live DJs and a free champagne toast at midnight (No cover or option for $15 for drink + expedited entry)

• MS.KIM’S Karaoke (Nomad): Free entry, complimentary glass of champagne, private karaoke rooms available ($), photo spots and party favors (No cover)

• TIMES' UP! Annual New Year's Eve Bike Ride: Start the year off on your bike or skates. Join this group ride at one of 3 meetup locations, ride to Belvedere Castle in Central Park and enjoy the (free) after party! (Free)

• St. Bart’s Concert to Usher in the New Year (Midtown East):Ring in the new year with a concert at 11 pm, followed by a champagne reception at the stroke of midnight. (Suggested donation: $20)

• Somebody's Darling (Upper East Side): Champagne toast, televised ball drop, photo booth, NYE party accessories (No cover)

• Ryan’s Daughter (Upper East Side): Champagne toast, multi-floors (No cover)

• Biddy’s Pub (Upper East Side): Champagne toast, party favors (No cover)

• Festivál Cafe (Midtown East): Ring in 2026 with great music, great cocktails, festive countdown moments, and complimentary surprises throughout the night (No Cover)

• The Fox (Harlem): Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Fox with an electric vibe and a complimentary champagne at midnight. (No cover)

• Winnie Said (Harlem): No cover, drink specials, music and more (No cover)

• The Stillpoint: FREE SOUK New Year's Eve Experience (Nomad): Ring in the new year with a peaceful, heart-centered evening at SOUK Yoga Studio . Enjoy live music, evening kirtan (chanting), vegan chai, healthy baked goods, and a candlelit room for reflection and journaling. A quiet, welcoming alternative to the NYE rush — open to all.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City New Year's Eve Party with Freeda Kulo (Upper West Side): Complimentary champagne toast at midnight, pop up drag performances, exclusive drink specials (No cover)

Brooklyn

• New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park:  Head to Grand Army Plaza starting at 10pm for live entertainment followed by fireworks at midnight (Free)

• King Tai Bar (Crown Heights): There will be a DJ with ‘00s pop, rap and dance bangers (No cover)

• Three’s Brewing (Gowanus and Greenpoint): Ring in 2026 (before bedtime!) with the Third Annual Family-Friendly NYE Balloon Drop with a DJ at 1pm and a sparkling cider toast at sunset! (No cover)

• Strong Rope Brewery (Red Hook): Food, music, a stream of the Ball Drop in Times Square, and a complimentary midnight toast with a spectacular harbor view with a chance to catch fireworks over the Statue of Liberty at midnight! (No cover)

• Pine Box Rock Shop (Bushwick): Ring in the New Year with the longest running NYE Party in Bushwick! Free champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight Free karaoke starting at 11pm! Free noise makers, hats, tiara's and good times! Festive attire encouraged (No Cover) 

• Royal Palms Shuffleboard (Gowanus): Flamingo Formal - Free admission is offered but not guaranteed entry, you can also purchase beverage package or cabana)

• Tuffet Bar (Williamsburg): Celebrate the new year with a free champagne toast at midnight! (No Cover)

• Marians Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy): Expect great vibes, awesome music, and a super fun crowd with a Champagne Toast at Midnight. This is a FREE event but reservations highly recommended for Tables (No cover)

• Franklin Park (Crown Heights): Outdoor patio with heaters, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, tons of TVs to watch the ball drop (No cover)

Queens

• Rivercrest (Astoria): DJs, complimentary champagne toast and party favors (No cover)

• Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. (Long Island City): Ft. complimentary Toasts & Jams (bread + jam plus live music jams) (No cover)