Whether you want a big midnight moment, a live band and a prix-fixe dinner, or an earlier “Noon Year” celebration with the kids, Orange County has a solid mix of ways to welcome 2026. Use this guide to find the vibe that fits your night, then lock in tickets and reservations early since many events sell out.

Before you head out: if you drink, do not drive. Use Uber/Lyft, a taxi, OCTA, or a designated driver. Keep an eye on the weather, plan parking ahead, and double-check event details (prices, age limits, and schedules can change).

🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Orange County

Anaheim

• Fireworks at Disneyland Park (Dec 31) - New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Disneyland with music and festive energy to ring in 2026. Included with park admission. Time varies | Disneyland Park, Anaheim | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve 2026 at HEAT Ultra Lounge (Dec 31) - Late-night club celebration with countdown, champagne toast, balloon drop, confetti cannons, and more. 21+ only. 9:00 PM | 400 W Disney Way, Suite 214, Anaheim | Event Info

• Skyline New Year’s Eve at Parkestry Rooftop Bar (Dec 31) - Rooftop NYE with DJ, photobooth, champagne toast, and skyline/fireworks views. Ticketed. 7:00 PM–1:00 AM | 1775 S Clementine St, 11th Floor, Anaheim | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve at RISE Rooftop Lounge (Dec 31) - Ticketed rooftop party with welcome cocktail, passed hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, buffet later in the night, and midnight celebration. 7:30 PM–Late | RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort, 1030 West Katella Avenue | Event Info

• The FIFTH Rooftop New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec 31) - Ticketed rooftop party with DJ, champagne toast, and views of Disneyland fireworks. 21+ only. 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim | Event Info

• New Year, New Era at Top of the V (Dec 31) - Formal ticketed rooftop-style celebration with unlimited beer/wine, food experience, and midnight champagne toast. 18+ (21+ to drink). 8:00 PM–12:30 AM | 1601 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim | Event Info

• Bowlero NYE Anaheim (Dec 31) - New Year’s Eve bowling packages for families or late-night groups, with food/drinks and midnight toast options depending on package. Times vary | Bowlero 400 Disney Way, Anaheim | Event Info

• Classic Country Countdown at The Ranch Saloon (Dec 31) - Live country music + dancing in a ticketed 21+ setting. No food available. Doors: VIP 6:00 PM, GA 9:00 PM | 1025 E Ball Rd, Anaheim | Event Info

• Marrakesh NYE Party + Live Jazz (Dec 31) - Dine-in customers only with live jazz in the Packing House. 6:00 PM–11:50 PM | Marrakesh (Anaheim Packing House), 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim | Event Info

• Last Miracle of 2025 at Great Maple (Dec 31) - Ticketed family-friendly celebration with live entertainment, dessert bar, balloon drop, midnight toast, party favors, and Disneyland fireworks viewing. 9:00 PM–12:00 AM | Great Maple at Pixar Place Hotel 1717 S. Disneyland Drive, Suite 101 Anaheim | Event Info

• House of Blues Anaheim Foundation Room: Finding Emo NYE Party (Dec 31) - Ticketed 21+ live music party with multiple package options (entry, beverage package, VIP seated). 9:00 PM | House of Blues Foundation Room, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Anaheim | Event Info

• Golfland New Year’s Eve Party (Dec 31) - Family-friendly unlimited-attractions night (mini golf, arcade, laser tag, bumper cars, etc.). Ticketed. 6:00 PM–1:00 AM | 3200 E Carpenter Ave, Anaheim | Event Info

Brea

• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Fable Kitchen & Bar (Dec 31) - 3-course prix-fixe dinner offering for NYE. Reservations recommended. 4:00 PM–Close | 190 S State College Blvd, Brea | Event Info

• Cedar Creek Inn NYE Dinner + Lounge Party (Dec 31) - Dinner service plus live entertainment in the lounge, with an early (East Coast) champagne toast. 4:00 PM–9:00 PM dinner; 6:00 PM–10:00 PM entertainment | 20 Pointe Dr, Brea | Event Info

Buena Park

• New Year’s Eve at Knott’s (Dec 31) - Family-friendly theme park celebration with special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours. Time varies | Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park | Event Info

• Beach Boulevard Club NYE: Dueling Pianos + Countdown (Dec 31) - Ticketed NYE with dueling pianos, lounge-style entertainment, cocktails, and midnight countdown. 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 7600 Beach Blvd, Buena Park | Event Info

Costa Mesa

• TIME Nightclub NYE: Insomniac Presents Showtek (Dec 31) - Late-night EDM club event. 21+ only. Doors 10:00 PM | TIME Nightclub, 1875 Newport Blvd Suite B245, Costa Mesa | Event Info

• House of Lumma NYE (Dec 31) - Ticketed immersive NYE party experience with music and countdown energy. 8:30 PM–1:00 AM | 1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa | Event Info

• NYE at Winter Fest OC (Dec 31) - Winter festival night with rides, food, lights, and live entertainment at the fairgrounds. Family-friendly; admission required. Hours vary | OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa | Event Info

• Cafe Sevilla NYE Tapas Bar Table Package (Dec 31) - Ticketed reserved table package with live Latin band + DJs, party favors, countdown, and food/beverage minimum. Runs until 2:00 AM. Seating times vary (late-night). 9:45 PM–2:00 AM | 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa | Event Info

Dana Point

• NYE Celebration at Waldorf Astoria (Dec 31) - DJ set, balloon drop, and midnight sparkling wine toast. 21+ only. 9:00 PM | 33 North, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Dana Point | Event Info

• RAYA New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel (Dec 31) - Ticketed/prepaid 4-course prix-fixe dinner with ocean views. Time varies by reservation | RAYA, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point | Event Info

Fountain Valley

• Fountain Valley Skating Center NYE Skate Sessions (Dec 31) - Two skate sessions to ring in the new year with friends or family. Ticketed admission includes skates. 6:00 PM–9:00 PM or 9:00 PM–12:00 AM | 9105 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley | Event Info

Fullerton

• First Night Fullerton (Dec 31) - Downtown neon-themed NYE with music, vendors, kid zone, and fireworks finale. Family-friendly. 7:00 PM–12:00 AM | Downtown, 125 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton | Event Info - UPDATE: Event has been canceled due to weather.

• Denim and Diamonds at High Horse Saloon (Dec 31) - Live music and dancing with a western party vibe. Likely 21+ (confirm with venue). 6:00 PM–1:30 AM | 102 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton | Event Info

• Bowlero NYE Fullerton (Dec 31) - New Year’s Eve bowling packages for families or late-night groups, with food/drinks and midnight toast options depending on package. Times vary | Bowlero, 1501 S Lemon St, Fullerton | Event Info

• Totally 80’s NYE Dance Party (Dec 31) - 80s dance party with DJs, party favors, and midnight champagne toast. Ticketed; 21+ only. 7:00 PM–2:00 AM | Totally 80’s Bar & Grille, 2512 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton | Event Info

Garden Grove

• NOVA Kitchen & Bar NYE Party (Dec 31) - Ticketed party with open bar, casino games, and disco vibe. 10:00 PM–1:30 AM | 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove | Event Info

• Garden Amp Rock & Roll NYE Tribute Concert (Dec 31) - Live tribute concert night with balloon drop, photobooth, and midnight countdown (plus East Coast countdown). Ticketed. 7:00 PM - Show runs late (music permitted until ~12:15 AM) | Garden Amp, 12762 Main St, Garden Grove | Event Info

Huntington Beach

• Rock Lobster Ball – New Year’s Eve Party at Old World (Dec 31) - Retro NYE party with live music/tribute bands, food, and a midnight countdown vibe. 21+ only. 7:00 PM–11:59 PM | Old World, 7561 Center Ave #49, Huntington Beach | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve Party at Treehouse on PCH (Dec 31) - Higher-end ticketed NYE with DJ and party atmosphere at Paséa Hotel’s Treehouse. Pricing varies; likely 21+ (confirm at purchase). 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | Treehouse on PCH (Lōrea / Paséa Hotel), 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve 2026 at The Bungalow Huntington Beach (Dec 31) - Ticketed late-night party with premium open bar and DJ sets. 21+ only. 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 21058 CA-1, Huntington Beach | Event Info

• Huntington Beach NYE Bar Crawl (Dec 31) - Ticketed bar crawl with check-in, venue map, and drink specials across multiple participating bars. 21+ only. 8:00 PM–2:00 AM | Check-in at Fred’s Mexican Cafe, Huntington Beach | Event Info

Irvine

• Pretend City New Year’s Eve Around the World (Dec 31) - Family-friendly “countdown” celebrations throughout the day with cultural themes and confetti drops. Ticketed; sells out. 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve 2026 at Bistango (Dec 31) - Two seatings: early limited à la carte, and a later prix-fixe with live band, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight. Ticketed for second seating. First seating 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (ends 9:00 PM); Second seating reservations 8:30 PM–10:00 PM with live music 9:00 PM–1:00 AM | 19100 Von Karman Ave, Irvine | Event Info

• Ballroom Dancing on New Year’s Eve at Atomic Ballroom (Dec 31) - Ticketed ballroom night with optional class, dancing, desserts, light bites, and midnight toast (champagne or cider). 8:30 PM–11:55 PM | 17961 Sky Park Cir, Irvine | Event Info

• Hive & Honey New Year’s Eve 2026 (Dec 31) - Rooftop NYE with DJ, cocktails, bites, and skyline views. 21+ only. 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar, 7905 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine | Event Info

Laguna Beach

• Wine Gallery: Pop Off 2026 With Us (Dec 31) - Ticketed prix-fixe dinner with optional wine pairing and a complimentary glass of bubbles to start. 4:30 PM–Close | 1833 S Coast Hwy #110, Laguna Beach | Event Info

• Montage Laguna Beach: NYE Countdown at the Lobby Lounge (Dec 31) - Bottle/table packages required to attend; live music and official countdown in a luxury setting. 9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach | Event Info

• Laguna Playhouse: Yearly Departed with Rita Rudner (Dec 31) - NYE comedy + music event with champagne toast, desserts, and an East Coast ball drop countdown at 9:00 PM. Ticketed; generally adult-oriented. Evening showtime varies by ticketing | 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach | Event Info

• The Ranch at Laguna Beach: New Year’s Eve in Harvest (Dec 31) - Special dinner service with decadent seasonal menu; bar remains open late. Reservations required. 5:30 PM–9:30 PM (bar until 12:30 AM) | 31106 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach | Event Info

La Habra

• Children’s Museum at La Habra: New Year’s Noon (Dec 31) - Family-friendly daytime celebration with dancing, museum play, and a balloon drop at noon. Ticketed. 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | 301 S Euclid St, La Habra | Event Info

Mission Viejo

• Noon Year’s Eve at the Mission Viejo Library (Dec 31) - Family-friendly library event with storytime, crafts, and a countdown to noon. Free (library event). 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Friends Storytime Room, 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo | Event Info

Newport Beach

• Balboa Bay Resort: New Year’s Eve Celebration Party (Dec 31) - Ticketed 21+ party with live band + DJ, lite bites, balloon drop, party favors, and midnight toast. 8:30 PM–1:00 AM | 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach | Event Info

• Lido House: Topside ‘Til Midnight (Dec 31) - Rooftop-style NYE celebration (details vary by ticketing and packages). Ticketed. Evening/Time not listed | 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach | Event Info

• Red O New Year’s Eve Dinner (Dec 31) - A la carte NYE dinner with DJ, live entertainment elements, and midnight toast. 7:00 PM–1:00 AM | 143 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach | Event Info

• Newport Beach NYE Pub Crawl (Dec 31) - Ticketed pub crawl with VIP entry, drink specials, and multiple venues. 21+ only. 6:00 PM–2:00 AM | Registration at Balboa Saloon, 700 E Bay Ave, Newport Beach | Event Info

• New Year’s Eve Yacht Party – Newport Beach (Dec 31) - Ticketed harbor cruise with premium open bar, buffet, DJ/dancing, party favors, and countdown onboard. 21+ only. Boarding ~9:00 PM; returns ~12:45 AM | Endless Dreams Yacht, 2431 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach | Event Info

Orange

• Lucky Strike NYE Bowling Packages (Dec 31) - Multiple packages from daytime family-friendly sessions to late-night ball-drop bowling. Pricing varies; late package notes 21+ only. Times vary (daytime, evening, late-night) | 20 City Blvd W Suite G - 2, Orange | Event Info

• Holiday Skate: New Year’s Eve Party (Dec 31) - Ticketed skate party with midnight balloon drop, food, and skating. 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 175 N Wayfield St, Orange | Event Info

• Citrus City Grille NYE Celebration (Dec 31) - Dinner + dancing with a pre-fixe menu, party favors, and a 9:00 PM “NY New Year” toast plus after-party. 7:30 PM–1:00 AM | 122 N Glassell St, Orange | Event Info

Rancho Santa Margarita

• City of RSM Happy New Year Party at the Bell Tower (Dec 31) - Family-friendly early evening celebration with activities, entertainment, and a community countdown. Free admission. 5:00 PM–9:00 PM | Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita | Event Info

Santa Ana

• Orange County Mining Co: A Wicked New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) - Ticketed themed party with DJ, dancing, buffet dinner, drink tickets, and photo booth. 7:30 PM start | 10000 S Crawford Canyon Rd, North Tustin | Event Info

• NYE Party at The Yost Theater (Dec 31) - Large club-style NYE party with DJs, balloon drop, confetti, and multiple spaces. 21+ only. 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | The Yost Theater, 307 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana | Event Info

• Secret Society Rouge NYE 2026 at The Copper Door (Dec 31) - Ticketed 21+ nightclub takeover with open bar window, themed décor, performances, and midnight confetti drop. 9:00 PM–2:00 AM | The Copper Door, 225 N Broadway, Santa Ana | Event Info

San Clemente

• Goody’s Tavern NYE Party (Dec 31) - Local bar-style NYE celebration with champagne toast (details vary; confirm with venue). Around 9:00 PM | 206 S El Camino Real, San Clemente | Event Info

San Juan Capistrano

• San Juan Hills Golf Club: New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec 31) - Dinner + dancing-style NYE celebration. Ticketed. 6:00 PM–12:00 AM | 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano | Event Info

• Swallow’s Inn: NYE Celebration with 33 Thunder Band (Dec 31) - Ticketed live music night with midnight appetizers/snacks and champagne toast. 8:00 PM–11:59 PM | 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano | Event Info

• Yachty By Nature at The Coach House (Dec 31) - Live concert night for NYE. Ticketed. Doors 6:00 PM; Show 8:00 PM | 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano | Event Info

Tustin

• Bowlero NYE (Dec 31) - New Year’s Eve bowling packages for families or late-night groups, with food/drinks and midnight toast options depending on package. Times vary | Bowlero, 2405 Park Ave, Tustin | Event Info

• Stowaway Tiki NYE (Dec 31) - Ticketed NYE with buffet + unlimited drinks included in ticket (per listing). 8:00 PM–1:30 AM | 14401 Newport Ave, Tustin | Event Info

• Villa Haven New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) - Ticketed dinner + show-style celebration with performers and DJ. Doors 9:00 PM; show 10:00 PM | 1222 Irvine Blvd, Tustin | Event Info

Whether you’re planning a big night out, a cozy dinner, or a family-friendly countdown, Orange County offers no shortage of ways to ring in 2026. Save this guide and share it with friends and neighbors, and be sure to tag @TheThriveOC when you’re out enjoying the lights!

Happy New Year from all of us at Thrive OC!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these events free?

Most New Year’s Eve events in Orange County are paid (tickets, prix-fixe dinners, packages, or admission). A few family/community events are free, like Rancho Santa Margarita’s city celebration and the Mission Viejo library event.

Are these family-friendly?

Only a handful are truly family-forward. The most family-friendly picks are Rancho Santa Margarita (Bell Tower event) and Irvine Pretend City. Others that typically work for families include Knott’s, Golfland, Winter Fest OC, and some bowling/skating options (check each event’s age rules and session times).