It's hard to believe 2026 is right around the corner. Now's your chance to make plans for New Year's Eve and close out the year in style — remember how 2025 began? To help you get a fresh start to 2026, check out these parties, dinners, and bubbly toasts happening around Richmond:

All events are for ages 21+ unless otherwise noted.

Dance the Year Away at Pizza Bones | No cover

Rally your friends, and shimmy over to Church Hill for a classic, cost-free night of dancing with beats by Sounds Heavy and The Disco Cat.

NYE Vinyl Party at Laura Lees | No cover

Ease into the evening with dinner; your cue to party comes with the rise of synth-pop and Italo disco beats.

Bonus: Reserve a table for Laura Lee's three-course NYE dinner for $65 per person.

Noon Year’s Eve at Hardywood, West Creek | $5

Early birds can celebrate a daytime ball drop at this family-friendly fest featuring a professional juggler, the “Silly Bus,” and a midday balloon drop — open for all ages.

NYE Champagne Tasting at Dinner Party | $15

Starting at 4 p.m., this sipping soiree will get you in bed before 10 p.m. (or rally you for more late-night antics). Tickets include 10+ sparkling wine tastings and “all the french fries and snacks you want.”

NYE 1973 at Get Tight Lounge | $30

Ah, 1973 is coming to an end — at least, at Get Tight it is. Catch local musicians perform decade hits, hang around for a balloon drop + champagne toast, and suddenly, you've time-traveled to a new age.

French Quarter Dinner at Blue Atlas | $20 deposit

Reminisce on each memory of the year à la carte. Open to the whole family, this East End restaurant will offer a menu inspired by Creole-Cajun dishes and complemented by Le Storie Wines’ fine-picked pairings.

An Evening In Paris at Hilton Richmond | $40

Join Black Pride RVA + Us Giving Richmond Connections for an evening of elegance, hors d'oeuvres, and bubbly toasts. Plus, there's an extra reason to celebrate — the programs' joint 10-year anniversary.

A "Wicked" NYE at Quirk Hotel | $60

Don a shimmering pink or green number, and head to Quirk for a themed night, spelled with tinsel, broomsticks, flying monkeys (the decorative kind), and a color-coordinated balloon drop.

Decemberween at Homegrown RVA | $80

Party with Richmond's underground art scene and pay homage to the backyards and basements that bring our city's creative personality to life each year.

Midnight in Manhattan at the Hofheimer Building | $80

Watch a few "Sex and the City" episodes and warm up your NYC party energy for this event, spanning multiple rooms with live music, dining options, and a skylight full of balloons waiting to drop.

Harry's will host a Gatsby-inspired gala to start 2024. | Photo by Michael Neal Guyer

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