Listen, we know you've spent the last three weeks telling everyone you're 'probably just staying in this year,' but let's be real - this is LA, and there are too many legitimately awesome New Year's Eve parties happening for you to just Netflix and chill.
Best Events for Ringing in 2025 in LA Style
1. Grand Park NYE Celebration
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NYELA at Grand Park is back for its 13th year, proving that 'free' and 'actually good NYE party' aren't mutually exclusive. From 8PM-12:30AM, expect an all-female DJ lineup spinning everything from reggaeton to afrobeats, food trucks that beat your typical drunk pizza, and a massive art projection on City Hall when the clock strikes midnight.
🪄 Insider Tip: Visitors can access the park through three specially marked entrances.
2. Watch Fireworks Displays All Over The City
What better way to ring in the New Year than with stunning fireworks across Los Angeles? From iconic spots citywide, watch spectacular firework shows and join the festivities.
🪄 Insider Tip: Plan your parking or uber/lyft it.
3. Lululemon Run With the Roses
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Start your New Years resolutions off on the right note for 2025 with Lululemon's Run With the Roses. Taking place along the iconic Rose Parade route in Pasadena California, you can literally ring in the New Year with an exhilarating 5K that begins right at midnight. All finishers (must be 13+) will receive a race bib, a medal, as well as an invitation to the post-race experience to keep the New Years celebrations going.
🪄 Insider Tip: Check out the events pop-up shop with tons of new styles and fashions.
4. Insomniac Presents: Forever Midnight
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Get ready to rave the night away with your best friends at the Forever Midnight Music Festival at the Los Angeles Convention Center for an unbeatable New Year's Eve experience. Created in 2023, Forever Midnight is the largest NYE celebration in the heart of Los Angeles with a huge variety of electronic music and some of the best underground artists in the world performing from 4PM to 4AM. With three stages at the event, guests can expect to see big names such as Tiësto and Chris Lake, blending both East and West Coast dance music scenes.
🪄 Insider Tip: Experience the ultimate NYE with one of their specialty VIP and backstage passes.
5. Topgolf in El Segundo
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New Years Eve doesn't need to signify big crowds, crazy lines, and extremely loud music. It can mean something a lot more laid back and intimate, while also still being extremely fun, which is exactly what Topgolf in El Segundo is all about. From 9PM to 1AM on New Year's Eve, groups of up to 6 people can enjoy exciting amenities such as unlimited game play all night, a chef-curated buffet, a live DJ, a toast at midnight (21+), and other surprises throughout the night, for a total of $470 per group.
🪄 Insider Tip: If you’re not up for a huge NYE party but still want to play some golf with friends.
6. NYE LA Bar Crawl
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What really is New Years Eve in Los Angeles without an epic bar crawl in the midst of Downtown LA? This year, cheers to the New Year for only $19 per person with this steal of a bar crawl in one of the most lively areas of Los Angeles year-round, but even more so during New Year's Eve. With the lineup of participating bars and other venues yet to be announced, participants can expect 10+ different NYE party locations and exclusive drink specials to ring in 2025 with good taste (literally).
🪄 Insider Tip: Once registered, you will receive a map of all participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs.
7. Santa Monica NYE Pub Crawl
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Bar crawls, beer runs, you name it... you can never get enough of them, but especially not when New Year's Eve rolls around. This New Year's, celebrate 2025 in Santa Monica with the New Years Eve Pub Crawl Party starting at Jameson's Irish Pub at 6PM. Once registered and signed in, explore some of Santa Monica's famous bars and clubs with VIP access and free entry to multiple venues, great happy hours, and exclusive deals and drink specials as low as $4 draft beers and 2-for-1 Premiums & Champagnes. Once the Pub Crawl Party ends at 2AM, keep the good vibes going with their free after party (location TBA).
🪄 Insider Tip: Be prepared to meet tons of other people and travelers from all over the world.
8. Diplo at Avalon Hollywood
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Known for huge hits such as 'Where are Ü Now" and "Lean On", Diplo has become a worldwide hit DJ, and this New Year's Eve he will be performing at Avalon Hollywood at 10PM. If you're 21+, you'll have the chance to see the iconic DJ hit the stage and perform some legendary music, celebrating the start of 2025 on a high note.
🪄 Insider Tip: If you want the ultimate experience, consider booking a table in one of their multiple VIP zones.
9. Alison Wonderland at Exchange LA
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Take a trip down the rabbit hole this New Year's Eve with the live performance of EDM DJ Alison Wonderland at Exchange LA. It will be a 360 degree club set, meaning there will be views of the DJ from all around the room, with Alison Wonderland situated directly in the middle of the venue, mixing beats and booming music for the entire club to hear loud and clear. Beginning at 10PM, anyone 21+ is welcome to purchase tickets for this iconic performance to start 2025 off with a loud, energetic, techo-filled night of fun.
🪄 Insider Tip: Alison Wonderland is the highest billed DJ in Coachella history.
10. Roast Battle in The Belly Room
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Looking to laugh the night away during your New Years Eve rather than hit the clubs or a typical NYE celebration? Well, look no further than the iconic Roast Battle at The Belly Room at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Beginning at 10:30PM, this NYE-themed battle will consist of two comics giving it their all in terms of roasts - no exceptions, no niceness, simply just entering the New Year with nothing but hilarious, ruthless insults. With big-name celebrity judges, a live DJ, and more, prepare to laugh the night away (thick skin necessary, however) while counting down to midnight.
🪄 Insider Tip: Many comics performing on NYE have been mentored by The Roast master himself, Jeff Ross.
11. Noon Year's Eve @ Discovery Cube
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For those who don't know - Discovery Cube LA is a center for young kids to learn more about science through engaging programs and exhibitions, and their Noon Year's Eve event may be one of the best family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations going on in Los Angeles right now. From 9AM to 5PM, head over to The Cube with your kiddo's of all ages for some apple cider toasts, epic science exhibits, a dance floor with live music, and mega balloon drops at both 12PM and 3PM.
🪄 Insider Tip: Guests will have the opportunity to create their own Sparkler fireworks to ring in the New Year.
12. Family NYE @ L.A. Zoo Lights
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Colorful, bright lantern sculptures of enormous animals and other holiday wonders? Who can say no to that? The Los Angeles Zoo has their annual L.A. Zoo Lights Holiday Tradition this year from November 15 to January 5, but for New Year's Eve they have decided to add something special with their Family NYE event for all ages. From 6PM to 10PM on NYE, the event includes express entry into the L.A. Zoo Lights, a buffet dinner and dessert, dancing, a live broadcast of the NYC ball drop, and a New Year's complimentary toast at 9 P.M. PST.
🪄 Insider Tip: Your ticket purchase will include express entry into the Zoo (no lines!)
13. New Year's Eve Night Dive
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Who said New Year's Eve was only celebrated by humans? Celebrate your New Year's with fish and other types of under the sea creatures at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Los Angeles. From 8PM to 1AM, dance the night away with the live band "Lowdown" and multiple different DJs throughout the entire aquarium, sing karaoke with your friends, and even witness magician Johnny Wu perform some of his greatest tricks. During the countdown to midnight, be prepared for an epic confetti fest, perfect for both adults and children of all ages.
🪄 Insider Tip: Admission is $10 off if you're an Aquarium Member.
14. Universal Studios Hollywood's New Year Celebration
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Whether you're with friends, a significant other, or traveling with the fam, spending your New Years Eve at Universal Studios in Hollywood for their EVE celebration is definitely not something that you want to miss out on. From 9PM on New Year's Eve to 2AM, experience Universal Studios like never before with designated dance party areas with DJ's mixing great music, drinks, food options, and a midnight countdown full of fireworks and dazzling lights. Admission to EVE is included with normal ticket admission - which means you can ride your favorite attractions during the day, and finish the night off by counting down to the New Year with family and friends!
🪄 Insider Tip: There will be special souvenirs for guests to take home to remember their NYE at Universal Studios.
15. New Year's Eve Musical Revue
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Not sure what to do this New Year's Eve? Big fan of live performances, music, singing, dancing, and laughing? Well, don't hesitate to book tickets for the Annual New Year's Eve Musical Revue at the Santa Monica Playhouse, because tickets will sell out fast for this fan-favorite event. This year celebrates the events 55th anniversary with a 7PM and 10:30PM show to ring in the New Year with the cast. Guests can expect a night of lively and entertaining theatrical performances with musical options such as 40s jazz, country rock, Jewish patter songs, romantic ballads and more, plus champagne, hats, tiaras, noisemakers, streamers, and many other surprises - what more could one possibly ask for to ring in 2025?
🪄 Insider Tip: All ticket prices include the champagne or non-alcoholic cider and snacks.
16. Premier Dinner Cruise in Long Beach
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Because who could possibly say no to a harbor dinner cruise to ring in the New Year? In Long Beach, LA, this Premier Dinner Cruise has just about everything you may want, desire, and need - just bring your partner, best friend, come solo, or even come as a group. From 9:30PM to 12:30AM, guests can indulge in a buffet-style dinner along with a sparkling wine toast, DJ entertainment, scenic Long Beach views, and full bar service (for an additional price). When the clock strikes midnight, you'll even be able to catch views of the gorgeous Long Beach Waterfront fireworks.
🪄 Insider Tip: There are specialty menu enhancements available for an additional price.
17. Pasadena New Years Eve Bar Crawl
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Are you traveling to Los Angeles for New Years Eve, or looking to meet some new people to start off the New Year with? Try checking out this New Years Eve Bar Crawl in Pasadena, California for the ultimate opportunity to ring in the New Year surrounded by good vibes at some of the best spots in Pasadena, all beginning with a check-in time of 6PM-9PM. With a celebratory midnight toast, dance to live music or DJ's at each venue, plus keep the celebrations going with their exclusive after-party - details yet to be announced. Every guest will receive a digital bar crawl map once registered to be able to begin planning their desired route.
🪄 Insider Tip: There will be event photographers throughout the night to capture all of the best memories.
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