Say goodbye 2025 and hello to 2026 at Clark planetarium! This 12-4pm celebration on December 31st will have the annual ball drop engineering challenge, live science presentations and so much more! Join other space explorers as they dance the afternoon away amongst the stars and planets to galactic beats by DJ Leah.
End the year with an underwater adventure at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. Spend the day exploring exhibits and marine life throughout the aquarium, then join the New Year’s Eve celebration in the lobby featuring kid-friendly confetti countdowns at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., a perfect way for families to celebrate with a splash.
Celebrate the New Year (daytime style) at Bingham Creek Library’s “Noon Year” celebration. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and enjoy a lively morning filled with music, dancing, games, and hands-on crafts perfect for kids and families. The fun builds to a festive countdown at noon, making it an ideal way for younger revelers to welcome the New Year without staying up past bedtime.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a matinee performance on December 31 at 2 p.m. as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert comes to life. Watch the iconic film as the Utah Symphony performs John Williams’ score live, following Luke Skywalker’s journey as he trains to become a Jedi and faces the dark power of Darth Vader.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Snowbird with a classic mountain send-off. Gather on the Snowbird Center Plaza Deck to watch a glowing torchlight parade descend the slopes, followed by a fireworks show lighting up the canyon sky. Warm up by the fire pits with hot chocolate and toast to the year ahead in a festive alpine setting.
Welcome 2026 with a classic alpine celebration at Alta. Watch skiers carve down the mountain in a glowing torchlight parade, followed by fireworks lighting up Little Cottonwood Canyon. With live entertainment, family-friendly festivities, dining options, and après celebrations, Alta offers a memorable mountain setting to welcome the year ahead.
End 2025 and begin 2026 at the Last Hurrah, The Gateway’s New Year’s Eve celebration and one of downtown Salt Lake’s biggest parties. From live music and street performers to late-night dining, pop-up bars, and family-friendly activities, the evening builds to an energetic countdown, all capped off by Downtown Salt Lake City's only New Year’s Eve fireworks show at midnight.
Ring in the New Year at Solitude with a festive mountain celebration for all ages. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, dining, and après fun before the highlight of the night, a synchronized torchlight ski parade down the mountain capped off with a fireworks show at the base. This free event offers plenty of ways to celebrate, with refreshments available for purchase and complimentary shuttles running throughout the evening.
Spend New Year’s Eve at The Complex with an electrifying, two-night celebration centered on cutting-edge electronic music. This high-energy event takes over multiple stages with a stacked lineup of world-class DJs and producers, building momentum across December 30 and culminating in an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience on December 31. It’s the ultimate way to welcome the year ahead with immersive sound, nonstop energy, and a crowd ready to celebrate together.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at one of Utah’s biggest midnight parties, happening at the 801 Convention Center. The night features a laser show, ball drop, confetti and balloon drop, with nonstop music and electric energy as thousands count down the final moments of 2025 together and welcome the New Year in unforgettable style.
Step into an evening of elegance at the New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year surrounded by mystery and glamour, with live jazz and band performances, a DJ-driven dance floor, and a stunning balloon drop beneath sparkling lights. Don your finest mask and attire, enjoy decadent cuisine and handcrafted cocktails or champagne, and toast to the year ahead during a night filled with music, dancing, and timeless sophistication.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Flanker at The Gateway with We’ve Gone Country, a high-energy, western-style party. DJ Solo keeps the dance floor going all night as the venue transforms into a rowdy, champagne-fueled celebration. Grab your boots, round up your crew, and countdown to 2026 in true outlaw style.
Raise one final toast to 2026 at this rooftop countdown celebration. Expect glam prom-inspired vibes, flowing champagne, chic photo ops, and nonstop dancing all night with DJ Branden Estrada.
