Where to spend New Year's Eve 2026 in New York: concerts, the Times Square ball drop and the countdown to 2027.
The ball drops in Times Square at midnight. Viewing areas are free but fill by mid-afternoon, with no bathrooms and no re-entry; most visitors watch from a nearby party or hotel instead.
Club line-ups and party packages can change or sell out; check the venue's page before you book. Hotel prices on New Year's Eve are among the highest of the year, so book rooms early.