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What a singular event New Year’s Eve is. There’s nothing quite like it. A cross-cultural phenomenon, a crescendo of pent-up energy of all the wins and losses, promises kept or broken, accumulated throughout the year, and culminating in a night of celebration, or perhaps release. Some of us love Christmas: it is imbued with a sentimental magic, but this can feel tempered by knowing looks over the heads of wide-eyed children staring at half-eaten milk and cookies, dampening any true sense of wonder.
New Year’s Eve, then, may be the last piece of magic that adults can authentically, earnestly, and publicly embrace. We gather together, with strangers, friends, or family, acknowledging the electricity in the air, reveling in the percolating excitement of what’s to come, and letting go of what has been. A fresh start, we say, and for a moment, anything is possible–a little piece of magic and hope in an increasingly scary world.
That being said, there are countless ways to make the most of this moment. After all, we live in the Magic City, a food and beverage mecca and a renowned New Year’s Eve destination offering every type of celebration imaginable. From Gramps’ final New Year’s Eve shindig to the mega-clubs hosting all-night (and day, and night, and day) ragers like Space’s 36+ hour marathon, to major acts like &ME at Factory Town and David Guetta at the Fontainebleau, or more family-friendly events like concerts and fireworks at Bayfront Park, there truly is something for everyone. Even early birds can kick off the new year with dinners at Luca Osteria or Michael’s Genuine. And no matter what you choose, just remember: what happens in 2025 stays in 2025.
36 Hour NYE Party at SPACE
Although the lineup hasn’t dropped yet, the buzz is real—Club Space’s marathon NYE party is once again the city’s ultimate endurance test. Known for its sunrise sessions and unrelenting energy, the 11th Street institution will host a 36-hour non-stop dance party on the Terrace, drawing locals and visitors alike who wear their stamina like a badge of honor.
10 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St, Miami; clubspace.com. Tickets $80–$120 via dice.fm.
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Fontainebleau Presents: David Guetta
Fontainebleau Miami Beach will welcome legendary DJ David Guetta for its poolside 2025 send-off, featuring cutting-edge visuals and stadium-level production. The oceanfront resort will also offer live music and a virtual ball-drop countdown, with both elevated open-bar options and family-friendly packages available. 7 p.m.–2 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; fontainebleau.com. Tickets $499.66–$624.40 via fontainebleau.com/nye
Last NYE at Gramps
For Gramps final NYE in their OG Wynwood location, the cocktail bar and venue will host a free party featuring its resident DJs playing fun dance tunes 11p.m to 3 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St, Miami; gramps.com. Free with RSVP.
NYE at Cosanostra Miami
The Calle Ocho hotspot is throwing its biggest Latin party of the year with the Golden Party, along with Moët & Chandon. Kicking off right after the midnight fireworks, the celebration promises a glamorous night of Latin beats, nonstop dancing, and high-energy vibes deep into the early hours. 11 p.m.–3:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at CosaNostra Nightclub, 1000 SW 8th St, Miami; cosanostramiami.com. Tickets free–$2,500 via cosanostramiami.com.
NYE at La Otra
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at La Otra with an all-night bash at the Latin hotspot in Wynwood. Tickets include a $100 open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, entry, a live countdown, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, and more.9 p.m.–6 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at La Otra, 55 NE 24th St, Miami; laotramiami.com. Tickets $33–$113.
New Year’s Eve Jazz Night at Michael’s Genuine
Reservations begin at 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, where guests celebrating New Year’s Eve can enjoy live jazz throughout dinner service alongside specially priced caviar and champagne. Enjoy an exclusive New Year’s Eve dessert for two from Pastry Chef Marlena Bella. Close the evening with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, 130 NE 40th St, Miami; michaelsgenuine.com. Free with a reservation.
Miami Bollywood NYE at Mango’s
Ring in 2026 at Mango’s South Beach with Bollywood and Bhangra beats in the Voudou Room, and high-energy Bollywood and Tollywood dance mixes in the Mojito Room. The dress code for the event is “dress to impress,” and tickets grant entry to the outside and balcony area, where guests can enjoy Mango’s famous Dinner Show, an impactful, world-class Latin performance. At midnight, step outside for live fireworks over South Beach. 9 p.m.–4 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Mango’s Tropical Café, 900 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach; miami.mangos.com. Tickets $53.33–$413.01 via miami.mangos.com.
Two-Day NYE Fest at Churchill’s
The beloved, and newly reopened, dive bar will host a two-day fest featuring live music in collaboration with booker Adam Aritola. The kitchen and bar will be open late into the night with a champagne toast at Midnight. 8 p.m.– 3 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Churchill’s Pub, 5501 NE 2nd Ave, Miami; churchillspub.com. Tickets TBA.
Seth Troxler at Jolene
The renowned DJ will headline the basement sound space and cocktail bar for an all-night party to ring in the New Year. “I live to work on projects and build ideas that sit at the point where art, commerce, and ideas meet,” says Troxler, whose globe-trotting sets and encyclopedic taste earned him the top spot in Resident Advisor’s Top 100 DJs poll in 2012. 10 p.m.–4 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Jolene Sound Room, 2003 N Miami Ave, Miami; jolenesoundroom.com. Tickets $37.21–$82.21 via dice.fm.
Quimbara! at Ball & Chain
Head to calle 8 for dancing and a live Celia Cruz tribute performance by Leslie Cartaya, alongside salsa sets, DJs, and a range of on-stage entertainment. Tropicana-style dancers, aerialists, and additional performers add to the lively atmosphere throughout the night. The event is free with RSVP, with optional VIP packages available for those seeking upgraded seating and amenities. 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St, Miami; ballandchainmiami.com. Tickets free–$2,500 via sevenrooms.com.
