NYE is this week—we know, we can’t believe it either. Luckily, there are tons of things to do for NYE in Chicago this year! If you’re still looking for last-minute plans, we’ve got you covered—these are the hottest 2025-26 Chicago New Year’s Eve events and parties. The start of 2026 should be one to remember when the clock strikes midnight!
New beginnings at the Pendry
Classic cocktails and fireside toasts await at Pendry Chicago, from celebrations at Bar Pendry to bites and bubbles at Chateau Carbide. Make the end of 2025 a night to remember, complete with live music and a champagne toast at midnight.
Party at the largest rooftop bar on the lakefront
Rings in the new year with a glamorous twist at the Offshore rooftop! The Glitz and Glam Soiree is set to take place at the Navy Pier, showcasing the most extensive rooftop bar in the world. While the 4-hour Premium Open Bar may catch your eye, you’ll be dazzled by the spectacular fireworks show that lights up over the lake when the clock strikes midnight.
Address: 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
A 2025-26 Chicago New Year’s Eve along the water
Chance the Rapper is presenting the first-ever local edition of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve!
The free NYE event will feature live musical performances, along with on-the-ground updates and commentary.
Attend the 2025-26 Lincoln Park Zoo’s ‘Zoo Year’s Eve’ Party
The Lincoln Park Zoo—decked out in thousands of lights—is hosting a special event to ring in 2026. The adults-only soirées will include games, ice carving, carousel rides, and cash bars that may lead to an inebriated night. Starting at 9 p.m., that DJ will be spinning tunes bound to vibrate the whole park—making it a New Year’s Eve in Chicago to remember!
Address: 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Celebrate NYE at a local neighborhood bar
Chicagoans are invited to ring at Avondale’s Central Park Bar in the New Year. Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails. The package includes a complimentary buffet from The Gilty Pig, a champagne toast at midnight, and a DJ spinning all night.
NYE at Dave & Buster’s
Dress up, bring your game face, and get ready to create unforgettable memories at Dave and Buster’s this New Year’s Eve. With thrilling arcade action, tasty treats, and a champagne toast, the high-energy evening is not one to miss. Save your spot here!
Ease into 2026 at Easy Bar
Guests who ring in the new year at Easy Bar in Wicker Park will enjoy an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. featuring top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails, complimentary light bites, and a champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will spin music, and a dance party will take place in the newly renovated back room.
New Year’s Eve at Remedy
Located at the border of Bucktown and Logan Square and just steps from the Western Blue Line stop, Remedy’s New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The package includes top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails. A complimentary food buffet from Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum will be available, along with a champagne toast at midnight.
Party at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Say farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 with a memorable night of celebration at I|O Godfrey’s New Year’s Eve party—an evening filled with spinning, whirling, and consuming delectable food and sipping unique chef-influenced cocktails. Prepare for a dazzling countdown to the New Year, complete with a spectacular toast at midnight.
Ring in New Year’s Eve at LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago is set to host its 21st New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, December 31, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event, featuring a special guest in the 21st-floor lounge and dancing on the Etoile terrace, offers sweeping views of the city’s annual fireworks. Tickets include a 4-hour premium bar, music from Chicago’s top DJs, passed hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Have a Greek New Year’s Eve at LYRA
Ring in the New Year with elegance and culinary delight at LYRA! On New Year’s Eve, December 31, LYRA invites patrons for a spectacular celebration featuring a delicious tasting menu and a live DJ. Whether planning an intimate evening for two or a gathering of friends and family, LYRA is the perfect destination for a memorable New Year’s Eve.
NYE Soirée at Mile High Cocktail Club
Ring in NYE 2025-26 with the ultimate night above the clouds at the highest speakeasy in Chicago. Enjoy the 4-cocktail package alongside passed canapés and sweets, live music by DJ Jeliah, and a dazzling champagne toast at midnight. You’ll embark on a gilded journey through inventive cocktails inspired by the most exquisite and spectacular sunsets from around the globe.
Flamingo Formal at Royal Palms
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Wicker Park is celebrating the New Year with its festive Flamingo Formal.
The all-night event will feature live DJs, dancing, all-you-can-drink cocktails, tacos courtesy of Big Star, and shuffleboard! Guests are encouraged to wear their best pink, white, or black outfits to fit the theme.
