Start the year off right by celebrating New Year’s Eve with friends, family, and your local community! From Cape Cod to the South Coast and Boston, there’s no shortage of exciting ways to welcome 2026. Whether you’re chasing fireworks, enjoying live music, or looking for family-friendly fun, these New Year’s Eve events have something for everyone.

2025 New Year’s Eve Events on Cape Cod

Provincetown

Ring in the New Year at First Light Provincetown, the town’s signature winter celebration at the tip of Cape Cod. Enjoy live performances, fine art, great food, and festive shopping along Commercial Street before grabbing a front-row view of Provincetown’s New Year’s Eve drone show lighting up the night sky. After the show, head to your favorite bar or dance floor to keep the celebration going. Just don’t stay out too late—on January 1, join hundreds of brave revelers for the 10th Annual Provincetown Polar Plunge, taking a chilly dip into the waters of East Harbor.

Chatham

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at First Night Chatham, a family-friendly, alcohol-free, town-wide celebration of the arts. This year marks the 35th annual First Night Chatham, featuring more than 70 performances and events throughout the day. Festivities kick off at noon with the Town Photo at Chatham Lighthouse, followed by a full schedule of indoor and outdoor performances and activities around town. As evening approaches, the celebration builds with the lively Noise Parade and a fireworks display at Veterans Field. The night wraps up with additional performances and events continuing until 10 PM.

Barnstable

Toast the New Year at the Pelham House NYE Rooftop Bash, where you can step out in style and celebrate with festive drink specials, live music, and a champagne toast overlooking the water. Take in sweeping ocean views as the night unfolds and toast to the year ahead in one of Cape Cod’s most scenic settings. On New Year’s Day, keep the celebration going with Pelham House’s Rooftop Brunch, served from 10 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing cocktails, and ocean views to start the year on a high note.

2025 New Year’s Eve Events in the South Coast

New Bedford

Welcome the New Year in downtown New Bedford with a free, family-friendly event from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Enjoy live music, dance parties, fire performances, art displays, and more throughout the city before the 8:00 PM fireworks over New Bedford Harbor. Grab a bite from local restaurants or food trucks and celebrate the night with family and friends.

2025 New Year’s Eve Events in Boston

Boston

Experience the First Night Boston with a variety of events including figure skating, cultural dances, concerts, and kids’ activities. The parade kicks off at 6 PM from City Hall Plaza, leading to fireworks at Boston Common at 7 PM. Another spectacular fireworks show will light up the harbor at midnight. Additionally, enjoy local favorites and global cuisines from food vendors at the Boston Public Market throughout the evening.

Cheers to 2026!