Where To Celebrate New Years in Downtown Tempe 🥂
Category EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Not sure whether to go out or stay in for New Year’s Eve? Downtown Tempe has plenty of events, and we've made it easy to plan your night. From parties to live music and dining, discover everything happening to ring in 2026 in Downtown Tempe.
Here are the New Year Happenings in Downtown Tempe:
NYE Parties
Wonderland NYE at Varsity Tavern.
Celebrate with Varsity Tavern and make it a night to remember. , Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and watch the biggest visual countdown and midnight drop in Arizona on Tempe's premiere Megatron! Click here for more information or to purchase tickets
A Night to Remember at Low Key Piano Bar
Book your tables now for free champagne at midnight, while you enjoy one-of-a-kind live entertainment and dueling pianos at Low Key Piano Bar. Reserve online.
Midnight Rodeo at Neon Spur.
Neon Spur’s NYE Midnight Rodeo is a disco-cowboy New Year’s throwdown. Expect DJ beats, $10 champagne bottles, $5 Rumple/Jäger/Fireball, and a wild midnight countdown. RSVP for a free jell-o shot.
New Year's Eve VIP Packages at C.A.S.A.
Ring in the new year as a VIP at C.A.S.A. Tempe. Choose your own adventure with platinum, gold or silver VIP packages to choose from. Get more details here.
New Year's Eve Salsa & Bachata at Skysill Rooftop Bar & Lounge.
Ring in 2026 with the best (and highest) rooftop party in the valley! Bachata Addiction® presents NYE Salsa & Bachata at Skysill ft. Carlos Rivas y Mexsal LIVE Salsa band! Enjoy Salsa & Bachata dancing with a live band and DJs until 2am, a complimentary dance lesson with Brandon & Skye at 8pm, unobstructed view of the fireworks, heated pool and hot tub access, discounted room rate at the Westin and an elevated experience. Limited tickets are available and click here for more information.
Fancy Dinners:
New Year's Eve at Lucero.
Ring in 2026 with a four-course dining experience at Lucero at the Omni Hotel. Dinner includes amuse bouche with champagne, choice of refined starters, entrees like Coal Charred Tenderloin or Chilean Seabass, and indulgent deserts. December 31 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. More information available here.
3 Course NYE Special at Alter Ego.
Alter Ego is offering a delicious NYE 3 Course Dinner, alongside live music, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or a live trio from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Make your reservation or check out the menu here.
Family-Friendly Events
NYE Party at the Hackett House!
12/31 from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Celebrate community and kick off the New Year with a family-friendly, rocking party hosted by Tempe Sister Cities at the beautiful Hackett House. Enjoy an incredible evening of live local bands, featuring Walt Richardson, Supernormal, and Dirty Rhodes! Food and adult beverages available for purchase. Free for under age 21, and $25 for age 21+. Get your tickets before they are gone. Purchase your tickets here
Continue to check back as this page will be updated as more events and happenings are announced. You can also check out our Events Calendar for a full list of events this month and the next.
It’s been a great year in Downtown Tempe and there is no better way than to celebrate it with whatever the best evening for you and your crew is. I wish you the greatest of holidays and the warmest of cheer!
Until next year!