With 2026 fast approaching, you’re probably scrambling to get organized for the holidays, tie up any loose ends, and soak up as much cheer as your schedule allows. But between all the festive shopping and errands on your to-do list, there’s something else that demands your attention before the countdown starts: New Year’s Eve.

Whether you’re looking to go all out or keep things family-friendly, in our Nation’s Capital, your options will be limited if you don’t plan ahead. But not to fear — we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling to uncover the best ways to ring in New Year’s across the DMV!

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1. CUT Above: New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party
Ring in 2026 in elevated style with unlimited champagne, seafood towers, cheese and charcuterie, and CUT’s cult-favorite churros. Add dancing, a polished crowd, and sweeping Capitol views for a seriously luxe night.
1050 31st St NW

2. DC Improv’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Showcase
Laugh your way into the new year with DC’s top comedians. Choose the early show or the late countdown set — both come with champagne, charcuterie, party favors, and a bonus ticket for a future 2026 show.
1140 Connecticut Ave NW

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3. Black Tie New Year’s Eve Gala at the Willard
A classic DC affair with free-flowing champagne, live bands, DJs, an epic balloon drop, and your choice of a three-course dinner or international buffet. Elegant, festive, and undeniably iconic.
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW

4. Omni Shoreham Global Gala
Travel the world without leaving Woodley Park. Four grand ballrooms host cirque acts, international dance performances, live bands, DJs, an open bar, and a midnight champagne toast beneath a massive balloon drop.
2500 Calvert St NW

5. New Year’s Eve at The Anthem
The Flaming Lips headline a high-energy night that blends nostalgia with spectacle, joined by opener Bartees Strange. Add waterfront views, glowing Wharf lights, and a buzzy crowd for a concert-first way to welcome 2026.
901 Wharf St SW

6. New Year’s Eve RiverBash at Tony & Joe’s
Top-shelf open bars, endless appetizers, heated party tents, and Potomac riverfront views set the scene for a high-spirited, 21+ New Year’s Eve bash.
3000 K St NW

7. Echostage New Year’s Eve
Dance deep into the night at Echostage’s legendary year-end show, headlined by Mau P. With a no-phone policy and an all-out production, this one’s for serious music lovers.
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE

8. Cuba Libre’s New Year’s Eve “In Havana” Party
A vibrant Havana-inspired celebration with a four-course dinner, DJ-led dancing, live performers, confetti, party favors, and a high-energy midnight countdown. 
801 9th St NW

9. VUE Rooftop’s Golden Pour
Celebrate above the city with Moët & Chandon, passed hors d’oeuvres, live music, DJs, and a midnight champagne toast paired with sweeping skyline views.
515 15th St NW

10. Wunder Garten New Year’s Party
A laid-back, festive way to ring in 2026 with DJ sets, beer-garden favorites, cozy fire pits, and views of midnight fireworks — no cover required with a reservation.
1101 1st St NE

11. Gatsby’s DC Fireworks New Year’s Eve Yacht Party
Channel the Roaring ’20s aboard a Potomac yacht with a four-hour open bar, glamorous vibes, and 360° views of DC’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Departs from 580 Water St SW

12. Maison Bar à Vins New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party
Skip the chaos for a refined champagne-forward evening featuring an open raw bar, elegant bites, music, and access to the wine bar’s rarely seen second floor.
1603 17th St NW

13. Lutèce New Year’s Eve Six-Course Chef’s Tasting
A one-night-only indulgence spotlighting caviar, lobster, truffles, and champagne at this acclaimed neo-bistro, with optional wine pairings and a festive glow throughout the space.
1522 Wisconsin Ave NW

14. The Dabney New Year’s Eve Tasting Menus
Choose between six or eight course menus rooted in Mid-Atlantic ingredients, served alongside an open-hearth kitchen experience and celebratory pours of the seasonal “Dabnog.”
122 Blagden Alley NW

15. Pascual New Year’s Eve Hearth-Focused Tasting
Welcome 2026 with a midnight champagne toast and a four-course Mexican tasting menu from Chef Isabel Coss, featuring bold flavors and optional cocktail pairings.
732 Maryland Ave NE

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