New Year’s Eve 2026: Top Events, Dinners, and Parties
From black-tie hotel getaways and prix fixe dinners to live music and high-energy nightlife, here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve across South Jersey and Philly.
South Jersey and Philadelphia are welcoming 2026 with a calendar full of glittering parties, elegant dinners, and high-energy nightlife experiences.
From black-tie soirées in Cape May to live music and craft cocktails in Atlantic City and beyond, this New Year’s Eve roundup highlights the best ways for locals and visitors alike to celebrate, toast, and step into the year ahead. These events will offer a combination of great food, festivities and music.
SOUTH JERSEY
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Girasole in Atlantic City
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Girasole in Atlantic City, where guests are invited to enjoy a thoughtfully curated à la carte menu showcasing the finest ingredients and flavors. Designed to highlight seasonal specialties, the menu offers an elevated dining experience perfect for welcoming the New Year in a warm, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by festive vibes including balloons, party favors, and a celebratory champagne toast. Ideal for those seeking exceptional cuisine without a fixed menu, Girasole provides a refined yet relaxed way to celebrate the final evening of the year. Girasole is located at 3108 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. To make a reservation visit: https://mygirasole.com/pages/reservations-1
New Year’s Eve All-Day Celebration at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City offers a laid-back yet festive way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, opening at 11:30 a.m. and keeping the party going all day and night with Happy Hour specials available throughout the entire day. Perfect for casual celebrations or a stop before evening festivities, the Beer Hall combines a lively atmosphere with crowd-pleasing food and drink deals. Guests can enjoy $10 bar bites including cheesesteak egg rolls, chicken wings, and empanadas, along with $12 craft cocktails, $6 well drinks, and $7 house wines. Beer lovers can take advantage of $3 off domestic drafts and $2 off import and craft beer drafts. With its relaxed vibe and unbeatable specials, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is an easygoing option for ringing in the New Year in Atlantic City. Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is located at 133 S Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. For more information visit: https://www.tennesseeavenuebeerhall.com/
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve at The Roost Pub & Grill in EHT
For those looking to dance their way into the New Year, The Roost Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor Township hosts New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, featuring live music by Peabody’s Wayback Machine. The band will perform 80s classic rock, pop, and dance favorites starting at 8:30 p.m. on December 31. Guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with dancing, food, and drinks as the countdown to midnight approaches. This energetic celebration is perfect for music lovers ready to welcome 2026 on the dance floor. The Roost Pub & Grill is located at 500 St Andrews Dr., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. For more information visit: https://www.harborpines.com/event/new-years-rockin-eve-table-dinner-reservation/
Glitter Ball Getaway at Congress Hall
Ring in 2026 with grand style at Congress Hall’s Glitter Ball New Year’s Eve Getaway, available Tuesday, December 30, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026. Guests are invited to dance their way into the New Year at the ultimate black-tie-optional celebration, featuring live music, nonstop dancing, an open bar, and a delicious dinner at the iconic Congress Hall. After the clock strikes midnight and the final toast is raised, guests can retreat just steps away to a deluxe guest room or suite for a seamless and stylish night’s end.
This festive package includes deluxe accommodations along with welcome party favors, New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball tickets for two, breakfast in the Blue Pig Tavern on New Year’s Day, and a recovery kit for two with everything needed to bounce back and start the year refreshed. With glamour, comfort, and celebration all in one place, this getaway offers a sparkling start to the New Year in Cape May. Congress Hall is located at 200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204. For more information visit: https://www.caperesorts.com/congress-hall/packages/glitter-ball-new-years-eve-celebration
New Year’s Eve Getaway at The Virginia Hotel
The Virginia Hotel in Cape May gives guests an intimate and elegant way to welcome the New Year with a special overnight package centered around fine dining and timeless celebration. Guests will ring in 2026 in the refined atmosphere of the Virginia Hotel and its acclaimed Ebbitt Room restaurant.
The New Year’s Eve package, offered December 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026, includes deluxe overnight accommodations, welcome cocktails for two, a New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner for two prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin, daily continental breakfast, and complimentary valet parking. With shimmering décor, champagne toasts, and a midnight countdown, this experience balances festive celebration with understated sophistication. The Virginia Hotel is located at 25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204. For more information visit: https://www.caperesorts.com/virginia-hotel/packages/new-years-eve-at-the-virginia
PHILADELPHIA
A Midnight Lover Affair at Rhythm & Spirits
Raymond Tyler
Rhythm & Spirits in Philadelphia sets the stage for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve with A Midnight Lover Affair, a high-energy soirée celebrating the arrival of 2026. Designed as a one-night-only experience, the event blends elevated nightlife with immersive entertainment, featuring craft cocktails, festive lite bites, dancing, and electrifying live performances. The evening is hosted by Hollywood Jay, starring the fierce McQween and a show-stopping live body-painting experience by Atlantic City artist Heather Deegan Hires, who will transform models into living works of art as the countdown to midnight unfolds. Guests can enjoy an open bar, a dessert extravaganza, and a vibrant, style-forward atmosphere that encourages bold self-expression. With its mix of art, music, and celebration, A Midnight Lover Affair offers a glamorous and unforgettable way to ring in the New Year in Philadelphia. Tickets cost $100 per person. Rhythm & Spirits is located at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103. To purchase a ticket visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-2026-a-midnight-lover-affair-tickets-1978426725594
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