New Year’s Eve Bollywood Ballroom Party
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corinthian Grand Ballroom, 196 North 3rd Street, San Jose, CA, 95112
Step into a high-energy "nightclub" experience at the historic and elegant Grand Corinthian. This lively South Asian celebration features three distinct music rooms to keep you dancing all night: the main Ballroom for Bollywood hits, the Phoenix Lounge for South Indian (Telugu/Tamil) beats, and the Olymphia Lounge for Punjabi and Bhangra rhythms. With a massive 20-foot LED screen for the midnight countdown and a festive community vibe, it’s a premier way to ring in 2026. For more information, click here.

Bollywood NYE 2026: The White Party
2025-12-31 21:30 - 2026-01-01 01:30 | Continental Bar Lounge & Patio, 349 S 1st St, San Jose, 95113
Experience a sleek and stylish transition into the new year at the Bollywood White Party! The dress code is simple: wear white from head to toe. Hosted at the Continental Bar Lounge & Patio, the night features DJ Brown Buoy spinning high-energy Bollywood, Bhangra, and Indo-house beats. Expect professional photographers to capture the aesthetic, a massive midnight balloon drop, and a champagne toast to ring in 2026. For more information, click here.

Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa & Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 22:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Thrive City, 1725 3rd St, San Francisco, 94158
Celebrate the rich traditions of Kwanzaa and ring in 2026 at this vibrant daytime festival at Thrive City. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy Soji Sai Afrobeats performed by The Rock and Roll Playhouse, along with powerful cultural performances from the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. This family-friendly event features a festive "noon" countdown drop at 11:59 AM, interactive arts and crafts stations, tasty treats, and much more! For more information, click here.

SF NYE Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)
2025-12-31 23:59 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, 94105
Say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the new year with San Francisco’s iconic midnight fireworks show over the Bay. This spectacular, free event features pyrotechnics launched from barges located between the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge. For the best views, join the crowds along the Embarcadero south of the Ferry Building (near Pier 14), where speakers will play music synced to the display. Be sure to arrive by 11:30 PM to secure a spot and dress in warm layers for the waterfront breeze! For more information, click here.
