Arizona knows how to throw a party, and this year’s Arizona New Year’s Eve events lineup proves it. From white-out après-ski celebrations and decadent multi-course dinners to wellness rituals in Sedona and Gatsby-level galas in Phoenix, the final night of 2025 is serving something for everyone. Whether you’re craving culinary luxury, DJ-fueled revelry or a mellow reset under desert stars, this roundup brings together the best ways to welcome 2026 across the state.

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Top Arizona New Year’s Eve events to welcome 2026

Below is your curated list of standout Arizona New Year’s Eve events, offering unforgettable ways to dine, dance or unwind as the clock strikes midnight.

Atria (Flagstaff, Arizona)

Festivities: Atria rings in 2026 with a modern American four-course prix fixe dinner crafted by Chef Rochelle Daniel, blending stunning culinary craft, local ingredients and Atria’s signature mountain-town magic.

12/31 — Four-Course Prix Fixe & Atria After Party: The exclusive tasting menu begins at $210 per person, with supplemental enhancements available. Guests reserving after 8:30 p.m. will enjoy a $230 seating option that includes entry to the Atria After Party, featuring a DJ, a midnight champagne toast, and a festive photo booth in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff.

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Cala Blanc, Cala Scottsdale (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: Cala transforms into Cala Blanc, an all-white après-ski–inspired New Year’s Eve celebration featuring two seated dinner experiences, general admission options and immersive culinary and entertainment activations throughout the night. Guests can enjoy alpine elegance, winter glamour and a lively countdown experience.

• NYE Experiences: Seated dinner highlights include a spritz cart and charcuterie station, seasonal soup with rosé and wine pairings, scallop crudo with Pinot Nero tasting, dessert and mulled wine station and a roaming caviar cart. Entertainment includes a guitarist, DJ, specialty menu offerings and midnight sparkler celebration moments. Dinner reservations require a $30 deposit and a $175 minimum spend. Second seating (9–9:30 p.m.) includes full access to activations and the midnight countdown. General admission tickets include a mini bottle of champagne and sweet treat, with tiered pricing from $45–$70.

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COURSE (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: COURSE presents an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a 10-course tasting menu crafted by James Beard semifinalist Chef Cory Oppold. The experience blends luxury ingredients, bold seasonal flavors and inventive presentations for a memorable final feast of 2025. Pricing is $275 per guest, including a champagne welcome.

• 12/31 — Ten-Course New Year’s Eve Experience: Dishes include Kaluga caviar with aerated potato and dill, Avocado and Hiramasa Tartare with grapefruit and seagrass, Mushroom and Foie Gras Soup with warm brioche, Chilean Seabass wrapped in lobster mousse, K4 Copper State Reserve Beef Tenderloin and a vibrant Forms of Citrus palate cleanser. Optional enhancements 

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Dark Sky Brewing Co. (Flagstaff, Arizona)

Festivities: Dark Sky Brewing Co. welcomes the new year with extended hours, DJ entertainment and special beer and food offerings, creating a lively yet cozy atmosphere for celebrating under Flagstaff’s winter sky.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Under the Dark Sky: Enjoy DJ entertainment and holiday specials throughout the evening, with last call at 11 p.m. It’s the perfect spot to toast the highlights of the past year with a pint in hand.
• December — Weekly Events: Dark Sky Brewing offers a full lineup of weekly gatherings throughout the month, giving guests plenty of ways to unwind, connect and enjoy local craft beer.
• Pints + Poses (Sundays): 10:30–11:30 a.m. all-levels yoga in the indoor Taproom ($15), plus $2 recovery beers.
• Bingo Night (Mondays): 5:45–9 p.m. with prizes each round, a special Ugly Sweater event on Dec. 22 and proceeds benefiting families in need. Local specials include Fish & Chips and $2 off draft pours. Live music begins at 6 p.m.
• Taco Tuesdays & Vinyl Night (Tuesdays): 6–9 p.m. featuring DJ Quick Kay, rotating $10 “cosmic taco” trios and a bring-your-own-vinyl listening party.
• Beer Flights & Wing Wednesdays (Wednesdays): $12 beer flights at both locations, 10 wings for $12 and a featured beer for $6.
• Tapp’d Trivia (Thursdays): 7–9 p.m. free weekly trivia night for teams and craft brew fans.
• Live Music (Fridays): 6–8 p.m. performances by local musicians to kick off the weekend.

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass (Chandler, Arizona)

Festivities: Wild Horse Pass rings in 2026 with an elevated New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a five-course menu at Prime Steakhouse, plus two resort packages designed for food lovers, golfers and holiday staycationers looking to savor the season in style.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Dinner at Prime Steakhouse: This luxurious, holiday-inspired tasting menu is ideal for a festive, indulgent final meal of 2025.
• Seasonal — Stay & Play Golf Package: Take advantage of perfect winter golf weather with 30% off posted rates at Whirlwind Golf Club’s award-winning 36-hole PGA championship courses, plus a daily $50 food & beverage credit and a VIP welcome gift upon check-in.
• Seasonal — “You Do You” Resort Package: Enjoy a relaxing, self-curated getaway with a $100 food & beverage credit redeemable at any of the property’s eight restaurants, including Prime Steakhouse.

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Grey Hen, Century Grand (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: Grey Hen presents an intimate, culturally inspired NYE experience paying homage to 1924 NYC Chinatown with refined cocktail pairings and a celebratory midnight toast.

• 12/31 — 1924 NYC Chinatown New Year’s Eve Experience: From 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., guests enjoy a champagne welcome, a Mediterranean Snack Trio, a punch intermezzo and main cocktail pairings such as the World’s Best Dirty Martini or an Old Fashioned. Featured NYE cocktails include the Cherry Blossom Martini and Shishito Shishito, followed by a champagne toast with a caviar bump. Limited to 26 seats.

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In addition to ringing in the new year with a slice at Grimaldi’s, their signature sauces make a fantastic holiday gift or a post-NY treat for yourself. Made with fresh ingredients, these sauces are certified gluten-free and Non-GMO Project Verified. They are free from the top nine allergens, contain no additives or preservatives, and have no added sugar. And if you’re gifting this season, Grimaldi’s sweetens the deal: buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card, or buy $100 and get $20 back. Perfect for the pizza enthusiast on your list.

Grimaldi’s sauce: ultimate stocking stuffer

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria (Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Peoria, Arizona)

Festivities: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with family, friends and signature coal brick oven favorites. All Arizona locations will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering full menus for dine-in and to-go.

• 1/1 — New Year’s Day Dining: Guests can enjoy Grimaldi’s winter menu featuring the Duo Sauce Pizza, Cherry Pecan Salad, Black Cherry Cheesecake, REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake and seasonal cocktails and mocktails crafted for the holiday.)

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La Fogata, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: La Fogata offers a refined New Year’s Eve five-course dinner featuring elevated coastal, Mayan-inspired and classic European flavors, followed by a lively after-party.

• 12/31 — Five-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the celebration opens with champagne-caviar oysters and Mayan-inspired bites, followed by starters such as white asparagus salad, classic Caesar or warm winter squash velouté. Entrée options include crispy-skin sablefish, filet of beef with lobster mashed potatoes or cauliflower gnocchi. Dessert choices include layered chocolate cake or crème brûlée, with an after-party in The Social Boardroom featuring a live DJ until 1 a.m. Dinner is priced at $99++ per person.

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Lucero, Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU (Tempe, Arizona)

Festivities: Lucero at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU offers an elevated New Year’s Eve celebration with a luxurious four-course dining experience designed to welcome 2026 in refined style.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Dinner: From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy an elegant evening beginning with an amuse-bouche and champagne toast, followed by refined starters, entrées such as Coal-Charred Tenderloin or Chilean Seabass and indulgent desserts crafted for the holiday occasion.

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Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria (Cottonwood, Arizona)

Festivities: Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria invites guests to welcome 2026 with vineyard views, farm-to-table dining and limited-edition New Year’s Eve specials. The trattoria will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Dining: Seasonal specials include Oysters Rockefeller with pancetta, parmesan and breadcrumb ($24), a 15-Year Hooks Aged Cheddar board with honeycomb and dark chocolate ($16), Squab with juniper berry lentils, braised cabbage and cherry balsamic ($24), and a 20 oz. Tuscan Ribeye ($85). Guests can also enjoy the restaurant’s full farm-driven menu.
• 1/1 — First-Class Guided Tastings at Caduceus Ventura Room: For an intimate experience, the adjacent Caduceus Ventura Room offers limited-capacity guided tastings with Arizona tapas-style bites and a private tour of the facilities and vineyard. Seatings are available at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Mii amo (Sedona, Arizona)

Festivities: Mii amo offers a peaceful and introspective way to welcome the new year with its Manifest Your New Year’s Wishes experience inside the iconic Crystal Grotto, inviting guests to reset, ground and set intentions for the year ahead.

• 12/31–1/1 — Manifest Your New Year’s Wishes: During this special New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day ritual, guests write their dreams and intentions on delicate rice paper before the Mii amo team ignites each wish, symbolically setting intentions into motion for 2026. Held in the Crystal Grotto, the experience creates a quiet moment of clarity, connection and renewal.

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North Italia (Multiple Arizona Locations)

Festivities: North Italia celebrates New Year’s Eve with a specialty three-course prix fixe menu served exclusively in-restaurant on 12/31, featuring elevated takes on guest favorites and several new seasonal dishes. The regular à la carte menu will be available for takeout only. Pricing begins at $70 per person, with reservations available by phone or on OpenTable.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu: Guests can enjoy beloved classics including Sicilian Meatballs, Spicy Vodka Rigatoni and Tiramisu, plus festive new offerings such as Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe Risotto, Lobster Mezzaluna, Hand-Cut Double Pork Chop, Pappardelle Bolognese al Tartufo, Smoked Prosciutto Chicken Parmesan and an Aged Bourbon & Salted Caramel Affogato to close the year on a sweet note.

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Persepshen (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: Persepshen hosts a one-night-only New Year’s Eve dinner featuring six chef-driven courses with drink pairings, each highlighting local growers, ranchers, brewers, winemakers and roasters. Guests will enjoy a relaxed patio cocktail hour before moving indoors for a seasonally inspired dining experience.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Six-Course Tasting: Courses include dishes such as a black truffle Mediterranean salad and 90-day dry-aged Iberico pork ribs glazed in Schnepf Farms peach preserves. Each guest receives a special parting gift at the end of the evening. Seating: 6 p.m. Price: $175 per guest (service charge + tax included)

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Platform 18, Century Grand (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: Platform 18 hosts an immersive, Prohibition-era New Year’s Eve aboard its famed luxury railcar, featuring specialty cocktails, curated food pairings and a midnight champagne toast with a caviar bump.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Train Experience: From 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., guests enjoy a champagne arrival, a Mediterranean Snack Trio, pairing cocktails such as a Vodka Sour or Tequila Highball, an intermezzo punch service and main pairings including the World’s Best Dirty Martini or an Old Fashioned. The evening concludes with a champagne toast and caviar bump. Featured NYE cocktails include Paparazzi and Sisters Not Twins (Mezcal or Tequila). The event is limited to 36 seats.

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Prado, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: Prado ushers in the new year with an elegant five-course prix fixe dinner, live music and a celebratory midnight champagne toast.

• New Year’s Eve Celebration: Two seating options are available, from 5–6 p.m. and 8–9 p.m. The curated menu features standout dishes including Tuna Crudo and Albariño-Brined Quail, Braised Australian Bison Short Rib and a decadent Triple Chocolate Torte with champagne and berries.

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SaltRock Southwest Kitchen (Sedona, Arizona)

Festivities: SaltRock rings in 2026 with a four-course New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner priced at $150 per adult (includes a glass of sparkling wine) and $75 per child, with an optional $75 wine pairing.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner: Guests can choose from dishes such as Maine lobster rillette, beetroot-cured scallop, grilled Spanish octopus, cider-glazed pork belly, Chilean sea bass, beef tenderloin, and a vegetarian beet “Wellington.” Dessert options include Aztec chocolate flan or an apple and piloncillo tartine. Reservations required.

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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa ushers in the new year with an Old Hollywood–inspired celebration featuring an elegant prix fixe dinner at Elements and a lively late-night gala at Jade Bar.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Dinner at Elements: Guests can enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner crafted with refined seasonal cuisine and framed by panoramic views of Paradise Valley. A live jazz trio adds vintage ambiance throughout the evening, setting the tone for a sophisticated celebration.
• 12/31 — Old Hollywood Masquerade Gala at Jade Bar: After dinner, festivities continue at Jade Bar with handcrafted cocktails, energetic live music and a glamorous masquerade celebration. The late-night menu features premium champagne, seafood towers, caviar service and buttermilk fried chicken buckets leading up to the midnight countdown.

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ShadowRock Tap + Table, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock (Sedona, Arizona)

Festivities: ShadowRock Tap + Table welcomes the new year with a festive three-course Southwestern-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner set against Sedona’s iconic red rock backdrop.

• 12/31 — Three-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner: Beginning at 4 p.m., guests can choose from starters including a Mexican-style lobster bisque with smoky chiles or a watercress and frisée salad with jicama, avocado and cilantro-lime vinaigrette. The entrée features a Southwestern surf and turf with achiote filet mignon and grilled Mexican jumbo shrimp, served with tequila-lime butter, sweet potato emulsion and sautéed calabacitas. Dessert is a cajeta crème brûlée topped with fresh berries, followed by a complimentary champagne toast. Pricing is $89 per adult and $42 for children 12 and under, with an optional $135 wine-pairing experience.

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Swizzle Inn: New Year’s Eve Rewind to the 80s (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: Swizzle Inn rings in 2026 with an 80s-themed New Year’s Eve bash on 12/31 from 8 p.m. to close. Guests can celebrate with DJ Bradon, a lively Twister competition, $2 B-52 shots and contests for Best Hair, Best Fit and Best Look-Alike. The countdown culminates with a midnight champagne toast to welcome the new year in retro style.

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T. Cook’s, Royal Palms Resort and Spa (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: Royal Palms Resort and Spa celebrates New Year’s Eve with an elegantly curated four-course prix fixe dinner at T. Cook’s, crafted by Executive Chef Lee Hillson.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner: From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the evening begins with an amuse of mini beef or mushroom wellington, followed by first courses such as beet carpaccio, foie gras French toast or a 1,000-layer potato and beef tartare. A champagne sorbet intermezzo precedes entrée selections including seared duck breast or scallop and lobster linguine. Desserts feature decadent creations such as midnight gold or bananas foster flambé. Pricing is $190++ per adult, $75++ for children ages 6–12 and complimentary for children 5 and under.

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The Americano (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: The Americano presents an elevated New Year’s Eve dining experience with a four-course prix fixe menu and premium add-on options including wine pairings, caviar, truffles and raw bar selections.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner: Guests begin with elegant starters for the table, followed by appetizer selections such as Maine Lobster Tortellini with sherry cream and Santa Barbara uni, Bluefin Tuna Tartare with Stilton blue cheese and Medjool dates or Black Truffle & Wild Mushroom Bisque with foie gras and cognac. Entrées include Veal Chop “Saltimbocca,” Two Wash Ranch Guinea Hen with black truffle jus or George Bank Scallops with caviar beurre fusso and preserved lemon gremolata. A selection of indulgent desserts concludes the celebratory evening.
• 12/31 — NYE Seating Options: First seating is $175++ per person. Second seating is $225++ per person and includes an additional appetizer, party favors and live entertainment. 

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The Global Ambassador (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: The Global Ambassador welcomes 2026 with a property-wide New Year’s Eve celebration across Le Âme, théa and the Lobby Bar. Guests with dining reservations receive exclusive access to curated prix fixe menus, live music and a midnight toast in an elevated, celebratory setting.

• 12/31 — théa New Year’s Eve Dinner: théa hosts a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop celebration featuring a prix fixe menu and DJ entertainment. First seating is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $150++ per person. Second seating is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $225++ per person. A VIP experience with reserved couches and a food and beverage minimum is available from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. for groups of 4–12.
• 12/31 — Le Âme New Year’s Eve Soirée: Le Âme presents an elegant soirée with an exclusive prix fixe menu. First seating is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $185++ per person. Second seating is from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for $250++ per person. VIP private dining room inquiries can be sent to sales@globalambassadorhotel.com.
• 12/31 — Lobby Bar Celebration: The Lobby Bar offers a late-night setting with live music and an exclusive New Year’s Eve menu from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations are available for cocktail tables and lounge seating for 4–10 guests, with food and beverage minimums required.

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The Pemberton: New Year’s Eve Gala (Phoenix, Arizona)

Festivities: The Pemberton welcomes 2026 with Midnight at The Pemberton: A New Year’s Eve Gala, a glamorous Gatsby-inspired celebration from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Guests can dance into the new year surrounded by sparkling décor, live entertainment and a night filled with vintage elegance and modern flair.

• NYE Experience: General admission tickets are $99 and include lite bites from 8–11 p.m., festive party favors and a midnight champagne toast. For an elevated evening, the Gatsby VIP Package ($350) includes admission for two plus a one-night stay at the Cambria Hotel.

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The Wilde Resort & Spa (Sedona, Arizona)

Festivities: The Wilde Resort & Spa welcomes the new year with reflective, wellness-focused programming designed to inspire clarity, intention and renewal.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Water Lantern Release & Intentions Ceremony: From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests can close out the year with a soothing sound-bowl healing session and intention-setting ceremony, culminating in a luminous water lantern release beneath the Sedona night sky.
• 1/1 — New Year Vision Workshop: From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., guests can begin the year with purpose during a vision-board workshop centered on reflection, goal-setting and shaping intentions for 2025.

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UnderTow (Phoenix & Gilbert, Arizona)

Festivities: UnderTow’s nautical, tiki-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration takes guests on a two-hour voyage featuring immersive storytelling, curated food courses, tropical cocktails and a festive midnight toast.

• 12/31 — UnderTow New Year’s Eve Voyage: From 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., guests begin with a Guava & Passionfruit Cheeky arrival drink, followed by a sushi flight (vegan option available) paired with cocktails such as Tropical Itch, Saturn or Blue Hawaii. A second course features a spring roll and coconut shrimp skewer, paired with Mai Tai, Zombie or Smoking Cannon selections. The evening concludes with a champagne toast and caviar bump. Limited to 44 seats per location.

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Weft & Warp at Andaz Scottsdale (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Festivities: Weft & Warp celebrates New Year’s Eve with a special multi-course dinner created by Executive Chef Sammy DeMarco, featuring seasonal dishes and festive flavors to welcome 2026 in style. Guests are invited to stay after dinner as the bar remains open until midnight.

• 12/31 — New Year’s Eve Dinner: The evening begins with shared starters like Mezza Sampler and Smoked Gouda Arancini, followed by selections including Hamachi Crudo, Colossal Shrimp Cocktail, Tagliatelle with Forest Mushrooms, Grilled Tuna Steak, Pan-Roasted Filet Mignon, Apple Cider Braised Pork Shank or Mama D’s Baked Eggplant. Dessert features a Smoked White Chocolate Mousse with champagne-soaked sponge and honeycomb toffee.

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