South Florida offers endless options for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Here is the Top 10 hottest South Florida events to ring in 2026 South Florida is giving residents and visitors plenty of reasons to celebrate as 2025 comes to a close.

South Florida is giving residents and visitors plenty of reasons to celebrate as 2025 comes to a close, from family-friendly activities to high-energy nightlife. Here are some top options across the region:

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10. Miami Children’s Museum Noon Year’s Eve

Families can ring in the new year early from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, featuring live performances, hands-on crafts, and a festive noon countdown with balloons and confetti.

9. Yamashiro Miami

This upscale restaurant offers two New Year’s Eve seatings with a curated four-course menu, live DJ, and champagne. Guests can enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes in a chic, late-night party atmosphere.

8. Takato Conrad Fort Lauderdale

Takato hosts a Black-Tie Masquerade with luxury Japanese and Korean dining, live entertainment, raffle prizes, and a midnight champagne toast. Fireworks cap off the evening along the oceanfront.

7. Michael’s Genuine & Amara at Paraiso / Amara at Paraiso

Chef Michael Schwartz rings in the new year at two Miami spots. Michael’s Genuine features bold seasonal dishes and live jazz with a midnight toast, while Amara at Paraiso offers waterfront dining and a rooftop champagne lounge with skyline views.

6. Luminosa at Jungle Island

Families looking for an early evening celebration can enjoy massive lantern displays, immersive lights, and interactive storytelling at this spectacular light festival.

5. Queen Miami Beach

The Golden Majesty Ball transforms New Year’s Eve into a full spectacle with a five-course dinner, live performers, and nonstop entertainment until midnight.

4. Lafayette Steakhouse

Guests can enjoy a four-course prix-fixe dinner with a vinyl soundtrack, caviar bites, and a stylish start to 2026.

3. Downtown Fort Lauderdale Countdown

This free event features live music, family-friendly activities, and the iconic Anchor Drop at midnight.

2. Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Multiple parties under one roof include LIV Nightclub with world-class DJs and Fontainebleau’s main event with David Guetta, complete with champagne toasts at midnight.

1. E11EVEN Miami

The top New Year’s Eve destination features a midnight performance by 50 Cent, a packed dance floor, and an all-night countdown celebration.

Other notable events include the Wynwood Marketplace NYE Block Party, Miami NYE All-Access Bar Crawl, Bagatelle Miami River, and Dreamland LGBTQ+ Festival in Wynwood.

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