New Year's Eve is known for the promise of new beginnings and the start of something good. Albuquerque is exploding with New Year’s Eve fun for all ages, tastes and celebration-styles. It doesn't matter how you ring in the New Year as long as you don't let it pass you by.
New Year's Eve Events
New Year's Eve With the Opera
Listen to the beautiful sounds of amazing Opera Southwest singers performing crowd favorites and classics at New Year's Eve with the Opera. After treating your ears to the amazing sounds, sip on champagne at a reception to ring in the new year.
Ring in the New Year with Balloons
Celebrate a new year with balloons galore at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Explore hands-on activities and enjoy live music to ring in the new year.
New Year's Eve Before Dark
New Year’s Eve Before Dark is a free, family-friendly event at the Albuquerque Museum. Create your own calendar based on works that are on exhibit and tour the museum’s galleries.
Hello Future: NYE 2024
Say hello to 2025 at the Hello Future celebration at Electric Playhouse. Check out lots of live music as we say goodbye to 2024. Come dressed for the future.
Visit our New Year’s Eve event page for even more party options.
Places to Stay
Sandia Resort & Casino
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Stay at Sandia Resort & Casino if you want to attend multiple New Year’s celebrations. Whether it's a special round of New Year's Eve bingo or a Glow Year's Eve party, everyone is sure to find something they’ll enjoy.
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown is a great place to stay on Albuquerque's east side. Celebrate 2025 with an Old Hollywood New Year's Eve Party, complete with a red carpet.
Embassy Suites
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Celebrate in style at the New Year’s Eve Masquerade at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque. Located just outside downtown Albuquerque, this year’s masquerade features party favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight.
Other Things to do New Year’s Eve Weekend
Don’t let the party stop at the end of the year! Albuquerque has a host of exciting activities for everyone. Explore one of our many museums, head outside to enjoy the cold weather or warm up indoors with a spa day or some hot chile.
