New Year’s Eve parties with music, dancing and more
By Michael Witthaus
[email protected]
There are many ways to mark year’s end and ring in 2025, from an early dinner with music to a full-scale bash that ends with confetti blasts at midnight. Here’s a list of options available.
815 Cocktails & Provisions (815 Elm St., Manchester, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $140 — Rodeo Ball is this year’s theme, with cowboy boots, fringe, and bedazzled attire encouraged for a night filled with music, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, Siren of the Circle burlesque, Magic by Benjamin, unlimited photobooth and more.
Alan’s (133 N. Main St., Boscawen, 753-6631) 8 p.m. $30 — Freddie Partridge Band plays dance music, preceded by a special NYE menu.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4 (797 Court St., Keene, 352-9703) 7 p.m. $25 — MV19 rocks in the new year, includes hors d’oeuvres, sandwich station, midnight toast and party favors.
American Legion Post 47 (551 Foundry St., Rollinsford, 742-5833) 7:30 p.m. $10 — Aunt Peg Band plays the hits at this party. Bring an appetizer to share; pizza will be served.
American Legion Post 6 (96 Islington St., Portsmouth, 436-7575) 8 p.m. — Karaoke with DJ Darlene.
American Legion Post 8 (640 Central Ave., Dover, 742-9710) 8 p.m. — Live music by Dancing Madly Backwards, full bar, food and snacks, dance floor.
Artisan Hotel at Tuscan Village (17 Via Toscana, Salem, tuscanbrands.com) 6 p.m. $300 — Four-course dinner with Pear Burrata Salad, Surf & Turf and Chocolate Espresso Torte for dessert, followed by Dueling Pianos with The Flying Ivories, dinner kicks off at 7 p.m. (seating begins at 6 p.m.).
Ash Cigar Lounge (92 Route 125, Kingston, eventbrite.com) 7 p.m. $50 — Red Carpet Hollywood Glam New Year’s Eve Celebration with Frank Sinatra tribute singer, cigar specials and midnight toast. Dress code: Hollywood Glam — red carpet elegance encouraged.
Ashworth by the Sea (295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, 926-6762) 8 p.m. $30 and up — Choose the laid-back Breakers Party or get dolled up for the Masquerade Gala with plated surf & turf dinner.
Auspicious Brew (2 Washington St., Dover, 953-7240) 9 p.m. $15 at the door — all-ages house party with Citizen Kane and Liz Ridgely. Vinyl sets, dance hits, performance art and a community ritual to mark the end of the year.
Averill House Vineyard (21 Averill Road, Brookline, exploretock.com) 7 p.m. $89 — Celebrate the new year on Brazil Time with a complimentary wine pairing and five-course Brazilian dinner.
Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $50-$70 — Moulin Rouge meets Bourbon Street as the Catnip Junkies perform in the lounge while DJ BegBlack spins a range of hits. Aerialists, drag performers, and a confetti blast at midnight.
Belknap Mill (25 Beacon St., Laconia, 524-8813) 8 p.m. $201 per pair — Mayor’s Ball to support Belknap Mill with speakeasy theme, hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing and open bar.
Birch on Elm (968 Elm St., Manchester, eventbrite.com) 7:30 p.m. $200 — an evening of elegant indulgence with unlimited hors d’oeuvres, raw bar, two drinks and bubbly when the ball drops.
BLEND603 (82 Fleet St., Portsmouth, eventbrite.com) 7 and 9 p.m. $30 — Underground Comedy Club has two shows, each with a Champagne toast.
Brickhouse Restaurant & Brewery (241 Union Square, Milford, 672-2270) 7 p.m. — Recently reopened with a new name and theme, with beloved cover band The Slakas welcoming the new year.
Bridgewater Inn (367 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 744-3518) 8 p.m. — Classic rock band Horsepower performs downstairs, with DJ Di upstairs spinning all night long. $55 per person includes buffet (8:30-10:30 p.m.) and party; hats and tiaras, noisemakers, beads and Champagne toast.
Buckey’s (240 Governor Wentworth Hwy., Moultonborough, 476-5485) 9 p.m. — The tradition continues with the Red Hat Band performing.
Cercle National Club (550 Rockland Ave., Manchester, 623-8243) 7:30 p.m. — Potluck dinner and appetizers with Mixtape Heroez playing rock covers at this members club. Champagne at midnight.
Chop Shop (920 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-7706) 6:30 p.m. — The AC/DC Experience tribute band performs at this party.
Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 232-4794) 7 p.m. $30 — at 7:30 and 9 p.m. it’s a comedy show starring Steve Scarfo, Kyle Crawford and Dan Crohn. Separately, there’s a drag show hosted by Karisma & Larissa Montes at 10 p.m. for $30.
City Hall Pub (8 Hanover St., Manchester) 8 p.m. Party with The Trio.
Common Man (88 Range Road, Windham, 898-0088) 6 p.m. — Singer-songwriter Karen Grenier performs an early set.
Copper Door (15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 488-2677) 3 p.m. — Clint Lapointe plays from 4 to 7 p.m., and the restaurant stays open until 11 p.m., with a special menu: two-course $76, three-course $86 and four-course $96.
Copper Door (42 S. Broadway, Salem, 458-2033) 3 p.m. — Jodee Frawlee plays from 4 to 7 p.m., and the restaurant stays open until 11 a.m., with a special menu: two-course $76, three-course $86 and four-course $96.
Derryfield (625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, 623-2880) 7 p.m. $30 — once again the Chad LaMarsh Band, a high-energy dance combo with male and female lead vocals, entertains with tunes from the ’60s to now, with Champagne toast at midnight and party favors.
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester, headlinersnh.com) 6 p.m. $35 and up — Headliners Comedy with Will Noonan, Dan Crohn, Amy Tee, Tim McKeever, Annie Powell, Joe Espi and Dave Decker, also separate Dueling Pianos show, dinner/hotel packages available at headlinersnh.com.
Eagles Club (36 S. Main St., Concord, 228-8922) 8 p.m. — Dave Graham performs, prime rib $15 per person and chicken cordon bleu $12 per person, full bar, 50/50 raffle.
East Side Club (786 Massabesic St., Manchester, 669-1802) 9 p.m. — NYE party with DJ Keith.
Flying Monkey Movie House (39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551) 7:30 p.m. $35 and up — Cathedral offers the only tribute to Van Halen that performs both Roth & Hagar material in their setlist.
Fratello’s (155 Dow St., Manchester, 624-2022) 5:30 p.m. — Tim Kierstead plays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Governors Inn Hotel & Restaurant (76 Wakefield Road, Rochester, 332-0107) 8 p.m. $95 includes four-course dinner with prime rib buffet, along with dancing to classic rock and pop cover band Bad Penny.
Gusto (18 Main St., Center Harbor, eventbrite.com) 5:30 p.m. $25 and $45 — Italian dinner includes wild boar, pappardelle and filet mignon with a dessert buffet and glass of Moscato to close the night. Ring in the new year early live from Italy.
Hen House (85 S. Main St., Newton, 382-1705) 9 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Bash w/ Stumpy Joe Band again hosting the party, along with Diamond Edge and The Moonlighters.
Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery (72 Main St., Meredith, eventbrite.com) 7 p.m. $95 and up — begin with passed appetizers, then enjoy jazz singer Ashley Warwick, accompanied by Paul Bourgeois, CJ Poole and Rick Erwin.
Homestead (641 DW Highway, Merrimack, 429-2022) 5:30 p.m. — Jeff Mrozek performs.
Kama Fly Fitness (250 S. Commercial St., Suite 3007, Manchester, eventbrite.com) 6:30 p.m. — New Year’s Eve ceremony and sound bath to begin the new year with clarity, purpose and peace.
Keys Piano Bar (1087 Elm St., Manchester, 836-7796) 7 p.m. $50 — Sequin Party with DJ music, on-stage dance and limbo contests, karaoke and other games. Ticket includes two premium drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a Champagne toast at midnight.
L Street Tavern (17 L St., Hampton, 967-4777) 9 p.m. — There’s a party here, but details aren’t available.
LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898) 9 p.m. $120 — three-course plated dinner, followed by dance music from Freese Brothers Big Band, in its 42nd year of keeping the sounds of swing and classic Big Band music alive.
Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506) 7:30 p.m. $20 — Eric Grant Band plays top 40 hits, themed cocktails and midnight ball drop.
Loon Mountain (60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, 745-8111) 6 p.m. $40 — Grateful Dead tribute band Alligator Wine hosts this party, with hors d’oeuvres and a midnight toast included.
Lynn’s 102 Tavern (76 Derry Road, Hudson, 943-7832) 8 p.m. — Rock Junk the stage with special guests Ken Stiles and Bill Janiero.
Martingale Wharf (99 Bow St., Suite W, Portsmouth, 431-0901) 6 p.m. $20 special event fee for reservations after 8 p.m. as Michael Troy Trio and special three-course NYE menu served and late night bar food from 10 p.m. to midnight.
McCue’s Comedy Club (580 Route 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, portsmouthnhtickets.com) 8 p.m. $30 -— Standup from Nick Gordon, Sara Poulin, Liam Hales and Jack Lynch.
Murphy’s Taproom & Carriage House (393 Route 101, Bedford, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $40 — Comedy show with Mark Riley, Jody Sloane, Bill Douglas and Jolanda Logan.
Murphy’s Taproom (494 Elm St., Manchester, scampscomedy.com) 10 p.m. $30 — Comedy show in the back room with Eric Hurst, Klia Ververidis, Bryan Muenzer and Tyler Hittner.
Music Hall Loft (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 433-3100) 7:30 p.m. $42 and up — After outdoor First Night festivities, high-energy string band Rockspring performs, with a midnight Champagne toast.
Nan King Restaurant (222 Central St., Hudson, 882-1911) 5 and 8 p.m. Patty’s Energizer Karaoke rings in the new year. Have dinner and sing your favorite song.
Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, etix.com) 7 p.m. $39 — Juston McKinney’s Year in Review returns to bid a laughing farewell to 2024.
Nova Arts/Brewbakers Café (48 Emerald St., Keene, eventbrite.com) 3 p.m. $20 — Hug The Dog, a four-piece Granite State band, plays a unique fusion of indie rock, soul and lyrical rock.
Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588) 6 p.m. Recycled Percussion is again home for the holidays. Ring in 2025 with junk rock — two shows, 3 and 7 p.m.
Pats Peak Ski Area (686 Flanders Road, Henniker, 728-7732) 7 p.m. — New Year’s fireworks at 9:20 p.m., ski, ride and tube (lifts open until 8:45 p.m.) and dancing to Dave & Wally in the Sled Pub from 6 to 9 p.m. No traditional NYE party this year.
Pembroke Pines Country Club (42 Whittemore Road, Pembroke, eventbrite.com) 9 p.m. $125 — live music from Taylor Hughes, laughter with comedians from Mike’s Comedy Club.
Penuche’s Ale House (9 Pleasant St., Concord) 8 p.m. $10 at the door — Power pop from Donaher, with New Norde, Lovewell and Jay the Barber.
Portsmouth Gas Light (64 Market St., Portsmouth, 430-9122) 9 p.m. $50 and up — Midnight Masquerade party on the third floor, passed hors d’oeuvres, Champagne toast, late night buffet, giveaways, with VIP packages available.
Press Room (77 Daniel St., Portsmouth, 431-5186) 8:30 p.m. $20 and up — New Year’s Eve Ski Party w/ DJ Chad Banks, D-Rowe Beatz & DJ Tuggboat.
Red’s Kitchen & Tavern (530 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-0030) 8 p.m. Masquerade party with live music from DNA.
Remix Skate Center (725 Huse Road, Manchester, skateremix.com) 8 p.m. $30 — all-ages party hosted by DJ Darrey Roy, with unlimited skating, swag bags, bar specials and confetti countdown.
Revo Casino (1279 S. Willow St., Manchester, revocasino.com) 9 p.m. — George Cox hosts karaoke, with free party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight, late night menu, casino open until 4 a.m.
Revo Casino (887b Central Ave., Dover, revocasino.com) 7:30 p.m. — Madhouse Party Band performs.
Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588) 8 p.m. $30 — Comedian Jimmy Dunn takes the stage for end-of-year laughs.
Rockingham Ballroom (22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, eventbrite.com) 9 p.m. $40 — With a theme of Fantasy Formal, it’s dancing all night on the area’s largest dance floor. DJ host Johnny B Groovy and Soul Sister Pam. Party favors, healthy late-night food and dessert table, midnight glass of Champagne.
Rooftop at The Envio (299 Vaughan St., Portsmouth, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $110 — ticket includes a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, an iced seafood raw bar, and a variety of appetizers to savor throughout the evening. Plus, enjoy two sparkling toasts — one to kick off the celebration as you arrive, and another at midnight. DJ Darwin Almonte from Get Down Tonight Entertainment will be on hand to keep you dancing all night long.
Rumors Sports Bar & Bowling (22 N. Main St., Newmarket, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $10 — Multiple live performances, pizza, calzones and snacks, midnight toast.
Saddle Up Saloon (92 Route 125, Kingston, 369-6962) 9 p.m. $80 — three-course dinner included (6 and 7:30 seatings) at this event, with All That ’90s playing memorable hits and a pizza buffet as midnight approaches.
Salt hill Pub Lebanon (2 West Park St., Lebanon, 448-4532) 9 p.m. $10 — The Gully Boys, local legends playing the music of the Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Phish and other legendary acts.
Salt hill Pub Newport (58 Main St., Newport, 863-7774) 10 p.m. — 19th annual NYE party with the Loonz playing classic rock.
Sawtooth Kitchen (33 South Main St., Hanover, toasttab.com) 8 p.m. $15 — psychedelic debauchery from Canopy, ticket includes a Champagne toast at midnight.
Shaskeen (909 Elm St., Manchester, 625-0246) 6 p.m. $60 — DJ Myth hosts an all-inclusive Epic New Year’s Bash with 200 tickets sold covering a dinner buffet, midnight Champagne toast, live DJ and open bar (no shots). The club will be closed to anyone without tickets (21+ only).
Sheraton Hotel (2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, eventbrite.com) 9 p.m. $60 and up — Dueling Pianos provide entertainment with NY strip steak or roasted farm chicken dinner, one of two big events presented by Headliners Comedy Club.
Side Bar (845 Lafayette Road, Hampton, thecommunityoven.com) 6:30 p.m. $10, $15 at the door — live DJ, Champagne toast, all-night drink specials at this party.
Sky Meadow Country Club (6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, headlinersnh.com) 7 p.m. $25 — Bash in the Grotto with a la carte food and complimentary Champagne toast.
Smitty’s Cinema (630 W. Main St., Tilton, smittyscinema.com) 9 p.m. $20 — comedy show starring Rodney Norman.
Soho Bistro (20 Old Granite St., Manchester, 222-1677) 6 p.m. $10 — masquerade ball at this downtown spot.
South Church UUC (292 State St., Portsmouth, portsmouthnhtickets.com) 6 p.m. $25 — Last Blast NYE concert with The Reconstructed and Natalia Rothwell.
Stone Church (5 Granite St., Newmarket, 659-7700) 7 p.m. $50 — Neighbor closes out a three-night run with a NYE party.
Stoned Wall Bar & Grill (37 Manchester St., Manchester, eventbrite.com) 8 p.m. $50 ticket includes two drink tickets, glass for midnight toast, appetizers at this New Year’s Eve party. $20 cover after 8 p.m.
Strand Ballroom (20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899) 6 p.m. $45 and up — Comedy with Scott Marcoux, followed by The Dancing Yetis playing classic rock, blues, funk and disco, with finger foods and midnight toast.
Sweeney Post #2 (251 Maple St., Manchester) 7:30 p.m. — Live music from Stray Dogs, with a potluck dinner, so bring an app, favorite dish or dessert to share.
Tenney Mountain Ski Resort (151 Tenney Mountain Road, Plymouth, 238-9567) 9 p.m. $90 — Charcuterie station at 6 p.m., buffet with carving station from 7 to 9 p.m. Fireworks show with DJ entertainment and dancing starts at 8 p.m. Party favors and Champagne toast included, with the 2025 countdown ball drop playing live from Times Square! Cash bar.
The Brook Casino (319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, eventbrite.com) 9 p.m. $40 and up — Ring in the new year with Doug Ferony and the best of Frank Sinatra.
The Goat MHT (50 Old Granite St., Manchester, 603-4628) 5:30 p.m. NYE Party with Seven Day Weekend is reprised.
Thirsty Moose (21 Congress St., Portsmouth, 427-8645) 8 p.m. Woodland Protocol performs downstairs with DJ Millzy spinning upstairs.
Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100) noon — Adam Ezra Group and opening duo dynamo Sirsy play with a four-course dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $95; 9 p.m. show only is $45, and all tickets include a Champagne toast.
Tuscan Market & Village (9 Via Toscana, Salem, tuscanbrands.com) 9 p.m. — Ring in the new year at The Veranda with a DJ, exclusive views of the midnight fireworks show, and special featured entertainment.
Twins Smoke Shop (80 Perkins Road, Londonderry, 421-0242) 8 p.m. — Welcome the new year with cigars and cocktails in the shop’s 7-20-4 Lounge.
Wally’s Pub (144 Ashworth Ave., Hampton, 926-6954) 7:30 p.m. — Fast Times plays music from the 1980s.
Winona Social Club (168 Manchester St., Manchester, 623-9248) 8:30 p.m. — Music from DJ Joe with potluck food and Jell-o shots.
WSCA Radio (909 Islington St., Suite 1, Portsmouth, 430-9722) 8:30 p.m. $45 — NYE with Adrienne Mack-Davis, 32 French, Sound Around Us, DJ Skooch, & DJ Mam, includes food, Champagne toast 21+.
