From workout classes to midnight celebrations and New Year’s Day brunch, here are our picks for celebrating the start of 2026 in Charlestown!

50th First Night Boston

First Night Boston is proud to announce its full schedule of performances for New Year’s Eve, which will fill City Hall Plaza and surrounding venues in the hours leading up to 2026. Musicians, performers, and artists will perform in Boston’s downtown, with the stage, lights, and ice in City Hall Plaza serving as the event’s centerpiece. The latest schedule is included in this release, and all events are free for all. Read all about it here!!

Pier 6’s New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Fireworks Show

Shuck yeah, it’s almost New Year’s! Join at Pier 6 for a waterfront NYE bash stacked with oysters, cocktails, music, and fireworks. The party takes place on Wednesday, December 31st from 8pm to 1 am.

🦪 Raw Bar Display
🍤 Apps & Bar Bites
💥 Harbor Fireworks at Midnight
🍾 Champagne Toast
🎧 Top 40 All Night
📺 Live Ball Drop
🎉 Party Favors

Harbor views + champagne? That’s how you start 2026 right. Get your early bird ticket now!!

Dovetail’s Prix Fixe NYE Dinner

Thoughtfully curated dishes, mouth watering pours, and all the reasons to celebrate big. Join Dovetail for a send-off to 2025 and a toast to 2026 with their Prix Fixe NYE Dinner. Check out the menu! Tickets are $125/person, with an optional wine pairing, and can be purchased here.

New Year’s Eve at Prima

Join Prima for a special NYE dinner complete with bubbly tower! Make a reservation now before they’re gone!

Irish New Year at Tavern at the End of the World

Ring in the New Year EARLY at Tavern at the End of the World! Starting at 5 p.m. hear live Irish music, then enjoy a Champagne toast while you watch the ball drop live from Ireland at 7 p.m!

YMCA’s New Year, More Zumba!

On Thursday, January 1st, at 11am, join Nicole at the YMCA to kick off 20256 with Zumba playing all your favorite songs from 2025!   Join the YMCA or bring an ID for a guest pass!

NYE at Warren Tavern

Ring in the New Year at Warren Tavern featuring a live DJ.  Music will start at 9pm on December 31st. There is no cover, and dinner reservations are accepted. A special dinner menu will be posted!

Waverly’s Midnight Toast and New Year’s Day Brunch

Waverly will be hosting dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. on December 31st, with a toast at midnight, and then kicking off 2026 with an early brunch on January 1st, starting at 8 a.m. and carrying through 3 p.m. Snag your reservation now!

Monument Family Friendly NYE Celebration

Celebrate with Monument on NYE! Whether you’re a 6 pm ball drop fan or staying up til midnight, Monument’s got the vibe you need to start 2026! They’ve got family-friendly fun with a 6 pm ball drop (including sparkling cider and glow sticks) or reserve your table for dinner, drinks, and live entertainment by @djmillzy4real starting at 9pm! Champagne toast at midnight! Don’t forget to join Monument for brunch on 12/31 and 1/1! Reserve your spot here! 

NYE Ice Sculpture Stroll + NYE Fireworks

Boston Harbor Now’s signature New Year’s Eve Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll is back! Get ready to count down to 2026 with over TWO dozen ice sculptures hosted by businesses and cultural sites across the waterfront. It’ll be the largest Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll EVER! Also, enjoy Touch-A-Truck and Touch-a-Boat kids’ events from noon to 4pm at the Envoy Hotel, and stick around into the night for Year’s End Fireworks to ring in 2026! This event is free and you can learn more here, including an interactive map!