Auckland’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2026
Alice Rich
Contributor & Former Editor | Urban List NZ
2025 is almost history. Only one question remains—where will you be when the new year dawns? Party it up in absolute style with NYE shindigs a-plenty, whether you’re after a glittering glass of the good stuff, a solid serve of house beats, you want to farewell the year that’s been from a jaw-dropping rooftop, with a belly full of the city’s best kai, or kicking back with something more mellow (and ideally matcha-infused). Plus fireworks, obvs.
So take your pick of Tamaki’s best New Year’s Eve parties, round up your crew, snag those tickets and get ready to shake it like it’s 2026 tomorrow (because it almost is).
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The Best New Year's Eve Parties In Auckland
LADI6 - New Year’s Eve House Party
Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar, St Kevins Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central
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For high octane, big grooves and deep bass energy, you’ll want to snap up a ticket to the first ever LADI6 NYE House Party. Marking the beginning of Ladi6’s summer tour and hosted by St Kevins Arcade's iconic trifecta—Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar—this ain’t just a house party, it’s a showcase, where established artists and emerging artists collide for some serious sonic that’ll see you straight into the big 2-6. Swing by for Ladi6 and Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, Dylan Biscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai and Nganeko.
When: 31 December, from 8pm
Cost: $85.90
New Year’s Eve at Bar Albert
voco Auckland City Centre, 38th floor, 13 Wyndham Street, Auckland
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Every time I step into Bar Albert, I feel like a million bucks. Surely that sort of atmosphere would manifest good vibes for the year ahead. I’m inclined to find out, particularly given a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne will appear in my hand upon arrival. Throw in promises of a cheese station—I repeat, a cheese station—with antipasto and late night canapés and consider my rubber arm twisted. Besides, there’s no better view of the neighbouring Sky Tower fireworks.
When: 31 December, 10pm-1am
Cost: $290
New Year’s Eve at Re.Union
Shop 14, 27 Union Street, Auckland
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If you’re on a sober curious buzz (or even if you’re not), you’ll do well to hit Tāmaki Makaurau’s brand new listening bar Re.Union. Built around the central tenets of music, matcha and coffee, and sporting an impressive collection of vinyl, this spot’s all about good vibes and sips that slap. Plus, if you’re itching to spin the decks yourself, they’ll teach you how. Rolling into the New Year with a new skill and no hangover in sight? Say less.
When: 31 December, 8am-1am
Cost: Entry is free
House In The Clouds 2
SkyBar, SkyCity Auckland, corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland CBD
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To get perhaps the highest you've ever been on New Year's (maybe), attend SkyBar’s seriously elevated House In The Clouds 2. In the presence of Tāmaki's breathtaking cityscape, sip Moet & Chandon and groove the night away to freshly spun deep house and disco. Sure, the Sky Tower fireworks might be playing hard to get from directly above your head, but trust us, the atmosphere and vistas will more than make up for it. Bookings are essential. -Lachlan Woods-Davidson
When: 31 December, 9pm-2am
Cost: $95, includes a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival
New Year’s Eve at The Broken Lantern & ACS
198 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
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If you're after a sick dancefloor for the 31st, make a beeline for The Broken Lantern and ACS’ twin New Year’s Eve bash. The two-floor soiree will have you cutting shapes like there’s no tomorrow with a hefty lineup of DJs—Aribella, Kyla D, Miele and Max D.Ace—primed to make you absolutely lose it. Go on, shimmy into the sunset. Entry is free.
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Sunset New Year's Eve
Top Floor, Sudima, 63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland Central
Image credit: Sunset Bar | Instagram
I was immediately besotted with Sunset’s NYE lineup. Kicking off from 8pm they start the build to the big calendar switch up with Nyntee and Martina on the decks, and Murry Sweetpants’ sonic being the last thing you’ll hear in ‘25 and the first in ‘26. But I’ve got to applaud the scheduling that has The Loneliest Hunk playing the final shift in an ode to all the punters who’ve made a move but struck out. For that, Sunset earns a spot on this list, and a virtual salute from me.
When: 31 December, from 8pm
Cost: $59-69
New Year’s at The Parasol & Swing Company
7/204 Quay Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
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A sun-drenched rooftop deck with sparkling harbour views, a dancefloor laced with disco and Top 40 tracks, killer cocktails and eats that demand their own happy dance, The Parasol & Swing Company always brings it. New Year’s Eve will be no exception. Expect a fresh tropical fit–out, aperol-spiked Club Spritz menu, and summer incarnate.
When: 31 December from 9pm
Cost: Entry is free
Leigh Sawmill New Year’s Eve Sessions
142 Pakiri Road, Leigh
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If you like your New Year’s Eve with a more laidback vibe (preferably with pizza), grab your mates, pile into the car and make a beeline for Leigh Sawmill. They’ve got a sweet lil' situation lined up kicking off with a whānau-friendly courtyard sesh with beats by Low.Sun, followed by R18 ‘dance floor action’ indoors fuelled by IBSxc and friends. But back to the pizza. My god. They must have some sort of wizard in the kitchen because those slices slay. Entry is free from 4pm, or $15 on the door from 8pm.
Where: Leigh Sawmill,
When: 31 December from 4pm-1am
AUM New Year's Festival
Leightons Farm, South Head
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Maybe you’ve burned out 10,000 times this year, maybe you just want to feel freakin’ free. AUM can remedy both. An inclusive, whānau-friendly three-day music festival with over 200 artists and performers, four epic themed stages, creative workshops and camping, this year’s headliners include an Elvis Tribute Show and Minuit. Like, not at the same time. But imagine.
When: 30 December 2025-2 January 2026
Cost: $440-$530
New Year’s Eve Dinners In Auckland
New Year’s Eve at The French Cafe
210 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland Central
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If sweaty countdowns sound like they're straight out of Hell and a pretty view is fine but you'd rather lock down a feast you'll remember for years to come, plan to raise a glass away from the crowds at The French Cafe. A jewel in the crown of Tāmaki Makaurau's fine dining scene, you'll be treated to a four-course menu, complete with champagne. How good.
When: 31 December, 5.30-8pm or 8pm-late
Cost: $240, including a glass of Champagne on arrival
New Year’s Eve at 16 Tun
10/26 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Central
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Decked out in spiffy brass and beloved for its friendly banter and flowing taps, 16 Tun is keeping its doors open this New Year’s Eve so frolic on down to raise a glass (or six), treating your tastebuds to the finest craft beer from here and abroad. Arrive before 8pm to make the most of their full menu, tucking into smash burgers or their next level salads (seriously, I’m obsessed).
NYE Cocktail Degustation at Truth Or Dare
9/23 Customs Street East, Snickel Lane, Auckland
Image credit: Truth Or Dare | Emily Raftery
Magicked into being this very year, Truth Or Dare Bar is always an immaculate experience with co-founders award-winning bartender Theodore Tjandra and top tier head chef Yovin Sius joining forces to open the door to a whole new world of flavour profiles. This New Year’s they’re whipping up a cocktail degustation that’s sure to be mind-blowing. More details to come… Open from 4pm, bookings recommended.
New Year’s Eve at Hazy Tiger
Hazy Tiger, 22 Durham Street West, Auckland Central
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Follow the neon tiger into the new year, with a hearty fix of Korean fare for good measure. Yep, trippy wonderland Hazy Tiger will be cranking as the calendar ticks over and it’s going to be a monumentally tasty affair. Think club aesthetic but where the food is first and foremost. Swing by to get your fill of everything from thick, chunky tteokbokki rice cakes to meaty skewers and ample vege sides (shoutout to the creamy eggplant) washed down with a curation of oh so pretty cocktails that you won’t believe are on tap. Open from 4pm, bookings recommended.
New Year’s Eve at Culprit
Culprit. Dining Room & Bar, Level 1/12 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central
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A 10-course feast awaits you at Culprit this New Year’s Eve. And while this year’s menu is still tightly under wraps (and set to be revealed in December), the team have assured it’ll feature some firm favourites. You can be certain it’ll be executed with the genius layered flavours and signature flair that Culprit is known for. What a stunning way to ring in the new year.
When: 31 December with seatings at 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm and 9.30pm
Cost: $150, including a glass of Champagne Collet on arrival
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Image credit: Parasol And Swing | supplied.