New Year Eve 2025: The Best Parties and Events Worldwide

These are 2025's top New Year's Eve celebrations. In search of a memorable New Year's Eve celebration to say goodbye to 2024? Here are some joyous occasions and gatherings to look forward to in 2025.

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New Year's Eve is a night of introspection, celebration, and rejuvenation rather than merely a countdown. There will be something spectacular for everyone on the last night of 2024, from rooftop parties to lively dance floors and beach parties under the stars. Explore the most exciting parties in Johannesburg, Las Vegas, Durban Hong Kong, Paris and many more exciting places across the globe.

Durban

Durban residents can enjoy a vintage glamour-themed New Year's Eve celebration at various venues. The Hunters Paradise Beach Club at uShaka Beach in Durban offers a beach bash with music by Karyendasoul, over 1,500 square meters of tenting, dining areas, lounges, and a dedicated VIP section.

The Summerdaze NYE 2024 at Beachwood Beach in Durban North features top DJs and artists, starting at 4 pm. The Fact Durban Rocks Concert at Moses Mabhida Peoples Park promises the best in Mzansi music, midnight fireworks, two stages, and over 100m of bars and food stalls. These events are a highlight of the Durban social calendar.

Joburg

Joburg is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve event with various activities for all ages. The Fireworks Spectacular at Zoo Lake promises a magical evening with vibrant bursts of colour and light. New Year's Eve Baskets & Beats combines live music, food, and a cosy atmosphere, featuring a music concert, braai dinner, a kiddies corner, and brunch on New Year's Day.

The NYE festival featuring Nasty C promises an unforgettable experience with two dancefloors, the biggest 2025 countdown, a massive live musical lineup, pyro and confetti celebrations, and a beautiful venue. Sing It Back NYE, in partnership with 947, will feature The events are set to take place at FreedomsKitchin Bedfordview, Wild Waters Complex, Maracanã, and Old Pretoria Rd., Halfway House, Midrand.

Las Vegas

New Year's Eve festivities in Las Vegas will include fireworks displays from iconic hotels such as ARIA Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino, and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

A live countdown will also be shown on the exosphere, which is a 580,000 square-foot LED display that surrounds the Sphere. The Plaza Hotel & Casino will also host its own fireworks display. There will also be 2024 shows featuring Imagine Dragons at The Venetian Resort, Creed at Caesars Palace, 50 Cent at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and Lil Wayne at Drai's Nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong hosts a multi-sensory musical fireworks show over Victoria Harbour, with the theme being "The Symphony of Happiness." The Peninsula Hong Kong offers a luxurious stay with stunning views of the fireworks, hosting an afterparty with international DJs and live bands. After the festivities, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea voyage aboard the World Star Ferry, sipping seasonal teas while live music plays.

Hong Kong Disneyland also hosts a New Year's show with drones and fireworks in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams. Visitors can also enjoy food stalls on Temple Street, including fish balls, dim sum, and nostalgic treats like coconut wraps.

Paris, France

Paris, France, is a popular destination for luxury travellers as the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics and the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. New Year's Eve offers a chance to witness the City of Lights with a fireworks show at the Arc de Triomphe and dazzling light displays at the Eiffel Tower.

Other highlights include river cruises along the Seine, a cabaret show, and visiting holiday markets. For a five-star stay, The Ritz Paris offers a Michelin-starred Espandon restaurant, a beautiful indoor pool, and suites with Eiffel Tower views.

FAQs

Where can I go to a beach party for New Year's Eve in Durban?
Hunters Paradise Beach Club at uShaka Beach or Summerdaze NYE at Beachwood Beach offer lively beach celebrations with music, food, and entertainment.

What are some family-friendly options for New Year's Eve in Johannesburg?
Check out Zoo Lake's Fireworks Spectacular or Bedfordview's New Year's Eve Baskets & Beats event, which has activities for everyone, including live music, food and a kids' corner.

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