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Celebrate New Year's Eve in New Brunswick

When:

DEC 31, 2025
Many open to 2am

Where:

Multiple Locations
New Brunswick's City Center

New Brunswick's Fireworks have Returned! Celebrate the new year with a bang!

New Brunswick is a prime one-stop destination to ring in the new year. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, New Brunswick City Center is the perfect location for a full evening of celebration, starting with New Year's Eve dinner specials at a variety of our upscale restaurants. After dinner, take in a comedy show at the Stress Factory or performance at the State Theatre or listen to some live music at one of our establishments. Ring in the new year singing and dancing with friends on Livingston Avenue and watching the fireworks light up 2026! Stay the night in one of our fabulous hotels.

Live Entertainment

State Theatre New Jersey - Salute to Vienna. Waltzing into State Theater New Jersey, Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert is an enchanting, unforgettable celebration. Purchase tickets here.


Restaurant Dinner Specials


To be announced.


Fireworks at Midnight

The city’s primary celebration returns with New Brunswick's Fine Restaurants and Bars bringing you New Year's Eve, New Brunswick Style!

The Restaurant Guys present their well-renowned Fireworks Spectacular at midnight at Monument Square Park, across from Catherine Lombardi and Stage Left Steak. See all those who made it possible at NewBrunswickNewYearsEve.com.

  • Beginning at 11:30 PM, the DJ will be spinning music at Monument Square to warm up the crowd and keep the excitement going. 
  • Then we'll count down to begin the new year with a spectacular fireworks display shot off the roof of The Heldrich Hotel. 
  • Many New Brunswick Bars and Restaurants will be open late for a post-fireworks nightcap.
  • Celebrate with a Diplomatico Rum, Zardetto or a Fords Gin Cocktail!


Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi

Make it an elegant affair at Stage Left Steak, hosts of the New Brunswick Fireworks, providing you with a cozy seat right under the fireworks display at midnight! Enjoy some of NJ's Best Italian overlooking Monument Square at Catherine Lombardi. Sit fireside from the second floor and enjoy a warm window view of the fireworks along with music and friends. Find all the details at NewBrunswickNewYearsEve.com and be sure to make your reservations at one of our participating venues.

Spend the Night in New Brunswick

Enjoy the New Year Safely and stay the night at one of our accommodating hotels with New Year's discounts & savings! 

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We can't wait to spend New Year's Eve with you & your loved ones. Stay up to date with everything going on in New Brunswick by joining our Community Events Email List for weekly updates every Wednesday on weekend fun in New Brunswick!

Looking to add your New Year's Eve event to the page? Contact: Citymarket@newbrunswick.com 

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