Your Guide to Berkeley New Year’s Eve Events & Festivities

Celebrate the end of 2024 and ring in 2025 in Berkeley!

Toast to new beginnings and savor the vibrant energy of Berkeley this New Year’s Eve, with festive events, family-friendly activities, and culinary delights.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Send off 2024 in Berkeley at these exciting events, each offering its own unique way to make the New Year unforgettable.

New Year's Eve at Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

2121 Center St | 4:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Celebrate in style at Study Hall Rooftop Lounge with panoramic views of Berkeley, delectable bites, and electrifying beats from house DJs spinning until after midnight. Dance the night away under the stars!

New Year's Eve with City Cruises by Hornblower

Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Blvd

Set sail on the San Francisco Bay with City Cruises, where you can revel in great company, enjoy an unforgettable evening, and marvel at the dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. Whether you choose a dinner cruise or a cocktail cruise, this is a New Year’s experience you’ll treasure.

The Roaring Revival New Year's Eve Party at Revival Bar+Kitchen

2102 Shattuck Ave | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Spend the evening immersed in an exhilarating world full of glamour and cheer at Revival Bar + Kitchen, with cabaret, live music, swing dancing, comedy, and elevated dining options.

Balkan New Year's Eve at Ashkenaz

1317 San Pablo Ave | Doors: 8 p.m. Show Begins: 8:30 p.m.

Dance your way into 2025 with live Balkan music performed by True Life Trio, Fanfare Zambaleta, and Dodona!, and a champagne toast at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center. Perfect for families, this lively celebration keeps everyone moving!

Kid-Friendly Festivities

For little ones who can’t stay awake until midnight, Berkeley has kid-friendly New Year’s festivities filled with fun, learning, and creativity the whole family will love.

2024 Grand Finale at The Lawrence Hall of Science

1 Centennial Dr | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Send off 2024 by learning something new with your little ones at The Lawrence Hall of Science. Play and explore the hands-on exhibits and gather round as the confetti cannon launches colorful confetti every 45 minutes!

NOON Years Eve Family Dance Party

2727 Milvia St | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy a daytime celebration with music, dancing, games, and a countdown to the stroke of noon. Dance, laugh, and make family memories at Sports Basement Berkeley.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Indulge in a decadent New Year’s Eve dinner at some of Berkeley’s best restaurants before heading home to watch the ball drop or making your way to a local bar to count down to the New Year with friends.

Donato & Co.

2635 Ashby Ave | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Treat yourself to the Menu Di San Silvestro at Donato & Co., where rustic Italian dishes crafted with care deliver rich flavors to help you usher in 2025 with style and sophistication. Reservations are encouraged.

ZINO Mediterranean Cuisine

2086 Allston Way | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with a four-course Mediterranean feast at ZINO, featuring fresh, flavorful dishes that cater to seafood enthusiasts and vegetarians alike. Make your reservations today!

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