New Year's Eve in Southwest Florida — 2026
New Year's Eve on Florida's Gulf Coast is a waterfront affair, with fireworks over the bay, dockside parties, and live music into the small hours. Whether you're after a black-tie gala, a beach countdown, or a family-friendly early celebration, Southwest Florida has a way to ring in the year. Here's what's happening near you this New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve by city
Saturday, December 26
Screwed Power Hour every Saturday.
N. Naples LARGEST Market at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, honey, prepared foods and more.
Visit the Grumpy Goat Coffee roastery every Saturday to sample coffee from around the world with 25+ origins in stock.
Enjoy live music at the Beer Bar this Saturday from 4-7 PM.
Sit back and relax every Saturday night in the Piazza at Mercato with live local musicians.
Step into a slower pace and reconnect with your creativity during guided painting nights at Summer’s Art Studio & Gallery.
Dance the night away with live music from 8-10 PM at Seed to Table.
Join a free craft activity at the ELC every Saturday.
Sunday, December 27
Join Sunday services at Hope City Church Bonita Campus with three separate service times.
Sunday morning church services at The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Join the Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market on Sundays for a wide variety of products from local artisans, farmers, bakers and more.
Get two loaded tacos and one beer on tap for just $8 every Sunday at Millennial in collaboration with Tacos Los Campiones.
Blues and Brews feat Beautiful Bobby Blackmon
Jack's Sunday Blues Concert series presents Beautiful Bobby Blackmon.
Jack's Sunday Blues Concert series presents Memphis Lightning.
Live guitarist performance.
Watch Love Island on Sundays through Tuesdays at 9pm.
Monday, December 28
Kick off the week with live music at Hops & Vines from 6-9 PM.
Live violinist performance by Illia every Monday at Limoncello.
Discounts for those in the industry every Monday night.
Enjoy all-day happy hour on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 29
Weekly morning birding walk in the Garden’s 90-acre Preserve.
Come join us every Tuesday open to close for tacos downtown and trivia.
Learn about subjects related to Edison and Ford with Site Historians in the museum.
Live mandolin performance by Carlos Nunez every Tuesday at Limoncello.
Improve Spanish fluency by chatting with other adults.
Hear live music from talented local bands at Hops & Vines from 6-9 PM.
Compete in trivia every Tuesday at 7pm with winners every round.
The Broadway Tour Production of Death Becomes Her.
The a cappella group Straight No Chaser performs holiday favorites on their annual tour.
Bring the whole family for a movie night under the stars on the third Tuesday of every month at dusk.
Join us for Worship and Bible Study in The Hall of Tyrannus every Tuesday night.
Let creativity take center stage this summer!
Wednesday, December 30
Gentle yoga flow class held in the Octagon Room.
Meet up at the library for an afternoon of modern tabletop games.
A casual self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts.
Live singer performance by Casey Bishop every Wednesday at Limoncello.
Free evening of art, live music by local musicians, concessions and museum exhibitions at The Baker Museum.
Enjoy live music from Manhattan Connection at the Wine Bar from 6-9 PM.
Ladies night every Wednesday at The Lucky Screw.
Interactive sessions for adult learners to practice speaking English with native speakers.
Stand-up comedy show by Jim Gaffigan.
Join for bingo night every Wednesday at 7pm.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America with world-class dancers, acrobatics, costumes and puppets set to Tchaikovsky's score.
The Broadway Tour Production of Death Becomes Her.
Ladies drink free from 8-10 PM with 80s, 90s, dance hits and top 40 music.
Thursday, December 31
Thirsty Thursday specials every Thursday.
The Broadway Tour Production of Death Becomes Her.
Photography class with Kevin Boller on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.
Join weekly chess night at the brewery to play games and enjoy craft beer.
Rock and roll night with live music from Parks & Wreck, drink specials and dinner features.
Test your wits under the twinkle lights at Southern Fresh Farms Free Farm Trivia every Thursday night with cold craft brews.
Join us every Thursday in The Gathering. All are welcome.
Friday, January 1
Unwind with live music from Lazaro at the Beer Bar from 4-7 PM.
An array of live musical performances up and down the sidewalks of 5th Avenue South, plus dining, shopping, and more.
The Broadway Tour Production of Death Becomes Her.
Hit the dance floor with live music from 8-10 PM followed by a DJ until close.
Enjoy Gulf-fresh seafood like peel-and-eat shrimp and blackened fish with craft beer in the open-air Beer Garden.
Savor smoky ribs, pulled pork and Southern sides with craft beer under string lights in the Beer Garden.
Experience a unique blend of soul, classic rock, funk, and blues.
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