New Year’s Eve in Lake Tahoe is pure magic as it’s one of the most memorable places to welcome a fresh year. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly event, a firework spectacle, or a celebratory night out, Tahoe has something for everyone.
If you’ll be ringing in the New Year in North Lake Tahoe or Truckee, these standout events promise a night to remember.
Tahoe Donner
New Year's Eve Light Parade & Fireworks Show
The light parade is a fun event for intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on Tahoe Donner's race course run Eagle Rock. Fireworks to follow the parade and the bar will be open with an après ski menu!
New Year's Eve Dinner
Ring in the new year in style and comfort at Tahoe Donner's Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Enjoy festive seafood and steak options and the Chef’s take on holiday classics. Reservations are recommended.
Northstar & Palisades Tahoe
New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Gather at Palisades Tahoe for its annual torchlight parade, fireworks, live music, the east coast ball drop, and more!
Northstar's New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the new year at Northstar's annual celebration in the Village. The ice skating rink will also be open.
Tahoe City
New York New Years
Sierra Surf Club is celebrating NYE on East Coast hours with the drinks, music, and ball dropping!
Boogie into 2026!
For an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and flunky fair, get dressed up and dance the night away at Granlibakken Tahoe Mountain Ballroom for a throwback disco-themed dance party with a neon twist.
Incline Village & Crystal Bay
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
Get an early start on celebrating the new year with a day of skiing at Mt. Rose followed by our New Year's Eve fireworks celebration, snowcat, and torchlight parade.
Bowl Incline
Bowl your way into the new year with family and friends at this ticketed event.
New Year’s Eve at Crystal Bay Casino with The Funk Hunters
The Funk Hunters (featuring MNTRA b2b TCHiLT) are coming back to the Crystal Bay Casino to celebrate New Year's Eve.
✨ Make It a New Year to Remember in Tahoe
Whether you're planning to ski all day, savor an elegant dinner, dance the night away, or watch fireworks light up the sky, Tahoe offers endless ways to welcome 2026 with joy. If you’re planning a winter escape, our luxury vacation rentals provide the perfect home base. From lakefront views to slopeside convenience to homes with saunas, hot tubs, and fireplaces, we have the perfect vacation rental for you—with every comfort you need to start your new year in alpine style.
Cheers to new beginnings, snowy adventures, and unforgettable nights in Lake Tahoe.