Whether you’re craving live DJs, local bands, themed dress codes, or bubbly and hors d’oeuvres, our curated list highlights the best places to celebrate the new year in metro Detroit. Read on for details to help you plan your perfect night out — and start the year off right, Motor City-style! (Did we miss any? Let us know: tips@metrointhed.com.)
Resolution Ball (Masonic Temple)
Billed as Detroit’s largest New Year’s Eve event, the long-running Resolution Ball brings a Vegas-style party to the Masonic Temple’s Crystal and Fountain Ballrooms, complete with showgirls and other circus-style performers, DJs, and a balloon drop and confetti storm at midnight. A number of VIP packages are also available which include express entry, dining options, a Champagne reception, and other perks. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; resolutionballdetroit.com. Tickets start at $43.05. Ages 21 and up.
The Annex
Upscale nightclub vibe with music by Manuel Antonio and DJ Lito, fire breathers, a balloon drop, and more. Dress to impress. Table reservations are available.
Doors at 8 pm.; The Annex, 24 W. Adams St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $39.19, ages 21 and up.
Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co.
Drag performances by Rose Ritz, Ulani, and Ava Andrews, hosted by Aphrodite and with music from DJ Hemlok.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co., 161 Vester Ave., Ferndale; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $40, ages 21 and up.
Bert’s Marketplace (The Legendary Soul: Motown vs. R&B)
Live performances of Motown and R&B hits spun by DJ No Doubt, with comedy from Crystal P.
Shows at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Bert’s Place, 2727 Russell St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $50.
Bosco Lounge
Music from DJ ErnieT, with complimentary appetizers and Champagne.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Bosco Lounge, 22930 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $12.51.
Bowlero Lanes & Lounge
A rockin’ NYE with music by the Hourlies, Rob Zinck & the Collaborators, and Plutophonics, with DJ Tony Drake on the decks.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak; bowlerodetroit.com. No cover, ages 18 and up.
Cadieux Cafe
Live rock ’n’ roll from Mike Skill of the Romantics, the Custodians.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Cadieux Cafe, 4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $39.19.
Chandelier Detroit and District Seventy8 (Downtown New Year’s Eve Block Party)
One ticket gets you access to NYE parties at two clubs, located one block away from each other: Chandelier Detroit and District Seventy8. Festivities include DJs, Champagne toast, and drinks specials. VIP booths are available.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Chandelier Detroit, 2233 Park Ave., Detroit; District Seventy8, 78 W. Adams, Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $27.88.
Club Bleu (Napkin Wars)
Have you heard of “napkin wars,” where clubgoers make it rain paper napkins just for the fun of it? The trend is believed to have started in Atlanta in 2020 and has spread to other American cities, including now, apparently, Detroit. VIP booths available.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Club Bleu, 1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. No cover before 10 p.m. and RSVP.
The Detroit Club
This swanky soirée at Detroit’s oldest private club features multiple floors of eclectic entertainment, featuring music from “trap violinist” Clejan, the Whoopee Cushions jazz band, and DJ Ric, in addition to burlesque by Roxi D’Lite. Other offerings include tarot readings, strolling appetizers, a Champagne toast, a midnight balloon drop, and more. VIP tickets are available with booth seating.
Doors at 8 p.m.; The Detroit Club, 712 Cass Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $188.58, ages 21 and up.
The Eastern (New Dawn)
Here’s one for fans of African club music, featuring afrobeats, amapiano, afrohouse, and other sounds all night long.
Doors at 9 p.m.; The Eastern, 3434 Russell St., Suite 501; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $20.
Eastern Palace Club
This NYE party doubles as a 16th anniversary party for DJ night Happy Endings, featuring DJs Mike Trombley and Udenjoe spinning alternative rock, synth pop, post-punk, and more.
Doors at 10 p.m.; Eastern Palace Club, 21509 John R, Hazel Park; epchp.com. No cover, ages 21 and up.
Elektricity
Midnight Gala features electronic dance music from Jantsen, Champagne Drip, Wodd, Chaotic Character, and Bosstatus. 1920s attire is encouraged.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Elektricity, 15 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; elektricitymusic.com. Tickets start at $40, ages 18 and up.
Fort Pontchartrain Hotel
Live music, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, Champagne toast, and more.
Doors at 6 p.m.; Fort Pontchartrain, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $71.21.
Ghost Light
This Hamtramck haunt is ringing in the new year with live music from IZAK, Matt C. Axe, and Mark Bolohan.
Doors at 7 p.m.; Ghost Light, 2314 Caniff St., Hamtramck; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $17.85.
Gigi’s
This LGBTQ-friendly event features seated cabaret shows at 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m featuring performances by Monica Devereaux, Peaches, Ariana Love, and more, hosted by Nickki Stevens. A complimentary meal will be served after midnight.
Doors at 7 p.m.; Gigi’s, 16920 W. Warren Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $15 for ages 18-20 and $10 for ages 21 and up.
The Godfrey (Gatsby’s Grand Affair)
This early show features live jazz music, aerial acts, and a three-course dinner from Chef Nyle Flynn. For an additional cost, you can celebrate the new year at the Godfrey’s rooftop party.
From 6-9 p.m.; The Godfrey, Curio Collection by Hilton, 1401 Michigan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $190.71.
The Godfrey
Rooftop celebration with welcome cocktails, passed appetizers, strolling caviar, Champagne toast, and live entertainment all night long. VIP booths are available.
Doors at 8 p.m.; The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton, 1401 Michigan Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $93.88.
Greektown’s New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
Can’t pick just one spot to ring in 2026? The bar crawl will have you hopping around Greektown, starting at Delux Bar & Lounge and including stops at Exodos Rooftop, Bakaliko, Bar Humbug, and Who Loves Ya Baby.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Delux Bar & Lounge, 350 Monroe St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $23.18, ages 21 and up.
Legends (Stroke of Midnight)
Detroit’s largest gentlemen’s club is celebrating the new year with three floors of entertainment, including food served until 4 a.m., the ball drop on its video wall, and of course entertainment from the lovely ladies of Legends. VIP tables, booths, and private rooms are on offer.
Doors at 6 p.m.; Legends, 415 E. Congress St., Detroit; legendsindetroit.com. Tickets start at $39.19.
The Loving Touch (Kpop Club Night)
For fans of the Korean music genre that has taken the world by storm, this party features music from DJ Chen and dancing from Detroit’s SYNR-G Crew — oh, and lots of soju.
Doors at 10 p.m.; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.ca. Tickets start at $31.31.
Mad Track Arena
Adult Skate Night at the former Lexus Velodrome includes music from DJ Ent and DJ Lacxxury. Tickets include food and Champagne toast at midnight.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Mad Track Arena, 601 Mack Ave., Detroit; madtrackarena.com. Tickets are $30, skate rental and coat check are an additional $5 each.
Marble Bar
Music from ADULT., Day Residue, Haute to Death, Todd Osborn, Salar Ansari b2b Jacob Park, Keith Worthy, and 2 Lanes b2b Psy-chick.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Marble Bar, 1501 Holden St., Detroit; ra.co. Tickets are $27.15, ages 21 and up.
The Magic Bag
Throwback music from the Mega 80’s.
Doors at 8 p.m.; The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; themagicbag.com. Tickets are $30, ages 21 and up.
Magic Stick
A bass-heavy night of electronic music from French producer Habstrackt.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit; majesticdetroit.com. Tickets are $39.32, ages 18 and up.
The Old Miami
Bangerz & Jamz event featuring funk, hip-hop, house, R&B, and more.
Doors at 9 p.m.; The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit.
The Old Shillelagh
NYE at downtown Detroit’s Irish Pub.
The Old Shillelagh; 349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh.com. Ages 21 and up.
ORA Detroit (A Gatsby Party)
This The Great Gatsby-inspired party offers an exclusive experience with music, a live cigar roller, Champagne tower, and more. Roaring ’20s fashion is encouraged.
Doors at 9 p.m.; ORA Detroit, 205 W. Congress St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $81.88.
Orchid Theatre (All Gold Everything)
This party invites guests to “dress to dazzle” and promises that the club “transforms into a shimmering golden dream.” Orchid Theatre’s NYE bash has DJs, a Champagne toast, late-night pizza, and golden confetti.
Doors at 8 p.m.; Orchid Theatre, 141 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; orchid-theatre.com. Tickets start at $12.10. Ages 21 and up.
The Roostertail
Two floors of entertainment at this stunning riverside venue including DJ Godfather, DJ Chrome, Andre terrell, Leo Alton, Simba, Woop, Fuloos, Jus Ron, and more, plus live performances from Nay Luma, Indigo, and Rod Bataya, and more. VIP booths available.
Doors at 8 p.m.; The Roostertail, 100 Marquette Dr., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $33.85.
The Royce
This NYE features dancing, an open bar, charcuterie and other food, and a Champagne toast at midnight. A raffle raises funds for Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center, which helps young LGBTQ+ people in the city.
Doors at 9:30 p.m.; The Royce Detroit, 76 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets are $135.23, ages 21 and up.
The Social Brews (Bollywood & Bubbles)
Enjoy music from DJ GSIMZ and Surab Deb, including Bollywood, bhangra, Desi club, and more. Food from a late-night menu is available for purchase, and there will be a complimentary midnight Champagne toast.
Doors at 10 p.m.; The Social Brews, 211 W. Fort St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $33.77.
Spot Lite
Local party collective HouseParty is closing out 2025 with DJ sets by Jhouse, Masquenada, BlaaqGold, Aboudi Issa, and Zo the DJ. Cocktail attire encouraged.
Doors at 9 p.m.; Spot Lite, 2905 Beaufait St., Detroit; eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $33.85.
TV Lounge
Music from Delano Smith, Disc Jockey George, DJ IV, DJ Magic, Drivetrain, Garrison XR, Mike Clark, Rachael Parker, Raedylex, Ryan Sadorus, Theresa Hill, and Tony Foster.
Doors at 9 p.m.; TV Lounge, 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit; tvloungedetroit.com. Tickets start at $22.85, ages 21 and up.
This article appears in Dec. 24, 2025-Jan. 6, 2026.