Downtown Raleigh is ringing in the New Year in a big way. From elegant dinner celebrations and live jazz to dueling pianos, karaoke, dance parties, and even Noon Year’s Eve fun, there’s something happening in every corner of the city. Whether you’re planning a laid-back toast or an all-night party, this Downtown Raleigh New Year’s Eve Event Guide has you covered.
Below is your complete guide to Wednesday, December 31, featuring parties, performances, wellness classes, and late-night celebrations to help you send off the year in style. Please note plans do change, contact the venue before going.
🎉 New Year’s Eve Events in Downtown Raleigh
Wednesday · December 31
Wednesday Karaoke at Neptunes Parlour 9pm–2am Wine
Wednesdays at Sitti Authentic Lebanese 11am–10pm
Closing: Enjoy Figulina’s Aperitivo Menu at Figulina Pasta + Provisions 5pm–6:30pm
Closing: Holiday Pop-Up at Wolfe & Porter Tue–Fri 4pm–12am | Sat 2pm–12am | Sun 2pm–10pm
NYE 2026: Electric Piano Party at PLUS Dueling Piano Bar (510 Glenwood) 8pm–2am
Black & White Masquerade New Year’s Eve Party at Urban Oak 8pm–1am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Greek-Style at Taverna Agora 8:30pm–1am
Live Jazz with Al Strong and Friends at Boatman Spirits Co. 8pm–midnight
Live Music in the Bar at Vidrio 6pm–10pm
New Year’s Eve Party at Kings 8pm–2am
New Year’s Eve at Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen 9pm–2am
New Year’s Eve at Boatman Spirits Co. 5pm–1am
New Year’s Eve at Figulina 5pm–10pm
New Year’s Eve at The Davie with Michael Parker & Storm Adams 9pm–2am
New Year’s Eve at Vidrio 5pm–1am
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Red Bird 9pm–12:30am
New Year’s Eve Party at Smash Social Club 9pm–1am
New Year’s Eve Party: The Drop at Le Dive + Neptunes (2 floors of dancing)
Noon Year’s Eve at Kings 2pm–5pm
NYE at Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen Until 2am
NYE Departure Party (Kooley High) at Boatman Spirits Co. 10pm–2am
NYE Party at Olé Sports Bar & Lounge 8pm–2am
Pilates Mat Class at Heights Pilates 8:30am & 5:30pm
Release: A Rhythmic Movement Class at Current Wellness 10am–11am
Slim’s Malört New Year’s Eve Party at Slim’s Downtown 4:30pm–2am
Trivia at the Brewery at Incendiary Brewing Taproom 7pm–9:30pm
Trivia Night at Longleaf Swine 7pm–8:30pm
Wednesday Night Live Music at Vidrio 7pm–10pm
Wednesday Night Music Bingo at Wolfe & Porter 7pm–10pm
Wednesday Night Ride at Crank Arm Brewing 6:30pm–9:30pm
New Year’s Eve at Heights House Hotel 7:30pm–1am
Ring in the New Year in Downtown Raleigh
From Glenwood South dance floors to cozy cocktail bars, Downtown Raleigh offers one of the most diverse New Year’s Eve scenes in North Carolina. Bookmark DoRaleigh.com, share it with friends, and check back with DoRaleigh daily this year for all your Raleigh news and events.
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