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New Year's Eve Parties in SF 2021/2022
by Jill Loeffler •
Updated: December 31, 2021
Enjoy an exciting night out on the town at one of these New Year's Eve Parties in SF. Many of these fabulous events are in gorgeous hotels, theaters, and other ballrooms throughout the city.
Most include live music, dancing, and a certain number of drinks. The majority also have a dress code and ask that you wear anything from business casual to formal attire. Check the party details to confirm the dress code for the party you plan to attend.
You will also find some amazing cruises this night in SF. These are great because they often include dinner, drinks, dancing, and the perfect view for the NYE fireworks display.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
New Years Eve Parties in SF for 2021/2022
All of the New Years Eve parties in SF below are on Friday, December 31, 2021.
NYE International Ball 2022
- New Years Eve International Ball at Press Club (20 Yerba Buena Ln.), 9pm to 2am
- San Francisco's # 1 New Year's Eve Party!
- Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco!
- Hottest DJs, Drummers, Dancers, Red Carpet, NYE Party Favors & Much More!
- EDM, House, Top 40, Club Anthems, International House Beats & Hits, Persian, Reggaeton, Latin, Hip-Hop music by DJs
- AYKUT, DRT, TURKER, + Blue Peace Drummers
- Find tickets online
M.O.A.N.Y.
- The Mother of All New Year's NYE at the Regency Center at 1300 Van Ness Ave.
- The best midnight countdown experience with massive confetti and balloon drop
- Party from 9pm to 2am
- 4 Hours VIP Premium Open Bar option
- 6 DJs / 3 floors / 3 rooms of music
- And much more...
- Semi formal attire required
- Find tickets online
Gatsby's House, W San Francisco New Years 2022
- W San Francisco Hotel, 181 3rd St, starting at 9:30pm
- Party favors, surprise pop ups and a massive NYE countdown
- Enjoy the 2 VIP lounges, 3 floors, 5 rooms of music
- LIVE DJ Sets by 10 of San Francisco's top DJs
- Indulge in a four hour endless bar
- Exclusive VIP Lounge with private bar
- Find tickets
New Bohemia at the Mint
- Ring in the New Year at the historic San Francisco Mint
- Party runs from 9 pm to 3:15 am
- 23+ musical acts with more than 23 areas inside to explore
- Watch a variety of dancers, characters, and other performers
- Coat check, cash bar and plenty of ATMs inside
- Find tickets
Pachamama's Carnaval
- NYE Carnaval Party at the Pena Pachamama (1630 Powell Street)
- Runs from 8:30 pm to 1 am
- Performances by two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia
- Other performances including local drummers and dancers
- Also enjoy organic food and dancing!
- Find tickets
Galantis (LIVE) New Year's Eve at the Fort Mason Center
- Special performance by Glantis
- Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion
- Annual NYE event by EyeHeart
- Other performances by SNBRN and Mahalo
- Panoramic views of the entire bay from Alcatraz Island to the Golden Gate Bridge
- Expanded outdoor area with a silent disco featuring three channels of DJs
- Open bar from 9 pm to 2 am
- Find tickets for this year's event
A Black Tie Affair
- 2022 New Year's Eve Party at Hotel Via (138 King Street)
- 3 rooms of music with some of SF's top DJs
- Access to Via's rooftop to see SF's fireworks display at midnight
- Balloon drop at midnight
- Party starts at 9 am and runs until 1 pm
- Find tickets
Deco & Decadance
- Luxurious nightclub experience at Hawthorn (46 Geary Street) near Union Square
- 2 rooms of music with full bars
- Champagne toast at midnight
- Part starts at 9 pm and runs until 3 am
- Find tickets
Black & White NYE Ball
- Multi-room event with a 4 hour open bar
- Under the Dome in the Bespoke (848 Mission Street)
- Live music by well-known DJs
- 20,000 square feet with multiple dance floors
- VIP options also available
- Starts at 9 pm and runs until 1:30 am
- Find tickets
Additional Things to Do on NYE in San Francisco
Recommendations on What to Do During the Day
If you plan to explore during the day, here are a few options for you. Most tours and cruises run a normal day time schedule. Almost all of our attractions and museums are open on New Year's Eve Day, but they close a little early for the evening festivities.
Check out these fun things to do!
New Year's Eve Cruises
In addition to these, you will also find several fun party cruises. They are a little pricey, but many include dinner, drinks, dancing, and fireworks over the SF Bay.
Learn More: NYE Cruises in San Francisco
NYE Hotel Options
If you live outside of the city, you might want to consider finding a hotel room for the night. It will make the journey "home" so much easier.
The best places to stay for the majority of these parties is in Union Square. This is where most of the 21+ parties are this year. Click here for my recommendations for Union Square.
Hotel Deals: Before you book, I also recommend checking out the hotel deals on TripAdvisor.com. If you book early, you might get lucky and find a room at a fraction of the cost. You might also get free WiFi or parking for the night. Click here to check out the current deals on TripAdvisor.com.
Live Music
On NYE, you will also find a number of great concerts throughout San Francisco. Some of the top performances are at the Warfield, the Independent, and the Fillmore. Click the link below to check out this year's schedule.
Learn More: Find the Full Schedule of Live Music for NYE
Extended Public Transit Hours for NYE 2021/2022
Most public transit systems in and around SF offer extended hours on New Year's Eve. SF Muni offers additional routes until early in the morning. They also offer free rides from 8pm to 5am.
BART also stays open late. They run until around 3am, which gives you some additional time to get home.