New Year's Eve Parties in SF

The Best Places to Ring in 2018 in San Francisco

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.

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New Years Eve Parties in SF for 2017/2018

All of the New Years Eve parties in SF below are on Sunday, December 31, 2017.

EyeHeartSF's Streets of San Francisco New Year's Eve

Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion
Walk through a recreation of the SF city streets at this NYE celebration
Headliner for 2017 is T-Pain
Panoramic views of the entire bay from Alcatraz Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge
Signature midnight champagne toast
Bar open from 9pm to 2am
Find tickets at a discount on Goldstar

Tainted Love at Bimbo's 365

Tainted Love will be live on stage with their mix of 80s dance songs
Show also features John Brothers Piano Company with sounds of early jazz mixed in with swing and a high energy quartet
Special appearances by Girl in the Fishbowl
Get your tickets early as this show is sure to sell out (21+ only)
Music starts at 8pm
Bimbo's 365 is at 1025 Columbus in North Beach
Tickets on sale on TicketFly

NYE International Ball 2018

9pm to 2am at the Palace Hotel
Three separate rooms of music with 10 DJs including Euro, Top 40, House, Latin, Persian, International, 80's/90's, Mashup & Hip Hop
4000+ Large Balloon Drops in every room at Midnight
FABULOUS Dancers & Drummers
A Special Party Photo Booth
4.5 hours Premium Open Bar for all
Red Carpet Treatment
Admission Includes access to ALL Rooms
Book your tickets today

Grand Gala at the Omni

5 areas to party
3 different places to dance
Outdoor terrace
Premium party favors with LED foam sticks
Unforgettable light and sound for this NYE party
500 California Street from 8pm to 1:30pm
Buy tickets on their site

Epic NYE 2018

9pm to 2am at the Park Central Hotel Union Square (formerly Westin San Francisco) at 50 3rd Street
20,000 feet of party space with 2 levels of entertainment
4 rooms with different music including Top 40, House, Hip Hop; 80s/90s/2k Hits; Salsa, Merengue, Reggaetown; VIP's Only Top 40 & Club Hits
Ball drop at midnight
Party favors and amazing sound and lighting
Buy your tickets today

M.O.A.N.Y. 2018

The Mother of All New Year's at the Regency Center at 1300 Van Ness Ave.
Party from 9pm to 2am
10 DJs & 3 rooms of music
Casino tables and a photo booth
5 hour VIP open bar
Semiformal attire required

NYE Massive 2018

9pm to 2am at the Parc 55 A Hilton Hotel in Union Square
Multi-City themed NYE Event
Five cities include NY, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Miami, and San Francisco
Each city offers a different vibe, music and light show
Premium party favorites
Massive ball drops
Tickets on sale now

New Year's Eve Pubcrawl

Marina District pub crawl with specials all night long
Domestic drafts and select imports $4 each
Champagne: 2 for $18
Premiums: 2 for $18
Admission to several Marina bars without having a pay a cover charge
Starts at Bar None at 1980 Union Street, San Francisco
Register between 3pm and 8pm
More details on Eventbrite

Afrolicious with Midtown Social and Smoked Out Soul

A night of soulful lyrics, funky bass lines and some jazz horns thrown in
Afrolicious plays tunes with classic funk, disco, Latin, and Afrobeat melodies
Dance the night away at the Rickshaw Stop
Midtown Social offers the sounds of California soul
Smoked Out Soul will also keep your toe tapping with hip hop beats mixed with classic funk and soul
Show starts at 8pm
Find tickets on Ticketfly

12th Anniversary 'SF LIVE' NYE Spectacular

Largest Upscale New Year's Eve Party in SF, formal attire requested
Travel all around the world partying with your friends this NYE, large themed props/decor in all main rooms
Hosted open bars with drinks included all night long
5 rooms of dancing over 2 floors, DJS playing Top 40, EDM, House, 80s/90s & more
Live Bands
Stiltwalkers, performers, taiko drummers, dancers & more entertainers
12.31, 9p-2a, Westin St. Francis in Union Square at 335 Powell Street
Huge Balloon drops & large dance floors in multiple areas.
Portion of proceeds benefiting local non-profits
Ticket on sale on Eventbrite

W San Francisco New Years 2018

W San Francisco Hotel, 181 3rd St, starting at 9:00pm
Party favors, surprise pop ups and a massive NYE countdown
Enjoy the 2 lounges, 3 floors, 5 rooms of music
LIVE DJ Sets by 6 of San Francisco's top deejays
Indulge in a four hour sponsored hosted bar
Exclusive VIP Lounge with private bar and Mixologist also available
Tickets on sale on Eventbrite

Additional Things to Do on NYE in San Francisco

Theater

Concerts & Shows

Recommendations on What to Do During the Day

If you plan to explore during the day, here are a few options for you. All of these tickets are offered on Goldstar at a discount of up to 50% off the full retail price.

Bay Cruise: 60-minute cruise around the bay where you go under the Golden Gate Bridge twice, runs several times during the day, Full price $30, Goldstar $15*

North Beach Food Tour: Walk around the North Beach district as you sample some of its tastiest treats, leaves at 11am, Full price $60, Goldstar $39*

Emperor Norton's Fantastic SF Time Machine Walking Tour: Stroll around Union Square and North Beach as you learn about SF's history, leaves at 11am, Full price $20, Goldstar $10*

*Small service fee at checkout.

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 2017/2018

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.

Click here for additional details.