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New Year's Eve Parties in SF
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 2019/2020
All of the New Years Eve parties in SF below are on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
NYE International Ball 2020
- 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 Hosted Bar for all
- Red Carpet Treatment
- Admission Includes access to ALL Rooms
- SOLD OUT
The Speakeasy: NYE Celebration
- You are in for a special treat at The Speakeasy NYE party at The Palace Theater
- Meet characters from the immersive show, The Speakeasy!
- 20's theme party includes a hosted bar until 1:30am
- Live jazz band, champagne toast at midnight, and a confetti + balloon drop
- Casino tables will be open all night long
- 20s themed attire is highly recommended
- SOLD OUT
Gatsby's House, W San Francisco New Years 2020
- 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 hosted bar
- Exclusive VIP Lounge with private bar
Mega NYE 2020
- At the Palace Hotel in SoMa at 2 Montgomery Street
- World class DJs
- 4 dance floors
- Premium party favors, glow sticks, noise makers
- Countdown to 2020 with a balloon drop
- Party from 9pm to 2am
EyeHeartSF's Streets of San Francisco New Year's Eve
- Special performance by Dillon Francis
- Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion
- Walk through a recreation of the SF city streets at this NYE celebration
- Panoramic views of the entire bay from Alcatraz Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge
- Signature midnight champagne toast
- Bar open from 9pm to 2am
14th Annual 'Passport to the World' 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
- Stilt walkers, 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
Countdown 2020 – New Year's Eve San Francisco
- The Rocca Event Center at 3140 Mission Street is home to one of the biggest parties of the year
- Multiple DJ's will be spinning everything from Top 40 to Latin Rhythms
- Countdown includes a balloon drop and confetti blast
- Dress to impress as chic cocktail attire is required
- Starts at 9pm and ends at 3am
- SOLD OUT
NYE 2020: Back to the Future
- Relive your childhood with a Back to the Future themed NYE in San Francisco
- Interactive art installations and photo booths
- Body painting and cuddle spaces
- Music by several local artists and DJs
- Runs from 9pm to 4am at LUXX San Francisco (60 6th Street)
- SOLD OUT
NYE at The Mint
- Ring in the New Year at the historic San Francisco Mint
- Party runs from 9pm to 3:30am
- 23+ musical acts with more than 20 areas inside to explore
- Watch a variety of dancers, characters, and other performers
- Coat check, cash bar and plenty of ATMs inside
- SOLD OUT
NYE Massive 2020
- 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
- SOLD OUT
M.O.A.N.Y. 2020
- 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 hosted bar available
- Semiformal attire required
- SOLD OUT
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 2019/2020
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.