2026 New Year’s Eve Events in Winston-Salem

It’s hard to believe, but 2026 is just around the corner! Start off the new year at one of these 2026 New Year’s Eve events in Winston-Salem. Stay safe, and have a happy New Year!

*This is not a comprehensive list of events. Unless otherwise noted, all events begin on December 31.

December 17, 2025

Family-Friendly 

Kaleideum | 10 AM – 1 PM

• Crafts, music, a dance party, and a noon countdown
• Included in cost of museum admission or membership

Clemmons Library | 10:30 AM

• Storytime, crafts, and a noon countdown
• Free to attend; RSVP required

Running of the Lights | 12 AM | Tanglewood Park

• Fun run and 5K course that winds through the Festival of Lights
• Starts at $25

South Fork Community Center | Saturday, December 27 | 11 AM

• Music, dancing, crafts, and a balloon drop
• Free to attend

Ticketed/Cover Charge Events

Bar Nola | 9 PM – 1 AM

• Complimentary food and drinks, karaoke, and DJ
• $30 entry

Breathe Cocktail Lounge | 9 PM – 2 AM

• Games, door prizes, DJ, and midnight breakfast buffet
• Tickets are $35

The Millennium Center | 9 PM – 2 AM

• Dance party and midnight breakfast
• Tickets are $50

Village Inn Event Center | 8 PM – 1 AM

• DJs, Michael Jackson tribute artist, live music by Kids in America and The Ray Band, and hors d’oeuvres
• Tickets start at $59

Tuscani | 10 PM – 12 AM

• Chef-crafted bites, a complimentary drink, party favors, and DJ
• Tickets are $40

Reboot Arcade Bar | 9 PM

• Live music by Trailer Park Orchestra and Nanner Head
• $10 cover

Footnote Coffee | 7 PM

• Four-course meal and VIP seating for Foothills Brewpub’s live music performance
• Single tickets are $90, couples tickets are $160

ROAR | 9 PM – 4 AM

• DJs and party favors; VIP tickets include food and drinks
• Tickets start at $10

Euphoria | 8 PM – 2 AM

• DJs
• Tickets start at $10

The Nile of the Carolinas | 9 PM – 2 AM

• Comedian, DJ, and hors d’oeuvres
• Tickets start at $30

Whiskey Taps and Tails Saloon | 8:15 PM

• Live music by Black Pearl
• Tickets are $47

Free Admission Events

Dram & Draught | 3 PM – 1 AM

• Masquerade party (free masks available), DJ, and photo booth
• Free to attend

Wise Man Brewing | 8 PM – 1 AM

• DJ and party favors
• Free to attend

Dive Bar | 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM

• DJ
• Free to attend

Foothills Brewpub | 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM

• Live music by Ears to the Ground
• Free to attend

Earl’s | 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM

• Live music by Time Bandits
• Free to attend

Miller’s on Trade | 9 PM

• DJ
• Free to attend

Manolo’s Boutique Wines | 6-9 PM

• Live music by Luisa Wilson
• Free to attend

Old Nick’s Pub | 9 PM – 12 AM

• Live music by The Exit 180 Band
• Free to attend

Dolly’s Honky Tonk | 8 PM

• DJ and $500 money drop at midnight
• Free to attend