It's that time of year to start planning your New Years Eve in Syracuse, New York. We have the inside scoop on where to go for a fabulous celebration that can fit every budget. Grab your glass of champagne and check our top picks for New Years Eve parties in Syracuse and Onondaga County:
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
New Year's Eve 2025: An Enchanting New Years Eve | Downtown Syracuse
This year, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown is putting on an enchanting party to celebrate the new year with the themes of Alice in Wonderland, Enchanted Forest, and Winter Wonderland. Hard Promises, ARCADE, and Prime Time Horns return to provide music entertainment all night long. Casino games, lobby entertainers, 5-hour open bar, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, late night snack, and champagne midnight toast included. Dress based on your ballroom theme or in cocktail attire. Ballroom ticket choice is for dinner seating only - all tickets are all access to all areas before and after dinner. Plan for a table of 10 and SAVE! If you want to be seated with your family and friends, it is easiest to purchase all tickets under one name.
For questions or assistance, please email Anissa at: Anissa.quilty@marriott.com.
Emerald Cocktail Kitchen
New Year's Eve with Emerald Cocktail Kitchen | Tipperary Hill, Syracuse
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Syracuse's rooftop bar! There will be a charcuterie spread, craft cocktails, good company, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Mark your calendar to dance the night away and ring in the New Year. Doors open at 9 pm, and tickets are $36.19 and refundable 48 hours or more in advance of this event. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to emeraldcnyevents@gmail.com
Sky Armory
NYE Bash 2025 at Sky Armory | Downtown Syracuse
Step into a whimsical wonderland and ring in the new year at Sky Armory's Mad Hatter New Year's Eve Bash. Put on your most extravagant hat, dance the night away, and enjoy electable culinary delights from heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a late-night snack. Indulge in delightful wines, craft beers, classic cocktails and mocktails. Tickets are $109 each and overnight rooms are available at Best Western Syracuse Downtown and Marriott Armory Square. The party starts at 8:30 pm!
Salt City Bar
New Year's Eve Prom | Downtown Syracuse
Will you go to prom with us? Join the celebration at the Salt City Bar at the Salt City Market! Get dressed up to ring in the New Year starting at 8 pm. If you dress up, you'll receive a complimentary prom punch when you arrive, and you have a chance to enter and win prom royalty. There will be a DJ to keep the dance floor going all night, and there will be a photo booth. Admission is free.
Maxwells
New Year Celebration | Downtown Syracuse
Maxwells is hosting a high-energy New Year's Eve party in Hanover Square! Tickets are $75 and include an open bar (there's 2 bars to choose from!), champagne toast, music by DJ Dave to dance to, and more! Since there are a limited number of tickets, there are no refunds. Wear anything from jeans to business casual to glitter and sequins.
The Fitz
Dancing Through Life at the Oz-ifiied Ballroom | Downtown Syracuse
Dance through New Year's Eve at The Fitz as you celebrate the New Year. Enjoy live music by the Rising Ghosts from 9 pm to 1 am with an open bar, oz-ified appetizers and desserts, and a champagne toast at midnight. The dress code fits the Oz theme. Let's have a Wicked great New Year! Tickets are $110 per person with refunds available up to 7 days before the event.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Noon Year’s Eve 2025 | Syracuse
The annual New Year’s Eve celebration that keeps bedtime in mind returns! Families can bring their kids to the zoo for a dance party, celebrate with noisemakers, and countdown the big ball drop at noon with a sparkling juice toast. After you ring in the "noon year", stick around and visit with your favorite zoo animals. The event is free to zoo members and with zoo admission ($9 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors, free for children 2 and under).
Inka's Syracuse
New Years Eve - Lima Lights and Vinicunca Nights | Downtown Syracuse
For $150 per person, Inka's New Years Eve Party offers you a 4-hour open bar, handcrafted cocktails, Peruvian appetizers and dessert bites, live entertainment, and a midnight champagne toast! Ring in the New Year Peruvian-style at Syracuse's newest dining experience.
Harvey's Garden Syracuse
Y2K NYE Party | Syracuse
Grab your best 90s attire and ring in the New Year by partying like it's 1999 going into 2000 again! The party begins at 8:30 pm with an open bar, pizza buffet, midnight toast, and DJ to dance all night long. Tickets are $99 per person and must be purchased in advance by going to their website.
*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend most events. Reservations and advance ticket sales may be required.*
The list is subject to change throughout December.
