Brian Nagele
The year may be coming to an end, but the fun is only just beginning here in San Francisco. One thing this city knows how to do is party, especially on New Year’s Eve. If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco for the holidays, or even if you already live here, you may be wondering where to go on New Year’s Eve for a good time, and I think I can help with that.
Come December 31st, there’s going to be a party pretty much on every corner of the city and it’s almost impossible to stop by every single one in a night. That’s why it’s important to have a game plan and find the best New Year’s Eve parties in the city ahead of time, and I can help with that.
I spent a lot of time recently scouring the city for things to do on New Year’s Eve in San Francisco, and I certainly did not come back empty-handed. Down below, you’ll find a list I’ve put together containing all the most fun and exciting events and parties across the city. If you’re not sure where to start your night of debauchery on New Year’s Eve, then you need to keep on reading and you’ll know exactly where to go for the best NYE parties in San Francisco.
Best San Francisco NYE Events
- NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023 – LIVE FIREWORKS ON THE EMBARCADERO – OPEN BAR
- Black & White NYE Masquerade Ball 2023
- Empress Yacht San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2023 Party Cruise
- Dancing Queen: ABBA Glitter Disco NYE Extravaganza
- New Bohemia NYE 2023 at the Mint
- Zeki’s Bar NYE Bash 2023
- 2023 San Francisco New Year’s Eve Party | Gatsby’s House
- Speakeasy San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2023 Cruise
- MOANY New Years Eve San Francisco 2023
- W Hotel San Francisco Mega New Year’s Eve Party
- New Years Eve Carnival Party 2023 @ Marriott Hotel
- USS Hornet New Year Eve Gala 2022
- San Francisco New Years Eve Pub Crawl Party 2023
- HellaRnB: Sexy New Years Eve R&B Party (with free champagne toast!)
- An EPIC New Year’s Eve 2022
- New Year’s Eve 2022 at Waterbar Restaurant
- SIDEPIECE – New Year’s Eve at Temple SF
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023 – LIVE FIREWORKS ON THE EMBARCADERO – OPEN BAR
Get ready for the best New Year’s Eve party with 5-hours of PREMIUM OPEN BAR and Front Row View to San Francisco’s Most Spectacular Fireworks Show on the Embarcadero, overlooking the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building. All the luxury you’ve been waiting for this New Year’s Eve at Sens, 4 Embarcadero Center, TOP Level.
Black & White NYE Masquerade Ball 2023
CELEBRATE IN STYLE! Experience a Unique Special Events Venue in the South of Market District. Enjoy a sumptuous evening of cocktails and dancing at what is sure to be the best event of downtown San Francisco city to ring in 2023.
The Black & White NYE Masquerade Ball will take place at IAMA Event Venue, located in the heart of San Francisco’s SoMa District. One of the most exciting venues in San Francisco, featuring an indoor magical garden that’s one of its kind San Francisco experience.
Empress Yacht San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2023 Party Cruise
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style! Join us on San Francisco’s most elegant oversized luxury yacht, SAN FRANCISCO SPIRIT… 3 levels, scenic outdoor decks, Lounges, multiple bars, and a large dance floor.
This luxury yacht is ready to make history as being the most memorable New Years Yacht Cruise. This event has SOLD OUT 18 years in a row so get your tickets early!
Dancing Queen: ABBA Glitter Disco NYE Extravaganza
Gimme gimme an epic balloon drop at midnight because Dancing Queen — the ultimate ABBA Glitter Disco — returns for a gigantic New Years Extravaganza filled with glitter, glitz, glamour, disco, and tons of ABBA!
For one special night, you can ring in the new year with all of your favorite disco friends as you step into the world of Studio 54 and all of your Mamma Mia dreams, dancing to everything from ABBA to the Bee Gees to the Village People to the Grease soundtrack and plenty of 70s and 80s anthems including lots of Queen!
New Bohemia NYE 2023 at the Mint
The party that makes it worth it to go out on NYE, New Bohemia at the Mint, for people looking for something unique on NYE.
Co-created by the Vau de Vire Society & Opel Productions now in its 9th incarnation. The historic Mint is transformed into a playground for the senses. 23 immersive environments to explore over 6.5 hours. 7 dance floors, game rooms, Kink Lounge, variety and sideshow stage, themed karaoke, circus performances, dancers and art galleries throughout.
Zeki’s Bar NYE Bash 2023
Join us at Zeki’s Bar for our annual New Year’s Eve Bash. Your ticket gets you unlimited premium OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT, dancing, champagne at midnight, and an epic photo booth to save all your memories! Tickets are limited.
2023 San Francisco New Year’s Eve Party | Gatsby’s House
Join us for one of the Bay Area’s most popular New Year’s Eve celebrations, Gatsby’s House at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco!
Be one of the many privileged VIP guests and indulge in the VIP Ultra Premium bar treatment hJoin us for Gatsby’s House NYE 2023 at the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel with breathtaking views of the Bay Area.
Enjoy (4) hours of premium open bar, heavily passed apps, and a celebration to remember that make this premier San Francisco hotel one of the city’s most sought-after destinations for New Year’s Eve 2023.
Speakeasy San Francisco New Year’s Eve 2023 Cruise
Join us on New Year’s Eve in San Francisco Bay Area for an annual Speakeasy NYE Cruise 2023.
This themed event will transport you back to the 20s as you’ll be surrounded by a slew of movers and shakers all decked to the nines. Get ready for this special event as you dance your night away with two Top San Francisco’s DJs spinning the best in open format music.
You’ll be taking in the best views that the city has to offer from the outside in, including Treasure Island, Alcatraz, The Bay Bridge Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, and the magnificent San Francisco Skyline.
MOANY New Years Eve San Francisco 2023
Enhance your New Year’s Eve experience this year and come ring in the new year with us. Discover why the MOTHER OF ALL NEW YEARS (M.O.A.N.Y.) team proves itself year after year as San Francisco’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration.
Embrace the glamour and intrigue of this special night. Over-the-top production, a fun party atmosphere, and an element of surprise are the hallmarks of an unforgettable experience that only MOANY San Francisco New Year’s Eve countdown can provide.
Attendees can expect curated beats cut with a twist of the unexpected in thrilling performances and state-of-the-art audio and visual experience.
W Hotel San Francisco Mega New Year’s Eve Party
Looking for the best New Years Eve Party that San Francisco has to offer? Aykut Events known by organizing the MOST fun and absolutely best NYE Events in The Bay Area.
This will be the Premier New Years Eve celebration in San Francisco again by far!
New Years Eve Carnival Party 2023 @ Marriott Hotel
The most anticipated New Year’s Eve event of the year. What better way to end the year than with a spectacular party that includes your friends and family?
The only New Years party in the Bay Area with so many live entertainment options.
Celebrate the last night of the year with the entire family and raise a toast at the Elegant and beautiful Marriott Hotel with our 10th annual New Year’s Eve Party.
USS Hornet New Year Eve Gala 2022
Ring in the New Year! Celebrate the New Year onboard a historic Aircraft Carrier A Fundraiser for the Museum!
The Bay Area’s best place to dance! Numerous Dance Floors on the Enclosed, Heated Hangar Deck!
San Francisco New Years Eve Pub Crawl Party 2023
Why stick to one bar when you could spend your New Year’s Eve in the Bay Area exploring many? If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to the biggest night of the year; put your plans into the hands of those who really know what they’re doing.
San Francisco New Years Eve Pub Crawl is back; and we’ve taken care of the party for you. We go all out this NYE in the Bay Area’s most famous bar hopping destinations — with VIP entry to fantastic venues, exclusive deals and drink specials as low as $4 Drafts + 2-for-1 Premiums & Champagnes!
HellaRnB: Sexy New Years Eve R&B Party (with free champagne toast!)
This is it! Come say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 in style at this years Strictly R&B New Years Eve Party. We’ve hand selected 4 of the Bay Area’s Hottest DJs to spin nostalgic and current sexy R&B Jams all night!
When you need a breather from gigging on the dancefloor feel free to play some of our FREE ARCADE & BOARD GAMES in the lounge area all night.
We also have a comedy show called “HellaSingle” prior to the dance party. Feel free to get tickets for the 8:30pm comedy show and stick around for The Function post comedy show.
An EPIC New Year’s Eve 2022
Join us for an EPIC New Year’s Eve by the bay!
New Year’s Eve 2022 at Waterbar Restaurant
Each reservation has their table for the evening and can ring in the new year at Waterbar! There will be party favors & hats, a midnight champagne toast, as well as a fireworks show which is visible from the outdoor seawall.
SIDEPIECE – New Year’s Eve at Temple SF
SIDEPIECE is the brainchild of Dylan Ragland (Party Favor) and Ricky Mears (Nitti Gritti). At only three years old, SIDEPIECE has already racked up some of the most prestigious awards in dance music, being nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2021, as well as having the #1 most supported dance record in the world in 2020, and achieving platinum and gold certifications in a dozen countries for their breakout hit “On My Mind.”
The duo has rapidly become one of the most sought after house acts in the industry, playing some of the most iconic venues and festivals around the globe like Lollapalooza, EDC, Tomorrowland, Bonnaroo, HARD Summer, and more, and racking up over half a billion plays across their catalogue on streaming platforms to date.
NYE FAQs
Will Parking be Available?
Depending on the venue, yes. Some places even offer a valet service!
Is There a Dress Code?
Some restaurants and bars require pants or a jacket, but it’s best to check ahead with any establishment you plan to visit.
Will There be Hotel Accommodations?
Yes! Several hotels around the city will be hosting events for the holiday.
Will There be Food at the NYE Parties?
Depending on the venue, yes. Many restaurants and bars will be offering limited NYE menus.
Do I Need a Ticket?
Many events will require a pre-purchased ticket, but some are free to the public.
Are There Fireworks in San Francisco?
Many cities will have fireworks to celebrate the New Year. Check the local area to see where and when the fireworks will be.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, New Year’s Eve in a city like San Francisco is on a whole other level. There are so many places to party and watch fireworks around the city that it’s almost impossible to have a bad time on NYE in San Francisco, especially if you head to any of the venues I listed above.
Just remember to stay safe and drink responsibly! Cheers to a New Year!
