Welcome to your ultimate guide for celebrating New Year's Eve in the heart of the desert! Palm Springs is renowned for its glamorous events, stylish soirées, and unforgettable parties. As the clock ticks down to 2026, this vibrant city transforms into a playground of celebrations.
We will be adding events as they are announced.
New Year's Eve Entertainment
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
New Year's Eve Outdoor Celebration with Ben Mallare Band
Ben Mallare Band is an electrifying, high-octane spectacle delivering a non-stop, customized performance that feels more like a Super Bowl Halftime Show. This elite collective of high-energy, supremely talented singers, musicians, and dancers has set dance floors ablaze for exclusive events worldwide.
Prepare to be mesmerized by their dynamic vocalists, world-class instrumentalists, and infectious stage presence. The Ben Mallare Band curates an unforgettable experience, flawlessly blending massive hits across genres and decades to keep the party pulsing until the ball drops.
$ 59.95 General Admission
$149.95 VIP Admission (includes premier seating)
Get Tickets. Doors open at 7 pm.
Boozehounds
2080 N Palm Canyon
Midnight of Olympus
Ascend to divine heights this New Year’s Eve at “Midnight on Mount Olympus”—an immersive, opulent celebration fit for the Gods. Arrive draped in a toga or flashing gilded wings; perhaps Hercules is more the style you’ll bring. A Laurel crown upon your head, sandals laced with golden thread, braids like Athena, or flowing silk, like Aphrodite. Come wearing anything that makes you feel bold, powerful, and mighty.
- Flowing wine and cocktail fountains
- Grazing food tables and dessert station (additional food for purchase)
- Dance floor with DJs spinning
- Ballon drop
- Champagne toast
8 pm - 1 am | Tickets
Canopy Wine Lounge
175 N Palm Canyon, Suite 150
Moulin Rouge NYE
This isn’t your typical night out — it’s a glamorous, high-energy dance celebration inspired by the lavish, playful spirit of the Moulin Rouge. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or looking for a sparkling start to your year, this evening promises unforgettable music, drinks, and vibes.
5:30 - 9:30 pm | Tickets
Oscar's New Year's Eve
125 E Tahquitz Road
Drop The Ball with drag superstars Sherry Vine, Jackie Beat, Billy L'Amour, and Candace Cayne. The show is outside, so dress accordingly.
First show at 6 pm (doors open at 5 pm) and Second show at 10 pm (doors open at 9 pm)
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon Drive
Studio 2025 Glam Disco New Year's Eve Party
A curated soundtrack of Studio 54 classics, modern disco edits, dance floor anthems, and glitter-drenched glam.
- Receive a welcome cocktail, three drink tickets, and champagne for the midnight toast (beer, wine, spirits, and specialty cocktails designed exclusively for Studio 2025 are available.
- 20% off Kings Highway
- Best Dressed contest for a chance to win a night at the Ace Hotel
- Midnight confetti drop
9 pm - 1 am, $130 | Tickets
The Plaza Theatre
128 S Palm Canyon Drive
The Journals of Adam & Eve
The Journals of Adam & Eve, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger (9-time Emmy Award winner) is a delightful look at the world’s first love story. Follow along from Eden to Exile, from their first date to twilight years, from bachelor and bachelorette to becoming the world’s first parents. Experience this legendary couple up close when TV legends Hal Linden (“Barney Miller”) and Sally Struthers (“All in the Family”) take the legendary Plaza stage for an unforgettable night.
Palm Springs Surf Club
1500 S Gene Autry Trail
Dance Beneath the Desert Glow
Refined dining, live music, a DJ, and a champagne countdown. Begin the night with a refined 3-course dinner, then celebrate across two vibrant spaces with Lisa Lynn & the Broken Hallelujahs live in the Main Ballroom and DJ Zephyr spinning in the Atrium.
5:30 & 7:30 pm dinner seating | Tickets
V Wine Lounge
600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Back Beats with Gregg Glaviano & Rich Meyers
7 - 9:30 pm | $25 cover includes celebratory bubbly. Call 760.668.9665 to make a reservation.
Art in the Park in the Dark NYE
This is a blacklight event in Demuth Park - 4200 E Mesquite Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Free
New Year's Eve Special Menus
Purple Room
1900 E Palm Canyon Drive
3 - Course Menu (this is for 2025 and will be updated when 2026 is announced)
The sophistication and glamour of the Rat Pack era come alive at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, the desert’s premier supper club. The Purple Room has three seatings:
5 pm and 7:30 pm ($129) feature jazz legend Rose Mallett.
10 pm ($199) features Va Va Voom Sharon Sills with her boys. Includes dinner, party favors, and a champagne toast.
PS Underground
1700 S Camino Real, Ste. #2
Midnight in Manhattan
The night will shimmer with the sultry spirit of a timeless New York Jazz club, with stories and songs to ring in a very happy 2026. Listen to Tod Macofsky, Kari Kirkland, Francesca Amari, and Wayne Abravanel as they take the stage to perform their captivating songs in celebration of the New York jazz and Broadway scenes. Love the festivities, but want to be in bed before 12 am? They will have a live countdown to the iconic ball drop at midnight on East Coast time, complete with a champagne toast! $249 pp
Copley's
621 N Palm Canyon Drive
2 - Course Menu
- Starters: Sweet potato & coconut bisque, lobster risotto, lemon quinoa salad, beet salad, seared diver scallops, or Caesar salad.
- Entrees: Rack of lamb, beef fillet & lobster, beef short ribs, salmon, duck breast, or rigatoni pasta with wild mushrooms and red lentils.
Opens at 5:30 pm. $99 pp
Eight4Nine
849 N Palm Canyon Drive
4 - Course Menu (this is for 2025 and will be updated when 2026 is announced)
Eight4Nine has two New Year's Eve seating options: early seating from 5 to 6:30 pm and later seating from 6:30 to 9 pm.
- First Impressions: Potato pave
- Second Course Selections: Pear galette, asparagus bisque, seared scallop, Italian meatballs, or chilled Maine lobster.
- Main Event: Lobster carbonara, Moqueca (Brazilian seafood stew), beef tenderloin, veal chop, or Aubergine Wellington (vegan)
- Finale: "Trio Dessert," which includes flourless chocolate cake and raspberry mousse. Other options are gelato and sorbet.
$115 for early seating and $150 for later seating. Reservations
New Year's Eve at Spencer's Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road
3-Course Dinner
- First: Lobster bisque, pear ricotta salad, tenderloin carpaccio, crab cake, or burrata beet salad.
- Entree: NY steak, Chilean seabass, rack of lamb, roast duck, or ricotta ravioli.
- Dessert: Chocolate molten cake or strawberry NY cheesecake.
First seating 5 - 6:60 pm, $120, and Second seating 7:30 - 9:30 pm, $159 with champagne toast, music, and party favors.
4 Saints @ Kimpton Rowan Hotel
100 W Tahquitz
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day, 4-Course Menu
- Amuse Bouche: Royal Osetra, yuzu ranch, crispy potato straws, Santa Barbara Sea Urchin with a glass of the Sommelier's choice bubbles.
- Small Plate: Duck confit or tuna tartare
- Main Event: Lobster, surf & turf, wagyu filet, lamb chops
- Finale: Butter cake or Point Reyes tom cheese
Served 5 - 10 pm. $145 pp Menu & Reservations
Escena Grill
1100 Clubhouse View Drive
Escena Grill will be celebrating New Year's Eve until 9 pm. Details coming soon.
Freddies Kitchen at The Cole
2323 N Palm Canyon Drive
4 - Course Menu
- Start: Welcome amuse buche hamachi crudo
- Second-course: Crab bisque, Cassolette d’Escargot à la Crème, tomato salad with pesto, prime beef steak tartare
- Entree: Jidoir Farm Airline chicken breast, grilled elk medallions, vegetable wellington, and rack of lamb.
- Dessert: Vanilla Crème Brûlée, apple croissant bread pudding, or dark chocolate mousse
Served 5 - 9:30 pm. $99 pp | Reservations & Menu
Kaiser Grille
205 S. Palm Canyon
4 - Course Feast
Kaiser Grille offers a full menu with a large selection of both four-course feasts and an à la carte dinner menu. The pre-fix menu includes lobster, salmon, filet, short ribs, rack of lamb, pork chop, prime rib, swordfish steak, Branzino, or roast duck. Plus, a champagne toast.
Service begins at 11 am, and last seating is at 8:30 pm | Reservations & Menu
LuLu California Bistro
200 W Palm Canyon Drive
4 - Course Menu
LuLu is offering an extensive menu for New Year's Eve with 11 entree choices. Enjoy live music with Tony Grandberry and his big fun orchestra.
- Start: Maine lobster bisque, corn chowder, mushroom soup, and tomato bisque.
- Second-course: Crab meat tower, pear salad, or Caesar salad.
- Entree: Steak, seafood, pasta, lamb, duck, or polenta cake with cauliflower steak for the vegan option.
- Dessert: Coconut flan, Delice de Creme, bread pudding, or pound cake.
1st seating 4:30 - 6:30 pm. $79 pp
2nd seating 7:30 - 11 pm. $129.99 pp. Includes hats and party favors.| Reservations & Menu
Del Rey at Villa Royale
1620 Indina Trail
Join Del Rey for a New Year’s Eve celebration built around a five-course Spanish-inspired dinner. The evening begins with a welcome reception, featuring complimentary passed sparkling cava and a festive pintxo bar. DJ Supermoon will be setting the mood throughout the night as we lead up to a 9 pm balloon drop and champagne toast.
6 - 10:30 pm, $204 pp | Purchase Tickets
