Here are 20 NYE events across Michigan (Dec. 31, 2025)

There are literally hundreds of New Years events happening across Michigan to ring in the new year.

But if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered.

Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in Grand Rapids and Detroit, and much more.

West Michigan

1. Allegan New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Allegan Riverfront

2. 3rd Annual Cedar’s New Year’s Springing Eve Ball Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

61 N Main, Cedar Springs

3. NYE Ballroom Bashes

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

4. New Year’s Fest of Kalamazoo

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Kalamazoo

5. Muskegon New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks Display

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Corner Of 4th Street And Western Avenue, Muskegon

6. South Haven’s New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

501 Phoenix St., South Haven

7. Ludington’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Ludington

Northern Michigan/UP

8. Traverse City New Year’s Eve CherryT Ball Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

Cass Street and Front Street, Traverse City

9. 2026 New Year’s Eve Party and Anchor Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie

10. Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 -9 p.m.

City Multi Use Path, Marquette

11. Houghton NYE Chook Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m.

Houghton Waterfront Pier (Lakeshore Drive, Houghton)

12. Charlevoix Bridge Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Charlevoix

13. Marquette NYE Ball Drop Bash

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:45 p.m.-12 a.m.

100 Block Washington St., Marquette

14. New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:45 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Mackinac Island

Mid/South Michigan

15. A Night at the Soul Lounge: New Years Party

Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8:30 p.m.

Lansing Shuffle (325 Riverfront Drive, Lansing)

16. New Year’s Eve Gala with Jeff Baldori and Twyla Birdsong

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

UrbanBeat Event Center (1213 Turner Road, Lansing)

17. 2026 Fire & Ice: New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 9 p.m.

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort (6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt. Pleasant)

Southeast Michigan/Thumb

18. Necto New Year’s Eve 2026

Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8 p.m.

516 E Liberty St., Ann Arbor

19. New Year’s Eve Detroit Resolution Ball at The Masonic

Wednesday, Dec. 31, Doors Open at 8 p.m.

The Masonic Temple (500 Temple St., Detroit)

20. Greektown’s New Years Eve Bar Crawl

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Delux Bar & Lounge (350 Monroe St., Detroit)