With the holiday season in full swing, many families and friends will be looking for ways to enjoy that much deserved time off with the people they love. Below, our staff has compiled a list of various Tucson locations to attend, hoping to provide anyone with a fun time during this special time of year.
• R Bar at the Rialto — Agua de Coco NYE After Party
R Bar at the Rialto Theatre hosts the Agua de Coco New Year’s Eve after-party, offering a late-night option for revelers continuing their celebrations downtown. The event features music, drinks and a high-energy dance-floor atmosphere inside the Rialto’s bar space, making it a popular post-midnight stop for New Year’s crowds.
Info: rialtotheatre.com
• Fox Theatre — An Evening with Bruce Hornsby
The historic Fox Theatre welcomes Grammy Award-winning musician Bruce Hornsby for a New Year’s Eve concert. The performance offers a seated, concert-focused way to close out the year, blending rock, jazz and classical influences in an intimate theater setting. The evening culminates in a celebratory sendoff to the new year.
Info: foxtucson.com/event/bruce-hornsby-nye/
• Taco Bell New Year’s Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
Downtown Tucson hosts its signature New Year’s Eve celebration with the Taco Bell Downtown Bowl Bash, featuring live entertainment, food, drinks and the iconic midnight taco drop. The free, outdoor event draws large crowds to ring in the new year in the heart of downtown, culminating in a festive countdown and celebration.
Info: thearizonabowl.com/event/2025-taco-bell-new-years-eve-downtown-bowl-bash/
• Casino Del Sol — NYE Dance Party With Gigi and the Glow
Casino Del Sol hosts a New Year’s Eve dance party featuring live music by Gigi and the Glow. The celebration includes music, dancing and casino-side festivities as guests countdown to midnight. The event offers a nightlife-focused option within the resort’s entertainment venues.
Info: casinodelsol.com/new-years-eve-celebration
• Surly Wench — New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party
The Surly Wench Pub marks New Year’s Eve with a masquerade-themed party, inviting guests to dress up and celebrate with music, dancing and drinks. Known for its eclectic nightlife, the Wench offers a themed, late-night environment for ringing in the new year downtown.
Info: surlywenchpub.com
• Big Bad Wolf Live Music & Grill — NYE With Stone Dead and Locomotive Blues Band
Big Bad Wolf Live Music & Grill hosts a New Year’s Eve show featuring Stone Dead and the Locomotive Blues Band. The event centers on live blues and rock music, paired with food and drinks, offering a music-forward celebration for those looking to welcome the new year with a concert-style experience.
Info: bigbadwolftucson.com
• Mr. Head’s — New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Jahmar
Mr. Head’s downtown hosts a New Year’s Eve party featuring DJ Jahmar. The late-night event focuses on dance music, drinks and a casual downtown bar atmosphere, providing a straightforward option for ringing in the new year with music and friends.
Info: mrheads.com
• Omni Tucson National — New Year’s Eve Celebration
Omni Tucson National offers a New Year’s Eve celebration within its resort setting. The event pairs dining, music and a countdown experience in a scenic, north Tucson location, providing an option for guests seeking a resort-based evening to close out the year.
Info: omnihotels.com/hotels/tucson-national
• Topgolf Tucson — New Year’s Eve Party
Topgolf Tucson hosts a New Year’s Eve party combining golf games, food, drinks and music. The event offers a high-energy, activity-driven alternative to traditional nightlife, allowing guests to celebrate the holiday with friends in a sports-entertainment setting.
Info: topgolf.com/us/tucson
• Strike Into the New Year — Bowling Across Tucson
Several Tucson bowling centers, including Cactus Bowl, Tucson Bowl and Lucky Strike, offer New Year’s Eve bowling events. These celebrations typically include open bowling, music and midnight festivities, providing a family-friendly or group-oriented way to ring in the new year.
Info: cactusbowl.com
tucsonbowl.com
luckystrikeent.com
• It’s Midnight Somewhere — Tucson Botanical Gardens
Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts “It’s Midnight Somewhere,” a New Year’s Eve event set among illuminated garden spaces. The evening emphasizes atmosphere, seasonal décor and celebration in a nontraditional venue, offering a quieter, visually focused way to welcome the new year.
Info: tucsonbotanical.org
•New Year’s Eve Dining — Hacienda Del Sol
Hacienda Del Sol offers New Year’s Eve dining experiences featuring curated menus in its historic resort setting. The evening centers on fine dining and scenic views, providing a more intimate option for celebrating the holiday through food and ambiance rather than large-scale parties.
Info: haciendadelsol.com