New Year’s Eve is the one night a year when glitter is mandatory, resolutions are optional, and everyone suddenly remembers they kind of like champagne outside of a mimosa.
Whether you’re ready to dance your way out of 2025, toast to the highs and lows of the year, or just eat your weight in hors d’oeuvres, Columbus has you covered with a lineup of incredible events and parties.
From glitzy galas to cozy celebrations, there’s something for everyone to make this NYE unforgettable. So grab your sparkliest outfit, find your favorite noisemaker, and let’s dive into the best ways to welcome 2026 in Central Ohio. Cheers to making it another trip around the sun, Columbus! 🥂🎉
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Early Bird Ball Drop NYE Party – Pickerington
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 West Church Street Pickerington, 43147
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Zoo Year’s Eve Noon Celebration
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Early Bird Ball Drop NYE Party – Clintonville
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
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New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082
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New Year’s Eve Historic Getaway at Hotel Millersburg
Wed, Dec 31 • 4:00 pm
HOTEL MILLERSBURG • 35 W Jackson St Millersburg, OH 44654
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NYE by Service Bar at Middle West Spirits
Wed, Dec 31 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery • 1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Columbus, Ohio 43201
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New Years Eve- Line Dancing 2025
Wed, Dec 31 • 6:00 pm
Flannagan’s Dublin • 6835 Caine Road Columbus, 43235
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Skully’s Music-Diner New Year’s Eve Bash!
Wed, Dec 31 • 6:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Arch City Big Band
Wed, Dec 31 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
New Year’s Eve Performance by Adam Hawley (National Artist)
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135 N High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Court Westerville, 43082
Other
Zoo Trippin NYE 2026
Wed, Dec 31 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.45The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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New Year’s Eve Cowboy Disco Party
Wed, Dec 31 • 8:00 pm
Understory • 2571 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43202
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New Year’s Eve Party!
Wed, Dec 31 • 8:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215
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NYE PARTY! ft. ElectroCult Circus * Off Leash * Huge Euge * Coffin Makers
Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $6Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Three Ton Toad
Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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THE COUNTDOWN
Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $22.64The Forums • 144 N. Wall St. Columbus, 43215
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Sad Boyz New Years Eve with Flicker//Fade
Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20.62Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
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Glass Town Countdown
Wed, Dec 31 +more dates • 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
FreeZane Square • 104 North Broad Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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