First Night
Ring in the New Year
New Years Eve in Portsmouth is a fun time for the whole family to enjoy one of Portsmouth’s most treasured holiday celebrations. Take a look below for some First Night local specials.
New Year's Eve Roaring Gatsby Prohibition Party - Portsmouth Gaslight
Join us for the Portsmouth Gas Light’s Annual New Year’s Eve Bash! We are transforming into a Gatsby-style Prohibition Speakeasy, and believe us — this is the one party you do not want to miss.
The Vibe: Glitz, glamour, and endless champagne.
The Dress: Dress to impress (1920s attire encouraged!).
The Status: The most exclusive Party in town.
Ring in the New Year BEFORE Bedtime! at The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Join us here at the museum for our special family-friendly ticketed New Year’s Eve Celebration, and ring in the New Year before bedtime!
- Enjoy “countdowns to midnight at 10:30am during the morning event (9–11:30am) or at 2pm during the afternoon event (12:30–3pm)
- We’ll lower our glittery disco ball
- Confetti will fly through the air
- Wish blimps made by visitors will gently fall to the ground
- Make sparkly recycled paper hats throughout the event, and enjoy a fun New Year backdrop
New Years Eve Celebration 2026 - Masquerade Themed - Rooftop at the Envio
Celebrate the New Year at the Rooftop at the Envio!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Rooftop at the Envio as we celebrate the arrival of 2026. This year we will be celebrating with a masquerade theme! Enjoy a night filled with great food, drinks, and music in a lively and festive atmosphere.
Your ticket includes a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, an iced seafood raw bar, and a variety of delicious appetizers to savor throughout the evening. Plus, enjoy two sparkling toasts—one to kick off the celebration as you arrive, and another at midnight to ring in the New Year with friends.
DRoweBEATZ will be on hand to keep the energy high, spinning the perfect mix of music to keep you dancing all night long.
It’s going to be a night to remember, so come ready to celebrate and make lasting memories with us as we welcome the new year together!
December 31, 2025 | 9:00 p.m
$120 per person
December 31, 2024 | 9:00 p.m
$110 per person
Electric Abduction: New Year’s Eve at The Press Room
Ring in 2026 with Electric Abduction! The team is coming together to create a high-energy New Year’s Eve experience unlike anything Portsmouth has seen before, w/ a stage design feat. an out-of-this-world UFO spaceship equipped with lasers, lights, and more!
Expect a full range of your favorite EDM genres from house and UKG to bass and more! With the best production we’ve ever put on to date, we’re pulling out every stop: advanced lighting, lasers, visual effects, and a fully immersive Space themed atmosphere built to hit hard from start to finish.
This is the night to let loose, be wild, and show out. Dress in your best rave attire, go full cosmic, or bring whatever energy you want to launch into the new year with! The room, the production, and the crowd will match it. Prepare for a truly one of a kind New Year’s Eve experience.
The countdown begins now!
New Year’s Eve Hollywood Red Carpet at Wentworth by the Sea
Step into the spotlight this New Year’s Eve at Wentworth by the Sea. Walk the Hollywood red carpet and celebrate like a star with an evening of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable entertainment. Capture the moment at the photo booth, then dance the night away with DJ Russ Zonderman, AKA “The Music Man.” at this wonderful walk around event.
The night begins with hors d’oeuvres and small food stations from 8pm -10pm, paired with a cash bar available 8pm -midnight. As the countdown begins, prepare for a dazzling balloon drop and a complimentary champagne toast at a designated station by the bar.
Red carpet attire encouraged.
Rockspring’s New Year’s Eve Party! @ The Music Hall Lounge
Rockspring is a high-energy string band that has quickly gained a strong following in the New England region. Combining original songwriting with eclectic cover choices, Rockspring puts on an incredibly entertaining live show that makes people dance out of their shoes.
Bending bluegrass, rock, and various other influences, Rockspring not only appeals to bluegrass fans, but also to pop, rock, alternative folk, and country fans. It is their unique style that has enabled them to develop a large fan base in New England. Rockspring has been compared to string band heavyweights Old Crow Medicine Show and Yonder Mountain String Band because of their traditional instrumental lineup, but Chad Verbeck’s songwriting as well as the unique backgrounds of the many talented band members give Rockspring a unique voice in a crowded scene.
This show will ring in the new year at midnight, so join us for a countdown with Rockspring!
NYE Bash @ Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
Ring in 2026 at Jimmy’s with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring BT ALC Big Band and special guest Nephrok! This is the NYE party Portsmouth talks about all year. We’re bringing all the funk, soul, and party-energy you need. Come celebrate in style at Jimmy’s.