From masquerade balls to glittering gatherings, there is no shortage of events to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Northern Virginia. These 21+ events offer live music, dancing, and delicious food and drinks for the perfect ending to 2025.
Decades NYE Party!
December 31, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Dress to impress in your favorite decade while celebrating New Year’s Eve at Starr Hill Brewpub. Enjoy 70s and 80s hits from Captain SeaWalker, 90s and 2000s tunes by Legal In the District, and today’s most popular tracks by DJ 2 Nuts. Tasty hors d’oeuvres and fun party favors are featured, along with a champagne toast at midnight. Starr Hill Brewpub: 7730 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons, $58–$115
Dueling Pianos New Year’s Eve
December 31, 7 p.m.
Rooftop Recess hosts its first New Year’s Eve celebration with singing and dancing to a thrilling dueling piano performance. VIP tickets include a three course meal featuring crab bisque, steak au poivre, brown butter carrot cake, and more. Enjoy party favors and a champagne toast to close out the night. Rooftop Recess: 2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, $41–$84
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Clubs at Quantico
December 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
MCCS Quantico offers a lively celebration with music by DJ Bass, a selfie station, and a champagne toast at midnight. Choose from two packages: a buffet dinner with 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings, or a cocktail style standing room with a 10 p.m. entrance. The buffet dinner includes a wine marinated grilled flank steak carving station, shrimp cocktails, a New Year’s Eve Celebration Cake, and more. The Clubs at Quantico: 3017 Russell Rd., Quantico, $38–69
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
December 31, 7:30 p.m. and midnight
See spectacular firework displays over the Potomac River at 7:30 p.m. and midnight in Old Town Alexandria. You can watch the fireworks from waterfront restaurants or enjoy the sights from Waterfront Park, Oronoco Bay Park, Windmill Hill Park, and others. Also, enjoy live performances and music during First Night Alexandria, the D.C. region’s annual New Year’s Eve bash. Waterfront Park: 1 Prince St., Alexandria, free
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball with DJ Maskell
December 31, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sparkle and shine in your fancy frock at Shipgarten’s masquerade ball with music by DJ Maskell. Ring in the new year with a balloon drop, live broadcast of Times Square, and a midnight champagne toast. The event features a free buffet from 7–9 p.m., full-service bars, and party favors. Shipgarten: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, free
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party
December 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Visit Hotel Burg for a glamorous masquerade party at The Huntōn Restaurant. While sporting formal attire and masquerade masks, dance along to live music in the lounge or see a DJ on the second floor. A champagne toast will close out the event. The Huntōn Restaurant at Hotel Burg: 208 S King St., Leesburg, $180
New Year’s Eve Sparkling Kickoff
December 31, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For an earlier New Year’s Eve celebration, Curio Wine Bar offers an intimate gathering with bubbles and small bites. Enjoy two glasses of sparkling wine, charcuterie-in-a-cup, and exclusive access to the venue’s bar and tasting room. Premium champagne, flatbreads, and additional food are available to purchase. Curio Wine Bar & Tasting Room: 209 William St., Fredericksburg, $52.51
Feature image courtesy Shipgarten
