Where to Find the Most Glamorous New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Los Angeles

New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated evenings of the year, and if you’re not planning to spend the evening on your couch with a box of tissues for the Stranger Things finale, there are plenty of L.A. parties offering a glitzier experience. Given its history as one of the best nightlife destinations in the country, it’s no surprise that L.A. will be hosting a handful of New Year’s Eve parties that are actually worth the ticket cost. While some prefer a busy club or rave, others opt to end the year on a more elegant note with a seated dinner, caviar, Champagne and sparkly cocktail attire.

From West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Strip to the Proper Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, several establishments are pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable evening of celebration. In addition to after-hour festivities, many of these hotspots are offering pre-party dinner specials, allowing you to fuel up on elegant bites and craft cocktails before dancing the night away at an end-of-year soirée. Whether you want to sport your favorite gown at a midnight masquerade or start the year with intention setting at a coastal-inspired countdown, these are the most glamorous New Year’s Eve celebrations in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel: A Disco Ready NYE at Palma with DJ Dabeull

• 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, international electro-funk DJ Dabeull will be spinning lively beats at lobby-adjacent Palma. Guests are invited to sip on two signature cocktails created in honor of the event, accompanied by tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and a luxe caviar service. Tickets start at $175 per person, but if you want to go all out for the holiday, purchase a table and enjoy premium bottle service and a dedicated place to sit back and relax in between dancing.

THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

• 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Looking to celebrate the start of 2026 in Beverly Hills? Head to the 90210 for a dazzling evening of Brazilian-inspired entertainment, costumed dancers and live music at The Blvd’s “Carnaval da Noite”. Expect festive highlights like party favors and a balloon drop at midnight. The $405 four-course menu created by chef Colin Bedford is sure to wow with oysters and caviar, truffle arancini and butter-poached lobster thermidor tarts. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the professional cigar roller for a celebratory puff after grabbing your complimentary welcome rum cocktail.

Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel

• 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

What better way to start the year than from one of DTLA’s most scenic rooftops? Cara Cara offers a swanky outdoor setting where guests can gather around cozy firepits as they raise a glass to 2026. Watch the city skyline come to life with fireworks and distant cheering, as a live DJ fills the air with good vibes and modern music. In addition to specialty cocktails inspired by the occasion, partygoers can also explore a small selection of seasonal bites.

Casa Madera

• 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Ring in 2026 with a Coastal Countdown at Noble 33’s Casa Madera. As soon as you set foot in the bohemian oasis, you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne before being led to your table. If you’re looking to enjoy dinner before the party, keep in mind that there are only two seatings on the 31st—one at 7 p.m. for $165 per person, and one at 9 p.m. for $200 per person. Indulge in a modern Mexican feast complete with vibrant crudos, grilled crab legs and a decadent Wagyu New York strip, alongside creative cocktails like the signature zhoug margarita. Attendees will also be able to take home custom 2026 champagne-glass charms, but if you bring one back during a Casa Madera dinner during the month of January, you’ll receive a complimentary treat from the chef. End the evening on a meaningful note by sealing handwritten intentions in beachy bottles to help manifest a positive year ahead.

1 Hotel West Hollywood

• 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Starting at 9 p.m. on December 31, the 1 Hotel West Hollywood is throwing a Midnight Masquerade at the indoor/outdoor Juniper Lounge. To reserve your spot, book a table package and enjoy premium bottle service, curated culinary offerings and a midnight champagne toast as you sit amongst the vibrant greenery in this garden-inspired space. Though the event ends at 1 a.m., you can easily walk over to nearby Bar Next Door or Bar Jubilee to keep the party going for another hour.

Level 8

• 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

For the third year in a row, Level 8 is hosting its annual Midnight Masquerade, offering a multidimensional experience across 30,000 square feet of spellbinding space. Tickets start at $135 and will include snacks and open bar access at Golden Hour, Que Bárbaro, Lucky Mizu, Mr. Wanderlust, Maison Kasai, Brown Sheep, Mother of Pearl and Sinners y Santos. In addition to the free-flowing drinks, which are offered from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., attendees will also receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight along with festive party favors. Expect aerial artists, burlesque acts, magicians, a luchadora wrestling match, live musical performances and more.