Dec 26, 2025 · Celebrate the new year with midnight ball drops, fireworks shows, festive dining, packed ballrooms, daytime family fests and more citywide.

Ring in Chicago New Year’s Eve with fireworks, parties, dinners, and countdowns across the city—your guide to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chicago.

Dec 27, 2025 · Breaking news: Chicago is lining up a citywide slate of New Year’s Eve events, blending public fireworks, riverfront viewing, and a variety of hotel-hosted celebrations. …

Dec 15, 2025 · New Year’s Eve in Chicago is always exciting, and this year, in addition to celebrations across the city, Chicago will also host a nationally televised countdown as part of …

Dec 5, 2025 · The best New Year’s Eve events and parties in Chicago to ring in 2026 Kiss 2025 goodbye with the help of these big hotel soirees, rooftop bashes and more.

Dec 24, 2025 · Unsure where to spend New Years Eve in Chicago this year? We've put together a list of the best parties and events to help ring in 2026!

Dec 24, 2025 · The mainstage Chicago event for New Year’s Eve has, for the past several years, been the downtown fireworks — this year to be shared with the nation via the cameras for …

Dec 31, 2025 · New Year’s Eve is a great time to visit Chicago. There are tons of things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve (December 31) including fireworks, unique activities, shows, …

Dec 30, 2025 · Chicago-area residents are preparing to celebrate New Year's Eve with big events, parties and at home. Things to do include a downtown event.

Dec 8, 2025 · Ring in 2026 with the best New Year’s Eve events in Chicago! From hotel parties to bar crawls to the Chicago River fireworks, find your perfect NYE celebration.