Aloha State Daily rounded up a list of 26 New Year’s Eve events on Oʻahu so you can ring in 2026 in style. From live music presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest at Wai Kai in ʻEwa Beach to three rooms of parties at Kapono’s at The Lounge in Hawaiʻi Kai, there are options to dance, sing, eat and drink as the new year — and you — slides into focus. ASD rounded up activities by neighborhood:
KO OLINA
Four Seasons Resort, Oʻahu at Ko Olina. Mina’s Fish House, Manalo Lounge and Noe are offering dining experiences for New Year’s Eve. Details.
ʻEWA BEACH
Wai Kai x Hawaiʻi’s Finest (ʻEwa Beach). The party is open to all ages and includes live music and fireworks at midnight, as well as opportunities to sign up for night surfing. Hawaiʻi’s Finest will present entertainment on the surfside lawn, which will have free seating open to the public and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for a VIP experience at The Lookout are also available for $100 per person. Check the website for the list of items not allowed at Wai Kai. Details.
The noon pineapple drop is an annual tradition at Town Center of Mililani. (Town Center of Mililani) 
The noon pineapple drop is an annual tradition at Town Center of Mililani. (Town Center of Mililani)
MILILANI
Pineapple Drop (Mililani). Start the party early at the Town Center of Mililani with the Noon Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop. The event features headliner Likkle Jordee, as well as haka and Tahitian dance performances, lion dances, and taiko drumming. Performances start at 10 a.m. and run until the pineapple drop at noon. Free. Details.
CHINATOWN
Scarlet Honolulu (Chinatown). Party with three DJs and two dance floors with a drag show that starts at 9 p.m. The event includes performances by Omnia Nova, Princess, Kelly Price, Apple Aday and Sardonyx Del Rey. Bottle service is available. Tables can also be reserved at ScarletHonolulu.com. The cover is $20. Details.
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU
Podmore (Downtown Honolulu). Live music, cocktails and tasty late night bites are part of this New Year’s Eve celebration. Riya Davis, a vocalist and saxophonist, will perform from 10:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 and include live music cover charge, snacks, party favors and a drink. Details.
KAKAʻAKO
The Gatsby Hawaiʻi (Kakaʻako). “Dress to dazzle” and celebrate with the Gatsby New Year’s Eve Gala at The Gatsby Hawaiʻi. Tickets include live music and DJ sets and a champagne toast. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is also a Whiskey VIP Room experience available for up to 12 people. Tickets start at $71.21. Details.
ALA MOANA
The District (Ala Moana). Minutes from Waikīkī, The District is presenting Silver and Stars NYE 2026. The dress code is “New Year’s Eve festive.” There will be DJs, a 36-foot LED video wall, lasers and CO2 cryo cannons. Tickets start at $40 for general admission, which includes drink tickets, and $70 for VIP admission, which includes drink tickets, champagne welcome drinks, snacks, and party favors, plus an exclusive champagne room with a dedicated DJ. The event starts at 8 p.m. and runs until 4 a.m. Details.
Velvet (Ala Moana). The Bad Decisions Ball features special guest DJ Hector Fonseca. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. The guest list is free until 10:30 p.m. The event runs from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Details.
WAIKĪKĪ
‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach. Celebrate Bye Bye 25 at Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar with beats by DJ Compose and DJ Mau and a ball drop illuminated on the Beachside Tower. Individual entry, which includes a signature welcome cocktail and a champagne toast at midnight is $40, if purchased in advance, and $50 at the door. A private luxury cabana for eight people, which includes bottle service with Grey Goose Vodka and Devant Brut Champagne along with charcuterie boards and New Years Eve swag and complimentary self-parking for one vehicle, is $750. Details.
Bar Crawl. The Honolulu New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl 2026, hosted by the national group PubCrawls.com, offers a digital map to spots across town, a celebratory champagne toast, beats from live DJs, drink specials and free entry to participating bars. Check-in runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and there will be an exclusive after-party event. Tickets are $30.65, if purchased in advance, with group discounts for parties of four or more. Details.
Búho Cocina y Cantina (Waikīkī). This event, called “Fiesta into 2026” offers margaritas, tacos, fireworks and a rooftop celebration. Early dinner service, a NYE happy hour and VIP tables and bottle service are available. The live DJ starts at 7 p.m. Presale tickets at $40. Fast passes are $90. Details.
Cruise for fireworks (ocean views of Waikīkī). Star of Honolulu, a sunset dinner cruise, serves up views of Waikīkī timed to include the fireworks show. There will also be light pūpūs, party favors and a midnight toast. Details. Some other groups offering New Year’s Eve experiences on the water include the Nā Hōkū catamarans (tours depart from Kewalo Basin or Waikīkī) and Atlantis Cruises.
Halekūlani on the Beach at Waikīkī (Waikīkī). Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with a chic afternoon at The Veranda, a rosé and caviar lounge. Book the Champagne & Caviar Indulgence ($195 per person) or the Rosé Flight & Chef’s Curated Bites ($155 per ticket). There will also be a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Orchids/La Mer and midnight fireworks. Details.
International Market Place (Waikīkī). Make reservations for New Year’s Eve meals at Grand Lānai restaurants at International Market Place, including Crackin’ Kitchen, Eating House 1949, Herringbone, Moani Waikīkī Island Bistro & Bar, Shorefyre, Skybox Taphouse and Stripsteak Waikīkī. Details.
Shorefyre's Fire by Night Gatsby Party (International Market Place, Waikīkī). Dance the night away with DJ Al Grande, DJ Caldee and DJ Deuxces in this Gatsby-themed event which starts at 9 p.m., after regular dinner service. Festive 1920s attire recommended but not required. VIP service is available. Details.
Skybox Taphouse (International Market Place, Waikīkī). Sing in the New Year at this spot, which is hosting a karaoke party. Pizza and cocktails are available. Details.
Sky Waikīkī (Waikīkī). Enjoy a rooftop experience at the “High Resolution – New Year, New Heights” party with skyline views, DJs and a coundtown until midnight at Sky Waikīkī. The music will be provided by DJ Compose and DJ Jem. Dress to impress. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Tickets start at $60. Details.
The Garden (Waikīkī). NYE Paradise Bloom is a rooftop party, presented by House of Art Entertainment, with immersive decor, live performances and a complimentary glass of welcome champagne, plus a midnight toast. The event will include a live jazz band, acrobatic performances, DJs, live fire shows, and more. Details.
The Laylow Waikīkī, Autograph Collection (Waikīkī). DJ J.Esco will provide the music for Drip: A New Year’s Eve Celebration. Dress code is “dressed to impress.” General admission tickets, which includes party favors, appetizers from 10 p.m. to midnight and a champange toast at midnight are $85 pre-sale or $105 at the door. VIP tables, which include bottle service, reserved areas and a charcuterie board, start at $800. Details.
The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikīkī (Waikīkī). Celebrate fresh starts with a five-course dinner at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikīkī. Seatings begin at 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. ($275+. Wine pairings are $75+). There is also a New Year’s Eve lūʻau dinner show, which includes a three-course meal ($397+ for adults with tiered pricing for keiki). The resort will also host “Dreaming in Pink” with live DJ entertainment, handcrafted cocktails, oceanfront fireworks and views of Diamond Head on the lawn and in the nearby Monarch Room ($100 for adults and $50 for keiki). Details.
Tiki’s Grill & Bar (Waikīkī). Enjoy a DJ and dancing, party favors, a midnight toast and views of the stars and fireworks from this spot with ocean views. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Buy tickets for just the party, a four-course NYE dinner with entrance to the party, or a VIP package. Details.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach (Waikīkī). Glitter & Good Cheer is the focus of this party at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikīkī Beach. The event will also be a celebration of the resort’s 125th birthday. The party will host three different NYE experiences: Cabana Suite, VIP Terrace, and Diamond & Pearls Party. The Cabana Suite includes an oceanfront celebration with access to a decorated pool deck from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. It includes premium pūpū platters, two bottles of Devant Brut Champagne (NV and Rosé), DJ entertainment and complimentary parking for up to six guests. The VIP Terrace includes a private lounge with bottle service tables and premium pūpū platters, plus two bottles (Taittinger Brut Champagne and Pau Vodka), DJ entertainment, and complimentary parking for up to six guests. The Diamonds & Pearls Party on the Diamond Lawn includes a gourmet dinner buffet, a no-host bar, a photo booth, tarot card reading, adult face painting and a champagne toast at midnight. Details.
NYE @ The Hyatt (Waikīkī). Hawaiian Council is presenting this event featuring comedian Pashyn Santos, along with hula and mele from Nā Lei Aloha at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The evening starts at 9:30 p.m. with a DJ set. Performances, including stand-up comedy from Santos, fire knife dancing, mele and hula. There will be fireworks and a champagne toast. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Details.
Comedian Pashyn Santos will entertain audiences at the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. (Hawaiian Council) 
Nā Lei Aloha is featured in the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. (Hawaiian Council)
MCCULLY-MOIʻILIʻILI
Paradise Tango (McCully-Moiʻiliʻili). This dance school is celebrating the new year Vegas style! There will be tango, casino games, champagne and “nonstop sparkle,” according to event organizers. Activities start with a dance class, Tango 101 for Beginners, at 8:30 p.m. and then from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. there is a tango dance party with traditional and new music. There will also be a casino games room with roulette, craps, poker and blackjack. Tickets are $60, if purchased early, and $75 at the door. Details.
KĀHALA
The Kāhala Hotel & Resort (Kāhala). The Dom Pérignon New Years Eve Celebration includes fire knife dancing and a drone show. Tickets include access to premium poolside views of activities, plus live music and a Dom Pérignon champagne toast. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dress code is resort casual. Guests must be at least 21 years old. Tickets are $105.63. Details.
HAWAI’I KAI
Kapono’s at The Lounge: New Year’s Eve on the Marina (Hawaiʻi Kai). Henry Kapono, who has won more than 20 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, recently partnered with the Henry Kapono Foundation and The Lounge at Island Sound Studios on Kapono’s at The Lounge, which will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting Jan. 9. Kapono’s at the Lounge includes three performance spaces —The Lounge, The Velvet Monkey and Studio B — and will host debut performances featuring Kapono, Tavana and Ambrose in each of the spaces on New Year’s Eve. VIP passes are available for partygoers who wish to move between the spaces from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. Details.
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