These are the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 in San Francisco

This NYE party at the beautiful historic Mint is a unique experience with a vibe organizers call Burning Man meets Moulin Rouge. Explore 23 immersive environments, seven dance floors, a Kink Lounge, themed karaoke and art galleries. You can watch performers like aerialists and a full cast of people designed to ease your entry into 2025. Hosted by the Vau de Vire Society and Opel Productions, the spaces include Da Klub, the Rave Cave, Church of Drum n Bass, Dreamy Parlor, the Silent Disco courtyard and a bunch of other microparties. 21+. If you prefer to arrive after midnight, there are discount tickets for entry after 12:30am.

Dec 31, 9pm-3:15am; starting at $97.

Put on an elaborate masquerade mask, dress in upscale black and white and greet 2025 at SoMa’s International Arts Museum of America. At the Black & White Ball, you can expect DJs spinning ‘80s, ‘90s, House, Electro and Top 40 hits plus five hours of open bar, adventures and entertainment. This venue boasts a magical indoor garden. 21+

Dec 31, 8pm-1:30am; starting at $109.

You’ll always remember the year you celebrated New Year's Eve on board a historic aircraft carrier. Head across the bay to Alameda where the USS Hornet is docked for a big band themed party featuring 3 O’Clock Jump and special guest Nick Rossi & his Swing Six Band. Dance (vintage dancing including cha cha, rhumba and swing) on numerous dance floors set up on the enclosed heated hangar deck, have a midnight countdown with the band, dress up if you wish (black tie optional), enjoy the cash bars and food concessions and perhaps best of all: free parking. The event is a fundraiser for the USS Hornet Museum, so there’s also a silent auction. No need to worry about seasickness: the ship doesn’t move. Secret weapon? One of the best views of the fireworks in the bay. Teens are welcome but children under 12 are not allowed.

Dec 31, 7pm-1am; Tickets start at $69.

It’s a throwback banger of a party at the Cat Club with two rooms of your favorite music: ‘70s and disco music playing in the back room and ‘80s and new wave rolled out in the front room. The fun details that make New Year's Eve special will be provided: noise makers, balloons, decorations and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 21+

Dec 31, 9pm-3am; Tickets start at $18.

Board the spacious three-deck Fume Blanc at Pier 40 for a night out on the water for spectacular views of fireworks, the bay bridge lights and the skyline. The speakeasy party’s themed to the 1920s, so dress in your vintage best. DJs will spin Top 40, hip hop, Latin and house music on two dance floors, and there will be complimentary New Year's Eve favors and games, a dessert bar and premium hosted bar (drinks included with admission). 21+

Dec 31, 9:15pm-12:45am; Tickets start at $230.

Ring in the new year at Eye Heart NYE with Gryffin at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion with a beautiful thing... open bar all night long. Celebrate with three entertainment stages: the main stage with festival level sound, video and lighting; a massive silent disco tent with three DJ channels; and the Fort Mason Firehouse. Gryffin (this guy rocks Outside Lands) leads a midnight countdown performance. Also check out interactive art experiences, photo opps to document your night, theatrical performances and the chance to step outside for fireworks right on the waterfront. 21+

Dec 31, 9pm-2am; Tickets start at $230.

Held at the Regency Ballroom close to lots of hotels, this New Year's Eve celebration featuring Papi Chulo and Delaciio claims to be San Francisco’s best countdown experience with a massive confetti and balloon drop at midnight. Before and after that, dance to eight amazing DJs across three levels and four dance floors: the grand ballroom is Top 40, hip hop and EDM; the social hall is reggaeton and hip hop; and the parlor room is Latin house, Afro house and tech house. Complimentary NYE favors and champagne toast at midnight. Cocktail attire, 21+

Dec 31, 9pm-2am; Tickets start at $49.

The International Ball by Aykut Events takes place at the W Hotel with 10 DJs ramping up five separate rooms to bring us into 2025. For four hours, imbibe at the premium open bar and at midnight, each room will see more than 4,000 balloons descend. Expect dancers, drummers, party favors and red carpet treatment. The rooms are EDM, Top 40 and house music; a Latin room with reggaeton, pop Latino, salsa, merengue and tropical; a hip hop, ‘80s and ‘90s room; a Persian/International room; and a VIP room.

Dec 31, 9pm-1:30am; Tickets start at $158.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band plays you into 2025 with New Orleans trumpeting! There are two shows at the SF Jazz Center—and the 10:30pm show includes a massive balloon drop. Both this show and an earlier one at 8pm include complimentary sparkling wine, party favors and a countdown (for the earlier show, it’s a countdown to east coast time). The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is considered the group we can thank for bringing back the tradition of a brass band playing to ring in the new year.

Dec 31, 8pm and 10:30pm; Tickets start at $32.