New Year's Eve Parties Downtown
Ring in the New Year with These Three Downtown Rochester Parties!
Do you have plans for New Year’s Eve yet? 🎉 Downtown Rochester has something for everyone, from family-friendly fun to upscale celebrations. Here’s a guide to three exciting parties that will help you welcome 2025 in style!
Bleu Duck Kitchen New Year’s Eve 2025
Tuesday, December 31 | Starting at 8pm | Blue Duck Kitchen
If your perfect New Year’s Eve includes great food and live music, head to Bleu Duck Kitchen. This year’s celebration features the high-energy sounds of Wurk, performing live throughout the night. Enjoy incredible dishes, amazing company, and a vibe that promises to make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable.
Reserve your spot early – you don’t want to miss this party!
Celebrate Rochester New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31 | 11am-8pm | Mayo Civic Center
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate? The 3rd Annual Celebrate Rochester! New Year’s Eve is back with FREE activities for the community! Spend the day enjoying:
🎢 Indoor roller skating
🎨 Family activities and inflatables
🎶 Kids dance party
🍴 Food and beverages available for purchase
This event wraps up by 8pm, leaving plenty of time to continue your celebrations elsewhere if you’re up for it.
Ring in the New Year at The Castle
Tuesday, December 31 | 4pm-late | The Castle
Celebrate in historic elegance, featuring two distinct experiences:
🍷 Pereira’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge on the second floor is open from 4pm-9pm, perfect for a sophisticated start to your evening.
💃 Dance the night away in the newly remodeled Castle Ballroom with live music by Incognito, a 12-member cover band that will keep you moving to hits from the 1960s to today.
Explore the beautifully unveiled second and third floors of this iconic space while enjoying fantastic music and ambiance.
Find tickets and more information here.
With these three parties, Downtown Rochester offers something special for everyone this New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re looking to celebrate at a big get-together or just dine out with friends, family, or a date, you’ll find an unforgettable experience waiting for you.
Happy New Year, Rochester!