However you choose to bid farewell to 2024 and say hello to 2025, raising a glass in Napa Valley will be a New Year’s Eve to remember.

Is it possible that another year has seemingly flown by? Indeed, in some ways, it seems to have gone by in a flash. Though, if you’re like most of us, the excitement and energy about welcoming another year around the sun is always a gift and that’s cause for celebration in our books! Napa Valley knows how to ring in a new year in style…wine country style! So lay out your finest and find a celebration that suits you best – maybe a lavish dinner for two with a toast at midnight or rocking good time with your best friends.

Here's a round-up of amazing New Year’s Eve events and parties throughout Napa Valley.

Napa

Ready to toast to 2025 in Napa Valley's entertainment epicenter? Check out these events in Downtown Napa and beyond.
 

Downtown Napa’s vibrant music scene rings in the new year thanks to JaM Cellars’ Wine & Music Studio! Join this rocking bar for a NYE JaMParty, featuring smash-hit JaM wines including a welcome splash of Butter Bubbles, a toast of Toast Sparkling when the clock strikes midnight, and playful fare – including wine Jell-O shots. Don’t miss the ultimate NYE wine party! 

The beats continue at Folklore, where a New Year’s Eve at Forklore celebration promises dance party fun when the sun’s still shining. Start New Year’s Eve the right way – early! Folklore is open 1pm to 6pm with deals on Champagne to drink or take home. Rook’s Day will be spinning vinyl while you sip! 
 
Ring in the New Year at the historic Napa Valley Opera House and rock out to indie music mainstays as JaM Ballroom and Blue Note Napa host a New Year’s Eve concert with Shannon and the Clams, known for their feel-good, vintage-infused, garage-psych sound that incorporates elements of doo-wop, classic R&B and surf. It promises to be a unique musical evening with this Bay Area, close-knit 4-piece that includes singer-bassist Shannon Shaw, guitarist Cody Blanchard, keyboard player Will Sprott, and drummer Nate Mahan. Expect a celebratory countdown to midnight!
 

Silverado Resort
 

Is your resolution to kick off more weekends with galas? Look no further. Silverado Resort proudly hosts its Silverado Ballroom New Year’s Eve Gala on December 31st, where you can close out 2024 with an open bar, small bites, party favors, photo booth, a DJ, and a Napa-Valley-approved glass of sparkling wine during a timeless balloon drop at midnight.  

Glitter & Glam New Year’s Eve Party at The Meritage Resort and Spa is ringing in 2025 bigger and better than ever before with festivities held at two property locations (opt for a “party hopper” pass to drip into both!), featuring live music with Entourage the Band and AJ the DJ, party favors, a toast of bubbly, and an Instagram-worthy midnight balloon drop. Looking for a pre-party meal? Reserve a table for the Winemakers NYE Dinner in the Meritage Resort’s Estate Cave. 
 
How does a starlit backyard bash sound – as the clock strikes midnight? Head to the New Year’s Eve Party at Carneros Resort & Spa for a glittering and glamorous party, with enchanting music, merriment, and mind-blowing entertainment. Reserve a ticket early for exclusive pricing, reserved seating and an elevated beverage experience. 

Yountville

This luxurious getaway has convenient walkability to world-renowned restaurants and more. Take your pick of good eats in Yountville any time, but save extra room for the New Year’s Eve menus!
 

Make it an evening to remember at Lucy Restaurant and Bar’s New Year’s Eve Dinner, with an extravagant prix fixe menu (including mouthwatering fare like Whole Roasted Filet Mignon and Jerusalem Artichoke soup!) from Executive Chef Rick Edge.

Rutherford

Napa Valley is comprised of five distinct towns and several unique regions like Rutherford – home to 100-point wines and the famous vineyards that have helped to put our pocket of wine country on the map.
 

Celebrate the past and toast to the future aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train for an unforgettable Midnight in Paris: Legacy NYE Celebration! This morning-to-afternoon event ensures you’ll ring in the New Year on Paris time with a dynamic feast aboard the Legacy train. The trip pays homage to 1976—a momentous year in Napa’s history, as it was the year winemaker Mike Grgich helped Napa Valley win the ‘Judgment of Paris’ wine tasting.  This festive New Year’s Eve journey features a six-hour excursion, complete with a wine selection paying tribute to the famous ‘76 event, a three-course gourmet meal, and a two-hour party at Mike Grgich’s Rutherford winery. At 3 PM Napa time, when the clock strikes midnight in Paris, you’ll toast with sparkling wine on a blissful return trip home.

St. Helena

Welcome to Napa Valley’s Main Street! It only takes a few steps along Main Street to be charmed by St. Helena, where shops, galleries, wineries and restaurants make it easy to while away an afternoon – and ring in 2025.
 

Goose & Gander invites you to a Ragtime Music & Midnight Countdown. Saunter up to St. Helena for this festive supper club and speakeasy experience, featuring a festive and delicious 4-course menu. Festive attire is encouraged!  

Celebrate New Year’s Day with a rejuvenating wine country brunch! The Clif Family crew welcomes you in for their Clif Family RejuVINation Brunch, a delicious start to your year, including handcrafted espresso beverages, Clif Family wines, and an indulgent menu from the Clif Family Food Truck with plates including french toast with farm-grown preserves, pimento deviled eggs (with an optional caviar upgrade!) a hangtown fry and more, all available while supplies last. Reservations are encouraged to secure your spot. 
 
Dress to dazzle for a New Year’s Eve Party at The Saint, St. Helena’s premier destination for a chic and unforgettable night. Dance to the electrifying beats of DJ Kirill, spinning EDM and classic remixes from the ’70s to the ’00s. Enjoy signature cocktails, a midnight champagne toast, and a glamorous atmosphere where every detail sets the stage for an extraordinary celebration. 

Calistoga

Napa Valley’s wellness and spa retreat capital is the perfect place to send off 2024 – and make a relaxing day at the hot springs a New Year’s resolution.
 

TRUSS Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons Resort
 

Toast to 2025 in the chicest living room in Calistoga – the TRUSS New Year’s Eve Dinner, featuring a three-course prix fixe feast from Chef Juan Agustin and wines from Sommelier Derek Stevenson. Add onto your dinner with a Midnight Soiree ticket, where the ballroom transforms into a dazzling party venue featuring gourmet canapes, a complimentary welcome cocktail, dynamic DJ entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. This is a 21+ event! 

Welcome the new year at Napa Valley’s latest Michelin-starred gem and reserve your seat for the Michelin-Star New Year’s Eve Dinner at Auro! Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia presents an exclusive New Year’s Eve seven or ten-course tasting menu. Elevate the experience the wine country way with optional add-ons, including personalized wine pairings, an indulgent caviar service and truffle supplements. Your dinner ticket at Auro includes entry to the Four Seasons’s New Year’s Eve Midnight Soiree, featuring live entertainment and a champagne countdown.  
 
Already have dinner plans? You can still ring in the New Year at the Four Seasons! Buy a ticket for the Midnight Soiree, where the ballroom transforms into a dazzling party venue featuring gourmet canapes, a complimentary welcome cocktail, dynamic DJ entertainment and a midnight champagne toast.

Ready for a New Year’s Day Reset? Take a Hike!

Post parties and Michelin-rated brunches, why not get out and explore Napa Valley’s great outdoors? Our premier wine country destination has many amazing state parks and hiking trails, with oak and redwood forests, mountains and rolling hills, creeks and open spaces, and stunning vista viewpoints.

Use our trail finder to discover the best places for hiking in Napa Valley. With plenty of open space and most of the valley designated a protected agricultural preserve, there are so many hiking trails and awe-inspiring views to explore.

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Whether your idea of New Year’s Eve includes fancy attire paired with Champagne and caviar or jeans and boots and a living room lounge-style bar, no matter how you choose to pass your evening, you are sure to find the perfect way to say hello to 2025 from right here in Napa Valley. Happy New Year!