How to Spend New Year's Eve in Los Angeles: Events and Activities 2025

by Maiyah Jimenez

As 2024 draws to a close, Los Angeles County is gearing up to host a variety of exciting events to welcome 2025. Whether you're seeking glamorous parties, family-friendly activities, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Here's a curated list of the top New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in Los Angeles County:

Prohibition NYE at Union Station

Step back into the Roaring Twenties at Union Station's Prohibition NYE. This event features live jazz, burlesque performances, and a DJ, culminating in a midnight ball drop beneath the station's iconic ceiling.

Location: Union Station, Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM - 2 AM
Admission: Tickets sold out. Stay informed here.

Grand Park's NYELA

Join the city's largest free New Year's Eve celebration at Grand Park. Enjoy multiple stages with live performances, art installations, and a stunning digital light show projected onto City Hall at midnight.

Location: Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 31, 8 PM - 12:30 AM
Admission: Free. Learn more about the event on their website.

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood

Experience a theme park transformed into a massive New Year's Eve party with multiple entertainment hubs, DJs, and access to rides. The night concludes with a park-wide countdown and fireworks display.

Location: Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City
Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM-2 AM
Admission: $154. Get tickets by checking this link.

Marina del Rey's New Year's Eve Fireworks & Glow Party

A family-friendly event featuring face painting, DJs, live entertainment, food trucks, and two fireworks displays to celebrate both East Coast and West Coast countdowns.

Location: Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey
Date and Time: December 31, 7 PM-12 AM
Admission: Free. Stay informed here.

Rose Parade

Kick off New Year's Day with the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, showcasing elaborate floral floats, marching bands, and equestrian units. A cherished tradition to start the year.

Location: Various locations in L.A.
Date and Time: January 1, 8 AM
Admission: Sidewalk seating Free. Bleacher seating $75-$120 buy tickets here.

Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve Gala Show

Enjoy a glamorous evening with the queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, at The Orpheum Theatre. The event features Golden Era-inspired performances and a midnight countdown.

Location: The Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM-12:30 AM
Admission: $80.75. Get tickets by checking this link.

Electric Feels Presents: Indie Sleaze Prom NYE 2025

Dance the night away to indie hits at The Echo & The Echoplex. This two-floor party includes live DJ sets, photo booths, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Location: The Echoplex, Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM-2 AM
Admission: $35.25. Get tickets by checking this link.

Steve Aoki at Exchange LA

For EDM enthusiasts, ring in the New Year with a live performance by Steve Aoki at Exchange LA, one of Hollywood's premier nightlife venues.

Location: Exchange LA, Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 30, 10 PM-2 AM
Admission: $74.98. Get tickets by checking this link.

Minimal Effort 360 Live

A two-night electronic music event at 1720 in Downtown LA, featuring a lineup of talented artists bringing energy to the spacious venue to kick off NYE weekend.

Location: 1720, Los Angeles
Date and Time: December 27-29, 9 PM-2 AM
Admission: $30.19. Get tickets for Night 1 Night 2

Blind Barber New Year's Eve Parties

Celebrate at Blind Barber's Culver City and Highland Park locations, both offering a 5-hour premium open bar, live DJs, and a midnight champagne toast in a speakeasy setting.

Location: Blind Barber Highland Park, Highland Park
Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM-2 AM
Admission: $80. Get tickets by checking this link.

Before attending any event, it's advisable to check the official websites for the latest updates, ticket availability, and any age restrictions. Enjoy ringing in 2025 in the vibrant city of Los Angeles!

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