A vibrant night scene captures a massive crowd gathered for an outdoor concert and celebration. Above the stage, which is bathed in red light and marked with a banner reading "NYE 2025," colorful fireworks explode in the dark sky. String lights drape over the audience on the right, while the water on the left reflects the blue and green ambient lights of the venue.

The 15 best New Year’s Eve parties around Tampa Bay

Themes range from space sluts to swing dancing.

by Selene San Felice December 15, 2025December 29, 2025

It’s finally time to say goodbye to 2025. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fireworks or a place to black out, we’ve got you.

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s ‘Old School Florida’ restaurant Pesky Pelican is now closed

The laid-back bar and restaurant was open for seven years.

by Kyla Fields January 3, 2024August 4, 2025

Music

Photos: All the people who got down on it for Tampa Edition’s Kool & the Gang NYE party

by Ray Roa January 2, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Splurge at Tampa Edition’s glossy New Year’s Eve party, featuring funk legends Kool & the Gang

Its lofty price tag comes with an open bar, unlimited oysters and an “unmatched atmosphere.”

by Ray Roa December 22, 2023January 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Streetlight Taco announces opening, all the NYE events happening in Tampa Bay, and more local food news

Plus, new restaurants and concepts coming to Tampa Bay in 2024.

by Kyla Fields December 22, 2023January 10, 2025

Food & Drink

King State St. Pete opens, Flocale’s Seminole Heights building is for sale, and more local food news

Plus, a guide to New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay and more events happening this weekend.

by Kyla Fields December 8, 2023June 4, 2024

Food & Drink

Iconic diner Munch’s is closing, Perry’s Porch heads to the St. Pete Pier, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And we have a full roundup of Tampa Bay’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties.

by Kyla Fields December 23, 2022May 17, 2025

Music

Codes is headlining a secret, New Year’s Eve warehouse rave in Tampa

The promoter says it’ll reveal the address a day before the show.

by Ray Roa December 23, 2022August 15, 2023

Music

Donna The Buffalo returns to Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse for two nights of New Year’s Eve concerts

Yes, there’ll be breakfast.

by Chloe Greenberg December 23, 2022December 26, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete Pier’s New Years Eve celebration includes the city’s biggest fireworks show at midnight

And a champagne bar all night long—for the adults, of course.

by Chloe Greenberg December 23, 2022January 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s Independent Bar & Cafe will have a New Year’s Eve hot dog bar

This party doesn’t have a dress code or cover fee either.

by Kyla Fields December 23, 2022March 29, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

For New Year’s Eve, Dog Bar St. Pete hosts a midnight ball drop for your pups

And there’s a black light foam party for the humans.

by Kyla Fields December 22, 2022December 31, 2024

Food & Drink

All the Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve parties, events and celebrations

Get your designated drivers locked in.

by Kyla Fields December 21, 2022May 28, 2025

Music

Downtown Tampa dive The Hub stages special, no cover ‘Rock and Soul’ party on New Year’s Eve

No smoking inside either!

by Stephanie Powers December 23, 2021January 3, 2025

Music

18 New Year’s concerts and live music events happening in Tampa Bay

From New Year’s Eve to hangover-ready New Year’s Day.

by Ray Roa December 23, 2021January 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Find the perfect New Year’s Eve bubbly with Winesmith in St. Petersburg

As if you’d even think about closing out 2018 with anything else.

by Meaghan Habuda December 24, 2018August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Need a New Year’s Eve cocktail? Say hello to 2019 with this week’s recipe

We know you’re feelin’ bubbly.

by Chris Fasick December 24, 2018August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Five events that won’t break the bank over New Year’s weekend

Snag discounted Baskin-Robbins ice cream, holiday bubbles and more.

by Angelina Bruno December 30, 2016August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

On the Sauce: Blooming Hibiscus Champagne

Don’t start out the new year thinking, “I wish I would’ve drank that.”

by Chris Fasick December 28, 2016April 15, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Laugh Tract: The NYE edition

Laugh away 2016.

by Michael Murillo December 28, 2016August 17, 2023