Denim & Diamonds
On Dec. 31st from 7 p.m. til 2 a.m., the country-themed Denim & Diamonds bash will take place at Paséa Hotel & Spa in the ballroom and outdoor event lawn.
There will be plenty of EDM-meets-country entertainment: Live performances by Redneck Rodeo, sounds from YeeDM’s Country Night, $ami G, and JT Harker, with Chanel West Coast acting as emcee!
“We’re raising the bar for how Orange County celebrates New Year’s Eve,” said Alicia Cox, CEO and founder of PRJKT Restaurant Group. “With 2,000 guests, incredible live performances from some of the biggest up-and-coming names in country, and a beachfront setting just steps from the Pacific, we’re creating an experience that blends Southern charm with West Coast energy for an unforgettable start to 2026.”
VIP packages include early entry, front-of-line privileges, private bar access, reserved seating near the stage, and a chance to meet Chanel West Coast. Purchase VIP tickets for a group of 10 and get a private table with a Champagne toast ($3,500).
General admission tickets are $125 and VIP tickets are $225.
More New Year’s Eve Events:
Taste of Japan x OCLA
- Price: Free
- What to Expect: Join in the lively celebration happening all night long! There will be live performances from bands and DJs, giveaways, and street vendors selling food and various other goodies.
- Location: Anaheim Gardenwalk, 400 Disney Way, Anaheim
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocla-countdown-to-2026-stc-gardenwalk-tickets-1964560952694?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
2026 NYE Party at the Yost
- Price: Starting at $11.81
- What to Expect: Commemorate the start of the new year with DJs playing Top 40, Reggaeton, EDM, Hip Hop and all-time favorite party music. There will be a Champagne toast, cocktail specials, laser show, and more performances. Make sure to dress to impress!
- Location: Yost Theater, 307 North Spurgeon St., Santa Ana
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nye-new-years-eve-party-yost-theater-tickets-1712237310889?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Welcome to the Funhouse
- Price: Starting at $95
- What to Expect: Dance with a drink in hand as mirrors playfully twist the colorful lights. Or sit down at the premium open bar and enjoy music sets from Stvø, J Nikolé, Gainz, Jess, and Tommy Marini.
- Location: The Bungalow, 21058 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
- https://www.thebungalow.com/event/nye-2026-welcome-to-the-funhouse/
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Knott’s
- Price: Starting at $62
- What to expect: At Knott’s Merry Farm, find family-friendly comedy, live bands, extended park hours, swing dancing, and more. There will be Merry Farm performances all throughout the park. At midnight, there will be a fireworks show that will light up the night sky.
- Location: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
- https://www.sixflags.com/knotts/events/new-years-eve-at-knotts
Newport Beach New Years Eve’s Pub Crawl
- Price: Starting at $24.29
- What to Expect: If you’re looking to hit up as many bars as possible before the clock strikes midnight, this event is right up your alley. The organizers have provided free entry to popular bars and clubs, exclusive deals and drink specials suc as $4 drafts. VIP entry to afterparties is included.
- Location: 121 McFadden Place, Newport Beach
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newport-beach-new-years-eve-pub-crawl-party-2026-tickets-1145213768209?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Roaring into ‘26: A New Year’s Eve Ballroom Celebration
- Price: Starting at $59
- What to expect: Receive a special ballroom lesson, dance the night away, and enjoy desserts and a Champagne/sparkling cider toast at midnight. Dress in vintage-inspired or formal attire. Dances include the waltz, foxtrot, swing, and ballroom basics.
- Location: Atomic Ballroom, 17961 Sky Park Circle, Irvine
- https://atomicballroom.com/nyeballroom/
House of Lumma: New Year’s Eve
- Price: Starting at $45.40
- What to expect: DJs including The Shah, Pyramido, and more will provide nonstop house music from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. This 21-plus party will feature a countdown experience with a packed dance floor.
- Location: Casa de Onda, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa
- https://shotgun.live/en/events/hlnye
Surf City Splash 2026
- Price: Free
- What to expect: On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, find 30-plus vendors at Pier Plaza. At noon on New Year’s Day, participate in a community-favorite tradition of jumping into the waves. There will also be a costume contest, opportunity drawings, and more.
- Location: 405 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
- https://www.thelocalhb.com/surf-city-splash
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