Can you believe it’s almost 2026?
Ring in the new year with your loved ones at one of these fantastic ATL spots for the ultimate good time out in the city! Whether you’re looking to ring in 2026 at the club, a classy dinner, or with all the sea creatures at the Georgia Aquarium… don’t worry! We’ve got ya covered! Keep scrolling to see all the best NYE happenings in the ATL.
For the most classic way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the ATL, all you’ve got to do is look to the skies! This year, Atlanta isn’t hosting our iconic Peach Drop… but there will still be peaches in the sky.
A peach drone show will take over the ATL skies. You’ll be able to see it the best from Downtown or Midtown, but fireworks will illuminate the sky from all over the city. So just go outside and… look up!
Learn more here.
$20
Get ready to ring in the New Year at some of the best bars in the ATL! And do it all in one epic NYE bar crawl! Gather your friends and hop from bar to bar for delicious champagne toasts, the televised ball drop in Times Square, and the best music across all of Atlanta’s hottest venues. You’ll be able to enjoy drink specials all night for an incredible time without breaking the bank.
Here are some of the (subject to change) stops on the list:
- Sebastian Pinxtos Bar (Registration)
- Casa Almenara: Tulum Cuisine & Craft Bar
- Embr Lounge
- MSR (My Sister’s Room)
- Pour Taproom: Midtown
- PONKO Chicken Midtown
- Wicked Wolf
Don’t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta!
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Lazy Betty
Lazy Betty is celebrating the New Year with a spectacular six-course tasting menu priced at $350 per person, (plus an optional wine pairing for $225 per person)!
This super fancy, festive dinner includes a truly delicious menu, including:
- First Course: Hamachi Tartare – hearts of palm, Ossetra caviar
- Second Course: Foie Gras – rum cake, banana macadamia
- Third Course: Sablefish – black truffle
- Fourth Course: Lobster en Croûte – béarnaise
- Fifth Course: Hokkaido Snow Beef – black garlic
- Sixth Course: Chocolate Sponge Black Currant
New Year’s Eve Bash at El Super Pan
With a delicious late night food menu, a midnight cava toast and party favors, El Super Pan at the Battery is ringing in 2026 in style! A life DJ set, late night food favs like wings, empanadas, loaded fries and more… don’t miss out!
Check out more on El Super Pan’s website.Ring in the New Year under the sea at the Georgia Aquarium
$189.00 (Members) | $199.00 (Non-Members)
Step into a night of Las Vegas style glitz and glamour at the Georgia Aquarium. Guests will feel like high rollers and sparkling showgirls, all while enjoying exclusive after-hours access to the Aquarium.
Check out the premium open bar, gourmet food provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering and complimentary coat check. Dance your way into the new year with dazzling DJs and a midnight countdown at the Georgia Aquarium!
Learn more on their website, here!The iconic New Year’s Eve Bash at the Battery, Presented by Xfinity
The Battery Atlanta is celebrating the end of 2025 with its iconic annual New Year’s Eve Bash presented by Xfinity! With two exciting events: a family-friendly early countdown and a late-night celebration to ring in the new year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Here’s how each event will break down:
Early Innings (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.): Head to the Plaza for a fun early evening of entertainment and fun!
- Family-friendly fun with a performance by Uncle Jumbo at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage.
- New Year’s Countdown at 8 p.m. with inflatable baseballs handed out throughout the night.
Late Innings (9 p.m. – Midnight):
- Live entertainment from 12 South Band at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage.
- Midnight countdown with pyrotechnics, confetti, and aerial fireworks.
- And new this year, Celebrate with more room to dance, watch, and cheer to 2026 – Heritage Court and the Battery Ave intersection are open for guest with screens streaming the plaza action, take a picture with the 360° camera, live entertainment, and more!
FREE Parking from 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, until 12:00 p.m. on January 1, 2026 is available in the following parking decks:
- Red
- Green
- Purple
- Silver
- Delta
- Truist Deck
- Surface Lot 29
- Note: The Yellow and Orange Decks are not included.
Grab a classic steakhouse dinner at McKendrick’s Steak House
If you’re looking for a delicious, traditional steakhouse dinner this NYE, search no more! McKendrick’s is the best spot for a nice sit down dinner this New Year’s Eve. And they’re open from 11am – 9pm.
Here’s what’s on the NYE menu:
- Lobster Bisque
- Jumbo Stone Crab Claws
- Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Bone In Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream
- One Pound Cold Water Lobster Tail
- Braised Boneless Short Rib with Garlic Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
- Chocolate Raspberry Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake