The best New Year’s Eve events and parties in Chicago to ring in 2026

New Year's Eve is right around the corner and if you still haven't made plans yet, we’ve got some ideas about how to send 2025 off in style. Whether you prefer to dress up and twirl among thousands of revelers at fancy hotel soirees, watch the fireworks show from a rooftop or keep things casual at a neighborhood bar, there's no shortage of options for a good time. So give a hearty welcome to 2026 with Chicago's best New Year’s Eve events and parties.

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