Best New Year's Eve parties in Johannesburg

Ring in the new year the Jozi way at the Made in Jozi Festival, a daytime-to-night celebration of the city’s sound, style and spirit. Set at Maracanã in Sandton, this NYE party brings together amapiano, afro house, hip hop and deep house, soundtracked by some of South Africa’s most exciting DJs and artists.

Expect world-class production, slick staging and gourmet food, all wrapped in an energy that feels unmistakably local. It’s big vibes, great music, and even better people - the perfect place to count down to 2026.

Need to know: Strictly 18+ (ID required). Parking is available, but Uber is recommended for an easy ride home. 

Step into a world of fantasy and festivity at Carnival of Dreams, a New Year’s Eve celebration set to transform The Beach, Rivonia, into a glittering playground of lights, music and spectacle.

Expect top-tier DJs, immersive entertainment and a high-energy crowd ready to welcome 2026 in style. With tables and booths available for those who prefer a premium party experience (no unpaid reserved seating), this strictly 18+ event is all about big moments, great music, and an unforgettable midnight countdown under the stars.

Need to know: Tuesday, 31 December 2025. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets from R350.

Now in its 15th year, Revolution NYE is where music, meaning and mindful celebration come together. Set in the natural surrounds of Hornbill Lodge in Magaliesburg, this intimate festival welcomes just 1,000 guests for a deeply immersive end-of-year experience.

Expect world-class music, conscious energy and a strong sense of community as you dance your way into 2026 under the stars. If you’re looking for something more intentional than a city club night, this is your New Year’s Eve.

Need to know: Starts 30 December 2025. Tickets from R650 to R1100.

If your New Year’s Eve calls for style, sound and serious late-night energy, MIDNIGHT delivers. Taking over The Roof in Fourways, this all-black affair sets the tone with deep house, Amapiano, and hip-hop, paired with skyline views and a fashion-forward crowd. No gimmicks, just pure atmosphere, the kind where the real celebration only kicks off after midnight. Dress code is strictly all black, and the vibe is unapologetically cool.

Need to know: 31 December 2025, 5:00 pm to 2:00 am. Strictly 18+ (ID required). Tickets R150. 

One of Jozi’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations, Soweto in Colours Countdown is all about community, culture and serious local energy. Now in its 14th year, this all-night festival takes over the Soweto Theatre amphitheatre with a high-impact lineup of Soweto’s hottest DJs and MCs, a live countdown broadcast and a fireworks display to welcome the new year.

Expect authentic township nightlife vibes, food and drinks on sale, and a crowd that parties with purpose, dancing into 2026 until the early hours of the morning.

Need to know: Need to know: Tickets start from R200. Strictly no under-18s. Takes place on 31 December from 6 pm until 5 am at the Soweto Theatre Amphitheatre.

Step into a night of mystery, glamour and indulgence at The Masked Ball of the Century at Shepstone Gardens. Behind your mask, anything is possible, kink waltzes with ballroom, fashion flirts with chaos, and culture reigns supreme.

This immersive NYE experience, brought to you by EDEN, Vogue Nights Jozi and Fagwinter, promises opulent runways, sensory stations and secret stages for a midnight reveal like no other, so if you're looking for a sultry way to enter 2026, this is it. 

Need to know: Doors open at 7 pm on 31 December 2025. Strictly 21+, dress code: Kink / Fetish / Ballroom / Eleganza. Tickets from R300. Limited parking; rideshare recommended. Photo ID required.

Get ready for an all-night celebration at NYE Festival 2025 at Nicci Beach, Wild Waters Complex in Boksburg. With two dance floors, live music, pyrotechnics, and confetti celebrations, plus exquisite food and premium drinks, this festival promises the ultimate party to ring in 2026. Expect stunning decor, a massive countdown and a crowd ready to dance the night away.

Need to know: 31 December 2025, 6 pm–2 am. Limited to 3,000 tickets. General tickets from R100–R300; VIP tickets from R200–R400. Table bookings are available online. Strictly 18+.

Ring in 2026 in style at The View, Bedfordview, with a night of elegance, energy and unforgettable moments. Sip champagne, dance the night away, and count down to midnight surrounded by Johannesburg’s finest crowd. It’s the ultimate NYE experience, perfect for making memories, sharing that midnight kiss, and starting the year with sparkle.

Need to know: 31 December 2025, 7 pm–2 am. Tickets from R200