It's almost 2026, we cant believe it, can you?? With that being said, we wanted to gather some fun New Years Eve events happening in and around the Wilmington area! Read below to find out more!
New Years Eve Bash Ft. Machine Gun
- Location: SeaWitch in Carolina Beach
- Time: 8 pm - 12 am
- Join the folks over at SeaWitch in Carolina beach for their LAST NYE celebration! Enjoy complimentary champagne, a photo booth, heated tents and more! 21+ event. Get tickets here
Island of Lights New Years Eve Celebration
- Location: Kure Beach Ocean Front Park + Pavillion
- Time: Festivities start at 9pm!
- Enjoy a family friendly NYE celebration at the beach! With a live DJ and a giant beach ball drop, you don't want to miss it!
New Years at Noon
- Location: Children's museum of Wilmington
- Time: 9 am - noon
- Want to celebrate new years with the kids but have them in bed at their normal time, no worries, the Children's museum of Wilmington has you covered! Celebrate new years by participating in crafts, drink lots of juice, and enjoy a huge confetti blast at noon! Get your tickets here
Thalian Hall New Years Eve Gala
- Location: Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
- Time: 6pm - 2 am
- Enjoy a black-tie New Year’s Eve Gala at Thalian Hall! From dinner and dessert to an unforgettable show, they’ve got it covered. Dance the night away at a silent disco, sing your heart out at karaoke, or challenge friends to a round of pinball. End the evening with the ultimate ball drop in the grand ballroom, complete with a champagne toast. Purchase Tickets here
Whether you are celebrating at home, or out on the town, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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