We’re officially less than two months away from the new year, which means it’s time to decide how you want to ring in 2026! Of course, you could always stay home and watch the ball drop with friends and family, or there are lots of events going on across the county! Here are just a few:
Paso Robles New Year’s Eve Concert & Bonfire
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍Downtown City Park, Paso Robles
💲Free
🥂Celebrate the new year with live music, yummy food trucks, and a 9 PM ball drop to coincide with midnight on the east coast! Perfect for families or anyone who doesn’t want to be out until midnight.
New Year’s Eve at Blue Moon Over Avila
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ From 4:30 PM
📍460 Front Street, Avila Beach
💲$95 per person
🥂End your 2025 right with fine dining and stunning ocean views. Enjoy a New Year’s Eve feast with three courses and dessert!
New Year’s Eve Party at The Cliffs
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
📍2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
💲$100 general admission, $150 last minute!
🥂The biggest New Year’s party on the Central Coast! With three differently-themed parties happening simultaneously across the hotel–Disco Fever, Champagne Glam, and Neon Glow–there’s no shortage of fun here! Choose your favorite vibe or switch between all three before the champagne toast at midnight.
Rod & Hammer’s Funk Bizarre
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
📍855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo
💲$100 general admission
🥂A psychedelic circus themed party, full of live music, drinks, snacks, and a midnight countdown!
New Year’s Eve With Molly Ringwald Project
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍1234 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
💲$55
🥂Head over to Libertine Brewing Company in SLO for an 80’s themed party complete with live music, charcuterie, and a champagne toast at midnight!
New Year’s Eve Super Gala
📅 December 31, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍1 Grande Ave, San Luis Obispo
💲$34 – $90
🥂Ring in the new year with Opera SLO’s biggest event of the year! Featuring over 150 performers, including internationally acclaimed soloists, a full orchestra, and the Opera SLO Children’s Chorus, it’s an unforgettable and family friendly night of music and celebration.
No matter how you choose to celebrate the new year, I hope you have a wonderful time!