Ways to Ring in 2025 Buffalo-Style
The countdown to 2025 is on! There are only a few days left to solidify your New Year’s Eve plans. Guess that means the pressure is on, too. Lucky for you, Buffalo has plenty of New Years Eve celebrations to choose from! Grab your family and friends, and plan on ringing in 2025 at one of these events:
37th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Known as the second-largest New Year’s Eve celebration in New York State, the City of Buffalo’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks event is the perfect way to ring in the new year! This annual celebration takes place at the Electric Tower in downtown Buffalo. The event includes a ball drop at midnight followed by a large fireworks display and features live music by Saxophonist Will Holton and Buffalo’s own Strictly Hip. Festivities start up at 10 pm on New Year’s Eve at Roosevelt Plaza and continue into the new year!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 10pm-12:15am
WHERE: Roosevelt Plaza (near Main & Huron Streets), Buffalo, NY
More info: Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Midnight at the Statler
Step into a night of high-end entertainment and celebration at Midnight at the Statler, a premier New Year’s Eve Ball. This dress-to-impress event offers an evening of live music, luxurious ambiance, and culinary delights in a historic and elegant venue that dates back 100 years. Tickets are on sale now at statlerbuffalo.com.
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 9pm-1am
WHERE: Statler Buffalo, 107 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Gantzer Does Pink Floyd NYE
Known for their masterful recreation of Pink Floyd’s legendary sound, Gantzer will bring Dark Side of the Moon to life this New Year’s Eve at Town Ballroom. Look forward to sweeping vocals, intricate guitar solos, and a captivating show that promises a psychedelic journey through classics like Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here.
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8pm
WHERE: Town Ballroom, 681 Main St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Gantzer Does Pink Floyd NYE
New Year’s Eve Silent Disco
Ready to dance your way into the New Year? Look no further than Buffalo Iron Works’ NYE Silent Disco! Complete with three electrifying channels of music that you can switch between, this party will feature music that’s played entirely through wireless headphones instead of speakers. Whether you’re vibing to Top 40 & Throwback Hits, grooving to Hip Hop/R&B, or losing yourself in Electronic Dance Music, the choice is completely up to you!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8pm-1am
WHERE: Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY
More info: New Year’s Eve Silent Disco
New Year’s Eve Boozy Bingo Red Carpet Event
BB’s Bingo is rolling out the red carpet for THE New Year’s Eve Party to be at! Assemble your crew and join in on the phenomenon that’s taking over Western New York. BB’s Boozy Bingo includes classic bingo games that are pumped up with dance-offs, energetic hosts, hilarious crowd challenges and so much more. This NYE boozy bingo event invites you to raise a glass to the past year and celebrate BB’s Style. Get ready for a night filled with all your favorite music, dancing, confetti and champagne!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8pm
WHERE: Aloft Buffalo Downtown @ 500 Pearl, 500 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY
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Countdown to 2025: A (Kid Friendly) New Year’s Eve Celebration
For the children (and parents) who can’t make it to midnight, join Explore & More, the Ralph C. Wilson Children’s Museum for two New Year’s Countdowns on Tuesday, December 31st at 12 pm and 3 pm. This family-friendly daytime event will include magic, crafts, music and other fun!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 10am-4pm
WHERE: Explore & More The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Countdown to 2025: A (Kid Friendly) New Year’s Eve Celebration
First Night Buffalo (online event)
Looking to celebrate the new year with the whole family in a festive, fun way from anywhere? Follow First Night online on December 31st to see videos of your favorite First Night performers – magicians, jugglers, exotic animal appearances and much more. You can also purchase a party pack for an interactive experience – have your own disco party, learn how to make your own balloon animals, magic card tricks and so much more!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: firstnightbuffalo.org
Even More Events
Midnight in Munich
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 4pm-7pm
WHERE: Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St, Buffalo, NY
More info: Midnight in Munich
New Years Eve at The Caz
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 9pm-1am
WHERE: The Caz, 2221 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY
More info: New Years Eve at The Caz
A NYE Affair: Spies & Villains
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8pm
WHERE: The Terrace at Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo, NY
More info: A NYE Affair: Spies & Villains
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Resurgence
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 9pm-1am
WHERE: Resurgence Brewing Company, 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY
More info: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Resurgence
Polka New Year’s Eve Gala
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 7pm
WHERE: M Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY
More info: Polka New Year’s Eve Gala
Nerds Gone New Year
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8:30pm
WHERE: The Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY
More info: Nerds Gone New Year
Salvatore’s New Year’s in Hollywood
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 from 6:30pm-1am
WHERE: Bellamore Ballroom at Salvatore’s, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY
More info: Salvatore’s New Year’s in Hollywood
Salvatore’s New Year’s Glow Party
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 from 7:30pm-1am
WHERE: Salvatore’s Venetian Ballroom, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY
More info: Salvatore’s New Year’s Glow Party
Salvatore’s New Year’s Perla Party
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 from 8pm
WHERE: Perla Seafood Bistro, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY
More info: Salvatore’s New Year’s Perla Party
Family Fun: New Year’s Eve Celebration
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2024 at 5pm-10pm
WHERE: Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY
More info: Family Fun: New Year’s Eve Celebration
