Downtown Detroit keeps shining past the holiday dip and rises valiantly into the new year. Detroit New Year’s Eve countdown events are a fun way to say goodbye to another year. Event spaces are getting bigger and containing more electrified energy. A range of hotels and restaurants will be open for public entertainment on New Year’s Eve too.
Whether you’re looking for peace & elegance, wild noise & theatrics, fireworks, delectable meal courses/specials, scrumptious party favors, packed ballrooms, iconic local Detroit rooftop atmospheres, the best cocktails, never-ending DJ sets, or any other high-energy party setting in the city, Detroit New Year’s Eve events are going to be ablaze with the most authentic entry into 2026.
Use your intuition and imagination to think up your ideal way of celebrating the new year! Detroitisit rounded up a brief list of highlighted Detroit New Year’s Eve countdown events & parties along with other excellent local restaurant places that will be open for New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. Wednesday, December 31 is rolling in and we hope you dance along! Note that some may already be sold out.
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1926 NYE COUNTDOWN, PHOTO GODFREY HOTEL DETROIT
NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN AT I|O GODFREY HOTEL
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31 from 11 pm–2 am
Detroit New Year’s Eve countdown events bring back favorites year after year. Enjoy these modern traditions that make lasting memories. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Detroit is luxurious for many, especially if you like to ring in the new year from a rooftop. Spend another NYE overlooking the city streets with The Countdown at I|O Godfrey Hotel. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, endless passed appetizers, strolling caviar service, and live entertainment. The electric DJ presence paired with the nonstop partying in a massive ballroom is sure to be a hit for best New Year’s Eve parties in Detroit. “Party like it’s 1926”! The ball will drop and complimentary champagne toasts shall rise. Click HERE to view the website for more details.
Location: 1407 Michigan Ave., Detroit
RESOLUTION BALL AT MASONIC TEMPLE
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31
The Resolution Ball Detroit is the largest and most exclusive Annual New Year’s Eve Party in the Midwest. (21+ only) Now hosted in the historic Crystal & Fountain Ballrooms at the Masonic Temple – Detroit. This Chicago-Vegas Style New Year’s experience has gained a reputation as “the best and longest-running annual all-out New Year’s Eve Bash in Metro Detroit!” This event is estimated to sell out, so don’t miss out on the monumental blast! Click HERE to purchase and reserve your tickets now. Read VIP details on the site.
Location: The Historic Masonic Temple-Crystal & Fountain Ballrooms at 500 Temple St., Detroit
PHOTO MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT DETROIT
MEZCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
There are plenty of Metro Detroit and Detroit restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve. We’re including a few restaurants in Detroit to help you choose where you’ll be eating out for New Year’s Eve along with other Detroit New Year’s Eve countdown events. Mezcal Mexican Restaurant has a few nearby locations, including Detroit. They will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve (11am-10pm) and closed New Year’s Day. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: 51 W Forest Ave, Detroit
PHOTO MOOTZ PIZZERIA + BAR
MOOTZ PIZZERIA + BAR
Pizza is a crowd-pleaser and a great option for anyone looking to keep things casual for Detroit New Year’s Eve countdown events. Check out Mootz Pizzeria + Bar. Open 11am to Midnight on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: 1230 Library Street, Detroit
SEXY STEAK
Sexy Steak Detroit has standard reservations available on New Year’s Eve. Rest into the perfection of an exclusive a la carte menu conjoined with special performances & a live DJ. Party favors and complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations and menu can be found HERE as well as more details on the Sexy Steak Detroit website HERE.
Location: 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit
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