For anyone who has decided not to escape the city for the New Year period, there’s an array of rousing events, delicious dinners and unmissable parties taking place on New Year’s Eve guaranteed to ensure a very warm welcome to 2026. Whether it’s a long, languid lunch, a delightful dinner with family, or an entirely uproarious party that you seek, here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Auckland come December 31st. Secure your spot now, and bid adieu to 2025 in style.
Queens Rooftop
Few rooftop bars in Auckland possess a view quite as impressive as the one at Queens Rooftop. Sitting pretty 21 floors above the city, you have it all, from the harbour bridge to the Waitakere Ranges. You’ll ring in 2026 literally on top of the world, with the debut Music First event headlined by Nathan Haines. Start the year on a high for the best omen around.
Buy tickets here.
Kingi
Savour the final hours of 2025 in Kingi’s stunning dining space, indulging in a tasty four-course dinner. The seafood-focused degustation-style meal will celebrate seasonal, local produce and sustainably caught seafood, alongside hand-picked wines from Kingi’s impressive cellar and a selection of celebratory beverages. Menu highlights include Mills Bay mussels, market fish with caulini, and Stefania’s tiramisu – plus a glass of Louis Roederer to get the party going. Toast the New Year at one of the two evening seatings at 5.30 and 7.30. ($199 per person).
Book Kingi here.
SkyCity
This year, SkyCity and its dazzling array of dining experiences and event-hosting facilities are promising to take any and all festivities to another level. Come New Year’s Eve, SkyCity’s vibrant venues promise a night to remember, from Michael Meredith’s Metita’s bespoke NYE menu sure to surprise and delight to a tantalising five-course Japanese feast at MASU by Nic Watt to Orbit 360’s sky-high celebrations, and plenty of options for private dining, SkyCity is the place to be come December 31st.
Book SkyCity here.
Andiamo
Andiamo is the perfect spot to soak up the last of the summer sun on an average day; but on New Year’s Eve, this Jervois Road mainstay will be the ideal place to bid adieu to 2026. Grab a group of friends, set the tone with a welcome glass of champagne, and settle in for a three-course feast for $120 per person.
Soul Bar & Bistro
Holding prime position, with tables overlooking Viaduct Harbour, there is simply no better place to park up and celebrate the year that’s been than at Soul. Revellers can delight in delicious cocktails, a plate or two of delicious food from 11am, and tunes sure to get the party started. DJ Andre is on the decks from 4pm, and DJ Javed is taking over from 8pm to see us into 2026. Book tables for lunch and dinner, or try your luck at the bar, which is taking walk-ins all day and night.
Book at Soul here.
Advieh
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Advieh with an evening of exceptional dining and festive cheer. Nestled in the InterContinental Hotel Auckland and led by lauded chef Gareth Stewart, enjoy a curated sharing-style menu that delights the senses. For $199 per person, start with bubbles and savour a culinary journey to welcome 2026 in style.
Book Advieh here.
Gilt
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Gilt Brasserie — where the martinis are poured from 11.30 am and the Champagne is always flowing — and bid farewell to 2025 in style. Whether it’s your ultimate destination or a stop before or after the city’s fireworks, Gilt is a great spot for celebrations. Drop by for lunch during the day, or indulge in an exclusive $175 set menu, timeless cocktails, and immerse yourself in the always-lively vibe as you toast to 2026.
Onemata
Mark the end of the year with an impeccable dinner at the Park Hyatt Auckland’s lauded restaurant, Onemata. For $398 per person, festive punters will be greeted with a cocktail hour and canapés, before indulging in a four-course dinner with a bottle of champagne to make sure you ring in midnight properly. With live DJ entertainment and breathtaking views of the fireworks at midnight, it’s an unforgettable black-tie evening to welcome 2026.
Book Onemata here.
Trivet
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night of glamour and gastronomy at Wallace Mua’s Trivet. Indulge in a gourmet menu paired with a glass of NV Ruinart Champagne on arrival before savouring exquisite dishes like Te Matuku oysters, kingfish tataki, and lamb belly with gochujang. At $145per person, it’s a sophisticated start to your New Year’s celebrations.
Book at Trivet here.
Sunset Rooftop
Welcome 2026 in style at Sunset Rooftop Bar’s exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy breathtaking city views, live DJ beats, and curated cocktails, kicking off with a glass of champagne. From sultry house grooves to disco-fuelled energy, revel in a vibrant atmosphere with gourmet bites and signature drinks. Tickets are limited — secure your spot for an unforgettable night above the city.
Book Sunset here.
Bivacco
Fancy ringing in the new year looking out over the water, but don’t want to commit to a ticketed event? Head to Bivacco for a dinner of elevated Italian classics like beef carpaccio with truffle and salsa verde, prawn mafaldine in a spicy, chilli-spiked sauce, and the show-stopping whole lamb shoulder. Head al fresco just before midnight to soak up the fireworks and frivolity – starting 2026 as you mean to go on.
Book at Bivacco here.
Onslow
For a front row seat to the fireworks and some of the best food in the city, head to Josh Emett’s Onslow. With two sittings — an early sitting at 5pm for $190 per person, and a late sitting at 8.30pm for $260 per person — you’ll get a feast of epic proportions, and a glass of Ruinart champagne upon arrival.
Book Onslow here.
