When you think of Hawaii, you think of beaches, ocean breezes, and natural beauty. Hawaii can also be a great place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, for singles looking to party as well as families looking to ring in the New Year with their kids.
From the fireworks display, booze cruises, bar crawls to the Chinatown street party, Hawaii is one of the best places in the U.S. for NYE celebrations! Here are the best places and parties for welcoming 2025:
Fireworks Display at Waikiki Beach
Nothing says “New Year” quite like fireworks. Many cities have fireworks on New Year’s Eve, but in Hawaii, you’ll get to see fireworks with a view of the shimmering ocean. Many people congregate to Waikiki Beach from where you’ll get the perfect view. So make sure you grab a spot early enough and hang out with your friends and family until the fireworks begin.
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN WAIKIKI 2025 by House of Art Entertainment
House of Art Entertainment proudly returns to Waikiki with Children of the Sun, a lavish New Year’s Eve celebration blending theater, fashion, live music, and dazzling performances on the paradise island of Oahu. This black-tie affair promises a luxurious experience with panoramic views of Hawaii’s fireworks, multiple entertainment areas, live bands, DJs, gourmet dining, and complimentary champagne, offering an unforgettable night of glamour and festivity.
Tickets here.
Chinatown Street Party
This is yet another open-air option for you to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hawaii. There will be a number of local food vendors and food trucks for you to grab a bite to eat. Additionally, there will be a number of street musicians and art installations that might be of interest. Plus, you won’t want to miss the fireworks in downtown Honolulu which will be visible from here.
Honolulu New Years Eve Bar Crawl
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 with an unforgettable bar crawl through the city’s hottest venues, featuring lively DJs, creative cocktails, and an electric atmosphere. Join fellow revelers for a night of excitement and cheers as you count down to midnight and toast to the year ahead in style!
Tiki’s Bar and Grill
For a gorgeous outdoor dancing option, opt for Tiki’s Bar and Grill, located in Honolulu. The New Year’s Eve party is called the Sparkle and Shine party. It will feature live music which will start around 8 p.m. and will be followed by a DJ.
There will be a complimentary midnight toast and a number of drink specials. If you plan to dine here, you’ll get free entry to the party. If not, you can pay for entrance just to the party. Check out the event here.
Pop, Fizz, Clink
If you just don’t feel like it’s New Year’s Eve unless you see the ball drop, then you shouldn’t miss the pineapple drop in Hawaii! This playful variant of the ball drop can be seen from Pop, Fizz, Clink, an event that will take place in the International Marketplace. There are six restaurants and bars where you can celebrate this event, each with its own culinary offerings, as well as live DJs. Early bird tickets start at $85 but are likely to increase in price as you get closer to New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve Booze Cruise
Ring in the New Year with sophistication and glamour at our Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Yacht Party, featuring a sumptuous dinner, live DJs, and a spectacular fireworks display over the water. Enjoy an open bar with premium spirits, complimentary champagne at midnight, and the elegance of a BYOB option, promising an unforgettable celebration to welcome the year ahead.
Alohilani Resort
The Midnight Mirage at Alohilani Resort is likely to be an amazing venue to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The party will have an Arabian Nights theme and promises a great view of the fireworks over Waikiki Beach. Additionally, there will be live music throughout the night and a number of dining options.
Buho Cantina y Cocina
This rooftop bar and restaurant in Waikiki Shopping Plaza will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party called Party Into the New Year. For a ticket price of $100, you’ll get a complimentary drink, a selection of appetizers and a live DJ. With its modern Mexican dishes, varied cocktail menu and a great view of the fireworks, Buho Cantina y Cocina is a great place to ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Cruises
If you can’t get a spot on the beach to watch the fireworks, you can still see them by opting for one of the New Year’s Eve cruises, such as the Start of Honolulu Midnight Cruise or the E Sea Diver New Year’s Eve Boat Cruise. The former boasts a five-star dinner, live jazz and a champagne toast while the latter allows you bring your own food and drinks.
This is a great event to take kids to because it will keep them busy watching the traditional hula, Tahitian dance and fire knife performances. There will also be tributes to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, as well as a luau buffet dinner before the show starts. You can opt to just go for the show and eat elsewhere or get the entire package.