Saratoga Springs Gears Up for a Spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration

As 2025 draws to a close, Saratoga Springs is set to host an array of events to welcome 2026 with enthusiasm and community spirit.

On December 31, the festivities commence with a free, family-friendly celebration from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Jones Place, adjacent to the Saratoga Springs City Center. Attendees can enjoy an outdoor performance by DJ RVMBA, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display launched from the City Center's parking garage. This event is open to the public at no cost, offering an early evening option for families to partake in the New Year's excitement.

Following the fireworks, ticket holders can experience live entertainment across multiple downtown venues. The Saratoga Springs City Center will feature performances by the renowned Allman Betts Band from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Glass Pony opening the show at 6:50 p.m. Additionally, rooms M1 and M2 will host a variety of singer-songwriters and world/soul performances throughout the evening.

At the Universal Preservation Hall, the Nicotine Dolls will take the stage from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., preceded by The Belle Curves at 6:50 p.m. Meanwhile, Caffe Lena will host Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band for two sets, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For those seeking a lively party atmosphere, Vapor Nightclub at 342 Jefferson Street is hosting "A Little Bit of Country and a Whole Lot of Party" New Year's Eve Celebration. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., featuring performances by The Accents and Big Sky Country. General admission is $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. VIP packages are available, offering amenities such as reserved seating, bar tabs, and champagne toasts at midnight.

To kickstart the New Year on a healthy note, the Saratoga First Day 5K will take place on January 1, 2026. The race begins at 11:00 a.m., covering a USATF-certified 3.1-mile course through downtown Saratoga Springs. Participants will start on Broadway in front of the City Center and finish on Maple Avenue behind the City Center. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the New Year with a focus on health and community engagement.

With a diverse lineup of events, Saratoga Springs provides a vibrant and inclusive environment for residents and visitors to celebrate the arrival of 2026.