Ring in 2026: New Year’s Eve Parties & Celebrations in Northwest Arkansas

From high-energy dance floors and live music to early countdowns for families, Northwest Arkansas offers plenty of ways to welcome the New Year. Whether you’re planning a late night out or a daytime celebration with kids, here’s your complete guide to New Year’s Eve events across Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Eureka Springs, plus family-friendly options throughout the region.

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events (Daytime & Early)

Noon Year’s Eve at The Jones Center - Springdale

One of Springdale’s most popular annual traditions, Noon Year’s Eve at The Jones Center is designed especially for families and younger kids.

When: December 31 (late morning to early afternoon)

What to Expect:

• An early “countdown” celebration

• Ice skating and swimming

• Games, activities, and open play

• Balloon drops and kid-friendly festivities

Noon Year’s Eve at Crystal Bridges -Bentonville

This event is packed with energy and interactive fun throughout the afternoon. Attendees can look forward to:

• Hands-on artmaking activities for all ages

• Live music by crowd favorite Papa Rap, bringing upbeat rhythms and dancing vibes

• Games and dancing spread throughout the museum grounds

• Arkansas Circus Arts performers, adding excitement and awe with engaging performances

• A festive group countdown and toast at noon, perfect for kids who want the full New Year’s experience, just earlier

The event maintains Crystal Bridges’ welcoming, creative atmosphere, making it an ideal way for families to spend the last day of the year together.

Other Family-Friendly Options Across NWA

• Early Countdown Events - the Amazeum offers hands-on STEAM activities.

• December 31 Brunches & Activities — Community centers and family venues frequently host kid-friendly crafts, games, and early countdowns so everyone can celebrate together.

Live Music & Countdown Celebrations

✨Rogers

Pub on the Bricks

Downtown Rogers comes alive on New Year’s Eve, and Pub on the Bricks delivers with live music, festive drinks, and a classic countdown-to-midnight party. Expect a lively crowd and a fun downtown atmosphere.

Dirty Flannel Shirt Band at JJ’s Grill

Starting around 8 PM, JJ’s Grill hosts the Dirty Flannel Shirt Band for a New Year’s Eve filled with live music, casual fun, and plenty of celebration.

NYE Celebration at 2223 S Bellview Rd

This Rogers party spot offers a straightforward New Year’s Eve celebration focused on music, drinks, and ringing in the new year with friends.

Wear It Again! NYE Party

For those who want to dance into the New Year, Wear It Again! hosts a late-night countdown party with music and a lively crowd.

✨ Bentonville

NYE: Around the World at Ledger

Downtown Bentonville Inc. hosts its signature New Year’s Eve celebration at Ledger, featuring a global theme with music, food, and festive energy inspired by celebrations from around the world. One of Bentonville’s biggest NYE events.

NYE Party at ButterScotch

ButterScotch brings the party with a live DJ, champagne toast, and special dessert and cocktail menu created just for New Year’s Eve. This 21+ celebration is perfect for those looking to dance and toast into 2026.

New Year’s Eve at the AC Hotel

Start the evening with a relaxed vibe at the AC Hotel by Marriott Bentonville, featuring cocktails and live jazz guitar — a great pre-party stop before heading downtown.

✨ Fayetteville

NYE at The Leroy Lounge

The Leroy Lounge offers a stylish nightlife vibe for New Year’s Eve, making it a popular choice for late-night celebrations.

New Year’s Eve Keg Blowout

Starting around 9 PM, this Fayetteville favorite delivers a laid-back but festive atmosphere centered around beer and good company.

Six Twelve New Year’s Eve Party

Ring in the New Year with cocktails, a DJ, and a champagne toast at Six Twelve, polished, fun, and celebratory.

George’s Majestic Lounge NYE

A Fayetteville institution, George’s hosts live music with both early and late performances, offering flexibility for early birds and night owls alike.

JJ’s Live Silver Ball

This concert-style New Year’s Eve celebration features live music, big energy, and a midnight toast.

“New Year’s Eve 1925” at TheatreSquared

Step back in time with this ticketed, immersive themed experience blending performance, atmosphere, and New Year’s Eve celebration.

“NYE Party for Old People” at Crisis Brewing Co.

A relaxed, early celebration designed for those who want to toast the New Year without staying out late, always a crowd favorite.

Community & Festival-Style Celebrations

New Year’s Eve: Bash with a Splash

Eureka Springs

One of the region’s most beloved New Year’s Eve traditions, Bash with a Splash features a carnival-style parade downtown, drumming and street entertainment, and live music by JukeBoxx Party Band at 9 PM. The night wraps up with a signature water drop at midnight in Basin Spring Park, a lively public celebration full of local flair.