Circa Pops the Cork for a Sparkling New Year’s Eve

Get ready to pop the cork and celebrate a sparkling New Year’s Eve! We’ve rounded up LA’s most spectacular celebrations, from elegant chef-driven dinners, to stylish entertainment, and epic events, many not far from Circa. Experience the spellbinding universe of Level 8, elevate your evening at 71Above, or spend a musical New Year’s Eve with the Grammy-winning hip-hop group The Roots at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Then count down to 2026 at Grand Park’s NYELA and thrill to the park’s signature 3D light show projected onto LA City Hall. Break out the bubbly, grab your noise makers, and ring in the New Year!

Mastro's Ocean Club DTLA New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Start the New Year in style! Mastro’s elegant Downtown L.A. location, conveniently located on the ground floor of Circa, invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve the Mastro’s way—exceptional flavors, live energy, and a toast-worthy ambiance. Enjoy signature steaks and seafood, indulge in decadent favorites, and raise a glass to the year ahead. It’s a night designed for celebrating every last moment of the year with lasting memories.

Level 8 New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Midnight Masquerade at Level 8 1254 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Step inside the spellbinding universe of Level 8—Downtown LA’s celebrated collection of culinary worlds, cocktail playgrounds, and immersive nightlife venues created by The Houston Brothers. For one extraordinary night, all eight concepts—Golden Hour, Que Bárbaro, Lucky Mizu, Mr. Wanderlust, Maison Kasai, Brown Sheep, Mother of Pearl, and Sinners y Santos—unite for the largest, most indulgent New Year’s Eve party in Los Angeles. Wander freely through a multilevel wonderland of dining, drinking, dancing, and spectacle as each venue unveils its own take on decadence. Taste your way through globally inspired bites, sip premium cocktails from an open bar, and lose yourself in nonstop live entertainment that transforms every corner of Level 8 into a new world to explore.

71Above restaurant New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

71 Above 633 W 5th St. Los Angeles 90071

Elevate your New Year’s Eve celebration at the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. Executive Chef Javier Lopez and Chef de Cuisine Marcos Guillen are preparing a sumptuous Four-Course Dinner with optional Wine Pairing. The eclectic menu features Chawanmushi (Black Truffle, Winter Squash), Japanese Sea Bream Crudo, Caviar Service, Grilled Octopus, Handkerchief Pasta, and A5+ Japanese Wagyu. For dessert, choose from Strawberries & Cream, Blueberry Pavlova, Chocolate Semifreddo, or Cheese Plate.

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles 100 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

For a luxe New Year’s Eve, head to San Laurel for a family-style menu from Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian José Andrés. The restaurant will offer a $205-per-person menu featuring Hokkaido scallops with truffles and caviar, Maine lobster, wagyu zabuton, and steak tartare. Reservations are available from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Book a reservation on OpenTable.

Camelia restaurant New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Camelia 1850 Industrial St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Camelia is a French Japanese bistro located in the DTLA Arts District. They will serve a six-course prix fixe menu for $165 a person on New Year’s Eve. The menu will include dishes like sashimi, honey nut squash pasta, and decadent prime rib. A vegetarian menu is available on request. Book your reservation through OpenTable.

The Roots at Walt Disney Concert Hall New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

New Year’s Eve with The Roots Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Spend New Year’s Eve with the legendary Roots crew! The Grammy-winning Philadelphia hip-hop group (and house band for The Tonight Show) rings in 2026 with a pair of shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall, bringing their much-heralded, much-loved live show to Downtown Los Angeles. Come early for a complimentary glass of champagne and beats from DJ Novena Carmel in BP Hall before you take the party to the big stage. Let your hair down, bring your drinks to your seats, get up and dance, and join in as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the New Year in style!

Countdown NYE at LA Convention Center New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Countdown New Years Eve LA Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

A new world of Countdown arrives in Downtown Los Angeles! Your favorite galactic party returns indoors with 4 epic stages and a fully climate-controlled environment, with a new reimagined layout inside the Los Angeles Convention Center. Event Location is South Hall GHJ, Kentia Hall. Please park in the South Hall Parking Garage.

Elevate Lounge New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

New Years Eve 2026 Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd. #21st Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Ring in the New Year with LA’s most upscale NYE party! Celebrate 2026 in style at the vibrant Elevate Lounge – located 21 stories above the diverse Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles – offering the city’s most breathtaking setting for New Year’s Eve. You are invited to a dazzling celebration featuring a night of pure enchantment. Expect a stunning atmosphere, live entertainment, and countdown to midnight. VIP experiences are also available.

The Hoxton Hotel DTLA New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

The Hoxton 1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Ready to start 2026 with a proper bang? The Hoxton Downtown LA is throwing an epic, hotel-wide takeover to celebrate New Year’s Eve. This is the night to bounce between vibes and explore every corner of the hotel. Rooftop Magic: Head up to Inanna Bar for an exclusive NYE three-course dinner, live DJ, tarot readings, and belly-dancers for a special Arabian Nights-inspired takeover. Glow Room: Keep the vibes going on the 2nd floor at the glow-in-the-dark dance floor in The Apartment. Lobby Energy: Downstairs, catch high-energy DJ’s and live music all night, snap your New Year’s aura at the Auragami photobooth, and settle in for a bite at Moonlark’s Dinette. And when the clock strikes midnight, you’ll receive a complimentary champagne toast.

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608

Be part of Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE event on Dec. 31, where you can party the night away until 2AM. Fill your day with heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, and then keep the thrills going into the night. Have fun and celebrate with multiple party areas featuring music, dancing, photo ops, drinks available for purchase, and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks.

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA New Year’s Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ring in the New Year in DTLA at the biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration on the West Coast! Join thousands of Angelenos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2026. Revel in live music, incredible performances, and a community coming together to welcome what’s next. Let’s bring in the New Year together, LA, like only we know how!

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Gloria Molina Grand Park

Photo #2: Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA

Photo #3: Level 8

Photo #4: 71Above

Photo #5: San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles

Photo #6: Camelia

Photo #7: LA Phil

Photo #8: Countdown New Years Eve

Photo #9: Elevate Lounge

Photo #10: The Hoxton

Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #12: Gloria Molina Grand Park

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