When you think Hawaiiyou think of beaches, sea breezes and natural beauty. Hawaii can also be a great place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, for singles who want to party, as well as for families who want to ring in the new year with their children.
From the fireworks, booze cruises, pub crawls to the street party in Chinatown, Hawaii is one of the best places in the US for NYE celebrations! These are the best places and parties to welcome 2025:
Fireworks show on Waikiki Beach
Nothing says ‘New Year’ more than fireworks. Many cities have fireworks on New Year’s Eve, but in Hawaii you can see fireworks overlooking the sparkling ocean. Many people gather at Waikiki Beach, where you have the perfect view. So make sure you get a spot early enough and hang out with your friends and family until the fireworks start.
New Year’s Eve in WAIKIKI 2025 by House of Art Entertainment
House of Art Entertainment proudly returns to Waikiki with Children of the suna lavish New Year’s Eve party that combines theater, fashion, live music and dazzling performances on the paradise island of Oahu. Promising a luxurious experience with panoramic views of Hawaii’s fireworks, multiple entertainment areas, live bands, DJs, gourmet dining and complimentary champagne, this black-tie affair offers an unforgettable evening of glamor and party.
Chinatown Street Party
This is yet another outdoor option to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hawaii. There will be a number of local food vendors and food trucks where you can grab a bite to eat. There will also be a number of street musicians and art installations that may be of interest. Plus, you won’t want to miss the fireworks in downtown Honolulu, which are visible from here.
Honolulu New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 with an unforgettable one pub crawl through the city’s hottest venues, with lively DJs, creative cocktails and an electric atmosphere. Join other revelers for an evening of excitement and cheer as you count down to midnight and toast the year ahead in style!
Tiki’s Bar and Grill
Choose a beautiful option for outdoor dancing Tiki’s Bar and Grillbased in Honolulu. The New Year’s Eve party is called the Sparkle and shine party. There will be live music starting around 8pm and followed by a DJ.
There will be a free midnight toast and some drink specials. If you plan to dine here, you get free admission to the party. If not, you can only pay for admission to the party. View the event here.
Pop, Fizz, Clink
If you don’t feel like it’s New Year’s Eve until you see the ball drop, then you can’t miss the pineapple drop in Hawaii! This playful twist on the ball drop will be featured in Pop, Fizz, Clink, an event that will take place at the International Marketplace. There are six restaurants and bars where you can celebrate this event, each with its own culinary offering and live DJs. Early bird tickets start at $85, but will likely 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 glamor 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 probably a great location to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The party has an Arabian Nights theme and promises a great view of the fireworks over Waikiki Beach. There is also live music all evening and there are a number of dining options.
Buho Cantina and Cocina
This rooftop bar and restaurant in Waikiki Shopping Plaza hosts a New Year’s Eve party called Enter the new year festively. For a ticket price of $100 you get a free drink, a selection of snacks and a live DJ. With its modern Mexican cuisine, varied cocktail list and great views 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. In the former you can enjoy a five-star dinner, live jazz and a champagne toast, while in the latter you can bring your own food and drinks.
This is one great event to take kids because they will be 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 dinner buffet before the show. You can choose to just go to the show and eat somewhere else, or buy the whole package.
