New Year's Eve 2025-2026 in Seattle

The largest New Year's Eve celebration in Seattle features numerous festivities, culminating at midnight with splendid fireworks displays. The whole city can watch the sky light up with colorful blasts and pyrotechnic spectacular. But before that, be sure to dance away to your favorite songs and enjoy the annual parties held in the heart of Seattle.

Left Turn on Blue Concert & Countdown

Left Turn on Blue annually performs a New Year's Eve show at some of the Seattle venues, namely at the Ballard Elks. With a mix of blues, soul, and swing, the band is beloved by many. You'll witness a famous band playing favorite hits of the past and present, guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. Visitors can not only listen to popular hits, but also have a blast dancing away. Besides dancing, you'll get to raise a champagne toast to ring in the New Year's.

Concerts at Seattle Center

The Armory stage at the Seattle Center annually hosts a music concert with local artists headlining the stage. This year, The Blue Wave will entertain the crowds with its signature blend of well-known electrifying hits from various genres, filling the dance floor with excited dances. The event is completely free and spans from 8 pm until midnight.

Fountain of Light Dance Party

You can also dance to live electronic music and a video projection show for Fountain of Light at the International Fountain. Follow along to the movements, projected and produced by video artist Sean Waple to music by DJ Baby Van Beezly. The sight is mesmerizing and extremely fun to watch. The event is also completely free and takes place at 10 pm.

Space Needle NYE Fireworks

The main highlight of the Seattle New Year's Eve celebrations is the fireworks displays at the Space Needle, a signature landmark of Seattle. Each year, pyrotechnics are launched from the building, creating a mesmerizing spectacular of colors in the midnight sky. The fireworks are synchronized to music and are accompanied by a fascinating drone show. Hundreds of drones with LED lights form magical patterns in the sky, marking the best moments of the year and creating a wonderful backdrop for the fireworks.

Where to Watch the Fireworks?

To get the best view, go to the Seattle Center campus grounds. If you like to observe the fireworks in solitude, make your way to Ivar's Fish Bar on Northlake, where you can enjoy tasty food, live music, and a spectacular view far away from the crowds. Advanced reservations here are required, and the final price can vary depending on your selections.

To watch the fireworks, you can also hop on Washington State Ferry right before midnight. For a perfectly-timed journey, you can head over to Bremerton for a festive dinner and make it to the fireworks ferry on the way back to the city.

Kerry Park is also a good option but beware of crowds, which gather here to enjoy the fireworks. If you're lucky, you can also try watching from the base of the Space Needle, which offers a breathtaking view. Other than that, the fireworks display is annually broadcasted on the KING 5 website and YouTube channel.