The Most Sparkly Spots to Ring in 2026 in Chicago
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Out with 2025 and in with 2026! We swear the years keep flying by faster and faster, but we’re always ready to celebrate come New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re wanting to hold on to 2025 for one final night or beyond ready for it to be 2026, celebrations are always in order! From tasting menus, open bars, live music and drag shows, here are some unique and completely epic New Year’s Eve options to check out around the city:
Geja's Cafe {340 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.281.9101}
Get your fondue on at Geja’s Cafe’s cozy New Year’s Eve party! Guests are invited to indulge in an epic three-course fondue dinner featuring a Swiss Gruyère cheese, a Surf-n-Turf & Geja's Belgian Chocolate course, along with an assortment of sides, starters and dipping sauces. To add to the celebration, each ticket also includes a glass of Canard-Duchene Parcelle 181 Extra Brut Champagne for a NYE cheers! (Reservations are available for 4:00, 6:30 + 9:30pm, tickets are $125pp (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased here.)
NoMI Chicago {800 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.239.4030}
Say goodbye to 2025 with a glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration at Park Hyatt Chicago’s NoMI. Each of their two seatings (6:00 and 8:15pm) allow guests to indulge in unlimited dining at chef-driven stations featuring Wagyu Prime Rib, Lobster Pappardelle, an abundant raw bar with endless Sushi, King Crab & Lobster, and more. The 8:15pm seating exclusively will continue the celebrations after dinner with a live band, DJ, dance floor, 360 photobooth and a Champagne toast at midnight! (21+ event, $265pp for first seating, $295pp for second seating (excluding tax + gratuity) and tickets can be purchased here)
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Coach House + Lilac Tiger {1742 West Division Street, Chicago, IL}
Double the restaurants, double the fun! On NYE, the team at Coach House + Lilac Tiger will be hosting their annual "Dinner Before the Party,” featuring a 4-course tasting menu curated by Chef Zubair Mohajir. The experience will take place in both Coach House and Lilac Tiger, with seating not specific to the counter, table seating or restaurant when you purchase tickets. Two seatings are available, one at 5:30 and one at 7:30pm. Each seating includes a complimentary pour of sparkling wine upon arrival! (Tickets are $100pp (excluding tax, gratuity + beverages) and can be purchased here.)
Trino {738 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL; 312.446.9043}
West Loop’s Trino Steakhouse invites guests to an elevated, cocktail-style New Year’s Eve soiree. Step into an evening of Chef Stephen Sandoval's decadent Latin-influenced heavy passed appetizers, chef-driven tasting stations, and a three-hour open bar! A live DJ will also be filling the night with incredible energy. (General admission is $120pp (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased here.)
Mile High Cocktail Club {120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL; 312.280.8800}
Ring in the New Year high above Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile at The Four Season’s Mile High Cocktail Club, where luxury, skyline views, and sparkling cocktails await. A ticket to this experience includes two cocktails, sweet and savory light bites, and a glass of Champagne to cheers to the new year. Guests joining the 8:30pm seating exclusively will be escorted to the Four Season’s Social Lounge at 11:30pm for an extravagant countdown celebration to welcome 2026 in unforgettable fashion. (Seatings are at 5:30 & 8:30pm and tickets are $195pp (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased here.)
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The Robey Chicago {2018 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL; 872.315.3050}
An absolutely spectacular bash awaits at The Robey. Welcome 2026 in unforgettable fashion with the hotel’s all-access New Year’s Eve celebration happening at Solana, Clever Coyote, and The Up Room. Each ticket includes entry to all three venues, each offering its own open-bar experience, from rooftop beer and wine at The Up Room to Margaritas at Solana and call drinks at Clever Coyote. Guests can enjoy skyline views, lively music, and festive snacks throughout the night as guests dance, mingle, and toast to the year ahead! (Tickets are $150pp (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased here.)
Little Goat Diner {3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.819.7673}
Stephanie Izard’s Little Goat Diner is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration packed with fun for all ages: hat and crown decorating, cookie creations, sparkling cider toasts, balloon drops, and keepsake Polaroids. There will be two seatings, at 4:30 and 6:30pm, making it easy for little ones to join in the excitement without staying out too late! (Cost is $10 per person (food + drinks à la carte), and make reservations here.)
Kit Kat Club (3524 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL; 773.525.1111}
The Great Gatsby is taking over Kit Kat Club this NYE! Their newly expanded space will be transformed into a glittering Art Deco dreamscape where flappers, feathers and fabulousness collide for one amazing night. Tickets to ‘Dinner & Drag’ include a four-course prix fixe dinner, two signature martinis, a Champagne toast at midnight, as well as live music and show-stopping drag performances. Kit Kat Club is also offering tickets to their separate late-night dance party for those not joining for dinner, but dinner guests are invited to stay for these after-hours activities too for an additional cost! (21+ event, $85.95 (excluding tax + gratuity) for ‘Dinner & Drag’ and tickets can be purchased here.)
The Alston {750 North State Street, Chicago, IL; 312.548.2556}
Step into The Alston’s exclusive members lounge + private terrace this NYE as they transform the entire space into an indulgent, fully immersive evening of elevated experiences. This year’s celebration is designed for guests who want a refined and beautifully curated night with premium activations, exceptional drinks, and Alston’s best. Each ticket includes full access to all NYE experiences, like unlimited bites & small plates, premium open bar, luxe photobooth experience, live DJs and dancing! (Tickets are $250pp (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased here.)
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager