This event is in the past.It took place on January 1, 2026 at Times Square.
Join a million strangers for the world's most famous midnight countdown. The Times Square Ball Drop brings live performances, confetti storms, and that electric energy as 12 strikes and the new year begins.
massive crowd event
live performances
iconic NYC tradition
confetti at midnight
Tips
🎉"loud, bright, creative, and full of life"
⚡"the buzz was electric"
🚇subway is your best bet — no parking nearby
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Theater District
Join a million strangers for the world's most famous midnight countdown. The Times Square Ball Drop brings live performances, confetti storms, and that electric energy as 12 strikes and the new year begins.
massive crowd event
live performances
iconic NYC tradition
confetti at midnight
Tips
🎉"loud, bright, creative, and full of life"
⚡"the buzz was electric"
🚇subway is your best bet — no parking nearby
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