Jump into 2026 by celebrating with the city of Athens! Whether you’re here to party or want a quiet night in, the Classic City has many things to offer on New Year’s Eve. Restaurants such as Five and Ten and The National offer delicious meals to satisfy your taste buds, and of course, live music venues like Georgia Theatre and The Classic Center Theatre will provide you with great music as you dance your way into 2025. Want to ring in the new year on ice? Check out the Rock Lobster's Hockey game on Dec 31, or grab tickets to Athens on Ice iceskating!
New Year's Eve Music
Georgia Theatre
You won’t want to miss Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at the Georgia Theatre! This authentic and incredibly talented band will make you dance, sing along at the top of your lungs, and you’ll even learn something new about Fleetwood Mac at each performance. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Ticket prices start at $48 and can be bought here!
Athentic Brewing Company
A very special MOTOWN NEW YEAR’S EVE concert at Athentic Brewing Company featuring The Original Splitz Band. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door (ticket purchase includes a $5 drink voucher per person!). All ages welcome (must be 21 & up to drink alcohol). Doors @ 8pm- Music from 9pm to just after midnight. Featuring food pop-up with Crab & soul Catering!
The Classic Center Theatre
You won’t want to miss Blackberry Smoke as they roll into town on their Rattle, Ramble, and Roll Tour, brought to you by Six String Southern and Budweiser! Ticket start at $108, and music starts at 9pm at The Classic Center Theatre! This powerhouse band has long carried the torch for Georgia’s musical roots, blending Southern rock, bluesy classic rock, and vintage country into rich, story-filled songs that hit you right in the soul. Their newest album, Be Right Here, continues that legacy—debuting in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Current Album Sales chart and proving why fans across the globe, known as the Brothers and Sisters, keep coming back for more.
New Year's Eve Events
New Year's Eve Restaurant Specials
The National
The National will be open for dinner with seating from 5-9 p.m. Show out in your sequins and stop by The National! Reservations are available via Resy. And rumor has it, you can then "cheers" at midnight at their sister bar The Old Pal with a cocktail and a dance party starting at 10pm!
Five and Ten
Interested in a more quiet and serene experience to ring in the New Year? Then visit Five & Ten for their special NYE dinner in their contemporary southern style. Make reservations on their website.
Puma Yu's
Head to Puma Yu's for a very special New Year's Eve menu! For $90/person you can dine on their NYE Tasting Menu with an a la carte beverage menu. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on their website.
For more dining spots in Athens, check out our restaurants page.
