As 2025 comes to a close, Salem is ready to celebrate. If you’re looking for a way to ring in the new year, here’s a mix of ways to welcome 2026 with the community. Check out these New Year’s Eve events happening around town!
New Year’s Eve at Archive
Archive Coffee & Bar is hosting a stylish celebration to welcome 2026, featuring special cocktails, kitchen creations, and champagne at midnight. Guests can enjoy dishes like herb-crusted prime rib and drinks like “The Gilded Age,” a rich bourbon-based cocktail. Come dressed up or come as you are!
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: Archive Coffee & Bar // 102 Liberty St NE Ste 120, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; food and drink for purchase
NYE at FTWD
For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co. is throwing an “out-of-this-world” New Year’s Eve celebration. Kick things off early with an East Coast countdown at 9 PM, or stick around for the West Coast ball drop at midnight. You’ll find playful alien-themed vibes, bold brews, and high spirits.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co. // 2315 25th St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE to attend; food and drink for purchase
New Year’s Eve BBQ & Bonfire Bash
Willamette Valley Smokehouse is throwing a family-friendly celebration to close out 2025 with flavor and fun. Guests can enjoy a whole hog BBQ feast, an epic bonfire, sweet treats, hot drinks, and s’mores kits for roasting. The night features two toasts: one at 9:00 PM with live music from the Hylo Rodeo Band featuring Chris Robertson, and another at midnight with Uncle DJ.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: Willamette Valley Smokehouse // 2411 Delaney Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306
Cost: $15 admission, kids FREE (view ticket information)
Salem Kid’s NYE Party
Better Together Supports and NEO Home Loans are hosting a fun-filled New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids at the Salem Center. Designed for toddlers through grade schoolers, this family-friendly event will include a DJ dance party, games, photo booth fun, and a magical balloon drop at 9:00 PM. It’s the perfect early celebration for families to make New Year’s memories before—or just after—bedtime.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Salem Center // 401 Center St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Cost: $10 per ticket (view ticket information)
Salem’s NYE Bash: Honoring the Salem Fire Department
Hosted by Havenrose Real Estate and The Salem Fire Foundation, this New Year’s Eve celebration at Salem’s Historic Grand is all about honoring our local heroes. The evening will feature live music, dancing, appetizers, drinks, and a high-energy countdown, plus a special “Kids Hour” earlier in the evening from 7–9 PM. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Salem Fire Foundation’s life-saving community programs.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: Kids Hour: 7 PM – 9 PM Kids Hour | Main Event: 10 PM – 1 AM
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $30 general admission ($35 at the door) (view ticket information)
New Year’s Eve Party at The Pink Elephant Tavern
The Pink Elephant Tavern is turning back the clock with a roaring 1920s-themed New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy live music from Katrina from 8–11 PM, followed by DJs Mackie and Gitdown to keep the energy high. Dress on-theme for a chance to win best-dressed prizes, and raise a glass with everyone at the midnight champagne toast.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: Doors at 7 | Music from 8:00 PM – Late
Location: The Pink Elephant Tavern // 115 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 cover after 8 PM
NRR Rock NYE
Northwest Rival Radio is bringing the party to Tiki Lounge Lancaster for their one-year anniversary celebration and New Year’s Eve bash. Get ready for a night of live rock music, good drinks, and a lively crowd ready to toast to 2026.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Tiki Lounge Lancaster // 165 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317
Cost: $5 at the door
NYE Party with Lip Bomb at Westside Station
Get ready for a high-energy New Year’s Eve party at Westside Station with Lip Bomb, a quirky 80s and 90s cover band known for fun-filled shows and an unforgettable kazoo game. Dance to hits from across the decades while enjoying party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, and giveaways like light-up duckies, stickers, and more.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: Westside Station // 610 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304
Cost: $10 at the door
NYE Karaoke Lounge: A Smooth & Stylish New Year’s Eve
Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre is offering a relaxed alternative to the typical NYE party with its smooth and stylish Karaoke Lounge experience. This 21+ event features a cozy, neon-lit atmosphere with couches, live jazz renditions of popular songs, and open karaoke throughout the night.
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE (view ticket information)
Wishing You a Safe & Joyful New Year!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, these local New Year’s Eve events offer a chance to connect, have fun, and close out 2025. Cheers to a Happy New Year, Salem!
