Where to go for New Year’s Eve celebrations in downtown Merced
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- Downtown Merced presents several New Year’s Eve events featuring DJs and dance contests.
- Ticketed events range from 18+ club nights to family-friendly celebrations with tables.
- Family-friendly option offers tables, photo booth and midnight champagne toast.
If you’re looking to ring in the new year with dancing and community, don’t miss out on the fun events in downtown Merced next week.
A handful of local businesses are hosting parties with options for adult-only dancing and activities for all ages.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party hosted by Merced Multicultural Arts Center
DJ Alex Simon will perform for a “vibing” dance floor at this downtown Merced event and the night will culminate in a dance battle at midnight. Every person who purchases a ticket has the opportunity to sign up for the contest.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
When: 8:30 p.m to 1 a.m.
Where: 645 W. Main Street Merced
Tickets: $8 | 18+ | Tickets for sale at artsmerced.org
Website: https://tinyurl.com/3xwjh3m7
Black Light New Year’s Eve Party with THC hosted by The Partisan
The theme of the night is black light and attendees are encouraged to wear neons, paint their faces and “glow into 2026” together. There will be music and dancing courtesy of Third Hour Collective, a local artist and creator collective, who advertise “the brightest party” in Merced.
Party favors and a drink at midnight are included in the ticket price.
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 432 West Main Street
Tickets: $17.85, 21+, purchase online; tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20.
Website: https://tinyurl.com/2nkwh9ts
Mainzer’s NYE Party w/ Control Productions & DJ Beto | Dance through the Decades: Hits of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s
The only party for the whole family, the Mainzer’s New Year’s Eve event offers two ticket options. Attendees can either purchase a general admission ticket or reserve a table for the evening. General admission tickets include a champagne toast at midnight. Table reservations include party props, photo booth access all night, and a bottle of champagne for the midnight toast.
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 655 W Main St
Tickets: $40-180 per table, all ages with parent or guardian 21+
Website: https://holdmyticket.com/event/455056
