Celebrate New Year’s Eve how you like with festivals, bashes and daytime options for kids and families, too. At night, head to one of Northwest Arkansas’ vibrant downtowns to celebrate at a variety of pubs, nightclubs and live-music venues offering special entertainment, libations and fun!
Famous “Hog” Drop at Last Night Fayetteville
Last Night Fayetteville – Arkansas’ largest New Year’s Eve festival delivers a full evening of arts and live music for revelers of all ages. Held on the Fayetteville square, Last Night features a spectacular fireworks display and performances on multiple stages by Randall Shreve and The DeVilles, The 1 oz. Jig, National Park Radio, The Lark and the Loon, Trumann Rail Boys, Willi Carlisle, Foggy Bobcat, comedians and more! Early bird tickets on sale now!
Noon Year’s Eve Kids and Family Celebration, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – Ring in the New Year (without staying up late!) at this third annual family celebration with games, art projects, dancing and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free!
Noon Year’s Eve at Crystal Bridges
NEW 365 – Dance into the new year at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art where the Great Hall is transformed into a glowing disco party headlined by Jack Novak mixing her chart-topping electronic hits. Let loose in the Eleven jazzy swing room with Matt Stansberry & The Romance. Between dances, visit jazz musicians in the Stuart Davis exhibition In Full Swing, grab a drink at the bar, and experience a hallway of street performers until midnight! Members ages 21 and up.
DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN! Bar hop and mingle with other partygoers, or settle in at a restaurant or coffee house with friends. Our vibrant downtowns have a variety of venues to help you ring in 2018!
Dickson Street Entertainment District, Fayetteville: An eclectic mix of bars, live music stages, restaurants, wine bars and breweries in the heart of the city. On New Year’s Eve, check out George’s Majestic Lounge for their New Years Eve Bash with Arkansauce, The Too’s and more!
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Downtown Bentonville: The live music scene is young and vibrant here, amidst upscale wine bars, coffee shops and a burgeoning brewery scene. On New Year’s Eve, come to Meteor Guitar Gallery for New Year’s Eve with 90LB Wrench and Special Guest Throwback Jack.
Downtown Eureka Springs: With more than 20 bars, restaurants and clubs within walking district, downtown Eureka is where you can dance your way into 2018. Check out Chelsea’s Corner Café & Bar for New Year’s Eve: Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings, plus Blue Dream Blue.