Boston's biggest New Year's events for 2025–26

It's not too late to make plans for ringing in the New Year with your fellow Bostonians. Here's a rundown of some options for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. First Night Boston It's Boston's free, city-wide signature arts festival with performances, ice skating shows, music, ice sculptors, fireworks and more on New Year's Eve. Events take place all over: across Downtown, the Common and through Back Bay. Two fireworks displays cap off First Night — an early...