Wednesday, Dec. 31
What is Humboldt Doing For New Year’s Eve?
Another of our seemingly endless stream of dumb years is coming to a close. Who’s ready to celebrate!?
You, that’s who! Below is your rundown of Humboldt gatherings where you can join your community in putting 2025 to rest. LoCO is giving you permission to let loose (responsibly).
Scroll down, friends, and find your fun. And dammit, let’s make 2026 a good one.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Black Jeans Gala
Dell’Arte
/ 6-9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 door
Are you looking to ring in the New Year on East Coast time so you can snuggle in bed with your dogs by 10pm? Featuring live music from Rooster McClintock and Banjo Makes Three. Remember to wear your fanciest jeans!
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Once Upon a Midnight Hour
The Historic Eagle House
/ 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $30
/ 21+
Burning Leaf and Fraktal productions provide a fantasy fairytale ball-themed party! DJs, burlesque, balloon drop, food trucks and cocktails. Sets by Sacha Robotti, Ben Annand, Marjo Lak and more.
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Los Perdidxs, Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes, Heaven’s Taint
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ $10
Local bands’ NYE party at The Siren’s Song Tavern’s new location.
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New Years Eve Decades Party
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Join DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One as they take us through all the hits spanning from 1970 through the 2000s. The giant clock will be counting us down to Midnight.
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Arcane Artists: Cirque Carnival
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $20
/ $55 door vip
/ $40 presale vip
/ $30 Door - GA
/ 21+
SAVI will be joined by a Humboldt favorite, SPENNY wont be clowning around as he throws down an insane tech house set with bass influence.
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Dueling Pianos NYE Party
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ $275 VIP Table
/ $225 GA Table
/ $125 Couple’s Table
/ 21+
An all-request, high-energy, fully interactive show like no other! Two of the top piano bar entertainers in the country are ready to play all the songs you want to hear, singalong to, and dance to!
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All Events!
Bluegrass Ball
See Event Description
/ midnight
/ 21+
Kettlebell Class
See Event Description
/ 6:30-7:15 a.m.
/ $10
Class includes a dynamic warm up, kettlebell conditioning, and a cooldown.
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Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Arts Gallery features works from our staff and board members during November and December.
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Unity Day
See Event Description
/ 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Come rain or shine, local agencies will be providing information to assist folks with getting needed resources as we move into the New Year. Join us for an afternoon of community and connection!
Board games at Dandar’s
See Event Description
/ noon-1 a.m.
/ Free
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Early NYE with Cat Koshkin and Patrick Cleary
Moonstone Crossing
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
Cat Koshkin and Patrick Cleary will ring in the New Year with their unique collection of songs.
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New Year’s Eve Five Course Dinner
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $54.99
“An unforgettable evening of great flavors and festive ambiance.”
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The Future Starts Tonight
Humboldt Grange #501
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $8
/ $10 age 13 and up
/ Free age 3 and under
All ages NYE party. Eco-crafts, games and fun.
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Burnout Bingo
High Tide Cannabis Lounge
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
Come down to the High Tide Lounge for Burnout Bingo! play Bingo with women from, Duchess Burlesque enjoy some of Humboldt’s finest green, and win prizes!
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New Year’s Eve “Matinee” Party
Victorian Inn
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $60
/ 21+
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Wednesday Open Mikey
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
Hosted by Jeff Diehl.
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New Year’s Eve Party!
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Ring in the New Year with DJs Immolate and Apparition!
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Thumb Leader
New Year’s Eve Karaoke Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Get dressed up in your best sparkles and suits, because it’s The Goat’s semi-annual New Year’s Eve karaoke party!
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Kiss 2025 Goodbye
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $25 VIP
/ $7.18 Presale GA online ticket
/ 21+
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The Blue Loon Band
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
An “all star cast” headlines the Hare for NYE.
Magnificent Sanctuary Band, Free Limitless Energy
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $22
/ $15 Advance
/ 21+
Ring in the New Year with Humboldt’s own MSB playing your favorite Jerry Garcia Band tunes. Free Limitless Energy plays Bluegrass versions of Garcia/Grisman and more.
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The Undercovers NYE
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
This year, we have none other than The Undercovers playing in the Wave Lounge for our New Year’s Eve celebration!
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Backstreet Band
Old Growth Cellars
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $50
Backstreet will be performing rock and roll music at Old Growth Cellars Winery on New Year’s Eve,
Good Enuff
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Local classic rock cover band.
Disco Fever
The Shanty
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
We’re bringing full disco energy with DJ Hispanic at the Disco spinning.
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Full Send
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Advance
/ 18+
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Blast from the Past NYE Party
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Step into a time machine with DJ Statik and join us for a totally rad New Year’s Eve celebration with an 80s and 90s twist!
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