New Year's Eve in Scottsdale 2026
Every NYE 2026 party and dinner announced so far
- No. 18 PM, 21+
- No. 5Five courses, $99
- No. 10Open 4 PM-1 AM Dec. 31
By John Apolinar
Planning New Year's Eve in Scottsdale this year? I pulled together the parties, prix fixe dinners and countdowns posted for Dec. 31, 2026. That means real prices, real times and a link to book.
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Ranked by Scottsdale ScoopOld Town Scottsdale (Civic Center)
NYE Party on the Park
Big outdoor party with a live band and a drone show This is the one if you want a real outdoor countdown. Scottsdale Arts is throwing it with Pinyon and AZ88. It starts at 8 PM, it's 21+ and The Docksiders are playing. At midnight there's a drone show instead of fireworks. Tickets are $150 plus $11 in fees through Nov. 30, then $175 from Dec. 1 to 30 and $200 on the day. If you're going big, the VIP lounge is $4,000.
The short list: 8 PM, 21+The Docksiders liveMidnight drone show$150 + fees through Nov. 30.
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale NYE Bar Crawl
If you'd rather bounce around Old Town than commit to one spot, this is your night. Check-in is at Wasted Grain from 6 to 9 PM and the crawl runs from 6 PM to 2 AM. Stops include Social Tap, Mother Tuckers, Boondocks, The Hot Chick and Pour Decisions, and there's a champagne toast.
The short list: Check-in 6-9 PM at Wasted GrainRuns until 2 AMChampagne toast.
Fountain Hills edge of North Scottsdale
CIELO at ADERO
Prix fixe dinner with a live band under dark skies CIELO is pairing a prix fixe dinner with a live set from People Who Could Fly from 9 PM to 1 AM. It's way out on the edge of town at ADERO, so it feels a lot quieter than Old Town. Good pick if you want dinner and dancing in one place.
The short list: Prix fixe dinnerPeople Who Could Fly, 9 PM-1 AM.
Paradise Valley (Camelback Mountain)
Elements at Sanctuary
Elements is doing a New Year's Eve dinner for $185 a person, with seatings from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Kids are $70. The room sits on the side of Camelback Mountain, so book an early seating if you want the sunset.
The short list: $185 per personSeatings 11:30 AM-9:30 PMKids $70.
McCormick Ranch
La Fogata at The Scottsdale Resort
La Fogata has a five-course New Year's Eve dinner for $99, served from 5 to 9 PM. That's one of the better values I found for a sit-down holiday dinner this year.
The short list: Five courses, $995-9 PM.
Gainey Ranch
Grand Vista Lounge at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
The team behind La Zozzona and Tiki Taka is throwing a party in the Grand Vista Lounge from 8 PM to 1 AM, with Raun Alosi & The Situation on stage. Tickets run $95++, $135++, $195++ and $250++ depending on what you want included.
The short list: 8 PM-1 AMRaun Alosi & The SituationTickets from $95++.
Troon North
Four Seasons Scottsdale (Talavera and Onyx)
Talavera is serving a four-course dinner for $195 from 5 to 9 PM. After that, Onyx keeps it going from 8 PM to 2 AM. Do dinner, walk over and ring in the year without getting back in the car.
The short list: Talavera four-course, $195Onyx 8 PM-2 AM.
Camelback Corridor
The Phoenician
A full resort night with fire tables and a live band The Phoenician has a lot going on. J&G Steakhouse does a prix fixe from 5 to 10 PM. Mowry & Cotton has a prix fixe plus live music and dancing from 10 PM to 12:30 AM. You can also book a fire table with Gruet for up to 10 people, either 5:30 to 8:30 or 9 to midnight. There's a live band from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM too.
The short list: J&G prix fixe 5-10 PMFire tables for up to 10Live band 8:30 PM-12:30 AM.
North Scottsdale (TPC)
Plaza Bar at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Princess has a New Year's Eve celebration listed at Plaza Bar.
The short list: Plaza BarNorth Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Waterfront
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash is open from 4 PM to 1 AM on New Year's Eve. It's a solid steakhouse pick if you want to eat late and stay close to Old Town.
The short list: Open 4 PM-1 AM Dec. 31.
The method
How I picked these
Every spot here has posted its 2026 New Year's Eve plans on its own site, a press release or a ticketing page. I checked each one in early November 2026 and linked the source. No recycled 2025 events and no guesses on pricing. Prices and times can change, so confirm when you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the biggest New Year's Eve party in Scottsdale for 2026?
The NYE Party on the Park from Scottsdale Arts is the big outdoor one. It starts at 8 PM, it's 21+ and it ends with a midnight drone show. Tickets are $150 plus fees through Nov. 30 and go up after that.
Is there a New Year's Eve bar crawl in Old Town Scottsdale?
Yes. The Scottsdale NYE Bar Crawl checks in at Wasted Grain from 6 to 9 PM and runs until 2 AM with stops like Social Tap, Mother Tuckers and Boondocks.
Where can I get a nice New Year's Eve dinner in Scottsdale?
Talavera at Four Seasons has a four-course dinner for $195, Elements at Sanctuary is $185 and La Fogata at The Scottsdale Resort has a five-course menu for $99.
Are there family-friendly New Year's Eve options?
Elements at Sanctuary lists a kids price of $70 and has seatings starting at 11:30 AM, so an early dinner with the family works there.
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