If you are spending the holidays on the Cape, you are sure to find plenty of New Year’s Eve events to ring in the New Year on Cape Cod whether you are looking for family-friendly events or a night on the town to celebrate the turn of the year.
2024 New Year’s Eve Events:
First Night – Chatham First Night Chatham is the largest family-friendly and alcohol free celebration on Cape Cod to celebrate New Year’s Eve. This town-wide celebration of the arts offers over 70 performances and events, something for everyone!
December 31st, 2024 will be First Night Chatham’s 34th New Year’s Eve celebration. In Chatham New Year’s Eve events will start with the traditional Town Photo at the Chatham Lighthouse at noon and end with the Noise Parade and Veterans Field Fireworks finishing at 10 PM.
First Light Provincetown– Provincetown is known for its smashing parties, and plans New Year’s Eve 2024 will uphold this reputation! This Cape Cod New Year’s celebration spanning multiple days, begins on December 27 and running until the second of January and includes the colorful Polar Plunge on New Years Day.
The many New Year’s Eve events, scheduled throughout the town, include live music, a craft fair, multiple performances, dance parties and an incredible fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. Check the P’Town.org website for a full listing of New Year’s Eve events.
Cotuit Center for the Arts– Ring in the new year with laughter at Cotuit Center for the Arts on New Year’s Eve. A night of stand-up comedy with Boston comedians . There will be 3 shows at 5, 7 and 9:15pm hosted by local favorite Jim Ruberti.
The Loft – Annual New Years Bash The Loft in Yarmouth is again hosting their Annual New Year’s Bash. Dinner starting and 4:30 and entertainment with The Real Deal starting at 9:30 PM. The celebration begins with a scrumptious 4 course meal and ending with a midnight toast. The party includes hats and noise-blowers and lasts until 2 am to ring in the New Year!
New Years Eve on Martha’s Vineyard:
Donaroma’s Nusery Light Show
Your last chance to enjoy the Nursery Light Show before the ringing of the New Year in Edgartown! Just park your car, tune into 87.9 FM and enjoy our complimentary festive light show. The lights will be on display Dec. 9th through January 1, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m..
Gatchell Holiday Lights
Your last chance to enjoy the Holiday Lights! The Gatchell Family has been putting on a fabulous display on County Road in Oak Bluffs for the last 46 years. Just park your car, and enjoy the lights from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle! The lights run from 5-8pm. They are also collecting non perishable items or monetary donations for the Island Food Pantry.
New Years Eve on Nantucket:
New Years Eve Gala– Celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of 2024 at the Nantucket Hotel. This is three events in one : enjoy some great food and multiple toasts throughout the evening, next the Jon Stetson Mentalist Show, followed by the after party with music by DJ Billy Voss to ring in the New Year.
The hotel offers a fancy cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, live entertainment, a dance party, with a late-night bites buffet. The evening ends the customary toast and a great view of the anchor drop.
Anchor Drop– Join us outside The Nantucket Hotel for our complimentary New Year’s Eve “Anchor Drop.” We’ll be counting down to 2025 by dropping an anchor off the top of the Hotel. Offered at 5:00 p.m. (for families) and Midnight (for all others). Complimentary Hot Chocolate will be served.
New Years Eve in Plymouth:
GPub – This free family-friendly New Years Eve Party begins in the Arcade from 5-7pm. They will be giving out free $5 arcade game cards and prizes during the party.
Celebrate NYE with Casino Night in the Speakeasy to support Friends of Plymouth Pound or join the dance party in the Pub with music by Wut It Iz starting at 9pm.
New Years Eve Masquerade Murder Mystery
Ready for New Years Even in Plymouth?!? Ring in 2025 with this tragic night of comedy at Uva’s in Plymouth. At the New Years Eve Masquerade Murder Mystery the jolly jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than bad holiday comedy — a murder! Your ticket includes yummy charcuterie and flatbreads served throughout the night.
Comedy Night at the Spire– Laugh your way into 2025 with two of New England’s favorite comedians, Logan O’Brien, Kathe Farris, Laura Severse, and Mike Donovan! The hilarious 2 hour comedy show begins at 8:00 p.m..
Ringing in 2025 on Cape Cod!
So however you choose to close out 2024 or start ringing in 2025 on Cape Cod, enjoy all the New Year’s Eve events safely.
Keep current with more Cape Cod happenings in our Events Calendar.
