New Year’s Eve 2026: Ringing It In, Pearl District Style
Champagne Toasts, DJs, and Dance Floors to Welcome the New Year
The Pearl District is the place to be this New Year’s Eve, with bars and venues pulling out all the stops to ring in 2026. Dance into the new year at Midnight Rodeo at River Pig, where neon rodeo vibes, DJs, a welcome shot, and a midnight champagne toast keep the energy high. Keep it casual and chaotic at QD’s and Two Wrongs, both offering no-cover parties, DJs, and free bubbles at midnight—perfect for hopping in, staying late, and celebrating with your favorite crowd. For a bigger night out, head to the nearby Crystal Ballroom for Eagles of Death Metal and a rock-fueled countdown. Whether you’re bar-hopping or locking into one dance floor, the Pearl District has your NYE plans covered.
Location: QD’s, Portland
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: All night | Midnight champagne toast
Description:
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with no dress code and no cover charge. Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and dance the night away with DJ Bazooka Ben spinning nonstop hits. A guaranteed fun night to ring in 2026!
Location: McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
Date: December 31, 2025
Time: Doors 9:00 PM | Show 10:00 PM | VIP Early Entry 8:00 PM
Age: 21+
Description:
Ring in 2026 with a live performance by Eagles of Death Metal, joined by Spoon Benders, at Portland’s iconic Crystal Ballroom. VIP tickets include early entry and a champagne toast.
Location: River Pig, Portland
Date: New Year’s Eve 2026
Description:
Celebrate NYE 2026 with neon rodeo vibes at River Pig. Enjoy a live DJ, packed dance floor, welcome shot, and a midnight champagne toast. Western-inspired attire encouraged—boots, fringe, and denim.
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Group (6+): $10 each — use code RPPgroup
VIP: $30 — private space with DJ, bar, private entrance & bathroom (limited)
Location: Two Wrongs
Date: New Year’s Eve
Description:
Ring in the New Year with your chosen family at Two Wrongs. Party all night with free bubbles at midnight, wild energy, and nonstop fun. End the year exactly how you started it—surrounded by fellow degenerates.
Location: Pink Rabbit Bar
Date: New Year’s Eve
Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Description:
Ring in the New Year at Pink Rabbit with DJ Just Joel setting the vibe all night. Enjoy pink champagne flowing as you count down to 2026. No cover—just good music, great energy, and an unforgettable NYE celebration.
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