Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Drinks, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Kid Friendly, Music, Nightlife, Party, Shows, Social Good
Event website:
https://www.firstnightboston.org
2027 First Night details & schedule TBA. See 2026 First Night details & schedule below:
Since 1976, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season, and the beginning of a new year.
Don't forget to take advantage of FREE MBTA rides after 8pm on NYE. New this year: Boston Harbor is sponsoring FREE water taxi rides between East Boston’s Lewis Mall Dock, Fan Pier, and North Station from 1-5pm to check out the ice sculptures!
Fireworks: 7pm on Boston Common & 12am on Boston Harbor
And don't miss the music festival taking place at City Hall Plaza featuring over 10 musical acts.
FULL SCHEDULE 👇
Wednesday, December 31
10:00am EST
12:00pm EST
12:30pm EST
1:00pm EST
1:30pm EST
2:00pm EST
2:30pm EST
3:00pm EST
4:00pm EST
5:00pm EST
5:30pm EST
6:00pm EST
6:30pm EST
7:00pm EST
7:20pm EST
8:00pm EST
8:10pm EST
8:50pm EST
9:50pm EST
10:30pm EST
11:30pm EST
Thursday, January 1
12:00am EST
Saturday, Jul 04, 2026 7:00p
Charles River Esplanade