9 December 18-24, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Faena fashion as fireworks light up the Miami Beach sky. 8 p.m., $450.00-$10,000. 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8800, faena.com/miami-beach FELICE . NYE at Felice Brickell: The trendy Tuscan eatery has a special New Year’s Eve menu to celebrate the occasion featuring lobster ravioli and filet mignon. 5 p.m.. 1450 Brickell Ave., Suite 110, Miami, (305) 526-4800, felicerestaurants.com/menus-locations/#brickell THE FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH. The Nutcracker at The Fillmore : Celebrate the dawn of the New Year with the whole family at a special matinee performance of The Nutcracker featuring an all-star cast. This production blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppetry, lavish costumes, daring acrobatics, and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. 3 p.m., $50-$351.79. 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300, fillmoremb.com FLOYD MIAMI. Lisa’s Kickback: NYE: The Lisbona Sisters, Lousy Lover, and JustJoe headline Floyd’s stage this New Year’s Eve, promising an energetic night that moves effortlessly through house, disco, techno, and Italo. 11 p.m., $30. 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 786-618-9447, floydmiami.com FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH. Fontainebleau Presents: David Guetta: Fontainebleau Miami Beach will welcome legendary DJ David Guetta for its poolside 2025 send-off, featuring cutting-edge visuals and stadium-level production. The oceanfront resort will also offer live music and a virtual ball-drop countdown, with both elevated open-bar options and family-friendly packages available. 7 p.m., $499.66- $624.40. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305- 538-2000, fontainebleau.com FORT LAUDERDALE MARRIOTT HARBOR BEACH RESORT & SPA. 3030 Ocean at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa: Ring in the New Year with a specially curated five-course menu that celebrates the season’s finest ingredients, each course thoughtfully curated by Chef Fiorella. 5:30 pm, $155. 3030 Holiday Dr., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 525-4000, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ fllsb-fort-lauderdale-marriott-harbor-beach-resort-and-spa/ FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI. Midnight Reflections at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Ring in 2026 at the Four Seasons with Midnight Reflections, a glamorous poolside New Year’s Eve celebra- tion at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami. Guests can expect music, dancing, and cocktails in a lounge-style setting. Hotel guests and NUNA’s New Year’s Eve dinner attendees receive complimentary access. Additional guests can join by securing tickets, from general admission to VIP tables., 8:30 pm, $80.25 to $1,714.62. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami, 866-215-6641, fourseasons.com/miami/ FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI. NYE at NUNA at Four Seasons: End 2025 with a memorable dining experience at NUNA. Guests can enjoy a special six-course tasting menu for $250 per person. Reservations between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. include a complimentary bottle of champagne to start the evening in style. All dinner guests also receive access to the poolside New Year’s Eve celebration, Midnight Reflections., 6:30 pm, $250. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami, 866-215-6641, fourseasons.com/miami/ FURIA. NYE at Furia Rooftop: Dress to impress and dance the night away at Furia Rooftop’s New Year’s Eve bash, featuring DJs, an open bar, picadas, a champagne toast, and the traditional New Year’s grapes. 11 p.m., $36.22-Total $87.61. 31 NW 36th St., Miami, linktr.ee/furiamiami GIANNI’S AT THE VILLA. NYE at Gianni’s: The first New Year’s Eve seating at Gianni’s at the Former Versace Mansion begins at 6 p.m. and features a three-course dinner by Executive Chef Valter Mancini for $195. The prix fixe dinner must conclude by 8 p.m., and beverages are available a la carte. The second seating, starting at 8:30 p.m., includes a five-course dinner, along with dancing, entertainment, party favors, and unlimited Pommery Brut Champagne. A Bar package is also available for $195., 6 p.m., $195-$495. 1116 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 786-485-2200, vmmiamibeach.com/giannis GISELLE. NYE at Giselle: Giselle’s first seating—any seating prior to 8:30 p.m.—features a sushi nigiri omakase, bluefin tuna truffle cones, and truffle wagyu dumplings, served sharing-style to start the evening. For the main course, guests can choose from chicken with caviar, Australian wagyu filet mignon, halibut confit, or lobster surf and turf, complemented by shared sides of pomme purée and broccolini. The meal concludes with a decadent dessert of Giselle pearls and a Dubai Chocolate Bar. The second seating includes additional starters and will feature the countdown to the New Year., 6 p.m., $200 to $350. 15 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-358-9848, gisellemiami.com GOLD RUSH CABARET. NYE at Goldrush: Ring in the new year at Gold Rush Cabaret with complimentary entry and champagne from 11 p.m. to Midnight. Head to Gold Rush for fully nude entertain- ment, a dining menu, and music by the club’s resident DJ until 5 a.m. VIP and bottle packages are available. RSVP to join the guest list. 8 p.m., Free . 7770 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-631-2564, goldrushcabaret.com GRAMPS. Last NYE at Gramps: For Gramps’ final New Year’s Eve in its original Wynwood location, the cocktail bar and venue will host a free party featuring Rum and Coke. 12 p.m., Free. 176 NW 24th St., Miami, 855-732-8992, gramps.com GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO. Hollywood Nights New Year’s Eve: Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at Gulfstream Park and enjoy a fresh seafood bar, premium carving station, and an array of chef-inspired dishes. A live band will perform, followed by a DJ who will keep the celebration going well into the New Year. Capture the moment with an open-air photo booth, and as the countdown begins, take a front-row seat to the display on the jumbotron. Tickets include the full buffet, party favors, access to the photo booth, and a midnight champagne toast. Non-alcoholic beverages such as soda, coffee, and tea are also included. A cash bar will be available for guests 21+. Hollywood-inspired festive attire is encouraged. Seating is assigned upon arrival based on party size. 8 p.m., $139.75. 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000, gulfstreampark.com GYU-KAKU JAPANESE BBQ AT SEVEN MET SUITES. NYE at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: Choose between a deli- cious all-you-can-eat menu or a prix-fixe Japanese BBQ menu for parties of all sizes. Menu selections and pricing vary by course and may not correspond to the starting price listed. 6 p.m., $50. 34 SW 13th St r1, Miami, (305) 400-8915, gyu-kaku.com HASALON MIAMI. NYE at HaSalon Miami: Enjoy an over- the-top feast featuring HaSalon classics and a DJ set at the South Beach Mediterranean restaurant. A $350 per person minimum spend on food and beverage is required for second-seating reservations beginning at 8:30 p.m. The second seating will include festive surprises throughout the night and a lively countdown celebration. 8:30 pm, $350. 404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-990-8707, hasalonmiami.com HABIBI MIAMI. NYE at Habibi Miami: This New Year’s Eve, Habibi Miami presents Secrets of the Nile. Cleopatra will welcome guests into Pharaoh’s opulent desert oasis for an unforgettable start to 2026. The first seating features a prix fixe menu, with a complimentary bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut for every two guests. The second seating begins at 9:30 p.m. and includes the countdown to midnight. 6 p.m., $145-$$10,000. 452 NW N. River Dr., Miami, (786) 883-2800, habibimia.com HAKKASAN. NYE at Hakkasan: Ring in 2026 at Hakkasan with a decadent prix fixe Cantonese menu. The first seating, from 6 to 8 p.m., is $199 per person, while the second seating, starting at 8:30 p.m., is $299 per person. A champagne menu will be avail- able to toast the New Year, and a kids’ menu for guests under 10 is available upon request. 6 p.m., $199-$299. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-1388, hakkasan.com HARD ROCK CAFE. NYE at the Hard Rock Cafe: Ring in New Year’s Eve at the Hard Rock Cafe Miami, and enjoy fireworks, dining op- tions, and a range of ticketed experiences overlooking Biscayne Bay. Guests can choose standard reserved seating for fireworks viewing or upgrade to packages with open bar access and a three-course holiday menu. Premium tickets include starters like Caesar or berry salad; entrées such as baby back ribs, steak and frites, grilled salmon, chicken milanese, or specialty burgers; and caramel apple cheesecake for dessert. A VIP club pass adds unlimited food and drinks plus access to the DJ lounge. Standard seating is available for adults, teens, and children, with à la carte food and beverage at most tiers and a kids’ meal included for ages 12 and under. Wed. Dec 31, 8 p.m., $450.00. 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-377-3110, cafe.hardrock.com/miami THE HENRY. New Year’s Eve at The Henry: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special three-course prix fixe menu starting at $85 per person. Optional house or sommelier wine pairings will be available for an additional cost. 6 p.m., $85. 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami, (786) 471-0070, thehenryrestaurant.com/locations/miami HIGHBAR AT DREAM SOUTH BEACH HOTEL. NYE Party at Highbar- Pool-Bar-Sky: Highbar, atop the Dream Hotel’s 11th floor on South Beach, will ring in 2026 with an open bar, live DJ sets, a DJ-led countdown, and VIP ticket options—all set against panoramic views of downtown Miami and the beach. 8 p.m., $93.31-$1,714.62. 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8455, dreamhotels.com HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE MARINA. NYE at Olive & Sea at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: Savor the final night of the year with Olive & Sea’s New Year’s Eve dinner special, featuring pastrami-braised short rib with mustard demi, braised red cabbage, herb-whipped potatoes, and more. The set menu is available from 5 p.m. until close. 5 p.m., $75. 1881 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 463-4000, hilton.com/en/hotels/fllgrhh-hilton-fort-lauderdale-marina HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK. SuperNova NYE: XNOVA Productions presents a New Year’s Eve experience featuring headliner Alex Sensation on the main stage, along with DJs Prostyle, JayFive, among others. The night will feature a massive stage, hypnotic laser shows, and a midnight fireworks spectacle. 9 p.m., $243.69-$573.69. 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami, 305- 960-4600, virginiakeybeachpark.net HOWL AT THE MOON. Howl at The Moon: Kiss 2025 goodbye at Howl at The Moon, with live musicians performing hits, party classics, and audience song requests nonstop until 2 a.m. Tickets include live music, a premium open bar, a dinner buffet, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m., $108.39-$214.99. 270 SE 6th Ave., Miami, (754) 356-4695, howlatthemoon.com/fort-lauderdale HUTONG. NYE dinner at Hutong: Hutong Miami’s New Year’s Eve offering includes a four-course dinner built around its signature Flaming Peking Duck and an array of elevated Northern Chinese dishes. Guests can enhance the evening with a glass of Dom Pérignon on arrival before settling into a night of fine dining, live music, and festive ambience. This New Year’s Eve experience begins at 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. 8:30 pm, $238+. 600 Brickell Ave., Miami, 786-388-0805, hutong-miami.com INTERCONTINENTAL AT DORAL MIAMI. NYE at Blue Matisse: Enjoy a $65 set four-course menu at Blue Matisse inside the InterContinental Doral. 6 p.m., $65. 2505 NW 87th Ave., Doral, 305-468-1400, ihg. com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/doral/miahc/hoteldetail J’ADORE. Ocean’s Eleven NYE Experience at J’Adore: J’Adore Miami Beach invites you to welcome 2026 with a reception featuring a welcome glass of champagne, artisanal charcuterie, and a curated selection of passed hors d’oeuvres. Guests will be entertained by immersive performers before being escorted to the showroom for a four-course prix-fixe dinner. The evening’s highlight is The Grand Cabaret, a breathtaking production blending Old Hol- lywood glamour, Parisian seduction, and Miami Beach spectacle, with soaring vocals, dancers, and acrobatic artistry. As midnight approaches, guests will receive luxury party favors and raise a premium champagne toast to ring in the New Year. 7 p.m., $350- $1,900. 1060 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, jadoremiamibeach.com JARANA AVENTURA. NYE at Jarana Aventura: Served family-style, the New Year’s Eve dinner experience at Jarana features a thought- fully curated menu, a complimentary pisco sour, and a festive atmosphere. The first seating is ideal for those looking to enjoy a prix fixe meal before heading out to ring in the New Year. Menu highlights, all served family-style, include fresh scallops and sea urchin in rocoto leche de tigre with smoked vegetables, and a 10 oz churrasco pepper steak served with truffle fries and a house salad. The second seating, beginning at 9 p.m., allows guests to welcome the New Year at the restaurant and includes a complimentary glass of champagne. 6 p.m., $120-$180. 19505 Biscayne Blvd., suite 5150, Aventura, jaranarestaurant.com/aventura/ JAYA AT THE SETAI. NYE at Jaya at The Setai: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Marrakesh within Jaya’s elegant indoor dining room, trans- formed into a Moroccan palace for the night. Indulge in a five-course menu by Executive Chef Vijay Veena, complemented by a sommelier-selected wine pairing and a welcome cocktail. As aromas of spice and cel- ebration fill the air, enjoy captivating performances by belly dancers and aerialists. The evening culminates in a Louis Roederer Cristal champagne toast and dancing beneath the stars atop the floating courtyard dance floor. 9:30 pm, $575-$845. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 855-923-7899, thesetaihotels.com/en-us/ hotels/miami-beach/dining JOLENE SOUND ROOM. Seth Troxler at Jolene: The renowned DJ will headline the basement sound space and cocktail bar for an all-night party to ring in the New Year. 10 p.m., $37.21-$82.21. 200 E. Flagler St., Miami, 305-603-9818, jolenesoundroom.com KIKI ON THE RIVER. NYE at Kiki on the River: Greek Island hospitality meets Miami’s iconic waterfront energy at Kiki on the River this New Year’s Eve. Indulge in modern Greek cuisine and complimentary champagne toasts, and choose between two seatings. The first seating, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., is $135 per person and includes a curated prix fixe menu and one bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut per guest. The second seating, starting at 9:30 p.m., is $450 per person and features a set menu with a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut per guest. 6 p.m., $135-$450. 450 NW North River Dr., Miami, 786- 502-3243, kikiontheriver.com KIMPTON EPIC HOTEL. New Year’s Eve at Kimpton Epic: The Kimpton EPIC Hotel will feature a premium open bar for the first three hours of its New Year’s Eve celebration and offer a prime vantage point for watching the midnight fireworks over the city. DJs and performers, to be announced, will provide a soundtrack of high-energy sets leading into the new year. 8 p.m., $51.83-$691.08. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305- 424-5226, epichotel.com KLAW MIAMI. The Grand New Year’s Eve at Klaw: Klaw will host a night of old-world glamour this New Year’s Eve, transforming into the enchanting world of “Hotel Budapest,” a grand, imaginary European hotel brought to life inside Miami’s most historic bayside landmark. Several prix fixe experiences are offered throughout the main dining room, as well as a sky-level rooftop gala beneath the fireworks.The first seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and is priced at $225 per person, including a three-course menu and a complimentary glass of bubbles for a festive toast, with a two-hour dining window. The 9 p.m. seating is $375 per person and features a four-course menu. 6 p.m., $225-$375. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami, 305-239- 2523, klawrestaurant.com KUBA CABANA. Welcome the New Year at Kuba Cabana style with a three-course dinner and a high-energy New Year’s Eve party. After enjoying a curated dinner experience, stay for tunes by DJ Yus, starting at 12 a.m. Guests can look forward to a big countdown, exceptional music, and a nightlife experience designed to keep the energy high into the new year. 9 p.m., $75-$250. 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral, 305-800-5822, kubamiami.com L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON. NYE at L’Atelier de Joël Robu- chon : Reservations are available from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, South Florida’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Guests can enjoy an elegant five-course tasting menu for $325 per person, with an optional wine pairing available for Felice photo Felice
