If you’re ready to ring 2026 with a bang, Knott’s Berry Farm is ready with a huge party lined up complete with fireworks! Aside from extended hours, you’ll find extra live entertainment plus all of Knott’s operating signature attractions and entertainment!
Here’s a look at what to expect for New Year’s Eve 2026 at Knott’s Berry Farm!
New Year’s Eve
Guests are invited to count down to the New Year with festive music, party hats, noisemakers, and a bunch fun that includes…
Dining
- New Year’s Eve Buffet at Mrs. Murphy’s with tasty bites (and champagne toast) from 3:30pm – 9:30pm. Walk-up only.
Entertainment
- Midnight Fireworks Spectacular invites guests to ring in the New Year with a bang as the park’s skies wonderfully light up for an aerial fireworks display that will leave the young and young at heart in awe.
- PEANUTS characters will be posing for pictures with guests in their party outfits to celebrate the New Year next to the Calico Mine Stage
Dancing
- Kenny J, behind the turntables, brings the party to the farm with high-energy music and dancing that will take place at the Calico Mine Stage
- Dueling Pianos at Boardwalk BBQ hosts two sets of piano players going head to head in a musical battle not to be missed
- Adelaide Pilar and and DJ Lexy G playing their signature upbeat Latin music at Fiesta Plaza
- 90’s Rock Show at the Calico Mine Stage will blast unforgettable pop and rock music courtesy of the band
- John George brings his hilarious comedy, magic and audience participation to the Bird Cage Theatre.
- Art Deco Jazz Orchestra will be on hand to play the slickest standards ever. Swing, sway and jump with the hippest cats in town. They’ll provide the tunes for guests to dance the night away in the legendary Boardwalk Ballroom. Dance instruction classes included!
See it for Yourself
Knott’s New Year’s Eve Celebration takes place December 31, 2025.
Festivities are included with regular daytime admission. Park hours on New Year’s Eve are 9 am to 1 am.
