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Ring in 2026: Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Baton Rouge
We may be 25 years past the turn of the new millennium, but New Year's Eve celebrations continue to go strong. Baton Rouge is always ready for a party, and our real estate agents recommend these lively events and activities to ring in 2026.
The Tunnel - Baton Rouge, LA
Address: Hilton Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Are you fascinated with the glitz, glamor, and mystique of the Roaring 20s? Experience a mythic time in our country's history with a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at The Tunnel. The setting of this stylized speakeasy is an actual tunnel beneath the Hilton Capitol Center that served as a respite from the press for legendary Louisiana lawmaker Huey P. Long.
On New Year's Eve, The Tunnel will be hosting "Laughs on the Low" featuring:
- Live comedy show
- Light appetizers and complimentary champagne
- Speakeasy cocktails are available for purchase
Tickets are $119.95 per person, with two-hour seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Red Stick Revelry - Baton Rouge, LA
Address: Davis Rhorer Plaza, 200 Saint Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Everyone should attend Red Stick Revelry at least once in their life. As the official New Year's Eve celebration of Baton Rouge, Red Stick Revelry has hosted countless families for end-of-the-year fun since 2013.
What can you expect?
- Four hours of live music
- Midnight drop of the iconic nine-foot LED-bedecked Red Stick against a backdrop of fireworks
- Red Stick Rising, kid-style at River Center Library from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hours are 8 a.m. - midnight, and admission is free.
Crowne Plaza New Year's Eve Party - Baton Rouge, LA
Address: Crowne Plaza Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The Crown Plaza New Year's Eve Party has become one of the more eagerly anticipated ways to ring in the New Year around Baton Rouge. In 2025, the Crown Plaza received several awards in The Advocate's Best of Baton Rouge, including "Best Event Venue" and "Best Live Music Venue."
A number of first-class amenities are included, such as:
- Buffet dinner
- Open bar
- Dancing to live music from the Chase Tyler Band & Wayne Toups
Turn the event into a staycation with one of the available party/hotel packages.
New Year's Eve at Shaw Center for the Arts – Baton Rouge, LA
Address: Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Ring in the new year in style at the Shaw Center for the Arts, where guests enjoy an elevated NYE atmosphere with music, dancing, cocktails, and stunning rooftop views overlooking the Mississippi River. This event offers a more refined New Year's Eve experience, perfect for couples, groups, and anyone looking to celebrate in a vibrant downtown arts setting.
Check event details for entertainment lineups, ticketing, and VIP package options.
Noon Year's Eve at Knock Knock Children's Museum – Baton Rouge, LA
Address: Knock Knock Children's Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Kids get their own chance to welcome 2026 early at Noon Year's Eve—a lively celebration packed with crafts, music, confetti, and a thrilling countdown at noon instead of midnight. Perfect for families with young children, this event lets little ones experience the excitement of New Year's while still allowing bedtime to be a reasonable time.
Expect themed activities throughout the museum's Learning Zones and plenty of festive photo ops.
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