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Saratoga New Year's Eve 2025: Celebrate the New Year in Saratoga Springs

Dates: December 31, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Ring in the new year with a two-day celebration in downtown Saratoga Springs! Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2025 promises to be the can't-miss event of the holiday season, featuring live entertainment, fireworks, and more.

Whether you're a local or visiting the Spa City for the first time, this festive event is perfect for families, friends, and visitors looking for a memorable way to say goodbye to 2024.

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What Is Saratoga New Year's Eve?

The all-new Saratoga New Year's Eve will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Presented by Death Wish Coffee, in partnership with Discover Saratoga, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the Saratoga Springs City Center, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, the City of Saratoga Springs, Proctors Collaborative, and Caffe Lena, this spectacular event will take over downtown with top-tier performances, including a headlining concert by the renowned singer-songwriter Ben Folds.

After an exciting evening of music and fireworks on December 31, the event will conclude with the Saratoga First Day 5K on January 1, a fun way to kick off 2025 on a healthy note.

Start planning your trip today and get ready to experience Saratoga's vibrant downtown atmosphere, incredible music, and a New Year’s Eve party like no other!

2024 Event Highlights

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December 31, 2024:

Note: After the opening concert at Ellsworth Jones Place, live entertainment will be held at multiple downtown Saratoga Springs venues.

  • Free Outdoor Concert & Fireworks: (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Ellsworth Jones Place) Kick off the festivities with a family-friendly, free concert by local funk band Tops of Trees and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from the top of the City Center's parking garage.
  • Saratoga Springs City Center: Ben Folds will headline with his genre-bending music, and Lindsey Kraft will open the show with theatrical pop songs from her one-woman musical, “love, me.”
  • Universal Preservation Hall: Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads will bring a high-energy fusion of reggae and ska, reimagining the music of the Talking Heads.
  • Caffe Lena: Los Sugar Kings, a Boston-based quartet, will showcase their dynamic musicianship with rich harmonies and genre-blending performances.
  • Putnam Place: Up-and-coming jam band Dogs in a Pile returns to Saratoga for an electrifying performance.

January 1, 2025:

  • Saratoga First Day 5K: Start the new year on the right foot with this popular 5K run, a fun and healthy tradition to kick off 2025.

Tickets & VIP Packages

  • Ticket sales begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at www.saratoganye.com.
  • General admission tickets start at $25.
  • Limited VIP packages will also be available.

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.