💃 Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Live Music! 🍾
Still deciding where to spend your New Year’s Eve? If you’re all about live music and DJ sets, we’ve got you covered! Our NYE Live Music Guide is packed with handpicked events, each offering something uniquely unforgettable. From dance-floor vibes to live performances, there’s a celebration waiting for you. Explore the guide and find your perfect way to ring in the New Year!
Looking for more NYE events? Check out our Where to Dine In, Take Out or Hang Out For New Year’s Eve guide!

Get ready to groove at Henry’s Public House with an unforgettable night of music and vibes in the heart of the Old Port! DJ Revolve will be spinning an electrifying soundtrack, setting the stage for an upscale evening. Savor expertly crafted cocktails available for purchase and enjoy the vibrant energy of one of Portland’s top nightlife spots. A $20 cover applies, and upscale attire is encouraged.

Ring in the New Year with style and excitement at Bar Publica! Guests will enjoy a night of elegance and revelry with a complimentary signature cocktail, delectable passed hors d’oeuvres, and a sparkling midnight toast. Semi-formal attire is encouraged as you sip, savor, and dance your way into the new year in Bar Publica’s chic and vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration!

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 in style at the Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront! Begin your evening with delicious bites and drinks at Salt Yard Café + Bar (4 PM – 9 PM), accompanied by live music from The Middle Men Band (5 PM – 8 PM). Then, elevate your night at Luna Rooftop Bar starting at 6 PM, where the energy builds with DJ Tylord spinning party vibes from 8 PM onward. Dance the night away and raise a toast to 2025 with breathtaking views and unforgettable celebrations!

Ring in 2025 at Aura’s ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration! Dance into the early hours with DJ Jay-C spinning the hottest beats from every era, and be captivated by TEALL’s electrifying Go-Go dance performance. Immerse yourself in a stunning light and visual show from the legendary VJ Foo. Don’t miss the biggest NYE party around—dancing until 2 AM has never looked so good!

Chase Jobe is joining Smoked Portland and kicking off his residency with a special performance at their New Year’s Eve Party! Smoked Portland is putting their own spin on NYE celebrations with a midday bash. Catch Chase live from 2 PM to 5 PM and still make it home (or to bed) well before midnight!

Join the ultimate New Year’s Eve bash at Camp Pennant with Queers and Beers ME—and everyone’s invited! Groove to campfire-inspired beats with DJ Interior Semiotics, indulge in midnight munchies, and take advantage of exclusive cocktail and beer deals. Mark your calendars and bring your party spirit for a night of fun and celebration. No cover charge, 21+ after 9 PM (don’t forget your ID!), with last call at 12:30 AM.
This is just a sample of what’s happening this week. Check out the Live Music Tonight page for a full calendar of live events happening in Portland, Maine.