Boston’s First Night , the city’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, will once again bring dance, figure skating, live music, and its signature fireworks show to locations across the city on Dec. 31. The programming features performers ranging from The Skating Club of Boston, the Boston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and musicians spanning classical, pop, and hip-hop.

“There’s really a wide range of musical spectrum and we’re excited to be able to give our stage up for them and for the people of Boston to come and enjoy it,” T.K. Skenderian said, First Night’s Director of Marketing & Communications.

All events are free and open to the public, though Boston First Night accepts donations . Here’s what you need to know about First Night Boston 2026.

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