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75 Plus Things to Do for New Year’s Week in and Beyond Fairfield County
As the year comes to a close, New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to celebrate, reflect, and make memories that carry into the year ahead. In and around Fairfield County, the options are as diverse as they are exciting—whether you’re looking for a glamorous night out, live music and dancing, a cozy dinner celebration, or family-friendly festivities to ring in the New Year.
Fairfield County venues and downtowns are lighting up with New Year’s Eve specials, live performances, themed parties, and midnight countdowns. From restaurants hosting prix fixe dinners and champagne toasts to theaters and music halls offering special performances, there is no shortage of ways to welcome the New Year close to home.
Sometimes, though, a quick getaway is exactly what the moment calls for. If you’re craving a high-energy escape, Foxwoods and the surrounding casino resorts offer headline entertainment, nightlife, and all-in-one New Year’s Eve celebrations that go well into the early hours. For those looking to slow the pace and reset, heading in the opposite direction to the Catskills delivers a refreshing change of scenery. Think charming inns, cozy fires, great food, live music, and winter landscapes that make the start of the New Year feel intentional and inspired.
Whether you stay local, go big, or escape for a night or two, FairfieldAfterDark is always searching out super fun things to do—near and far—to help you create lifetime memories. Wherever you choose to celebrate, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe New Year. Here’s to new adventures, great experiences, and an exciting year ahead.
- Bethel: NEW YEAR's EVE with DJ DIZZASTER LIVE at Notch 8(6pm)
- Bethel: New Year's Eve with BOBBY MORRILL LIVE at Shakedown Street Eats(6pm)
- Bristol: Children's Mad Hatters Party New Year's Eve at the Clock and Watch Museum(10am-12pm)
- Danbury: New Years Eve Party at Anthony's Lake Club(7pm)
- Danbury: Gratefully Yours NYE LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm)
- Danbury: New Year's Eve Celebration at Molly Darcy's(8pm)
- Essex: Casablanca themed New Year’s Eve Party aboard the Essex Steam Train(5:45pm)
- Fairfield: Joylark Kitchen - New Year's Eve Party(6am)
- Fairfield: Brew Year's Eve LIVE at Elicit -Fairfield(8pm)
- Fairfield: New Year Eve w/ Suck'r Punch at The Sinclair(8:30pm)
- Fairfield: Hawkins French LIVE at Elicit Fairfield(9pm)
- Fairfield: DJ Double G LIVE at Elicit -Fairfield(10pm)
- Hartford:First Night Hartford(4pm)
- Mashantucket: New Tear's Eve at Foxwood's(1am)
- Mashantucket: Bingo Unleashed at Foxwoods(4pm)
- Mashantucket: NYE at Centrale Fox Tower(9pm)
- Mashantucket: NYE at Live@Atrium Bar & Lounge(9pm)
- Mashantucket: NYE at Scorpion Bar in Foxwoods(10pm)
- Milford: New Year's Eve at Stonebridge(3pm-10pm)
- Monroe: Rings In The New Year w/No Strings Attached LIVE at Marcello's Italian Eatery(5pm-12am)
- Mystic: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Haley Mansion(6:30pm)
- Mystic:New Year's Eve Bash with Wicked Peach at Hilton Mystic, Mystic Connecticut(9pm)
- New Haven: New Year's Eve: Cartagena Party at Barracuda Bistro & Bar(9pm-11:59pm)
- Newtown: New Year's Eve Live Music Bash at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm-9pm)
- Newtown: Orb Mellon LIVE at Perfusion Bar(9pm-1am)
- Niantic: Countdown to Noon AT Niantic Children's Museum(10am-2pm)
- Norwalk: NYE at Jacob's Pickles(1pm)
- Norwalk: Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Dinner at Washington Prime Norwalk(5:45pm)
- Norwalk:Detroy Langer & Riccio Organ Trio at Greer Southern Table(6pm-9pm)
- Norwalk: Last Call 2025 – Featuring Badboy LIVE at 314 Beer Garden(7pm-12:30am)
- Old Saybrook: Midnight Masquerade Gala at Saybrook Point Resort & Marinaa(7pm)
- Old Greenwich: Hec Vito Duo LIVE at Bosco's Bar & Grill(9pm-12am)
- Plantsville: Aqua Turf New Year’s Eve Party(6:30pm)
- Port Chester, NY: Dark Star Orchestra with Jeff Mattson & Friends Acoustic LIVE at Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY(8pm)
- Piermont, NY: OTTOS - New Year's Eve Celebration(8:30pm)
- Rowayton: DEVIN DAVERSA LIVE at Sails American Grill(5pm-8pm)
- Ridgefield:New Year’s Eve With Saxsquatch(8pm)
- Redding: NYE with Louder Daddy at Milestone Georgetown(9pm)
- Stratford: Celebrate with Brother Cool Duo at the Blackbird's Nest(7pm-10pm)
- Stratford: NYE Bash with DJ Tony LIVE at Joey C’s Boathouse(9pm-12am)
- Stamford: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar(4pm)
- Stamford: New Years Eve with Michele Grace, Chris Coogan and Friends LIVE at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm)
- Stamford:Comedian Nimesh Patel at New York Comedy Club Stamford(8pm-10:30pm)
- Stamford: New Years Eve Party LIVE at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(8pm-1am)
- Stamford: New Years Eve with Michele Grace, Chris Coogan, with Martina Cordero & Friends LIVE at Villa Italias(9pm)
- Stamford: Dive Bar Confessional LIVE at Tiernan's Stamford)(9:30pm)
- Stamford: Comedians KP Anderson, Colin Pasquarella, Dan Kalwhite, Michele Traina at New York Comedy Club Stamford(5pm)
- Westbrook: Spend New Year's Eve at the Water's Edge Resort & Spa(5pm)
- Westport: NYE Happy Hour at The Post - Westport(6pm)
- Danbury: Line Dancing LIVE at Elicit -Danbury(7:30pm-10:30pm)
- East Haven: Bluegrass Jam at the Museum(6pm-8:30pm)
- Norwalk:Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm)
- Westport: Live music with Billy Genuario(9pm)
- Danbury: DJ Dance Party with DJ Sean Big Daddy LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm)
- Milford: IAN BIGGS LIVE at Stonebridge Restaurant(7pm)
- New Milford: Dan Sawyer LIVE at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm-10pm)
- Newtown: Johnny Chapman - LIVE at Newsylum Brewing Co.(6pm-9pm)
- Newtown: Reset & Remix DJ Bingo Night at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm)
- Norwalk:Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm)
- Norwalk: The Last Hoorah LIVE at 314 Beer Garden(7pm-11pm)
- Rowayton: Shell Shockt LIVE at Sails American Grill(9:30pm-12am)
- Stamford: Comedian Chris Redd at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm-9:30pm)
- Bethel: ROB GLASSMAN BAND LIVE at Notch 8(8pm)
- Danbury: Between the Keys LIVE at Charter Oak Brewing(4pm-6pm)
- Danbury: Tony & The West Siders LIVE at Charter Oak Brewing(4pm-7pm)
- Danbury: The Juicy Grapes LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm)
- Fairfield: 5 Front LIVE at Elicit -Fairfield(9pm)
- Milford: EMILY MAGER LIVE at Stonebridge Restaurant(7pm)
- New Canaan: Rusty Gear LIVE at Gates Restaurant & Bar(8:30pm-11:30pm)
- Newtown: Red Planet (Jerry Garcia band-Dead tribute) LIVE at Newsylum Brewing Co.(3pm-6pm)
- Newtown: Comedy Night with Dan Altano at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(7pm)
- Norwalk:Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm)
- Norwalk: Sonic Bullet LIVE at 314 Beer Garden(7:30pm-10:30pm)
- Norwalk: Live Music Every Saturday at O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant(10pm)
- Stamford: Lyn Dillies Illusionist coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford(3pm)
- Stamford: Comedians Shannon Fiedler, Jared Harvin, Connor O'Brien, Avery Quinn at New York Comedy Club Stamford(4:30pm)
- Danbury: SwingSet LIVE at Charter Oak Brewing(3pm-5pm)
- Danbury:Tangled Vine LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(4pm)
- Newtown: Dirty Martinis LIVE at Newsylum Brewing Co.(2pm-5pm)
- Newtown: Beyond 1969 Woodstock Tribute at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm)
- Norwalk: Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm)
- Stamford: Bubblemania (Comedy with a Drip!) coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford(2pm)
- Stamford: Comedians Rosey Catherine, Julio Diaz, Maxwell Fine, Jarrett Campbell at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm)
Snowy weather calls for adventure. Fairfield After Dark rounds up the best ski resorts near Connecticut for winter fun.
Michael Jackson’s iconic hits come alive with Who’s Bad, the ultimate MJ tribute, live at The Palace Theatre Stamford on January 16.
Experience A Kenny Chesney Tribute with Pirate Flag live at The Palace Theatre Stamford on January 17. High-energy country hits—tickets on sale now.
GRAMMY winners The Band Perry perform Jan 10 at The Palace Theatre Stamford, joined by rising artist Stephanie Ryann.
Stamford, CT - Looking for a fun, family-friendly event in Stamford this holiday season? The Canine Stars is bringing its high-energy stunt dog show to The Palace Theatre Stamford on Sunday, December 28 , and Fairfield After Dark is giving one lucky family the chance to win a free family four-pack of tickets . The Canine Stars is a nationally touring, fan-favorite live show featuring talented rescue dogs performing incredible stunts, agility tricks, and crowd-pleasing routines. This interactive performance is perfect for kids, parents, and dog lovers of all ages, making it one of the best family events in Fairfield County this winter. Before the show, ticket holders can attend a special pre-show dog adoption event from 1:00–3:00 PM , where families can meet adoptable dogs and connect with local rescue organizations. It’s a heartwarming way to support animal adoption while enjoying a memorable day out. Fairfield After Dark has secured four tickets for one lucky family to attend this exciting live performance at The Palace Theatre Stamford. 👉 To enter to win, click the link: ENTER TO WIN Prefer not to wait? Tickets to Canine Stars at The Palace Theatre Stamford are available now and are expected to sell quickly. Whether you enter the giveaway or purchase tickets, this is a must-see holiday event for families in Fairfield County.
All your holiday shopping is done—now it’s time to relax and enjoy the week ahead. Whether you’re in the mood for a lively Trivia Night, a Sip & Learn French experience, or a night of laugh-out-loud comedy, Fairfield After Dark has you covered. We’ve curated our weekly happenings to keep you entertained through Sunday, with something happening every day in and around Fairfield County. Take a look at what’s on tap and start planning your week of fun. And Enter To Win 2 Tickets to see StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Experience here. Wednesday 17th,2025 Bridgeport: Trivia Night - Hub & Spoke, Black Rock(7:30pm-9:30pm) Fairfield: Trivia - Flipside Burgers & Bar, Fairfield(7pm-9pm) Fairfield: Live music with The Lamb Jam at The Seagrape Fairfield(8:30pm) Milford: Trivia Night - Flipside Burgers & Bar, Milford(7pm) Milford: Trivia Night at Tribus Beer Co.(7:30pm-9:30pm) Milford: Laugh Tracks Standup Comedy – John Bennett(8pm-10pm) Newtown: Sip n Learn French Class at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Sips & Sparks Singles Mixer at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(7pm) Newtown: Wednesday Night Trivia at Reverie Brewing(7pm) Stratford: WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA AT AREA TWO(6:30pm) Stratford: Open Mic Night at Joey C's(7pm-10pm) Stamford: Comedians Alex Pavone, Chris Scopo, Tocarra Elise, Jason Choi at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7:00pm) Stamford: Trivia with MC JHype - Tiernan's, Stamford(7pm-9pm) Stamford: Open Mic Night at Half Full Brewery(7pm-9pm) Thursday 18th,2025 Bethel: Trivia Night at Broken Symmetry(7pm) Bridgeport: Hurley Hour LIVE at Bryac(6pm) Bridgeport: Vicky & Adam LIVE at The Castle Black Rock(7pm-10pm) Bridgeport: Party With Friends at Bryac(9pm) Danbury: Line Dancing LIVE at Elicit - Danbury(7pm) Danbury: Thursday Open Jam with Fuzz LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm) Fairfield: Tangled Vine LIVE at The Sinclair(8:30pm) Milford: Young Dan & Jumpin Johnny LIVE at Cafe Atlantique(5pm-8pm) Newtown: Chocolate Fondue Dip & Sip at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Trivia Night at Newsylum Brewing Co(6:30pm) Norwalk: Live music with STEVEN KEITH!(5:30pm-8:30pm) Norwalk: Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm) Old Greenwich: Mojo LIVE at BOSCO's Bar & Grill(9pm-12am) Ridgefield: Chris Cavaliere LIVE at Nod Hill Brewery(6:30pm) Rowayton: Henry Jones LIVE at Sails American Grill(6pm-9pm) Sherman: Open Mic Night - JCC in Sherman(6:30pm-8:45pm) Shelton: Happy Sally LIVE at Pier 131(7pm-10pm) Stratford: Jukebox Bingo(6:30pm-9pm) Westport: Live music with Billy Genuario(9pm) Friday 19th,2025 Bethel: IRIS LIES LIVE at Notch 8(8pm) Bridgeport: Style Acoustic LIVE at The Castle Black Rock(8pm-11pm) Bridgeport: Otis & The Hurricanes LIVE at Bryac(9:30pm) Danbury: Snake Dog LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) Danbury: DJ SKATE FRIDAYS at Danbury Arena(8:30pm-10:30pm) Danbury: Melodus LIVE at Elicit - Danbury(9pm) Danbury: Sex & Candy LIVE at Elicit - Danbury(9pm) Danbury: DJ Roc LIVE at Elicit - Danbury(10pm) Fairfield: Hawkins French LIVE at Elicit Fairfield(9pm) New Milford: Pimpinella LIVE at Houstatonic River Brewing(7pm-10pm) Milford: Ode to Rosie LIVE at Cafe Atlantique(6:30pm-9:30pm) Newtown: Johnny Chapman - LIVE at Newsylum Brewing Co.(6pm-9pm) Newtown: Scratch LIVE at Reverie Brewing(6pm-9pm) Newtown: Mike Super Magic & Illusion at Edmond Town Hall(7pm) Norwalk: Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm) Norwalk: Jukebox Radio LIVE at 314 Beeer Garden(7:30pm-10:30pm) Old Greenwich: Chasing Romeo LIVE at BOSCO's Bar & Grill(9pm-12am) Port Chester, NY: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Spafford LIVE at Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY(7:30pm) Ridgefield: Traditional Irish Session LIVE at Nod Hill Brewery(6pm) Rowayton: Billy G and Friends LIVE at Sails American Grill(9pm-12am) Sherman: MahJongg Fridays LIVE at JCC in Sherman(12pm) Stamford: Comedian Michael Blaustein at New York Comedy Club(7pm-9:30pm) Stamford: Dive Bar Confessional LIVE at Bobby V's Stamford(7pm-10pm) Stamford: StevieMac Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Palace Theatre Stamford(8pm ) Stamford: Captain Obvious LIVE at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(8pm-10pm) Stamford: Bad Management LIVE at Tiernan's Bar(9:30pm) Stratford: Flannel Clad Masses LIVE at Windmill Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Latin Night Afinke Christmas Party LIVE at Joey C’s Boathouse(9pm-12am) Westport: Green Eyed Lady LIVE at Black Duck Cafe(9:30pm) Saturday 20th,2025 Bethel: SETH ASAM LIVE at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: JUNK LIVE at Notch 8(8pm) Bridgeport: Live Music + Poetry at “Corridor for Ghosts and Heralds” Exhibition(7pm-9pm) Bridgeport: Greater Bridgeport Symphony Presents Holiday Quintessence December 20 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT(7:30pm-10pm) Bridgeport: Ruff Dogs LIVE at The Castle Black Rock(8pm-11pm) Bridgeport: Grateful Ghost LIVE at Bryac(10pm) Danbury: Sugar House Winter Show w/ Chowdah Music LIVE at Sugar Hollow Taproom(7:30pm) Danbury: FDR DRIVE LIVE at Molly Darcy(10pm) Darien: FAN FICTION LIVE at The Goose(9pm-12am) Fairfield: Beggars & Choosers LIVE at Elicit Fairfield(9pm) Milford: Cintia Maio/ Sydney DiStefano (DOUBLE HEADER) LIVE at Cafe Atlantique(6:30pm-9:30pm) New Canaan: Mind the Gap LIVE at Gates Restaurant(8:30pm-11:30pm) New Milford: The Outcrops LIVE at Houstatonic River Brewing(7pm-10pm) Newtown: Shawn Taylor LIVE at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(1pm-4pm) Newtown: Silent Disco Ugly Sweater Party at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Mike & Ike LIVE at Newsylum Brewing Co.(3pm-6pm) Norwalk: Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm) Norwalk: For Legal Reasons LIVE at 314 Beeer Garden(7:30pm-10:30pm) Norwalk: Live Music Every Saturday(10pm) Old Greenwich: Kovac Brothers Winter Fest LIVE at BOSCO's Bar & Grill(9pm-12am) Port Chester, NY: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Great Blue LIVE at Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY(7:30pm) Stamford: Comedian Michael Blaustein at New York Comedy Club(7pm-9:30pm) Stamford: Little River Band at The Palace Stamford(8pm) Stamford: The Proper Villains LIVE at Tiernan's Bar(9:30pm) Stratford: Bad Mannerz LIVE at Windmill Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Bernadettes Christmas Party LIVE at Joey C’s Boathouse(9pm-12am) Westport: Shell Shockt LIVE at Black Duck Cafe(9:30pm) Sunday 21st,2025 Bethel: BRUNCH with LORRAINE MCGUIRE LIVE at Shakedown Street Eats(11am) Bridgeport: Stephen Capalbo LIVE at The Castle Black Rock(5pm-8pm) Bridgeport: The Red Planet LIVE at Bryac(6pm) Milford: Dan Watson LIVE at Dockside Brewery(2pm-5pm) New Milford: Seth Adam LIVE at Houstatonic River Brewing(4pm-7pm) Newtown: Local Cheese & Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) Newtown: Jailhouse LIVE at Reverie Brewing(2pm-5pm) Newtown: Comedy Night at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5pm) Newtown: An Irish Christmas with Andy Cooney comes to Edmond Town Hall(7pm-9pm) Norwalk: Jazz Brunch LIVE at Odeen's Restaurant(12pm) Norwalk: Live Himalayan Music at Himalaya SoNo(6:30pm-8:30pm) Shelton: DJ Revuelo LIVE at Pier 131(11:30am-3:30pm) Stamford: Comedian Michael Blaustein at New York Comedy Club (NEW SHOW ADDED)(4:30pm)