How to Ring in the New Year in Lodi

Dress up, keep it casual, celebrate early, or stay out until midnight. However you like to welcome a fresh year, Lodi makes it easy to do it your way — with great food, great drinks, and even better company. Here's your guide to New Year's Eve in Lodi, California.

Americana House

Treat yourself to a delicious tasting menu at Americana House for New Year's Eve. Guests can enjoy two seating slots featuring a menu you won't want to miss — think fritters, pasta, seafood, and steak, finished with a decadent twist on mousse cake to make the evening extra special.

Elegance Lodi

Spend New Year's eve in Downtown Lodi, at Elegance Event Center with friends, toasting to a new year! Enjoy dancing with a live DJ, counting down the balloon drop, and a complimentary glass of Champagne along with sparkly party favors for the best phot-op around!

Exchange 1874

Exchange 1874 is dialing up the glam for New Year’s Eve with a late-night celebration from 9 pm–1 am. Enjoy light bites, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight in this stylish, swanky Woodbridge spot. End your year dressing up, staying out late, and ringing in 2026 with good music and great company.

Habanero Hots

Habanero Hots will be open on New Year's Eve serving up some delicious food and drink specials. Gather with your loved ones and ring in the new year with this locally loved business.

Idol Beer Works

Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Scottish way at Idol Beer Works’ annual Hogmanay Party in downtown Lodi. This lively, Old World–inspired bash brings kilts, craft beer, and plenty of cheer, all capped off with an early midnight celebration when the clock strikes twelve in Scotland. It’s festive, fun, and perfectly timed for anyone who wants to ring in the New Year with a twist, with no staying up past bedtime required.

Viaggio Winery

Ring in the New Year in style at the New Years Eve Ball at Viaggio Winery, where a night of delicious food, wine, cocktails, and music awaits! Wear your favorite glam and get ready to dance the night away. Expect steak, chicken, pasta, and unlimited drinks. From the first cheers to the final song, this party brings the glam, the energy, and the kind of memories you’ll still be smiling about next year. From the first cheers to the final song, this party brings the glam, the energy, and the kind of memories you'll still be smiling about next year. Cheers to ringing in the New Year in Lodi Wine Country!

Woodbridge Crossing

Woodbridge Crossing rings in the New Year with a party that will have you singing and dancing. Enjoy dinner seating from 4:30–9pm and then spend the rest of the evening with live tunes and cocktails or bubbly in hand.

Enjoy a Glass of Lodi Bubbly at Home

If spending time at home this holiday season is what you are in search of, we have you covered! Whether you’re hosting friends for drinks and appetizers or curling up on the couch in your favorite PJs, there's no better way to welcome the New Year than with a glass of sparkling wine from Lodi. With delicious options across our AVA, it isn’t hard to get your hands on a premium bottle to welcome the New Year or to enjoy at brunch the following day.

Be sure to visit LVVR Sparkling Cellars for a bottle of bubbly to take home, as they are Lodi’s sparkling-only tasting room. In addition, delicious options such as the Serendipity Collection from Nostra Vita Family Winery or the sparkling rosé from Woo Girl! Cellars are all stellar options to celebrate with. For more sparkling wine, check out our guide on where to enjoy sparkling Wine in Lodi!

Plan Your Stay

Nothing dampens a party more than having to drive out of town after midnight. Luckily, Lodi is home to a variety of lodging options that cater to every traveler’s needs. Out-of-towners can enjoy the New Year’s Eve festivities without missing out on fun when staying in town. Options such as Wine & Roses Hotel offer New Year’s Eve festivities on their property, while familiar stays such as Fairfield Inn & Suites or Lodi’s Tru by Hilton are only a short drive or ride-share away! If being with family and keeping cozy is more your style, be sure to look for vacation home rentals, which are great for small gatherings to ring in the new year, with many centrally located near Downtown Lodi.

Cheers to celebrating the New Year in Lodi! Whether dining on delectable bites, grooving to live music, or drinking a glass of Lodi wine on the couch, we wish you a Happy New Year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best New Year's Eve events in Lodi, CA?

Lodi hosts a strong lineup of New Year's Eve events each year. Annual highlights include the Hogmanay Party at Idol Beer Works — a Scottish-themed celebration with kilts, craft beer, and an early midnight countdown — the New Year's Eve Ball at Viaggio Winery with dinner, dancing, and unlimited drinks, late-night celebrations at Exchange 1874 in Woodbridge, tasting menus at Americana House, and a New Year's Eve party at Woodbridge Crossing. Check the Visit Lodi events calendar each December for the current year's confirmed events and ticket links.

Where can I celebrate New Year's Eve in Lodi without a long drive home?

Lodi has several lodging options ideal for NYE. Appellation Lodi — Wine & Roses Resort and Spa often hosts its own New Year's Eve festivities on property. Fairfield Inn & Suites and Tru by Hilton are both centrally located for easy access to downtown events. Vacation home rentals near downtown are also a great option for small groups wanting to celebrate together and stay in one place.

Are there New Year's Eve dinners in Lodi?

Yes. Several Lodi restaurants offer special New Year's Eve dinner experiences. Americana House at Wine & Roses Resort hosts a tasting menu with multiple seatings. Woodbridge Crossing offers dinner followed by live music. Exchange 1874 in Woodbridge hosts a late-night celebration starting at 9pm. Reservations fill quickly — book as early as possible, as many sell out weeks in advance.

Where can I buy sparkling wine in Lodi for New Year's Eve?

LVVR Sparkling Cellars is Lodi's only sparkling-focused tasting room and a top pick for NYE bottles. Nostra Vita Family Winery's Serendipity Collection and the sparkling rosé from Woo Girl! Cellars are also excellent options. Most Lodi winery tasting rooms carry at least one sparkling wine, and many offer bottles to go.

Is there a New Year's Eve party in Downtown Lodi?

Yes. Downtown Lodi typically has several NYE events including the Hogmanay Party at Idol Beer Works and celebrations at various downtown restaurants and venues. Check the Visit Lodi events calendar each December for the current lineup, as events and venues can change year to year.

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Natalie Morlino

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Natalie Morlino

Community Engagement & Communications Manager

Natalie is a natural storyteller eager to make authentic connections with her community. An avid world traveler, she’s always ready to pull up a barstool at a cozy restaurant, meet new people, and spot a Lodi wine on the menu. Since trading city life for wine country, you’ll find her in Lodi shopping the farmers market, hunting for antiques, or exploring a new winery with her fiancé, son, and their pug — glass of Zin in hand, of course.

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