Capital Countdown: Where to ring in the New Year in the Columbia area
Are you ready to say goodbye to 2025? Whether you’re looking for a ball drop, fizzy drinks or a day-time celebration, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a selection of events happening in and around the Capital City for New Year’s Eve.
The Drop on Main Block Party
Countdown to midnight at a free block party on Columbia’s Main Street. The Drop on Main brings together a handful of Main Street businesses offering with bar specials, entertainment, late-night food vendors and a downtown ball drop ceremony at midnight.
It’s also one of the few Columbia New Year’s Eve events that’s free to the public and doesn’t require an advanced ticket.
- Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: The 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Columbia
- Parking: Street parking will be available except for on the 1600 block of Main Street. The Taylor Street and Cannon garages will also have parking available.
- Learn more: Visit The Drop on Main’s website for more information.
Gold and Glitz New Year’s Eve Block Party
The Senate and Tin Roof in Columbia’s The Vista district are holding their own block party, complete with DJs, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight.
- Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., party starts at 8 p.m.
- Location: The block of Senate Street between Assembly and Park streets, where The Senate and Tin Roof are located side-by-side.
- Cost: Tickets start at $30.25 per person, and attendees must be 21 years old
- Learn more: Visit The Senate’s website to buy tickets and for more information.
Noon-Year’s Eve at Saluda Shoals Park
Knock out your New Year’s celebration early at a family-friendly daytime celebration at Saluda Shoals Park. Bring the kids to Leo’s Landing playground and watch a mirror ball drop at noon Dec. 31.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: Saluda Shoals Park East, at the St. Andrews Road entrance
- Cost: Advance tickets: $5 per child. Day-of: $7 per child.
- Learn more: Visit the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission website to buy tickets and for more information.
NYE at Studio Savage
Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia will transform into Studio Savage, an homage to Studio 54, during a New Year’s Eve celebration that promises five parties in one venue.
Five different stages promise DJs, live music and festive costumes. There is no cover to attend and parking is free. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their most over-the-top 1970s garb.
- Time: Taproom opens 2 p.m. Dec. 31, event runs until 1 a.m. Jan 1.
- Location: Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center St., West Columbia.
- Cost: No cover
- Learn more: Follow Savage Craft on social media for more information.
For more Columbia-area New Year’s Eve celebrations, check out Experience Columbia’s events calendar.
