Celebrate New Year's Eve Your Way in Lodi, California

Welcome the New Year in Lodi

Whether your ideal celebration means dressing up, keeping things relaxed, starting early, or staying out until midnight, Lodi offers plenty of ways to mark the occasion. Enjoy memorable food, festive drinks, and good company with this guide to New Year's Eve in Lodi, California.

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Americana House

Americana House is serving a special New Year's Eve tasting menu with two seating times. The evening's offerings include fritters, pasta, seafood, and steak, followed by a decadent mousse cake dessert.

Elegance Lodi

Gather with friends at Elegance Event Center in Downtown Lodi for dancing, a live DJ, a balloon-drop countdown, a complimentary glass of Champagne, and sparkling party favors that make for a memorable photo opportunity.

Exchange 1874

At Exchange 1874, the New Year's Eve celebration runs from 9 pm–1 am. This stylish Woodbridge venue will offer light bites, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. Dress up, stay out late, and welcome 2026 with music and friends.

Habanero Hots

Habanero Hots will be open on New Year's Eve with food and drink specials. Celebrate the evening with loved ones at this locally loved business.

Idol Beer Works

Idol Beer Works brings a Scottish twist to New Year's Eve with its annual Hogmanay Party in downtown Lodi. Expect kilts, craft beer, and plenty of festive energy, along with an early midnight celebration timed to Scotland's countdown. It is a lively option for welcoming the New Year without staying up past bedtime.

Viaggio Winery

The New Years Eve Ball at Viaggio Winery offers an evening of food, wine, cocktails, and music. Put on your favorite glam attire and dance through the night while enjoying steak, chicken, pasta, and unlimited drinks. The celebration delivers plenty of energy and memorable moments from the opening toast through the final song. Cheers to ringing in the New Year in Lodi Wine Country!

Woodbridge Crossing

Woodbridge Crossing plans an evening of dinner, dancing, and live music. Dinner seating is available from 4:30–9pm, followed by more music and cocktails or bubbly for the rest of the night.

Enjoy Lodi Sparkling Wine at Home

For those celebrating at home, a bottle of sparkling wine from Lodi is an easy way to make the evening feel special. Pour it alongside drinks and appetizers with friends, or enjoy a glass from the comfort of the couch in your favorite PJs. Lodi's AVA offers a variety of premium bottles for New Year's Eve and brunch the next day.

Visit LVVR Sparkling Cellars for a bottle to take home; it is Lodi’s sparkling-only tasting room. Other options include the Serendipity Collection from Nostra Vita Family Winery and the sparkling rosé from Woo Girl! Cellars. There are plenty of additional ways to enjoy sparkling wine in Lodi.

Plan Your Stay

A place to stay in town means you can enjoy the festivities without driving out of town after midnight. Lodi offers lodging choices for a range of travelers and celebration styles.

Wine & Roses Hotel may offer New Year's Eve festivities on its property. Fairfield Inn & Suites and Lodi’s Tru by Hilton are familiar accommodations located only a short drive or ride-share from downtown events. Vacation home rentals can also work well for families and small groups, with many located near Downtown Lodi.

Cheers to celebrating the New Year in Lodi! Whether the evening includes delicious bites, live music, or Lodi wine at home, 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 Idol Beer Works' Hogmanay Party, a Scottish-themed event with kilts, craft beer, and an early midnight countdown; the New Year's Eve Ball at Viaggio Winery, featuring dinner, dancing, and unlimited drinks; the late-night event at Exchange 1874 in Woodbridge; tasting menus at Americana House; and the 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 offers several convenient NYE lodging choices. Appellation Lodi — Wine & Roses Resort and Spa often presents its own New Year's Eve festivities on property. Fairfield Inn & Suites and Tru by Hilton are centrally located for reaching downtown events. Vacation home rentals near downtown are another option for small groups that want to celebrate and stay together.

Are there New Year's Eve dinners in Lodi?

Yes. Lodi restaurants offer a range of special New Year's Eve dinner experiences. Americana House at Wine & Roses Resort presents a tasting menu with multiple seatings, while Woodbridge Crossing pairs dinner with live music. Exchange 1874 in Woodbridge hosts a late-night celebration beginning at 9pm. Reservations fill quickly, and many sell out weeks in advance, so booking early is recommended.

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. The Serendipity Collection from Nostra Vita Family Winery and the sparkling rosé from Woo Girl! Cellars are also excellent choices. Most Lodi winery tasting rooms carry at least one sparkling wine, and many sell bottles to go.

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

Yes. Downtown Lodi typically features several NYE events, including the Hogmanay Party at Idol Beer Works and celebrations at downtown restaurants and venues. Because the lineup and participating venues can change from year to year, check the Visit Lodi events calendar each December.

Author

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.