Ring in the new year in Rochester, MN!
Ring in 2026 with a variety of events in Rochester. Reflect on the past year and toast to the new with a tasting dinner or join in on some family fun with a free party at Mayo Civic Center. Find fun for all ages in Rochester, many of the events are just steps away from Broadway Plaza.
Celebrate Rochester! New Year's Eve
Free family friendly event will take place next door at Mayo Civic Center. It will include indoor roller skating, video games, VR truck, dance party, photo booth, rock climbing wall.
A balloon drop at 6 p.m. will ring in the new year.
Join the fun from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. You can walk there using the skyway connected to Broadway Plaza on our second floor.
Bleu Duck Rochester
For those wanting to close out the year in style – Bleu Duck Kitchen is offering a four-course menu. The restaurant is located three blocks away from Broadway Plaza off of Broadway.
For $125 per-person, you’ll receive a complimentary glass of bubbles when you arrive, the four course dinner, and a thank you chocolate to take home.
Reserve your spot on Open Table. Dinner time slots are available at 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Series of events for the whole family at Colonial Lanes
Roll into the new year with a lot of fun.
The fun at the bowling alley starts with Noon Year’s Eve. The family gets another opportunity to ring in the new year with the family bash from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Then the adults get to have their fun from 9 p.m. - midnight.
Buy tickets for each of the events on the Colonial Lanes website.
NYE at Forager
Enjoy live music and Forager’s variety of brews and food. The taproom will be open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If good drinks, good food, good music and zero chaos is your vibes, Forager Brewery is the place for you.
New Years Eve Masquerade at the Castle
Ring in the New Year at a masquerade ball with live music from Incognito at the Castle. The historic venue is located two blocks away on Broadway. There will be dancing, a photo booth and a balloon drop. Cheers in the New Year with a champagne toast.
General admission costs $50, and tickets get you access to the party from 8 p.m. – midnight. VIP tickets include access to the pre-party and post-party at Pereira’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge.
For even more events downtown, check out the Downtown Rochester, MN’s event calendar.
Planning an extended stay in 2026? Broadway Plaza offers the comfort of home with the convenience of downtown location. Learn about our weekly and monthly rates.
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