Ring in 2026 in style with some of these fun events that are sure to start your year off right!
Delacroix Restaurant
From a glamorous red-carpet arrival to a front-row seat for the city’s midnight fireworks display, tickets to the Waterfront Wonderland celebration are on sale now.
Delacroix Restaurant, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, is excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for the most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration of the year. Starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, this all-inclusive cocktail party experience promises a night of abundance, luxury and intoxicating memories on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Tickets to the Waterfront Wonderland New Year’s Eve experience include:
With limited availability, tickets are required. Click here to book now. Tickets to Delacroix Restaurant and Moët & Chandon’s Waterfront Wonderland New Year’s Eve experience are $300 per person.
Mister Mao
Mister Mao Transforms into Brasserie Mao for a Special New Year’s Eve Dinner
On New Year’s Eve, Mister Mao will transform into Brasserie Mao for a one-night prix-fixe dinner inspired by classic brasserie dining with Chef Sophina Uong’s signature global spin. The three-course experience is priced at $80 per person and includes a welcome champagne toast, with two seatings offered at 6:00pm and 8:15pm.
The menu highlights brasserie-style comfort dishes filtered through Mister Mao’s bold, Southeast Asian-influenced lens. Guests can expect selections such as black garlic masala escargot, gochujang moules frites, and entrées including wood-fired lamb and gulf fish with preserved lemon butter. Desserts will feature collaborations with local favorites including Lucy Boone, Butter Cakery, and Creole Creamery.
Chef Sophina Uong and her team are curating the evening as a c.elebratory, one-night-only dining experience to ring in the new year. Mister Mao was recently recognized with a Bib Gourmand distinction from the MICHELIN Guide, and this event offers guests the opportunity to experience a special menu created exclusively for New Year’s Eve.
Seating is extremely limited and early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Reservations
Book online via OpenTable:
https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1100653&restref=1100653&experienceId=573366&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
The Royal Sonesta
Bubbles & Brass: New Years Eve 2026 with Big Sam’s Funky Nation:
• Funk yourself right into 2026 with BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION at the Jazz Playhouse on December 31 from 8:00pm to 12:30am, located in the lobby of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans in the heart of the historic French Quarter.
• The evening begins with dinner in the Fleur de Lis courtyard at 8pm, and ends with a live show from Big Sam’s Funky Nation in The Jazz Playhouse from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, immediately following dinner.
• GA tickets include: reserved seating for you and your guests, live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and a premium buffet, premium open bar and inspired craft cocktails, a champagne toast and midnight party favors.
• VIP upgrades include half a bottle of premium champagne and reserved seating within the first two rows of the venue.
Commons Club
Before the countdown begins, guests can indulge in an elegant four-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at Commons Club, available on December 31st from 5 PM – 10 PM. The menu showcases bold, celebratory flavors designed for a memorable final meal of the year, with an optional wine pairing available for those looking to toast to new beginnings. With its vibrant ambience and refined culinary approach, Commons Club sets the tone for an unforgettable night. Dinner is priced at $98 per person, with an optional $40 wine pairing (excludes tax and gratuity). Reservations HERE.
After dinner, the party continues as Virgin Hotels New Orleans rings in 2026 with The Last Illusion, a New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31st from 8 PM – 1 AM spanning The Manor and The Pool Club. Guests can experience the electrifying sounds of The Soul Rebels live in The Manor or step outside to dance under the stars with DJ Pell at The Pool Club. With festive cocktails, high-energy performances, and the hotel’s signature celebratory atmosphere, The Last Illusion promises a night of music, magic, and modern New Orleans glamour. Pricing starts at $50. Tickets available HERE.
Finally, to kick off the new year on a delicious note, Commons Club will host the Bounce Back Brunch available on New Year’s Day, January 1st, from 9 AM – 2 PM, a revitalizing New Year’s Day celebration perfect for guests recovering from the previous night’s festivities. Featuring a mouthwatering spread of flavorful brunch dishes designed to refuel and refresh, the brunch offers a lively yet restorative start to 2026. Reservations HERE
Costera
Ring in the new year with an unforgettable feast at Costera, where their beloved family-style tasting menu takes center stage. Priced at $75 per person, this four-course experience showcases some of the restaurant’s most celebrated dishes, starting with shareable small plates, such as little neck clams and blistered shishito peppers, followed by hearty entrées, including Crispy Duck Pasta, Grilled Hanger Steak, and more seasonal favorites. It’s a lively, flavor-packed way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends, family, or anyone who loves a festive meal done right. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania Street in New Orleans. For more information or to make a reservation, visit costerarestaurant.com.
Osteria Lupo
Celebrate New Year’s Eve deliciously at Osteria Lupo, where a special four-course, family-style tasting menu showcases the very best of their kitchen for $75 per person. The celebration begins with refined starters like the Beef Carpaccio or the Louisiana Blue Crab Salad, setting the tone for an evening of bold, elegant flavors. Next comes a selection of standout pastas, such as the tender, sauce-soaked Radiatori or the beautifully textured Spaghetti alla Chitarra, followed by impressive Secondi options from the delicately seared Scallops to the richly seasoned Grilled Lamb Rack. It’s a feast crafted for sharing, savoring, and toasting to good times ahead, an ideal way to start the year surrounded by great company and exceptional Italian cooking. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street in New Orleans. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.osterialupo.com.
Compère Lapin
Compère Lapin invites guests to celebrate the season with festive holiday dining. For New Year’s Eve, Compère Lapin will serve a $150 prix fixe during regular hours, showcasing dishes such as Chilled Cauliflower Soup with Caviar and Potato Crisps; Tuna Tartar with Coconut, Jerk Peanuts, and Dasheen; Beef Rib with Breadfruit & Potato Crema and Callaloo, and Chocolate Semifreddo with Citrus and a Cocoa Nib Tuile. The celebration continues on New Year’s Day, when the restaurant will welcome guests during regular hours with its full à la carte menu. Compère Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas in New Orleans. For more information or to make reservations, visit comperelapin.com.
Tujague’s
New Year’s Eve at Tujague’s offers an elegant, French-Creole celebration complete with great food, festive energy, and a perfect view of the fireworks. The restaurant will serve a four-course prix fixe menu, the only menu available that evening, priced at $98 per person plus tax and gratuity. Hours include Happy Hour from 3PM–5PM and dinner service from 5PM–9PM, with all 9PM seatings are invited to stay and watch the fireworks from Tujague’s balcony. The bar will remain open until midnight exclusively for dinner guests. Guests can expect favorites such as Frenched Oysters or Escargots, a Roasted Wild Mushroom Salad, entrée choices like Shellfish Bourride, Poulet de Palliard, Reverse-Seared Smoked Ribeye, or Smoky Braised Lamb Shank, and a sweet finish with Strawberry Pistachio Entremets or classic Crème Brûlée. It’s a festive and flavorful way to ring in the new year. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street in New Orleans. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Charmant
Charmant offers a warm and festive place to celebrate. On Thursday, January 1st, guests can welcome 2026 with a New Year’s Day Brunch featuring a la carte standouts like the Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad, the truffle-salami–layered Croque Madame, the Yeasted Belgian Waffle with lemon–ginger caramel, and the Wagyu Burger on brioche. It’s a delicious way to savor the holidays, Charmant-style. Charmant is located at 514 City Park Avenue in New Orleans. For more information or to make a reservation, visit charmantnola.com/about.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans:
Before the countdown begins, guests can indulge in an elegant four-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at Commons Club, available on December 31st from 5 PM – 10 PM. The menu showcases bold, celebratory flavors designed for a memorable final meal of the year, with an optional wine pairing available for those looking to toast to new beginnings. With its vibrant ambience and refined culinary approach, Commons Club sets the tone for an unforgettable night. Dinner is priced at $98 per person, with an optional $40 wine pairing (excludes tax and gratuity). Reservations HERE.
After dinner, the party continues as Virgin Hotels New Orleans rings in 2026 with The Last Illusion, a New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31st from 8 PM – 1 AM spanning The Manor and The Pool Club. Guests can experience the electrifying sounds of The Soul Rebels live in The Manor or step outside to dance under the stars with DJ Pell at The Pool Club. With festive cocktails, high-energy performances, and the hotel’s signature celebratory atmosphere, The Last Illusion promises a night of music, magic, and modern New Orleans glamour. Pricing starts at $50. Tickets available HERE.
