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Branson NYE Shows, Parties, & Fireworks 2025

by · December 29, 2025 5:59 pm

If you’re ringing in the new year in Branson, there’s no shortage of entertainment options on New Year’s Eve for all ages, both during the day and for your midnight celebrations.

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is open on New Year’s Eve, as their Old Time Christmas festival continues through Jan. 4. The park does not have any special plans for NYE other than their regular programming, and they do close at 9 p.m. However, crowds have been lighter on this day in year’s past and it’s a great way to spend a full day enjoying the shows, rides, lights, foods, and more at America’s Best Holiday Theme Park Event.

Fireworks

Many folks ask about fireworks displays, but these are more prevalent in Branson for the 4th of July than NYE. While there’s no city-wide event, there are two resorts that do put on a fireworks show for guests and partygoers:

  • Chateau on the Lake has the most accessible fireworks display, as you can see them from many surrounding areas near the resort. You can find good viewing spots at Table Rock Lake State Park or any other public lots nearby. The resort is also hosting a large ticketed NYE party in the Great Hall (details below).
  • Big Cedar Lodge has a fireworks display at midnight, but parking at the resort can be very limited. If you’re going this route, we’d recommend reserving a table at Devil’s Pool Restaurant or attending any of their other ticketed events.

New Year’s Eve Parties

  • Chateau on the Lake New Year’s Eve in the Great Hall starts at 7 p.m. and features an extensive dinner buffet, full bar, desserts, live music until 12:15 a.m., a balloon drop and fireworks at midnight, midnight breakfast munchies, and more. The cost is $150 per person. For reservations call 417-243-1777.
  • The Summit New Year’s Eve Party will feature two levels of entertainment, four bars, two DJs, a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast, and even a mechanical bull. Dinner service is available by reservation only from 5 to 7 p.m., and the party runs 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Big Cedar’s NYE Party at Grandview Conference Center features live music by Rosy Hips, party favors, midnight champagne toast, balloon drop, and a fireworks display. The resort also hosts a kids party, teen party, and reserved dining opportunities. See the full list of Big Cedar’s NYE offerings here.
  • Hilton Branson Convention Center’s Midnight Masquerade party features live music, a top-shelf open bar, hors d’oeuvres and seafood towers from Level 2 Steakhouse, a photo booth, and a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Formal attire and masquerade masks encouraged. Tickets are $225 per person and the event runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Family-Friendly NYE Events

  • Fritz’s Adventure New Year’s Eve Party has fun for the whole family, with access to all their indoor attractions, a live DJ, door prizes, a midnight ball drop, and more.
  • 1984 Arcade’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve runs from 1 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Their regular $12 door admission gets you unlimited free video games and access to their pinball collection, but also to their NYE celebration. Party like it’s 1984 with 80s music videos and movies, affordable snacks, and a countdown to midnight with a balloon drop
  • Rise Playpark’s Noon Year’s Kids Bash offers two different daytime sessions, from 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The event features open play through the park, new year’s hat decorating, festival photo backdrops, balloon drop countdown, and other surprises. Tickets are $25 per child, and adults are free.
  • Dice & Dine Branson Board Game Cafe is hosting a New Year’s Eve Game Night from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy food specials, hourly door prizes, $3 beer and wine, and champagne available after 7 p.m. Entry is $5, and you can reserve a table in advance.

Special NYE Dinner Shows

  • Hughes Brothers Theatre New Year’s Eve Party features music and comedy from four shows, a BBQ dinner, games and activities, prizes and party favors, and a balloon drop at midnight. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m.
  • Legends in Concert NYE Show features tributes to some of your favorite artists, wine and beer service, a midnight celebration, and dining packages that include box lunches or a steak and shrimp dinner. Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
  • Americana New Year’s Eve Show features your favorite performers from the Americana Theatre, plus all-you-can-eat Big D’s BBQ, a midnight champagne toast and laser light show and more. Show starts at 8 p.m.
  • Hamners’ All American New Year’s Eve Celebration is a family-friendly alcohol-free event, featuring Hamners’ expanded variety and magic show, food by Chick-Fil-A, party favors, prizes, and a laser countdown at midnight. Doors are at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.
  • Grand Jubilee New Year’s Eve Show features New South and the other Grand Jubilee performers, the comedy of Jamie Haage and Mike Patrick, and a sampling of food from the Grand Country Buffet. Show starts at 9 p.m.
  • Pierce Arrow & Reza’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular features dinner, surprise guests, grand prizes, VIP upgrades, karaoke contest, photo opportunities, and midnight magic. Doors open at 6 p.m.
  • The Clay-Goods Jambor-Eve is hosted by The Haygoods and Clay Cooper’s Country Express. The family-friendly event starts at 8:30 p.m. and features a buffet, cash bar, party favors, a balloon drop at midnight, and a cast of 27 singers, dancers, and musicians.

Other Shows

Many other shows will perform their regular or Christmas shows during the day and evening of New Year’s Eve.

Free Outdoor Activities

If you’re looking to enjoying the outdoors on NYE or are planning a “First Day Hike,” here are some of the best spots:

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