2027 New Year Countdown Celebration

Ring In The New Year on the Las Vegas Strip

Celebrate the final night of the year at SAHARA Las Vegas with live music and DJs, premium cocktails, cigars and exclusive lounge experiences across the resort, all leading up to midnight and beyond. Join us as we welcome 2027.

December 31 · 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Entertainment Schedule

  1. Live Saxophone Performance

    Live sax sets an elegant tone as guests arrive.

  2. R&B Night

    Timeless R&B favorites and contemporary hits leading into the countdown.

  3. Party at AZILO Lounge

    Specialty cocktails and upbeat entertainment at AZILO Lounge.

  4. Live DJ Experience

    High-energy music and a packed dance floor through midnight.

Plus additional performers and surprise entertainment throughout the evening.

Open Bar Package

New Year's Eve Open Bar Experience

$130Per Person

Hours

8:00 PM – Midnight

Available at

AZILO Lounge, Casbar Lounge and The Tangier

Package Includes
  • Four hours of premium beverage service
  • Access across participating venues
  • Official New Year's Eve wristband
  • 50% off at the New Year's Day Recovery Station

Skip the lines and raise a glass in some of SAHARA's most popular venues.

Get Your Wristband
New Year's Eve Dinner

Dine Into the New Year

Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi

New Year's Eve Menu

$285++Per Person

Start the night with James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi's bold, spice-driven Afro-Caribbean steakhouse, served at two seatings only.

Seatings
  • 4:30 PM
  • 8:30 PM
Wine Pairing Add-On
  • $95
  • $150
Reserve Maroon

Balla Italian Soul

An Italian Celebration

$150++Per Person

James Beard Award winner Shawn McClain does Italian a little differently: bold flavors, bright colors and a relaxed Mediterranean vibe for the last night of the year.

Wine Pairing Add-On
  • $80
Reserve Balla

++ Plus tax and gratuity.

Infinity Rewards · December 31 – January 1

Ring in the New Year Drawings

$27,000Win Your Share

1 Entry for every 500 Tier Points earned

Earn entries beginning at midnight on Thursday, December 31 through 12:25 AM Friday, January 1. Play over 600 slot machines, penny to $25, including bar top video poker.

Visit the Infinity Rewards Desk for complete rules and details. SAHARA Las Vegas endorses responsible gaming. If you or someone you know has a problem gaming responsibly, call the 24-hour Problem Gamblers Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.

Around the Resort

More Ways to Celebrate

Cigars at The Library

8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Premium cigars, handcrafted cocktails and an intimate lounge atmosphere. One of the most distinctive New Year's Eve experiences on the Las Vegas Strip.

Picture-Perfect Moments

Glamorous installations, holiday-inspired décor and celebration backdrops throughout the resort. Tag your favorite moments as you count down.

Countdown to Midnight

Raise a champagne toast and dance into 2027 at AZILO Lounge, Casbar, The Tangier, The Library or anywhere on property.

January 1 · 8:00 AM – Noon · Casbar Lounge

New Year's Day Recovery Station

The party doesn't end at midnight. Start the year with:

  • Bloody Mary Bar
  • Michelada Bar
  • Football viewing
  • Relaxed lounge atmosphere

50% Offwith your New Year's Eve wristband

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does New Year's Eve begin?

Entertainment begins at 6:00 PM and continues through 1:00 AM.

How much is the Open Bar Package?

The Open Bar Package is $130 per person and includes four hours of beverage service from 8:00 PM until Midnight.

What venues participate in the Open Bar Package?

AZILO Lounge, Casbar Lounge, and The Tangier.

Is there entertainment throughout the evening?

Yes. Guests can enjoy live music, R&B favorites, DJs, and additional entertainment experiences throughout the resort.

What is the New Year's Day Recovery Station?

Guests wearing their New Year's Eve wristband receive 50% off the Bloody Mary and Michelada Bar at Casbar Lounge from 8:00 AM to Noon on January 1.

Is there a New Year's Eve dinner?

Yes, two. Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi offers a New Year's Eve menu for $285++ per person with seatings at 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM only, plus an optional $95 or $150 wine pairing. Balla Italian Soul offers a New Year's Eve menu for $150++ per person with an optional $80 wine pairing. Reservations for both are available on OpenTable.

How do I enter the $27,000 Ring in the New Year Drawings?

Infinity Rewards members receive one drawing entry for every 500 Tier Points earned beginning at midnight on Thursday, December 31 through 12:25 AM Friday, January 1. Visit the Infinity Rewards Desk for complete rules and details.

Are hotel rooms available?

Guests are encouraged to book accommodations early, as New Year's Eve is one of the busiest weekends of the year in Las Vegas.

Book Your New Year's Eve Celebration Today

Luxury accommodations steps from the celebration, on the Las Vegas Strip. New Year's Eve is one of the busiest weekends of the year, so book early.

Celebrate. Toast. Dance. Countdown. Repeat.

New Year's Eve 2026Open Bar $130 Per Person