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Top New Year’s Eve Concerts and Festivals for 2026

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than at a concert, dancing to your favorite band with your crew. With the spooky season behind us, it’s time to look ahead to the New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 has in store.

December 31st is the biggest day of the year on the live music calendar, and 2026 is going to be huge! Below is the full list of top New Year’s Eve concerts and festivals, followed by a closer look at each show.

The calendar is stacked for New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 all across the country. Wherever you decide to ring in 2027, we hope you have a blast doing so with live music and friends.

Thanks for being a part of the Face Value Movement. Let’s close out 2026 with a bang and get ready for bigger and better things next year!

How to Find New Year’s Eve Concert Tickets at Face Value

CashorTrade is THE place for fans to buy, sell, and trade tickets for New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 at face value. No bots or scalpers, just fans helping fans get into the show at face.

Think of it as a ticketing social network: make your profile and connect with other fans instead of just clicking to buy a ticket. You might end up sitting together at the show and making friends!

Download the app and sign up for a free account to join the Face Value Movement. It’s 100% free to sell your extra tickets, and you can become a gold member to save on fees and enjoy other perks.

Best Jam Band & Rock New Year’s Eve Concerts 2026

Jam band and rock fans get the deepest lineup of New Year’s Eve concerts 2026, from Phish at Madison Square Garden to multi-night runs in Denver, Boston and Oakland.

Dec 30 – Jan 2
Phish New Year’s Eve 2026 concert poster, Madison Square Garden, New York

Phish

Madison Square Garden

New York, NY

Four nights at MSG, with night four marking the band’s 100th show at the arena. Sold out, but fans are listing extras at face value.

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Dec 31
Gov’t Mule New Year’s Eve 2026 concert poster, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston

Gov’t Mule

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Boston, MA

Ringing in 2027 in Boston. Catch them earlier at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, Dec 28–29.

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Best EDM Concerts & Festivals for New Year’s Eve 2026

Dance fans can count down at festival-sized New Year’s Eve concerts 2026, including Decadence in Denver and Phoenix, plus bass-heavy parties in Nashville, Dallas and SoCal.

Best Bluegrass & Americana New Year’s Eve Concerts 2026

Roots, string-band and Americana acts bring a warmer vibe to New Year’s Eve concerts 2026, from Chicago and Maine to Asheville and Nashville.

New Year’s Eve Concerts 2026: Full List

DatesArtist / FestivalVenueLocation
12/30–1/2PhishMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
12/30–31Widespread PanicBojangles ColiseumCharlotte, NC
12/31Gov’t MuleMGM Music Hall at FenwayBoston, MA
12/30–1/1Umphrey’s McGeeOgden TheatreDenver, CO
12/31–1/2The Disco BiscuitsRevolution HallPortland, OR
12/30–31Pigeons Playing Ping PongBrighton Music Hall (12/30) / House of Blues (12/31)Boston, MA
12/30–31PrimusFox TheaterOakland, CA
12/30–31Decadence ColoradoColorado Convention CenterDenver, CO
12/30–31Decadence ArizonaPhoenix RacewayAvondale, AZ
12/31–1/2Pretty LightsMission BallroomDenver, CO
12/30–31To The FutureNashville FairgroundsNashville, TN
12/31–1/1Countdown NYENOS Events CenterSan Bernardino, CA
12/30–31Lights All NightFair ParkDallas, TX
12/30–31Greensky BluegrassThe Salt ShedChicago, IL
12/31Kitchen DwellersState TheatrePortland, ME
12/31The Avett BrothersHarrah’s Cherokee CenterAsheville, NC
12/30–31Old Crow Medicine ShowRyman AuditoriumNashville, TN

CashorTrade FAQs: Face Value Tickets for New Year’s Eve Concerts 2026

What is CashorTrade?

CashorTrade is a fan-to-fan marketplace where you can buy, sell and trade concert tickets at face value. Think of it as a ticketing social network: you build a profile and connect with other fans instead of just clicking to buy, so you might end up sitting next to a new friend at the show.

What does face value mean for concert tickets?

Face value is the original price of a ticket, the amount it cost when it first went on sale. Buying at face value means you pay that price rather than a marked-up resale price, which is how CashorTrade works for New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 and every other show on the platform.

How do I buy New Year’s Eve concert tickets at face value on CashorTrade?

Download the CashorTrade app and sign up for a free account, then visit the artist’s ticket page, such as the ones linked on this page, to connect with fans selling or trading tickets at face value. You can also set an alert so you know when new tickets are listed.

Can I get tickets to a sold-out New Year’s Eve concert at face value?

Often, yes. Even when a show is sold out, like Phish’s Madison Square Garden run, fans list their extra tickets on CashorTrade at face value. Set an alert, make an ISO (in search of) post, or pitch a trade to lock in your spot.

Is it free to sell tickets on CashorTrade?

Yes. It’s 100% free to sell your extra tickets on CashorTrade. If you sell or buy often, a gold membership can save you on fees and comes with other perks.

Can I trade tickets?

Yes. The name says it all: you can buy tickets or pitch a trade with another fan. Trading is a great way to swap into the night you want if your plans for New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 change.

How is CashorTrade different from other ticket resale sites?

CashorTrade is built around face value and community. There are no bots or scalpers, just fans helping fans get into the show at face, and every member has a profile so you’re dealing with real fans.

What is the Face Value Movement?

The Face Value Movement is the CashorTrade community of fans who believe live music should be accessible at the price printed on the ticket. Joining is free: download the app, create an account and start buying, selling or trading tickets for New Year’s Eve concerts 2026 and beyond.

Event details are subject to change. Ticket availability varies.

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