On December 31, Rio Hotel & Casino offers a full night of excitement, from early evening family festivities to late-night celebrations. Options include a rooftop fireworks party, an elevated experience at High Steaks Vegas, and a free all-ages viewing zone, creating memorable ways to step into 2026.
“There’s no better place or view in Las Vegas to ring in the new year than Rio,” said Patrick Miller, president and CEO of Rio Hotel & Casino. “As the Command Center for America’s Party 2026, we’re proud to be at the heart of the celebration and offer experiences that make this night truly unforgettable.”
High Steaks Vegas | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Chef James Trees’ new steakhouse, High Steaks Vegas, will host an exclusive New Year’s Eve experience and fireworks viewing 50 floors above the Las Vegas Strip. Guests can enjoy a prix-fixe dinner from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. ($165++), followed by a ticketed celebration from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. featuring open bar and Champagne toast, elevated bites, roaming entertainment, and rooftop patio access. Tickets start at $300++.
A limited number of VIP experience tickets starting at $500++ are available beginning at 9 p.m. and include first access to the patio and a special Louis XIII tasting.
Reserve your table or buy tickets for High Steaks New Year’s Eve at https://www.opentable.com/r/high-steaks-vegas. For groups of 12 or more, email events@highsteaks.vegas to book.
VooDoo Lounge | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
From 9 p.m.–1 a.m., guests can ring in the new year at VooDoo Lounge with an open-bar fireworks viewing party featuring live music, Champagne toast, and panoramic rooftop views of the biggest show of the year. Tickets start at $175++.
Reserve your spot at https://www.riolasvegas.com/rio-events/voodoo-lounge-new-years-eve-party.
Rio Event Stage | 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Rio Event Stage is hosting a free, all-ages New Year’s Eve celebration from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., featuring live music and a coast-to-coast ball drop broadcast. VIP seating packages will be announced soon.
About Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Rio Hotel & Casino, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, is located just one block off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. The resort features more than 2,500 suite-sized guestrooms, including 1,500 newly remodeled suites in the Ipanema Tower. Highlights include a reimagined 117,000-square-foot casino floor with 800 slot machines and 40 table games, a 3-acre pool paradise, and an evolving lineup of dining and nightlife options including Canteen Food Hall, Lapa Lounge, Luckley Tavern & Grill and the new addition of High Steaks Vegas by acclaimed Chef James Trees. With 220,000 square feet of convention and meeting space, the property is also well-suited for conferences, trade shows, and large-scale events. The entertainment program features a standout roster of resident shows, including the long-running magic duo Penn & Teller, the visually stunning WOW – The Vegas Spectacular, The Empire Strips Back, a sci-fi burlesque parody with cult appeal, Comedy Cellar, the West Coast outpost of the iconic New York comedy club and Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show, an interactive murder-mystery experience. For more information, visit riolasvegas.com.