New Year's Eve Celebration

Ring in 2026 in style with three venues to choose.

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Dec 31 2025, 7 pm - Jan 1 2026, 2 am

Dec 31 2025, 7 pm - Jan 1 2026, 2 am

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Ring in 2026 at Fort Buchanan’s New Year’s Eve Celebration!

Join us for an unforgettable night as Fort Buchanan transforms into a dazzling celebration of music, food, and festive fun! Whether you're looking for an elegant evening, a family-friendly party, or an all-out dance fest, we’ve got three unique experiences to match your New Year’s vibe. Enjoy live performances, delicious dinner buffets, champagne toasts, party favors, and a midnight serving of traditional asopao. It’s the perfect way to welcome the new year—Puerto Rico style!

  • Open to the public with a ticket and a Real ID or Passport
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Location: Fort Buchanan Community Club
  • Time: Events begin at 7:00 PM (Party Palooza at 8:30 PM)

 

Party #1: All That Glitters Gala

Step into a night of sparkle and sophistication at the All That Glitters Gala! Enjoy live Latin music by Tributo a Conjunto Quisqueya, and energetic batucada and DJ performances. Guests receive party favors, a complimentary drink, and a midnight champagne toast. Cap off the night with a delicious serving of asopao. This experience also includes access to the dinner buffet, and Party Palooza (18+ only) for continued dancing into the new year.

  • Location: The Ballroom
  • Time: 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Music: Tributo a Conjunto Quisqueya
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Tickets: $149 Adults | $99 Kids 12 & under, plus service fees. (Prices increase after Dec. 27)

 

Party #2: Stars & Sparkles Soirée

Enjoy a warm NYE celebration with live music from Son de Barrio, vibrant batucada drumming, and a festive DJ keeping the energy up all evening. The soirée includes a full buffet dinner, drink of choice, party favors, and a sparkling champagne toast at midnight and late-night asopao. Guests can also head over to Party Palooza (18+) afterward for more fun.

  • Location: Caparra Room
  • Time: 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Music: Son de Barrio
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Tickets: $129 Adults | $79 Kids 12 & under, plus service fees. (Prices increase after Dec. 27)

 

Party #3: Party Palooza (Ages 18+)

Dance your way into 2026 at Fort Buchanan’s ultimate adult-only New Year’s bash! Party Palooza features live DJ music by Baron López, access to the dinner buffet, drink of choice, party favors, and a lively midnight toast. After midnight, enjoy traditional asopao to wrap up the night. An excellent option for those looking to skip the formal dinner and go straight into celebration mode.

  • Location: The Zone Disco Club
  • Time: 8:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Music: DJ Baron López
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Tickets: $99 plus service fees. (Prices increase after Dec. 27)

 

Celebrate the start of the New Year in style—choose your party and make it a night to remember at Fort Buchanan’s New Year’s Eve Celebration!

Cost

Varies per party
Registration Information

This event is open to the public with prepaid tickets only. No walk-ins and no ticket sales at the door. Each ticket must display the attendee’s full name, and the name must match the person's Real ID or passport upon arrival. No exceptions will be made.

 

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

  • Access is only through the Cataño Gate, near the federal prison.
  • Attendees must be 18+ and present a valid Real ID or passport, in compliance with the REAL ID Act 2025.
  • No outside food, coolers, cups with liquids, or beverages allowed.
  • No pets allowed (service dogs only).
  • Fort Buchanan MWR reserves the right of admission.
  • No refunds after ticket purchase.
  • Advance purchase required — if your ticket is not prepaid and under your name (matching your ID), you will not be allowed entry.