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New Year's New London
A First Night Celebration of Community
Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New London, New Hampshire
Celebrate the arrival of 2027 with a full day of community, creativity, music, and fun in downtown New London!
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New Year's New London brings our community together for a special New Year's Eve celebration, with family-friendly activities during the day and an evening filled with live music, dancing, local talent, and festivities across multiple downtown venues. Whether you're bringing the kids for the daytime countdown, gathering with friends for an evening of entertainment, or dancing your way into the new year, there's something to discover around every corner.
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Presented in partnership with New London Recreation and the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce.
Free Family Fun During the Day
Bring the family for a day of entertainment, creative activities, winter fun, and a special children's countdown celebration!
One Ticket. An Evening Full of Possibilities.
Beginning around 5 PM, a single evening admission ticket is planned to provide access to participating venues and performances throughout downtown New London. Enjoy live music, dancing, local entertainment, and community gatherings, and choose your own adventure as you celebrate your way into 2027.
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Some activities, including outdoor ice skating and other recreation at Inn Common, may be offered separately from the evening ticket. Details will be announced as plans are finalized.
Plan Your New Year's Eve
Ticket pricing, online purchasing, and local sales locations will be announced soon. Check back for updates as we finalize the details.​
One Town. One Celebration. A Whole Day of Fun.
New Year's New London is designed to bring people together across generations, celebrating the people, places, and creative spirit that make our community special.
Be Part of the Celebration
Volunteers Make It Happen
A community celebration like this takes a community to bring it to life! We're looking for volunteers to help welcome guests, support activities, assist participating venues, and make New Year's New London a memorable experience for everyone.
Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or help throughout the day, we'd love to hear from you.
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Volunteer opportunities, shift times, responsibilities, and sign-up information are coming soon.
Interested in volunteering?
We're also planning a volunteer gathering to thank everyone who helps make the event possible, share event details, and help volunteers feel prepared for their roles. More information will be announced as plans take shape.
Explore the Festivities
Activities will take place at several venues throughout downtown New London, all within walking distance of one another. Explore different locations, discover something new, and make the celebration your own.
Daytime Family Activities
December 31 · Morning through Evening
Start the celebration with a day of family-friendly fun! From live music and a special children's countdown to movement, magic, winter recreation, and creative activities, downtown New London will be filled with ways to make memories together. Visit your favorite activities or explore something new along the way.
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Event details, performers, locations, and times are subject to change. A full schedule and additional information will be posted.
Choose Your Activities
Whipple Memorial Hall
Music, Magic & the Children's Countdown
Spend the day enjoying family-friendly entertainment, including the Kearsarge Community Band, a magic show, Zumba, a community drum circle, and a special children's countdown celebration.
Winter Fun at the Inn Common
Skating, Hockey & Hot Cocoa
Enjoy outdoor winter activities, including ice skating, a skating competition, a 3-on-3 hockey tournament, music, a firepit, and hot cocoa.
New London Library & Center for the Arts
Stories, Crafts & Creative Fun
Look forward to additional opportunities for families to enjoy creative activities and community fun. More details will be announced as plans are finalized.
Downtown New London
Food & Festivities
Explore downtown throughout the day and evening, with local food and additional activities planned at participating locations.
Evening Entertainment & Community Gatherings
December 31 · Beginning around 5 through 11 PM
When evening arrives, New London comes alive with music, dancing, performances, and opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. With entertainment happening at multiple venues throughout downtown, you can create your own evening: catch a performance, try a new style of dancing, enjoy winter activities, or settle in for live music. Move between locations at your own pace and discover the many ways our community celebrates.
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Event details, performers, locations, and times are subject to change. A full schedule and additional information will be posted.
Pick Your Evening
Whipple Memorial Hall
Music & Dancing
Keep the celebration going with an evening of dancing, performances, and live music, culminating in a midnight celebration featuring Back Bay Transit.
First Baptist Church
Live Music & Community Entertainment
Enjoy a variety of local musical performances throughout the evening, featuring the Kearsarge Chorale, Sugar River Band, Alex Stewart, and the New London Brass Ensemble.
First Baptist Church Community Hall
Food & Games
Take a break, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a relaxed community gathering. Plans for an evening meal and family-friendly games are in development.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Music, Mindfulness & Dancing
Explore a different side of the celebration with sound baths, local singer-songwriters, and square dancing.
Downtown New London
Food & Festivities
Explore downtown throughout the day and evening, with local food and additional activities planned at participating locations.
Countdown to Midnight
December 31 · Late Evening to Midnight
As the night draws to a close, come together with friends, neighbors, and fellow revelers for the final moments of 2026. Enjoy the last performances of the evening, then gather for a community countdown as we welcome 2027.
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Event details, performers, locations, and times are subject to change. A full schedule and additional information will be posted.
Pick Your Evening
Whipple Memorial Hall
Music & Dancing
Back Bay Transit is planned to carry the celebration through midnight, with the community countdown at the heart of the evening.
First Baptist Church
Food & Games
Take a break, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a relaxed community gathering. Plans for an evening meal and family-friendly games are in development.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Dancing
Explore a different side of the celebration with square dancing.
A New Year's Eve tradition in the making
Countdown & Ball Drop
Plans for a special illuminated ball drop are underway. Details about the countdown location and how to join the festivities will be announced closer to the event.
Thank You to Our Community Partners
New Year's New London is made possible through the collaboration of local organizations, businesses, artists, performers, volunteers, and community members.
Presented in partnership with:
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Center for the Arts
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New London Recreation
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Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
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Additional sponsors and community partners will be recognized here as they are confirmed.