FIRST NIGHT MONTEREY 2026 — “We’ve Got the Beat!”
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – Midnight
Location: Downtown Monterey
Admission: FNM Button required (purchase at www.firstnightmonterey.org) In December at all Safeway Stores in Monterey County.

Join thousands of residents and visitors for Monterey’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration marking its 33rd year! Experience a vibrant, alcohol-free festival filled with:
• 9 hours of performances across multiple indoor venues
• Live music from 20 bands, dance, jazz, folk, and global rhythms
• Youth and community arts showcases
• Interactive art activities for families
• Food vendors and street entertainment
• The beloved Twilight Procession at 5:30 PM
• A creative, safe, welcoming way to ring in 2026!

Perfect for families, visitors, and arts lovers of all ages. Buttons on sale now. 2 Finales to the New Year!