Your Guide To Quad Cities New Years Eve Parties To Ring In 2026

It's time to say goodbye to 2025, hello to 2026!

Whether or not you're making New Year's Resolutions (that you'll stick to for 2 weeks), it's always a party to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve Bash at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

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Doors open at 7:00 p.m. on December 31st for the New Year's Eve Bash at the fairgrounds. Loess Hills and Motley Scrue will perform.

It's a family-friendly event that will have free admission with $3 beers and $5 mixed drinks. Food will be available early from Wise Guys, California Burrito, and Smokin' Butts.

Rockin' Rhythm New Year's Eve Celebration

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The party lasts all day on Dec. 31st at Rhythm City Casino! It starts at 10:00 a.m. with the Super Swag giveaway and throughout the day, the $90,000 Rockin' in the New Year Drawings!

The first VIP banquet is from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the second is 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and the third is 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Get the details on Rhythm City Casino's website.

Noon Year's Eve Glow Skate

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Perfect for the kids! Noon Year's Eve Glow Skate will be at The River's Edge in Davenport on Dec. 31st 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

There will be crafts, activities, and kid-friendly festivities!

Candy's Glitz & Glam New Year's Eve Party

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The party at Candy's will feature a complimentary champagne cheers while you break out your fanciest 'fit to ring in 2026!

Candy's will have a DJ there from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.!

The Great Gatsby New Year's Gala

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At The Gatsby, on Dec. 31st from 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., bring in 2026 like it's 1926. Flapper dresses, feathers, pearls, and suits are welcome at this Roaring 20's celebration.

In a true speakeasy fashion, say the word 'old sport' at the door for $1 off your first drink.

There are also all kinds of downtown Davenport parties:

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