Free New Year's Eve Party Timeline Template

An NYE party timeline from doors-open through the midnight countdown to last call. Edit the times and share with your guests.

Midnight countdown

Champagne toast

Balloon drop

New Year's Eve Celebration

View a sample New Year's Eve timeline

8:00 PM

Doors Open

Welcome champagne and coat check

8:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

Signature cocktails and passed appetizers

9:30 PM

Dinner Service

Elegant plated dinner with wine pairings

10:30 PM

Dancing Begins

DJ starts the party with 2026 hits

11:30 PM

Champagne Distribution

Glasses ready for midnight toast

Champagne distribution starts 30 minutes before midnight so glasses are in hand for the toast.

From cocktails through dancing, keep the energy going until the end.

Share with DJ, caterer, and venue so everyone works off the same timeline.

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Start from this template or build your own from scratch.

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