New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo

New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo A Kalamazoo Tradition since 1986✨
New Year’s Fest is an all-ages showcase of performing arts in Kzoo The event is hosted on December 31st from 7:00 p.m.

A performing arts celebration in downtown Kalamazoo (Michigan) that hosts performing artists. until Midnight when fire works signify the beginning of the New Year. The admission charge is $7 for a button online, or at the event site on the 31st. Your button acts like a flash pass to all performances.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation and Schupan & Sons! 🌟As a Foundation Spon...
12/31/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation and Schupan & Sons! 🌟

As a Foundation Sponsor for this year’s New Year's Fest, their contribution helps us celebrate 40 years of performing arts in Downtown Kalamazoo. Their work reaches far beyond our festival, supporting vital civic, cultural, educational, and health initiatives throughout our community.

Along with the Dorothy U Dalton Foundation, we also want to thank you to another sponsor, Schupan, for helping us bring excellence to the 40th anniversary of New Year’s Fest. Schupan thrives on strong industry connections and collaborative relationships to ensure their services meet the evolving needs of the market.

We are proud to partner with local leaders who value cutting-edge progress as much as we value the performing arts! 🎭🎉

Thank you for helping us bring the arts to life! 🎭✨

Celebrating 40 years of the arts in Downtown Kalamazoo! ✨We are honored to welcome State Representative Julie Rogers to ...
12/31/2025

Celebrating 40 years of the arts in Downtown Kalamazoo! ✨

We are honored to welcome State Representative Julie Rogers to the stage this year as she officially proclaims the 40th anniversary of New Year’s Fest. Join us for a milestone celebration featuring 70 indoor performances across the city.

The fun kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Grab your buttons, bundle up, and get ready to hop between venues for a night of incredible talent!

🎟️ Plan your night at NewYearsFest.com

✨ Step into the celestial sounds of Gemini Moon this New Year’s Eve! 🌙Experience the powerhouse combination of vocalist ...
12/31/2025

✨ Step into the celestial sounds of Gemini Moon this New Year’s Eve! 🌙

Experience the powerhouse combination of vocalist Casmira Draconid, who brings a lifelong musical heritage and masterful prose to the stage, alongside veteran Michigan guitarist and vocalist Joe Chamberlin. Joe has been performing across the country for over a decade, and now they’re bringing their combined magic to Downtown Kalamazoo!

Don't miss this soulful performance as we celebrate 40 years of performing arts! 🥂🎻

🗓 When: Dec 31st (TONIGHT) 📍 Where: KNAC
🔗 Info: www.newyearsfest.com

Everything is awesome at New Year's Fest in Downtown Kalamazoo! 🧱✨Step into a world of creativity and wonder at New Year...
12/31/2025

Everything is awesome at New Year's Fest in Downtown Kalamazoo! 🧱✨

Step into a world of creativity and wonder at New Year’s Eve Fest with a LEGO Art Display by Lego City. Whether you’re a master builder or just love the art of the brick, the Lego City display is a must-see for all ages!

🗓 When: December 31st 📍 Where: First Congregational Church
🔗 Full Schedule: www.NewYearsFest.com

Planning to join us for our 40th anniversary? Make sure you have your button ready!Buttons are just $10 right now, but p...
12/30/2025

Planning to join us for our 40th anniversary? Make sure you have your button ready!

Buttons are just $10 right now, but prices jump to $15 at Bronson Park on New Year's Eve. You can buy online through today, or visit our amazing local partners on December 31st to snag the $10 rate:

Harding's Market & Market Place (12 area locations)
Midtown Fresh Market
Maple Hill Auto Group

Bundle up and we'll see you at 6:00 p.m. for the kickoff!

Venue Spotlight: First United Methodist Church ⛪🌟A place of worship, study, and service. We are honored to partner with ...
12/30/2025

Venue Spotlight: First United Methodist Church ⛪🌟

A place of worship, study, and service. We are honored to partner with a site sponsor that is so active in making a difference in Downtown Kalamazoo.

Join us at this beautiful venue on December 31st for an evening of performing arts and community spirit! 🙌🎆

📍 Academy & Park St. 💻 Plan your night at NewYearsFest.com

A huge shoutout to our incredible Site Sponsor: First Congregational Church!🙌Not only is this venue a cornerstone of Dow...
12/30/2025

A huge shoutout to our incredible Site Sponsor: First Congregational Church!🙌

Not only is this venue a cornerstone of Downtown Kalamazoo, but it's also a vital part of the New Year’s Fest tradition. This year, it plays host to some of our creative displays and performances.

Wait, is that a violin? 🎻✨Get ready for a fresh, modern take on strings with Josh Holcomb at this year’s New Year’s Fest...
12/29/2025

Wait, is that a violin? 🎻✨

Get ready for a fresh, modern take on strings with Josh Holcomb at this year’s New Year’s Fest! This isn't your typical classical performance—Josh blends violin music with live looping, samplers, and effects to create a soundscape you have to hear to believe.

Join us in Downtown Kalamazoo as we celebrate 40 years of performing arts!

🗓 When: December 31st 📍 Where: KNAC
🔗 Details: NewYearsFest.com

🎶 Next up on our Artist Spotlight is Zondo Love 🎶With just his guitar and voice, Zondo Love weaves traditional Liberian ...
12/28/2025

🎶 Next up on our Artist Spotlight is Zondo Love 🎶
With just his guitar and voice, Zondo Love weaves traditional Liberian rhythms with American folk influences—creating music that heals, unites, and speaks straight to the heart.

📍 Radisson Ballroom
🗓️ December 31 | New Year’s Fest

Come experience the soul and spirit of his performance in Downtown Kalamazoo. ✨
Check out his music at www.zondo.love.com

Our 40th anniversary wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our Sponsors! 🌟Today, we’re putting the spot...
12/27/2025

Our 40th anniversary wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our Sponsors! 🌟

Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation. Their dedication to supporting the civic, cultural, and educational health of Kalamazoo is what keeps our community thriving. From housing to human services, their impact is felt in every corner of our city.

We are honored to have them as a partner for New Year’s Fest 2025! 🎆

✨ New Year’s Fest is made possible by our amazing community. ✨Thanks to donations and sponsorships, we’re able to keep t...
12/27/2025

✨ New Year’s Fest is made possible by our amazing community. ✨
Thanks to donations and sponsorships, we’re able to keep this celebration affordable and accessible for everyone.

If you feel you received great value for your admission button, enjoy the fireworks, ball drop and performances, we invite you to consider making a donation. 💛
Your support helps ensure New Year’s Fest can return next year and for many years to come while also keep the festival affordable for everyone.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit newyearsfest.com/donate to donate.
Thank you for all of your support!
We cannot wait to celebrate with you at New Year's Fest!

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1417 S. Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, MI
49001

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