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New Year's Eve Celebrations in Indiana

USAThursday, December 25, 2025
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Indiana is set to welcome the New Year with a vibrant mix of music, food, and community fun. Here's what's happening around the state:

Musical Tributes and Performances

Sharon Owens and Steve Leeds

  • Venue: Munster
  • Act: Tribute to Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett
  • Showtimes: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Tickets: $60
  • Dinner Option: $75 (includes filet mignon, chicken, dessert parfait, and champagne)
  • Note: Reservations required for dinner

Shaggy

  • Venue: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
  • Performance: Top hits
  • Doors Open: 10 p.m.
  • Tickets: $144.35 (includes open bar)
  • Additional Event: Free concert by rock band Lit at 11 p.m. on the Hard Rock Cafe stage

Public Enemy

  • Venue: Hammond Horseshoe Casino
  • Performance: Political hip-hop messages
  • Showtime: 8 p.m. on December 27, 2025
  • Tickets: $62 to $256

Family-Friendly Celebrations

Crown Point Ball Drop

  • Event: Free, family-friendly New Year's Eve ball drop
  • Time: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Activities: Beer garden, DJ, fireworks, food vendors
  • Kids' Party: $5 (includes DJ, magician, face painting, and countdown)
  • Note: Ball drop tradition started in 2024, designed with Herman's Christmasland

These diverse events offer something for everyone, ensuring a memorable New Year's Eve in Indiana.

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