OCEAN CITY - It’s not too early to think about celebrating the arrival of 2026 at Ocean City’s family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve celebration.
All-inclusive admission buttons are on sale now at $25 each. Supplies are limited.
Frst Night offers more than 70 entertaining programs at 20 different venues throughout the city on Dec. 31. One $25 button is good for all programs.
Headline entertainment will include a tribute to the music of Journey and also “Motor City: the Motown Revue" at Ocean City Muisc Pier.
The return of perennial favorites like outdoor ice-skating, a magic show, a mentalist, the Harlem Wizards, and a variety of other shows also highlight the entertainment lineup. Ocean City will reunite Elton John and Billy Joel in separate tribute shows at the Ocean City High School auditorium.
A drone light show synced to music will light in the sky over Carey Stadium. The festivities will end with a fireworks display to ring in the New Year at midnight.
Complete information on First Night is available at First Night OCNJ 2026.
Tickets are available online at firstnightocnj.com