New Year’s Fest is a Kalamazoo tradition that has brought end-of-the-year performing arts to Kalamazoo for 40 years. Originally designed to be a fundraising event for the Kalamazoo Civic, the festival has not once missed a year of operations, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year’s Fest features over 20 artists annually from bands, comedians, magicians, and more. The family-friendly event returns on New Year’s Eve in Bronson Park to ring in 2026 at 6 P.M. and runs until 12 A.M. with a ball drop and fireworks show.
The performances will be featured across five indoor locations, one heated tent, and live music from the park stage. Tickets are $10 in advance for adults and $15 at Bronson Park on the day of. Children seven years old and under receive free admission…