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Blacktie NYE Bash: Balloon Drop + DJs at Clift Hotel (SF)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Cost: $23.18
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | 495 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Molly Blaisdell

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 1, 2025) — This New Year’s Eve, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s historic Redwood Room once again becomes the stage for an unforgettable celebration as top Bay Area nightlife curators Yuksel Presents, Sol Y Luna, and Vadik Presents bring BLACKTIE NYE to San Francisco on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Originally opened in 1933 at the end of Prohibition, the Redwood Room has long been a cultural landmark, known for its Art-Deco design, rich redwood interiors, and timeless San Francisco allure. This December, the legendary lounge transforms for one night into a luxe, immersive celebration where social tastemakers, media, and revelers can ring in 2026 in style.

Event Highlights

  • Massive Balloon Drop
  • DJ Performances + Professional Photographer
  • Multiple Event Rooms + Music Experiences
  • Complimentary Party Favors
  • Red Carpet Entrance
  • Midnight Countdown Celebration
  • Live Screening of San Francisco Fireworks on a Large-Scale Projector

Event Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Doors Open: 9:00 PM PDT
Midnight Countdown: 12:00 AM PDT
Celebration Runs: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM PDT
Venue: The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Reservations & Ticketing

General Admission tickets and premium table and bottle service reservations are available now, with select options for private seating inside the Redwood Room. Please visit here for more information and to RSVP: BLACK TIE NEW YEARS EVE 2026 @ HISTORIC CLIFT HOTEL W/ MASSIVE BALLOON DROP Tickets, Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM | Eventbrite

About the Venue:

The Redwood Room at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is a San Francisco landmark, renowned for its rich history, art deco design, and vibrant cultural significance. Pairing its iconic atmosphere with the spectacle of a masquerade, the 2025 Halloween event promises to be a hallmark evening for Bay Area nightlife.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $23.18
Categories: Adults Only, Club / DJ, In Person, Live Music, New Year's Eve
Venue: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Address: 495 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102

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