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Neon Glow Up NYE Party: Video Games + DJ (Emporium SF)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Cost: $10*
*$10 adv; $20 door. Includes 10 free video game tokens
Emporium SF | 616 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Emporium

Come Glow UP with us to kick off 2026 at Emporium’s legendary annual New Year’s Eve Party! This will be an electric themed night with plenty of neon themed goodies and surprises! Live countdown on our 50 foot movie screen. 10 free tokens at entry, with plenty of games to spark your competive juices into the New Year. Tunes all night by the always electric DJ SpydaT.E.K. Shockingly ONLY a $10 presale ticket, one of the cheapest party tickets you’ll find in the Bay!

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Cost: $10*
*$10 adv; $20 door. Includes 10 free video game tokens
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Club / DJ, Early Bird / Presale, Eating & Drinking, Fun & Games, In Person, New Year's Eve
Address: 616 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA

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