About this Event
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at the Amway Grand Plaza and JW Marriott Grand Rapids!
Step into a night of high-energy music, sparkling lights, and endless celebration as our ballrooms transform into Grand Rapids’ ultimate party destinations. Dance, toast, and make memories that will last long after midnight.
At the Amway Grand Plaza, start the night with The Soul Syndicate and welcome 2027 with DJ Greg Knott. At the JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Club J-DUB will be in full swing with DJ Kane spinning the beats all night long, into the early hours of 2027.
When it’s time to wind down, retreat to one of our luxurious guest rooms, with late checkout, to keep the celebration going just a little longer. For overnight reservations or tickets, see details below and secure your unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience today!
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY INCLUDING WRISTBANDS BELOW
- JW MARRIOTT GRAND RAPIDS
- AMWAY GRAND PLAZA
GUEST ROOM PACKAGES INCLUDE: - Self-parking or valet parking
- Wristbands to the Ballroom Bashes (must be at least 21 years old)
- King rooms will receive two wristbands
- Two-Queen rooms will receive two wristbands (additional wristbands available for purchase)
- Late checkout of 2 pm
TICKET OPTIONS
- $65 General Admission Pre-Purchase
- $75 General Admission Day-Of
- $1,500 VIP Private Section at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids for 8 people (3 available)
- $1,500 VIP DJ Private Section at the Amway Grand Plaza for 8 people (2 available)
- $4,500 ULTIMATE VIP DJ Private Section at the Amway Grand Plaza for 20 people (1 available)
- $4,800 ULTIMATE VIP Private Section at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids for 30 people (1 available)
*See tickets for more details on what's included in each VIP Section*
WRISTBANDS ONLY
Looking for wristband-only access? Grab yours on Eventbrite and experience both New Year’s Eve parties at the Amway Grand Plaza and JW Marriott Grand Rapids! Rock out with The Soul Syndicate and DJ Greg Knott at the Amway Grand Plaza, or keep the beats going at Club J-DUB with DJ Kane. No matter where you celebrate, the dance floor won’t stop until the early hours of 2027.
Get ready, Grand Rapids! The Ballroom Bashes are back this New Year's Eve with three ballrooms, two hotels, and one epic night.
Things to know:
- Must be 21 or older to attend.
- Each guest MUST be present with valid ID to redeem tickets for event wristbands i.e. you may not pick up a wristband for a friend. Once identification has been verified, your wristband will be applied to your wrist. If your wristband is removed for any reason or appears to have been tampered with, you will need to purchase another.
- Ticket redemption will be located on the 1st floor of the Amway Grand Plaza in the Ford Ballroom or on the 1st floor of the JW Marriott Grand Rapids in the Gangnam-Gu room.
- Hours for ticket redemption will be 5 pm to 11 pm on December 31, 2026. Pay close attention to the stipulations above as there will be no exceptions.
- Coat check is provided at both hotels from 5 pm to 1:30 am (leftover coats will be moved to the bell stand of each property)
- Food will be available to purchase on-site and a food truck outside of the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.
Important Terms and Conditions:
You must be 21 years old for entry to the New Year's Eve Ballroom Bashes (the "Event") at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton and JW Marriott Hotel (collectively the “Hotels”) and, upon collecting your wristband for entry, must present valid identification. Your ticket is a revocable license to attend the Event. Your attendance at the Event is contingent on your compliance with all policies and instructions of the Hotels. The Hotels reserve the right to refuse you entry to the Event or remove you from the Event if you fail to comply with any such requirements, including the requirements set forth in these terms. Rowdy or unruly behavior is not permitted and only responsible drinking is permitted. No refunds will be given. The Hotels reserve the right to make reasonable modifications to the time, location, and other aspects of the Event, without obligation to refund the price of your ticket or any hotel room package. The Hotels further reserve the right to cancel the Event in the Hotels' sole discretion. In the event that the Event is cancelled, the Hotels shall provide reasonable accommodation for such cancellation in the form of a refund or credit for amounts paid; provided that the Hotels shall not be required to provide any refund or credit, or may provide only a partial refund or credit, if the Event is cancelled as a result of events or circumstances outside the reasonable control of the Hotels. Except in the foregoing limited circumstance, ticket sales are final and your ticket is not returnable or refundable. By attending the Event, you assume all risks relating to the Event and your attendance at the Event, and you release the Hotels from all liabilities and claims related to the Event or your attendance unless the liabilities or claims are caused solely by the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Hotel personnel. You agree to indemnify the Hotels and their respective affiliates from liabilities and claims arising in connection with your attendance at the Event. You also agree that the Hotels and their respective affiliates shall be entitled to use your name, image, portrait, photograph, or other likeness in any medium for promotional or other purposes related to the Hotels' business.
Event venue & nearby stays
Amway Grand and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 187 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
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