New Year's Eve in Ocala 2026
The New Year's Eve parties and shows confirmed so far in Ocala and Marion County, with times, prices and where to buy tickets.
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Confirmed New Year's Eve 2026 Events
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 8 PM to 12:30 AM
The Equestrian Manor (second floor), World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala
$375 per person or $700 per couple, plus tax and a $3 online fee; 21+
Keepsake masks, a welcome cocktail, beverage samplings, culinary action stations, a live ensemble, and a midnight champagne toast with a balloon drop. Semi-formal attire. WEC also sells a hotel stay package with two tickets.
Tickets from World Equestrian CenterOpry New Year's Eve Bash
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 7 PM
Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale
Four price levels, $32 to $47 on the show page (checkout totals run higher with fees)
Bobby Randall, the Orange Blossom Opry Band and special guests, with party favors, a photo booth and light refreshments. Seating was listed as limited on Oct. 9.
Tickets from Orange Blossom OpryPlanning Tips
- Both confirmed events sell limited seating, so buy early. The Opry listed its New Year's Eve seats as limited in early October.
- The WEC ball is 21+ and semi-formal. If you want to stay the night, WEC sells a package with a room at The Equestrian Hotel or The Riding Academy Hotel and two tickets.
- Weirsdale is in southern Marion County. If you are driving back to Ocala after the Opry show, plan your ride home in advance.
- Restaurants, bars and other venues usually post New Year's Eve dinners and parties in November and December. Check our events calendar as the date gets closer. To start 2027 on foot, US Road Running's New Year 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon is Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at 8 AM at the Baseline Road Trailhead. A week earlier, see which Ocala restaurants are open on Christmas Day.
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Orange Blossom Opry
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World Equestrian Center Guide
Hotels, restaurants and seasonal events on the WEC campus.
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Fireworks in Ocala
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Holiday Road Races
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New Year's Eve FAQs
What is there to do on New Year's Eve 2026 in Ocala?
Two ticketed celebrations were announced as of Oct. 9, 2026: World Equestrian Center's New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball (8 PM to 12:30 AM, $375 per person, 21+) and the Orange Blossom Opry's New Year's Eve Bash in Weirsdale (7 PM, $32 to $47 base price). We add more events as venues announce them.
How much is the WEC New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball?
$375 per person or $700 per couple, including gratuity, plus tax and a $3 online service fee, according to World Equestrian Center. The event is 21+ and semi-formal.
Is there a family-friendly New Year's Eve event in Ocala?
The WEC Masquerade Ball is 21+. The Orange Blossom Opry show has no age limit listed. Other family events had not been announced as of Oct. 9, 2026; check our events calendar in December.
When should I buy New Year's Eve tickets in Ocala?
Early. The Opry listed its New Year's Eve seating as limited in early October, and WEC notes that seats at the reception-style Masquerade Ball are limited and first-come, first-served.
Sources: World Equestrian Center and Orange Blossom Opry event pages, checked Oct. 9, 2026. See our editorial guidelines.
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