First Night Williamsburg

About Us:

First Night of Williamsburg is a family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year's Eve celebration of the performing arts presented throughout the City and on the campus of the College of William & Mary.

21 Years of Memories & Entertainment

Enjoy the area’s finest professional entertainers including singers, instrumentalists, magicians, storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, clowns, bands, a Big Band orchestra and more! A variety of music is featured, including classical, shag, blues, R&B, Broadway, jazz, country, blue grass, folk and patriotic.  Children's show begins at 3:00PM and ends at 7:30PM.  Admission buttons are available at 20 retailers or may be ordered online.  Buttons ordered online will not be shipped; they may be picked up at Sadler Center, William & Mary Campus.