Eureka Springs Rings in 2026 with the Second Annual Bash with a Splash
After the overwhelming success of last year’s celebration, the New Year’s Eve Bash with a
Splash returns to downtown Eureka Springs on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, brought to
you by City Advertising and Promotion Commission with support from the Basin Park Hotel and
Ben E Keith Foods. The free community event once again transforms Basin Spring Park into a
lively celebration space filled with music, lights, and the city’s signature midnight “splash.”
The night kicks off with a carnival-style parade through downtown at 8:30 p.m., leading into live
music by Jenna and the Soul Shakers, surprise pop-up performances, a laser light show, and
Fossils of Ancient Robots ringing in the new year. As midnight approaches, the countdown fills
the park with excitement, followed by a burst of confetti, a glowing “2026” atop the Basin Park
Hotel, and the return of the signature water droplet drop—honoring Eureka Springs as the city
that water built. The crowd then joins together in singing “Auld Lang Syne” to welcome the new
year.
All evening long, downtown shops and restaurants will stay open late, offering cozy spots to
warm up, enjoy local food, and sip hot drinks in a festive atmosphere. Don’t miss the iconic New
Year’s Eve pub crawl and the signature specialty shot, “The Splash,” available at local bars and
clubs. And when the drop ends, the fun continues—Eureka’s nightlife will keep the celebration
going well into the new year!
For event details and updates
https://www.visiteurekasprings.com/new-years-eve-water-drop/