Boston Event Guide presents …

🎉 30+ BACK BAY BALL 2025-2026 • WESTIN COPLEY GRAND BALLROOM

Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM EST

Ring in the New Year with one of Boston’s most anticipated events! Invite your friends to share this upscale evening featuring a three-course meal, live music, and a midnight celebration with party favors. Dress to impress in your best suit or cocktail dress, and we’ll provide New Year’s themed tiaras and top-hats ...

at the Grand Ballroom inside The Westin Copley Place, Boston • 10 Huntington Ave.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in sophisticated style at Boston’s only 30+ NYE event—the Back Bay Ball at The Westin Copley Place. This upscale evening blends elegance, energy, and entertainment in one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Start your night with a North End-inspired dinner or Tuscan reception, then dance into 2026 with music from a live DJ spinning crowd favorites through the decades. Enjoy cocktails, party favors, and a midnight countdown surrounded by Boston’s best-dressed crowd.

With three ticket tiers, a charitable silent auction supporting the Ellie Fund, and a strict formal dress code, the Back Bay Ball is the ultimate way to ring in the new year with class, community, and celebration.

🕺 TICKET OPTIONS

• 7:00 PM Dinner Package ‣‣ North End-themed dinner stations, reserved seating, and full access to the celebration.
• 8:30 PM Reception Package ‣‣ Tuscan hors d’oeuvres and party access.
• 9:30 PM Party-Only Ticket ‣‣ Entry to the Grand Ballroom celebration.

🍽 FOOD & DRINK

• North End Dinner Stations (7:00–8:30 PM)
• Tuscan Table Reception (8:30–9:30 PM)
• Cash & credit card bar available

🎧 ENTERTAINMENT

• DJ Chris spinning favorites through the decades
• Live band: Gainesville Road
• Club T experience in the Grand Ballroom

👗 DRESS CODE

• Formal attire required (black tie optional). No jeans, sneakers, t-shirts, or athletic wear.

🎁 EXTRAS

• Midnight countdown with party favors
• Silent auction benefiting the Ellie Fund (past items include signed Boston sports memorabilia, Barbour coats, hotel packages)

🛏 HOTEL BLOCKS

• Discounted rooms available at The Westin, Sheraton, and Hilton (formerly Park Plaza)

🚗 PARKING

• Valet and garage options nearby; SpotHero recommended

And when you need a break, bid on our silent auction with past items including signed Boston sports memorabilia, Barbour coats, hotel packages, and more. This is an evening not to be missed!!🎈🎉

DELECTABLE DINING

Savor an array of incredible dishes, including farm-to-table selections and indulgent sweets. Whether you choose the full dinner experience or light Tuscan appetizers, the culinary offerings are sure to delight every palate.

NORTH END-THEMED DINNER

Enjoy dinner stations from 7pm - 8:30pm* with cash bar then head into your private celebration with dancing until 2am, midnight countdown, and party favors. * Must arrive by 8pm as dinner stations close at 8:30pm.

SALAD

Chopped Romaine Lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing, and balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREES

Braised Short Ribs, turnips, brunoised peppers, red wine, natural reduction *GF

Orecchiette Pasta, rosemary, lemon, capers and fried sage

Baked New England Cod with olive tapenade, anchovies, and tomato *GF

Roasted Organic Turkey, cranberry compote, Giblet gravy

Cranberry bread stuffing, Herb focaccia, artisan breads

FARM TO TABLE

Braised Brussels Sprouts with pancetta *GF

Waxed bean blend with maple reduction *GF

Whipped Yukon gold potatoes with toasted garlic *GF

Candied sweet potatoes, cinnamon maple butter *GF

FROM OUR PASTRY KITCHEN

Caramelized Pear Tart

Pumpkin and ginger square

Eggnog cheesecake square

Chocolate champagne cups

Snowflake glazed sugar cookies

Freshly brewed regular and decaf coffee by Starbucks, assorted selection of Teavana teas

* Menu items subject to change *

TUSCAN DISPLAY

8:30pm Reception Entry for Tuscan Display, and first-come seating. Special: up to 75% off until deadline. Entry into the grand celebration until 2am with a Tuscan Table from 8:30-9:30pm, dancing, midnight countdown, and party favors.

Enjoy a Tuscan Table Antipasto Board (just nibbles definitely not dinner):

Assorted Italian meats to include mortadella, speck, Rosetta de Lyon, sopressata, porchetta, salame.

Grilled fresh vegetables, manchego, gorgonzola, aged provolone.

Fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, cured tomato, peppadew peppers, artichokes, fennel.

Ciabatta, bread sticks, onion focaccia.

FAQs • WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ...

Dress Code & Age Requirement ‣‣ This event is 21+ and proper ID is required.

Cash & CC Bar ONLY

Dinner Seating ‣‣ The Back Bay Ball has ample seating available on a first come, first serve basis. Dinner seating will take place in a section of the Grand Ballroom. All guests will be seated at tables of 10 with other event guests. Requests to seat with other dinner guests are welcomed!

Entertainment ‣‣ Entertainment provided by Go Event Group and The Gainsville Road Ban! The DJ's will be playing a mix of today's top hits, throwbacks, classics, and mashups of dance/pop music throughtout the night to keep the party going all night long!

Dress Code ‣‣ While black tie is optional, formal attire is a must. So leave those jeans, sneakers, flannel shirts, t-shirts, flip-flops, baggy clothes, and athletic gear at home. Show up in your finest suit or cocktail dress, because this event is all about elegance and class. Inappropriate hats? Not tonight. Those improperly dressed will be politely turned away at the door. Let's make this an evening to remember, with style and sophistication taking center stage!

Tuxedo Rentals ‣‣ Mention Boston Resolution or Back Bay Ball and save on any rental ordered by 12/29! Rental prices start at only $99 at any Men's Wearhouse locations - See Flyer • Find a location.

Event Setup ‣‣ The event is set up as a cocktail reception with limited seating and ample room for dancing. The Grand Ballroom will open after 9pm with limited seating unless reserved in advance.

Parking ‣‣ Best option: Use the SpotHero app or Meter parking is free after 8pm and no fee on New Years Day • Valet Hotel Parking: - $28 - $48 per car • $60 overnight Parking at 100 Clarendon $10 after 5pm • Copley Place Garage is $10 - $34 • Prudential Center Rates: Enter after 5:00PM and exit by 3:00AM $14.00 flat fee with validated parking ticket from Prudential Shops.