PresentsA Midwinter Night's Dream • December 31, 2026
An Enchanted Beginning to the Year Ahead
Counting down to 2027
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Hilton Norfolk The Main with live entertainment, rooftop celebrations, great food and plenty of champagne as we count down to 2027.
Inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, this year's theme,
A Midwinter Night's Dream: An Enchanted Beginning to the Year Ahead, transforms The Main into an enchanted winter forest. Picture midnight blues, gilded
gold, twinkling lights and woodland-inspired details setting the scene for a night of
winter glamour and a little whimsy.
Whether you're joining us for dinner, dancing or the full experience, there's something for everyone at The Main.
Wristband Tiers
Guests must purchase one of the following
to access The Main on New Year’s Eve.
$50 Subject to taxes and fees
Ballroom party only; two come with every hotel room
$105++ Subject to taxes and gratuity
Included with a Saltine or Varia NYE dinner
$100 Subject to taxes and fees
Every party space, including Grain
$180 Only available until Black Friday
Dinner, the Ballroom and Grain
Dine Before You Dance
Begin the night with a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner. Every reservation includes a GOLD wristband to the Grand Ballroom Celebration.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Four-course Dinner + Ballroom Party + Grand Dessert Buffet & Bubbles Lounge.
Saltine’s regular dinner menu will not be available on New Year’s Eve.
New Year's Eve Dinner
Four-course Dinner + Ballroom Party + Grand Dessert Buffet & Bubbles Lounge.
Varia’s regular dinner menu will not be available this evening.
Rooftop Party
Includes Ballroom party + Grain rooftop access after 9 PM + Grand Dessert Buffet & Bubbles Lounge + NYE toast.
Entertainment
Main Ballroom · 8 PM – 2 AM
Varia · 6 PM – 12 AM
Grain · 6 – 9 PM
Grain · 9 PM – 2 AM
Where to Be
Three spaces, one enchanted night. Plan your route from first course to final dance.
5 PM
Doors Open
Wristband pickup, first floor
6 PM
Grand Dessert Buffet
Bubbles lounge, 4th floor
6 PM – 12 AM
Desiree Jordan
Varia
6 – 9 PM
Brian Sewell
Grain
8 PM – 2 AM
BJ Griffin Band + DJ
Main Ballroom
9 PM – 2 AM
DJ Gabraham Lincoln
Grain
Midnight
NYE Toast
Ring in 2027 together
WHAT TO WEAR
Think cocktail attire with a midwinter twist.
Midnight blues, rich jewel tones and gold accents
Velvet and a little sparkle
Floral details or woodland-inspired accessories
Hotel Guests
Years come and go, but you should stay – with us!
Make a night of it. Book a room at Hilton Norfolk The Main, celebrate until the very last toast, and simply head upstairs when the night is done.
Included With Your Room
Hotel guests can upgrade to GOLD | Dinner & Celebration for $25 or upgrade to RED | VIP Access for $50.
Plan Your Night
After 5 PM, entry to The Main requires a valid NYE wristband, a confirmed restaurant reservation, or a hotel reservation. Grain requires a RED wristband.
From 5 PM, The Main is reserved for wristband, dining, and hotel guests. Every guest passes through security on entry, and the Grand Dessert Buffet opens on the 4th floor at 6 PM.
Heading out to celebrate downtown? You’re welcome to come back. Show your wristband and pass through security to re-enter.
Good to Know
A Midwinter Night's Dream: An Enchanted Beginning to the Year Ahead. Inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, this year's theme reimagines an enchanted forest in the heart of winter, with midnight blues, gilded gold and whimsical woodland details setting the scene.
Think cocktail attire with a touch of winter glam. Midnight blues, rich jewel tones, velvet, gold accents and a little sparkle are all great choices. Want to have some fun with the theme? Add floral details or woodland-inspired accessories. Costumes are welcome, but not required!
Dine + Party + Snooze and Dine + Party require full dinner payment at booking, and reservations are non-refundable. Party + Snooze reservations are made through the Hilton booking engine. Party-only tickets are sold on Eventbrite.
Party-only tickets are sold until 10 PM on New Year’s Eve. Room and dining packages should be reserved in advance due to limited availability.
Yes! Grain will offer its full menu from 5–9 PM, followed by a late-night menu starting at 9 PM.
The Grand Dessert Buffet is on the 4th floor and opens at 6 PM with in-house pastries, passed bubbles, and coffee. Ballroom entertainment begins at 8 PM.
