--- title: Home --- - [Home](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/en-us/home) - [About Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/all-about-our-mission) Show submenu for About Us - [Letter From the Chair](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/letter-from-the-chair) - [Board & Advisory Board](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/board-advisory-board) - [Last Year's Event Info](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/schedule) Show submenu for Last Year's Event Info - [Artist](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/artist-1) - [Parking](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/parking-1) - [Map](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/map) - [Mobile App](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/mobile-app) - [Year-Round Programs](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/programs) - [Support](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/support) - [Volunteer](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/volunteer) Show submenu for Volunteer - [Contact Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/contact-us) - [News](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/news) - [Home](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/en-us/home) - [About Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/all-about-our-mission) Show submenu for About Us - [Letter From the Chair](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/letter-from-the-chair) - [Board & Advisory Board](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/board-advisory-board) - [Last Year's Event Info](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/schedule) Show submenu for Last Year's Event Info - [Artist](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/artist-1) - [Parking](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/parking-1) - [Map](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/map) - [Mobile App](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/mobile-app) - [Year-Round Programs](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/programs) - [Support](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/support) - [Volunteer](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/volunteer) Show submenu for Volunteer - [Contact Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/contact-us) - [News](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/news) [Buy Now](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/buy-now?hsLang=en-us) ## AN ALCOHOL-FREE AND SUBSTANCE-FREE CELEBRATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE 80+ Performances, Film Festival, Midnight Countdown & More in Downtown Morristown on New Year's Eve ## OVER 80 PERFORMANCES AT 20+ DOWNTOWN MORRISTOWN VENUES All Tickets include access to First Night Morris County 2026 on December 31, 2025, and On-Demand access to Select Films and Performances through January 1, 2026, at 4 PM. ## ON NEW YEAR’S EVE…THE TOWN BECOMES A STAGE 20+ Venues, 80+ Performances, 40+ On-Demand Films, Midnight Countdown, Free Parking, Shuttles & More Starting at $30 Event Date: Dec. 31, 2025 ## ON NEW YEAR’S EVE…THE TOWN BECOMES A STAGE 20+ Venues, 80+ Performances, 40+ On-Demand Films, Midnight Countdown, Free Parking, Shuttles & More Start at $30Event Date: Dec. 31, 2025 ## OVER 80 PERFORMANCES AT 20+ DOWNTOWN MORRISTOWN VENUES All Tickets include access to First Night Morris County 2026 on December 31, 2025, and On-Demand access to Select Films and Performances through January 1, 2026 at 4 PM. # On New Year’s Eve…The Town Becomes A Stage ![Untitled design](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png?width=100&height=100&name=Untitled%20design.png "Untitled design") # WHO WE ARE  First Night® Morris County, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to foster the public’s appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse, and high-quality New Year’s Eve program which offers the community a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all with [Year Round Community Development Thru FNM365](https://firstnightmorris.org/year-round-impact-thru-fnm365-first-night-morris-county/).  ![9-1](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hs-fs/hubfs/9-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=9-1.png "9-1") # WHAT IS FIRST NIGHT  First Night® Morris County began in 1992 and is the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey, attracting nearly 10,000 participants each year. An alcohol-free and substance-free celebration of arts and culture, First Night® Morris County attracts families, seniors, singles and anyone looking for an exciting way to ring in the New Year! [Click Here to Learn More about our Volunteer-Based 501c3 Nonprofit Organization.](https://firstnightmorris.org/about-us-first-night-morris-county-new-jersey-and-fnm365/)  ![12](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hs-fs/hubfs/12.png?width=100&height=100&name=12.png "12") # ABOUT THIS YEAR'S EVENT  Featuring 80+ Performances at 20+ Venues (20+ In-Person, 1 Live Stream, and 1 On-Demand) on December 31, 2025, in Downtown Morristown from 4:30 PM to Midnight with Complimentary Parking, Free Shuttles, and Additional On-Demand Access through 4:30 PM on January 1st. Tickets (Buttons) Start at $30. 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Tickets (Buttons) Are Now On Sale For First Night Morris County 2026, December 31, 2025   --- ![First Night Morris County 2026 12-31-25 Button](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/First%20Night%20Morris%20County%202026%2012-31-25%20Button.png) **NOW AVAILABLE** Tickets (Buttons) Start at $30 [BUY NOW](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/buy-now?hsLang=en-us) ![First Night Morris County 2026 12-31-25 Button](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/First%20Night%20Morris%20County%202026%2012-31-25%20Button.png) **ARTISTS & FILMS** Something For Everyone: Live, Streaming & On-Demand [EVENT OVERVIEW](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/artist-1?hsLang=en-us) ![First Night Morris County 2026 12-31-25 Button](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/First%20Night%20Morris%20County%202026%2012-31-25%20Button.png) **SCHEDULE** Over 80 Performance at 20+ Venues commodo viverra. [EVENT OVERVIEW](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/buy-now?hsLang=en-us) ![FNM365-1200x1200-1](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/FNM365-1200x1200-1.png) **SUPPORT** Together We Can – Year-Round Impact thru FNM365 [CLICK HERE](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/programs?hsLang=en-us) ![ ](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design-10.png) ### WHAT MAKES FIRST NIGHT AMAZING # "Every film is rich in imagination." MARK BOUTROS, BOARD MEMBER & FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, FIRST NIGHT MORRIS COUNTY & FNM365 [Board & Advisory Board Members](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/board-advisory-board?hsLang=en-us) ### WHAT MAKES FIRST NIGHT AMAZING # "First Night offers the opportunity to bring the community together. So let's do it and together we're going to start off 2026 on the right step." CRAIG SCHLOSSER, CO-CHAIR & PRESIDENT. FIRST NIGHT MORRIS COUNTY & FNM365 [Board & Advisory Board Members](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/board-advisory-board?hsLang=en-us) # Our Performers Featuring 80+ Performances at 20+ Venues in Downtown Morristown ![Bozza Brazil](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Bozza%20Brazil.png) Bozza Brasil [Register Now](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/meet-our-artists-first-night-morris-county?hsLang=en-us) ![CPCC (1)](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/CPCC%20(1).png) Child's Play Challenge Courses [Register Now](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/childs-play-challenge-courses?hsLang=en-us) ![q](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/q.png) Baroque Orchestra 30th Anniversary [Register Now](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/meet-our-artists-first-night-morris-county?hsLang=en-us) ![CPCC (1)](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/CPCC%20(1).png) Child's Play Challenge Courses [Register Now](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/childs-play-challenge-courses?hsLang=en-us) # Our Featured Supporters Thank You To Our Featured Supporters & Partners! # Our Supporters Thank You To Our Supporters & Partners! ![Featured Supporters First Night Morris County 2026 12-31-25v2](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Featured%20Supporters%20First%20Night%20Morris%20County%202026%2012-31-25v2.png) ![Supporters First Night Morris County 2026 12-31-25v3](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Supporters%20First%20Night%20Morris%20County%202026%2012-31-25v3.png) # LATEST NEWS [![250th-anniversary-of-the-revolution-transparent](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/250th-anniversary-of-the-revolution-transparent.png)](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-to-launch-morris-countys-250th-anniversary?hsLang=en-us) First Night Morris County to Launch Morris County’s 250th Anniversary Celebration New Year’s Eve Festival Supports Local Tourism, Businesses and Year-Round Community Programs As Morris…   [![FNMCOVER2026\_V2](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/FNMCOVER2026_V2.png)](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/letter-from-the-chair?hsLang=en-us) Letter from the Chair: Announcing First Night Morris County 2026, December 31, 2025 It is our pleasure to announce the launch of tickets and the program for the 34th Annual First Night Morris County, the Mid-Atlantic’s largest, family-friendly, alcohol- and substance-free celebration on New Year’s Eve.    [![Morristown-Marks-200th-Anniversary-of-Lafayettes-Farewell-Tour](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Morristown-Marks-200th-Anniversary-of-Lafayettes-Farewell-Tour.jpg)](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/morristown-marks-200th-anniversary-of-lafayettes-farewell-tour?hsLang=en-us) Morristown Marks 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Morristown will play a key role this week in a national commemoration of General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour, hosting a series of public events, reenactments and tributes from July 8–14 to mark the bicentennial of his return visit to the United States and honor his legacy in the fight for American independence.   # VIEW PHOTOS FROM PAST FIRST NIGHT MORRIS CELEBRATIONS ![Andrew-Rosenblum-First-Night-Morris-County](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Andrew-Rosenblum-First-Night-Morris-County.jpg) ![Brian-Conway-and-John-Walsh-First-Night-Morris-County](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Brian-Conway-and-John-Walsh-First-Night-Morris-County.jpg) ![The-Frank-Vignola-Hot-Jazz-Trio-First-Night-Morris-County](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/The-Frank-Vignola-Hot-Jazz-Trio-First-Night-Morris-County.jpg) ![The-British-Invasion-Band-First-Night-Morris-County](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/The-British-Invasion-Band-First-Night-Morris-County.jpg) ![MicrosoftTeams-image-3-377x377](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-377x377.jpg) ![MicrosoftTeams-image-5-335x335](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image-5-335x335.jpg) ![Resized-Johnny-Peers-1-383x383](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Resized-Johnny-Peers-1-383x383.jpg) ![Resized-John-Ginty-1-297x297](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Resized-John-Ginty-1-297x297.jpg) ![dinoman-dinosaurs-383x383](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/dinoman-dinosaurs-383x383.jpg) ![Resized-StoryFaces-1-370x370](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Resized-StoryFaces-1-370x370.jpg) ![MicrosoftTeams-image-4-281x281](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-281x281.jpg) ![Baroque-1-Slider-Photo-383x383](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/hubfs/Baroque-1-Slider-Photo-383x383.png) About First Night Morris County Inc.: First Night® Morris County, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to foster the public’s appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse, and high-quality New Year’s Eve program which offers the community a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all with Year Round Community Development Thru FNM365. - [Home](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/en-us/home) - [About Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/all-about-our-mission) - [Last Year's Event Info](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/schedule) - [Year-Round Programs](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/programs) - [Support](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/support) - [Volunteer](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/volunteer) - [News](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/news) - [Home](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/en-us/home) - [About Us](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/all-about-our-mission) - [Last Year's Event Info](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/schedule) - [Year-Round Programs](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/programs) - [Support](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/support) - [Volunteer](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/volunteer) - [News](https://www.firstnightmorris.org/news) © 2026 All rights reserved.