The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Special Events

Holiday at The Plaza

Enjoy the quintessential New York City holiday experience at the center of it all, where the winter wonderland of Central Park meets Fifth Avenue.

  • Holiday-Themed Afternoon Tea

    Available Wednesday, November 12th until Wednesday, January 7th

    A storied holiday tradition, The Palm Court’s special Holiday Afternoon Tea experience is an absolute must during the festive season. Enjoy breathtaking surroundings, an unmatched tea selection, and sweet and savory bites while making memories with the entire family. The Holiday Afternoon Tea menu will be available Wednesday, November 12th until Wednesday, January 7th.

  • Christmas Afternoon Tea

    Available Thursday, December 25th

    Let The Palm Court be your destination of choice and a holiday mainstay for you and your family on Christmas Day.

  • Yuletide Dinner at The Palm Court

    Available Thursday, December 25th

    On Christmas Evening (Thursday, December 25th), The Palm Court invites guests to enjoy a festive evening entrée special, available 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.   Savor braised short rib with seared foie gras, complemented by mashed potatoes and sautéed baby carrots — a refined seasonal indulgence, priced at $65 per person.

  • Yuletide Dinner at The Champagne Bar

    Available Thursday, December 25th

    Celebrate the magic of Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25th) at The Champagne Bar, where a festive evening entrée special will be served from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.   Savor braised short rib with seared foie gras, paired with mashed potatoes and sautéed baby carrots — an elegant holiday offering.

  • New Year's Eve Champagne Prelude

    Available Wednesday, December 31st

    Join us for a sophisticated prelude to New Year’s celebration and enjoy a champagne prelude in The Champagne Bar with free-flowing champagne and an ice sculpture raw bar. Your evening will include Royal Osetra caviar and a glass of Perrier-Jouët.

  • New Year's Eve Grand Fete

    Available Wednesday, December 31st

    Here’s to The Plaza’s storied past and limitless future, featuring a night of live entertainment, grand buffet, full bar service and complimentary midnight toast of Louis Roederer Champagne to ring in the New Year. We will welcome guests at 9 p.m. through 1 a.m. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event will be non-refundable. No shows will be non-refundable.   With nearly 120 years of glamourous galas, we invite you to ring in 2026 at the iconic Palm Court.