How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Charlotte
And just like that, 2023 is coming to a close – but not before one more big night out.
by Hiral Patel Dec 15, 2023
Champagne, live music, delicious food and more – start the new year right at these parties, concerts, dinners and other events in Charlotte. Have fun, make memories and be sure to party responsibly.
Nightlife & Entertainment
NYE Fever Dream
Neighborhood: Optimist Park
Gear up for a neon-lit escapade as 2023 comes to a close. Fever Dreams, an event by the dance scene, for the dance scene, invites you to a night of beats and glitz at Starlight on 22nd. Cheers to the new year with a midnight champagne toast, capture the night's magic with whimsical photo booths and dance all night to rythmic house beats, expertly curated by live DJs.
4th Annual Pinhouse Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Party
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
There are a limited number of tickets are available for Pinhouse’s Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party, which includes discounted beer, wine and liquor, free appetizers from Club House Kitchen & Cocktails, music from DJ Knes, a champagne toast, photo booth and free duckpin bowling.
It's 2024, Darling!
Neighborhood: NoDa
Enjoy all-night breakfast and a champagne toast at midnight at The Artisan’s Palate’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be a DJ and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-inspired spread to create a celebration that Holly Golightly would be proud of.
CLT NYE
Neighborhood: Uptown
Bundle up and come out to enjoy this annual event with friends and family. CLT NYE presented by Ally is a free event with live music and a DJ. Don’t miss the lighting of the Queen City Crown and a large fireworks display, the only in Uptown, at midnight.
Deon Cole: My New Normal
Area: East Charlotte
Laugh your way into the new year with comedian Deon Cole. Cole brings his My New Normal tour to Ovens Auditorium at 8 p.m. The comedian is best known for his roles on “Black-ish,” the spinoff “Grown-ish” and “Angie Tribeca.” Cole was also a writer for “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.”
Gatsby's House 2024: Charlotte New Year's Eve Celebration
Neighborhood: Uptown
Get out your most elegant 1920s attire and indulge in a VIP experience this New Year’s Eve at “Gatsby’s House.” Dance the night away in the grand ballroom of the Hilton Charlotte Uptown Hotel to the sounds of hip-hop and reggaeton spinning from the DJ booth, with drinks from the open bar.
KALEIDOSCOPE New Year's Eve Party at South End Station
Neighborhood: South End
New Year’s Eve at South End Station has been voted one of Charlotte’s best NYE events, and for good reason. Enjoy a night of singing and dancing, with drinks and music at the bars lining South End Station, including Slate, Oak Room and All American Pub.
Midnight Soiree
Neighborhood: Uptown
This upscale New Year’s Eve party promises all the goods and VIP experiences you need to start a grand 2024. Celebrate with Ink-N-Ivy’s all-inclusive party, with martini and champagne bars, multiple DJs and drinks. Last year’s event sold out so don’t wait to get your ticket.
New Year’s Eve 2024
Neighborhood: South End
Ring in the new year at The Fairwood 226. This celebration features all-inclusive offerings with beer, wine, liquor, champagne, light bites from 10-11 p.m., a balloon drop, live set from DJ Spike and more. Doors open at 9 p.m.
New Year’s Eve at Hoppin’
Neighborhood: South End
Hoppin hosts this fan-favorite annual New Year’s Eve party. Grab drinks, take pictures at the photobooths, dance your heart out to the DJ and enjoy snacks as you await the champagne toast at midnight. A limited number of tickets are available.
New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
Neighborhood: Uptown
Crawl your way into 2024 during the New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl. Make your way to participating bars in Uptown, including Mortimer’s Café and Pub, Tattooz & Booz, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Novelty House, The Local and Prohibition, for drink specials.
New Year’s Eve Silent Disco
Neighborhood: South End
Dance to your own beat at Hi-Wire Brewing’s New Year’s Eve Silent Disco. Multiple DJs will play a range of music that only you can hear through headphones. As you dance, enjoy a pour from Hi-Wire’s taps and grab pizza from Benny Ferrovia’s next door.
New Year’s Eve Weekend at Trio
Neighborhood: South End
Trio Nightclub will have a different DJ every night of New Year’s Eve weekend. Catch sets from Dombresky on Friday, Loud Luxury on Saturday and Angelo the Kid on New Year’s Eve. The NYE Weekend Pass includes entry to all three shows and an all-inclusive bar.
NYE at RSVP
Neighborhood: South End
RSVP will have three DJs, performing simultaneous sets, on the rooftop, veranda and main stage. Dance the night away then toast to the new year. General admission includes an all-inclusive bar package and free swag.
Rich & Bennett’s NYE Bash
Neighborhood: South End
Rich & Bennett is kicking off 2024 with the annual NYE Bash, this year at Tyber Creek Pub. This private event will feature light hors d'oeuvres, party favors, beer, wine, liquor, champagne, a photo booth, DJ and balloon drop at midnight.
V101.9's Official NYE Party
Area: South Charlotte
Ring in the new year with V101.9 and Doug E. Fresh at the Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park. Come dressed in all black for DJ sets by Mr. Incognito, DJ Skillz and DJ Shakim, along with a live performance by Doug E. Fresh.
Eat & Drink
Church & Union
Neighborhood: Uptown
Church and Union is celebrating New Year’s Eve with an open bar and buffet from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Uptown restaurant will have a live DJ, festive party favors and champagne toast at midnight. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Levine Children’s Hospital.
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
Neighborhood: Madison Park
Enjoy Cuban cuisine, dancers and a live band at El Puro’s Masquerade Ball. The restaurant’s menu of authentic Cuban favorites is paired with the lively beats of Caribbean rhythms and captivating performances. There will also be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
La Belle Helene
Neighborhood: Uptown
Start your New Year’s Eve plans with dinner at La Belle Helene. Pair food from the buffet with a drink of your choice from the top-shelf open bar. After dinner, stay for the DJ, midnight ball drop and a champagne toast. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Levine Children’s Hospital.
Mariposa
Neighborhood: Uptown
Indulge in a fine dining experience, complete with optional wine pairings at this five-course, prix-fixe dinner. Mariposa’s luxurious dining room, adjoining the Mint Museum Uptown, overlooks Uptown’s annual CLT NYE celebration below at Levine Avenue for the Arts.
Mico
Neighborhood: Uptown
Dine on a three-course menu inspired by the cuisine in South America and Argentina in the lush and romantic dining room of Mico at the Grand Bohemian Hotel. This holiday menu features chilled cold-water oysters, truffled potato gratin, espresso martini cheesecake and more.
Family-Friendly Events
New Year’s Eve at WinterFest
Area: South Charlotte
Carowinds’ WinterFest promises fun for all ages, including on New Year’s Eve. Stroll around the park filled with millions of shimmering lights and enjoy live entertainment as the clock strikes midnight. The park closes at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31.
New Year’s Eve Party
Area: Gastonia
The Schiele Museum of Natural History celebrates New Year’s Eve by exploring traditions from different countries. This fun and educational holiday event includes games, crafts, snacks and a chance to learn about all the different New Year’s traditions all over the world. The celebration begins at 2 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Trail Race
Area: West Charlotte
Kick-off 2024 with a true celebration of the active, outdoor lifestyle at the U.S. National Whitewater Center's New Year’s Eve Trail Race. Get your headlamp ready to race around the Whitewater Center after dark in a 5K or five-mile race.
Noon Year’s Eve
Area: Huntersville
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with the whole family at Discovery Place Kids. Arrive early to enjoy special activities before an epic balloon drop at noon. Every family will receive a winter-themed book, bookmark and noisemaker.
Noon Year's Eve Party
Area: Matthews
Get ready for a morning full of fun activities at Fullwood Theater. A kid-friendly DJ and other live entertainment will get the party started as you await the balloon drop at the stroke of noon. This is recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Article originally written by Hiral Patel. Updates by Arielle Patterson in December 2023.
