With 2023 quickly approaching there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate in Charlotte.
(1) Glitz & Glam NYE Party at Ink-N-Ivy
This all-inclusive party will feature two dance floors (one with a DJ, another with live music), full bars, plus party favors and late-night finger foods.
Time: 9pm-1:30am
Cost: $115 (general admission)
Location: 222 South Church Street
(2) That 70s NYE Party at The Vintage Cigar Bar
This NYE celebration is a blast to the past with all things 70s-themed. There’ll be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a selfie station and a champagne toast at midnight.
Time: 8pm-1am
Cost: No cover for members; $20 for non-members
Location: 215 E Worthington Ave.
(3) New Year’s Masquerade Ball at Bazal Gallery
Get dressed to the nines at this masquerade-themed NYE event. A VIP ticket includes an open bar from 8-10pm, hors d’oeuvres, sushi, champagne, live harp performances and party favors.
Time: 10pm-2am
Cost: $25 general admission; $125 VIP
Location: 950 NC Music Factory Blvd.
(4) Charlotte NYE Bar Crawl in Uptown
Close out 2022 with a bar crawl across Uptown. You’ll check in at Ri Ra’s before hitting other bars like Connolly’s, World of Beer and Prohibition. Your ticket includes free entry, an appetizer buffet, a champagne toast, drink specials and more.
Time: 6pm-2am
Cost: $30-$35
Location: Check in at Ri Ra’s (208 N Tryon St.)
(5) The 4th Annual Hoppin’ New Year’s Eve at Hoppin’
Ring in the new year with good vibes at Hoppin’. Your ticket includes $1 beer and wine, half off liquor, appetizers from 9pm until they’re gone, pizza, a DJ, party favors and a champagne toast. Only 250 tickets are available — grab yours early.
Time: 8-1am
Cost: $70-$85
Location: 1402 Winnifred St.
(6) Midnight Mulligan’s NYE at Midnight Mulligan Brewing
Say hello to 2023 with an open bar and buffet dinner at Midnight Mulligan. Your $125 ticket also includes a comedy show, musical performances and a midnight champagne toast.
Time: 7pm-1am
Cost: $125 for one general admission ticket or $200 for two
Location: 2215 Thrift Road
(7) New Year’s Eve 2022 at Idlewild
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour open bar with beer wine and cocktails as well as a champagne toast.
Time: There will be three seatings: 5pm, 8pm and 11pm.
Cost: $95 per person for the first two seatings and $120 per person for the 11pm seating.
Location: 424 E. 36th St.
(8) New Year’s Eve 5K & 5 Mile Trail Race at the Whitewater Center
Start 2023 on the right foot by going on a run through the woods. Participants can choose between two races: a 5K or five mile run that will overlap with the year’s end and the beginning of the new year.
Time: 5K: 11:45pm-1am; 5 mile: 11:30pm-1am
Cost: $32-$42
Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
(9) Gatsby’s Gala at The Music Yard
A collab with The Music Yard, SouthBound and Backstage Lounge, this prohibition-themed evening will have three stages, bands, DJs, vendors and college football. Plus, a free champagne toast & hors d’oeuvres for VIPs. Roaring 20s dress is highly encouraged.
Time: 7pm-2am
Cost: $30 general admission; $50 VIP; $110 general admission four-pack; $240 VIP four-pack (high top table).
Location: 2433 South Blvd.
(10) 3rd Annual Great Gatsby New Years Eve Party at Pinhouse
Tickets get you $1 beer and wine, half-off liquor, appetizers from 9pm until they run out, party favors, a photo booth, a champagne toast and free Duckpin bowling. They’re only selling 250 tickets for the event, so grab them early.
Time: 8pm-1am
Cost: $70-$85
Location: 2306 Central Ave.
(11) NYE ’23 at el Thrifty Social
This free NYE event features a complimentary champagne toast, a DJ and new menu items like arroz con mixto and asada plates. The first 200 guests to RSVP receive a parking validation code or $5 off bowling if you take an Uber or Lyft.
Time: 7pm-2am
Cost: Free
Location: 1115 N. Brevard St.
(12) New Year’s Eve at South End Station
Grab your friends and celebrate the last hours of 2022 at South End Station. Enjoy multiple DJs, drinks and an enormous balloon drop at midnight inside Slate, Oak Room and an outdoor heated tent. VIP tickets get you access to the dance floor and All American’s bar.
Time: 9pm-1:30am
Cost: $30 (designated driver); $80 (general admission); $110 (VIP)
Location: 200 East Bland Street
(13) CLT NYE in Uptown
This family-friendly NYE event will have live music, a Queen City crown lighting and a huge firework display starting at midnight.
Time: 8pm
Cost: Free
Location: Tryon Street at Levine Avenue of the Arts
(14) New Year’s Eve at Puttery
Party with Puttery for NYE. Festive attire is encouraged and tickets include one round of gameplay.
Time: 8:30pm-2am
Cost: $55 general admission
Location: 210 Rampart St.
(15) Countdown at Canopy: A New Year’s Eve Affair at Canopy SouthPark
Tickets to this event include appetizers, unlimited bar access and a midnight champagne toast. Additional amenities vary by package.
Time: 9pm-2am
Cost: $150 VIP admission; prices vary for overnight packages
Location: 4905 Barclay Downs Dr.
(16) Fairwood 226 NYE Party at Fairwood 226
Tickets to Fairwood 226’s NYE bash are all-inclusive and include beer, wine, liquor, champagne, a photo booth, party favors, a balloon drop and DJ. The VIP table also includes charcuterie.
Time: 9pm-2am
Cost: $125 general admission; $800 for a table of six
Location: 226 Fairwood Ave.
(17) NYE 2023 at Graham Street Station & Monarch Room at Graham Street Station
Guests can switch up the scenery with four different event rooms, each with its own DJ and theme.
Time: 9pm-2am
Cost: $20 early bird general admission; $40 early bird VIP; $600 VIP table; $700 high top table, $2,500 ultra VIP table
Location: 2016 N. Graham St.
(18) New Year’s Punchin’ Eve 2023 at Suffolk Punch
Step out for NYE at Suffolk Punch. Tickets include access to an open bar, live music from a DJ plus a light show, party favors, a photo booth, a champagne toast and sparkler event at midnight. Plus, you’ll be able to purchase late night eats from food truck, Katsu Kart.
Time: 9pm-1am
Cost: $175 for general admission; $225 at the door
Location: 2911 Griffith St.
(19) NYE at La Belle Helene
Nothing says “party” like an open bar and buffet. Guests at this event can also expect a live DJ, a countdown of the ball drop, a champagne toast at midnight and festive party favors.
Time: 10pm-2am
Cost: $125 general admission
Location: 300 S Tryon St.
(20) Winter Wonderland NYE at Trolley Barn Fermentory
Welcome 2023 with a winter wonderland bash at Trolley Barn. Along with entry, your $65 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, signature cocktails, a dance party, late-night snacks and takeaway gifts.
Time: 10pm-1am
Cost: Free
Location: 2104 South Blvd.
(21) New Year’s Eve Party at The Hamilton
Sing and dance your way into the New Year with a giant dance floor and karaoke rooms at The Hamilton. Your $120 ticket comes with top shelf liquor, beer, wine and a buffet.
Time: 9pm
Cost: $120
Location: 820 Hamilton St
(22) Neon New Year’s Eve Party at Queen Park Social
Light up your New Year at Queen Park Social. Their neon party will feature a complimentary pregame buffet, drinks, a DJ, a light Show, bowling and free games all night long.
Time: 8pm-2am
Cost: $30-$150
Location: 125 Yancey Road
(23) New Year’s Eve at Cloud Bar
Ring in 2023 high above Uptown at Cloud Bar. The party features an open bar from 9pm to midnight, a buffet of light bites, a live DJ, a champagne toast and a cash bar from midnight to 2am.
Time: 9pm-1:30am
Cost: $150
Location: 555 S. McDowell St.
(24) Rich and Bennett’s NYE Bash 2023 at Tyber Creek Pub
This all-inclusive event features light hor d’oeuvres, party favors, beer, wine, liquor, champagne, multiple DJs and a balloon drop.
Time: 8pm early entry; 9pm general admission
Cost: $85 (general admission) – $140 (VIP table service)
Location: 1933 South Blvd
(25) New Year’s Oh My Bash at Lenny Boy Brewing
This annual charity event will benefit the Greater Enrichment Program. Expect drink specials and a food truck, plus live wrestling and a live auction, all hosted by DJ Supreme. Lenny Boy is also throwing a NYE pregame starting at 11am.
Time: 8pm-1:30am
Cost: $20
Location: 3000 S. Tryon St. (Griffith Hall)
(26) NYE Dinner and Celebration at Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Stop by in the early evening for an intimate dinner experience before your final countdown destination or join later in the evening to dine and count down to 2022 with a signature cocktail in hand and Charlotte’s skyline as the backdrop.
Time: Early seating 6-8pm; second seating 8:30pm-1am
Cost: $90 (dinner only) to $120 (dinner and celebration)
Location: 1320 S. Church St.
(27) An “OZ” Themed NYE at The Green Room
Lincoln Street’s pocket bar, The Green Room, is also taking part in the New Year celebrations with a three course “OZ” themed cocktail and small plate pairing. There’s also an option to grab a dinner ticket at The Green Room and join the afterparty at Lincoln Street.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (cocktails and small plates) or 9pm-1am (cocktails and small plates plus the LSKC afterparty)
Cost: $85 (cocktails and small plates); $115 (cocktails and small plates plus afterparty)
Location: 1320 S. Church St.
(28) Sip and Savor NYE Dinner at Mizu
The NYE chef’s dinner at Mizu features menu items like tempura lobster lollipops and filet mignon, plus dessert and champagne add-ons. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.
Time: 5pm
Cost: $75
Location: 3100 Apex Drive, 9th Floor
(29) New Year’s Eve Dinner at Haymaker
Good food and good times are ahead at Haymaker’s NYE dinner. They’re offering a three course prix fixe menu for $95 a person. You’ll get to choose between three seatings at 5, 7 or 9pm. Make your reservation online or call to reserve.
Time: 5, 7 and 9pm
Cost: $95
Location: 225 S Poplar St.
Haymaker in Uptown
(30) New Year’s Eve 2023 Dinner & Party at PARA
Whether you’re looking for a NYE dinner or NYE party (or both), PARA has you covered. They’re offering a four course dinner at 4 and 6:30 pm for $125 per guest. Stick around for their NYE party, which starts at 10pm and includes an all-inclusive bar package, party favors, appetizers and a champagne toast for $99.
Time: Dinners at 4pm & 6:30pm; Party at 10pm
Cost: $125 for NYE dinner; $99 for NYE party
Location: 235 W Tremont Ave.
(31) NYE Dinner at Gilde
Gilde Brewing is ringing in the new year with a five course dinner, complete with a welcome cocktail and live music. Then, you can hop on over to your next destination to get your midnight kiss.
Time: 6-10pm
Cost: $99
Location: 3530 Dewitt Ln.
(32) NYE Dinner 2022 at Haberdish
NoDa’s Haberdish is celebrating NYE with fried chicken and caviar, along with a variety of side dishes and champagne.
Time: Varies; reservations and walk-ins accepted
Cost: $3 per person to reserve
Location: 3106 N Davidson St.
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