33 New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte to ring in 2023

From chef-curated dinners to themed parties that go all night long, we’ve got over 30 ways to ring in 2023.

(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. 

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(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

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(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: $180 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

Photo: Symphony Webber/Axios

(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.

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(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.

(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.

[Related Axios story: Now open: Tapas-focused restaurant PARA]

(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.

(33) Cena y Baile at El Puro Restaurant

Eat some lechón and dance the night away as real Cubans do, featuring a live band and a champagne toast at midnight.

• Time: Varies; reservations and walk-ins accepted. The bar is open until 2am.

• Cost: Free to reserve.
• Location: 5033 South Blvd.

Editors note: This article will continue to be updated to include additional events and happenings on NYE. Know of an event? Email [email protected]