The Best Las Vegas NYE 2023 Parties and Events, Including the Debut of Fontainebleau’s Private Club (Exclusive)
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Las Vegas’ fall/winter 2023 calendar has been nonstop with major events from the opening of Sphere with U2:UV Achtung Baby Live in September to the long-awaited debut of Fontainebleau with Justin Timberlake and Paul Anka helming the festivities in December. Of course, there was also a little street race called Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix sandwiched in between.
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With New Year’s Eve 2023 falling ideally on a Sunday — making it a four-day holiday weekend — the city hosts a private club and theater christening and residency openings as eight fireworks displays from The Strat to MGM Grand light up the sky above the Strip.
Below, keep reading for the best New Year’s Eve 2023 parties, concerts and events in Las Vegas, from performances by Christina Aguilera at The Venetian’s Voltaire Belle de Nuit, Kelly Clarkson at Planet Hollywood and Post Malone at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater, to entertainment headlined by magician David Blaine, comedians Seth Meyer and John Oliver, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese and much more.
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The Poodle Room Debuts at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reveals that Fontainebleau Las Vegas will preview the Poodle Room, a members-only lifestyle and social club atop its 67-story hotel tower on Dec. 31. This will be the first time anyone has seen the Strip from this vantage point as the Fontainebleau is the tallest occupiable building in Nevada. The invite-only A-list first-look pays homage to the original Poodle Room, with its prancing poodle logo on cocktail napkins and swizzle sticks, that served as a celebrity and socialite hangout at the original South Beach resort when it opened in 1954. Expect a mid-century maximal design by Rockwell Group, opulent florals from Jeff Leatham, bars serving cocktails in Baccarat glassware, an omakase sushi experience (which will be open to the public), a cigar room, a conservatory bathed in natural light and as the name suggests, poodle iconography everywhere. Josephine the Poodle is also the Fontainebleau Las Vegas mascot.
While details of the membership remain closely guarded, the application is up and Fontainebleau development president Brett Mufson teases that, “For our members, Poodle Room offers a sense of ownership in an exclusive community where they will want for nothing and enjoy the exceptional service and hospitality that has set Fontainebleau apart.”
Who Is Performing in Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve 2023?
According to Expedia’s 2024 Travel Trends, traveling to see concerts or tour tourism is one of the deciding factors as to why people visit a city — in Las Vegas’ case, for the residencies that fill the theaters year-round. Citing the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Expedia’s survey found that nearly 70 percent of survey respondents say they are more likely to travel to a concert. With 300,000 to 400,000 people descending on the Strip for New Year’s Eve, a large number of them will be packing the shows with entertainment as a top driver.
Here are the best concerts and parties in Las Vegas during New Year’s weekend, from Post Malone at the new Fontainebleau hotel’s BleauLive Theater to Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson.
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Post Malone at BleauLive Theater and Liv Nightclub in Fontainebleau
When Dec. 30 & 31
Where BleauLive Theater and Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (833) 702-7272
Tickets From $238 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Malone performs two consecutive history-making nights at the resort’s 3,800-seat Live Nation BleauLive Theater. “New Year’s Eve is iconic in this city and I’m excited to ring in 2024 as the first headliner at Fontainebleau Las Vegas,” says Malone, whose fifth album Austin debuted in August at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart. In June, the 10-time Grammy nominee received the Songwriters Hall of Fame “Hal Davis Starlight Award.” The theater features a large GA floor, the best place for a dance-party vibe when Justin Timberlake took the venue for a test spin at the resort’s invite-only opening. VIP sections have lounge seating with couches and bottle service. On Dec. 30, he will head over to the all-new Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau to keep the party going after the concert.
Christina Aguilera at Voltaire Belle de Nuit in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
When Dec. 30 & 31 (Jan. 5-6; Feb. 2-3, 9-10; March 1-2)
Where Voltaire at Venetian Resorts Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 414-1000
Tickets From $146 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Writing a new chapter in Las Vegas entertainment, Voltaire takes the residency out of the typical theater environment and gives it an intimate spin with only 1,000-person capacity and tables and banquettes — set with champagne, caviar and cookies — that put you right next to the stage, no matter where you sit. Christina Aguilera makes her debut at the venue on New Year’s Eve weekend, promising fans a performance unlike any other she’s done before with her most celebrated hits as the audience is ensconced in an immersive piece of art. Kylie Minogue has been performing at Voltaire since November and takes a break while Aguilera takes her turn.
Kelly Clarkson at Bakkt Theater in Planet Hollywood
When Dec. 30 & 31 (Feb. 9-10)
Where Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood, 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (855) 234-7469
Tickets From $70 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Vegas with another limited-engagement run of Chemistry: An Intimate Night with Kelly Clarkson for two performances over New Year’s Eve weekend. Chemistry, which debuted over the summer and sold out, gives fans the Clarkson they want with a collection of her biggest hits such as “Breakaway,” “Miss Independent,” “Stronger,” “Since You Been Gone,” “Mine” and even some covers. On opening night, she performed her version of Harry Styles’ “As It Was.”
John Oliver and Seth Meyers at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace
When Dec. 31
Where The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (855) 234-7469
Tickets From $70 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
After performing together at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in August, comedians John Oliver and Seth Meyers bring their “Two Comedians, One Stage” double-header to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for one-night-only on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps this Vegas gig could be a test run for more dates out west, as they will continue to play the Beacon Theatre through June 2024 with one date scheduled per month.
$75 and up
David Blaine Impossible at Encore Theater in Wynn Las Vegas
When Dec. 30 & 31 (Feb. 14, 17 & 18; March 27, 29 & 30; May 8, 10 & 11)
Where Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 770-7000
Tickets From $76 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
After a run at Resorts World throughout 2022 and 2023, David Blaine returns to the Strip with an all-new residency at Wynn debuting New Year’s Eve weekend. The stunt and illusion artist promises celebrity guest appearances — Keanu Reeves recently pulled a knife out of Blaine’s nose on late-night television — which became a regular occurrence during his last show.
Insomniac’s Forever Midnight at Resorts World
When Dec. 30 and Dec. 31
Where The Grounds at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (702) 676-7000
Tickets From $130 at Front Gate Tickets
For the first-time ever Insomniac is hosting a dual-city New Year’s Eve festival, Forever Midnight, taking over both The Grounds at Resorts World Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Convention Center for two nights NYE weekend. Sofi Tukker as well as John Summit, Kaskade, Fisher, Kaytranada, Eric Prydz, Green Velvet, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet, Jamie Jones b2b The Martinez Brothers, Lucati, Nicole Moudaber and Solomun, among others are all on the bill. LA’s Factory 93 and Miami’s Club Space act as lineup curators and stage hosts.
$130-$400
Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue at Horseshoe
When Dec. 28-31 (select dates through April 27)
Where Jubilee Theater in Horseshoe, 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (877) 603-4390
Tickets From $59 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Incorporating some of the stunning Bob Mackie costumes and sets from by-gone showgirl spectacular Jubilee into her iconic acts, Dita Von Teese revives one of Las Vegas’ lost art forms at the Jubilee Theater in Horseshoe. The burlesque queen is joined on stage by two dozen gender- and body-diverse neo-burlesque performers as she descends from five stories above on a floating disc. With feathers, rhinestones, sequins and a bedazzled circus wagon pulled by male show ponies — and you’ve hit the glamour jackpot. The closer is, of course, five of Dita’s signature champagne and martini glasses on stage at once. Additional costumes from Jenny Packham, Catherine D’Lish, Mister Pearl, Christian Louboutin and more make every performance simply dazzling.
Bruno Mars Dolby Live at Park MGM
When Dec. 28; Dec. 30–31
Where Dolby Live at Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (844) 600-7275
Tickets From $370 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve weekend without sold-out shows from Bruno Mars. He continues the tradition he started more than a decade ago with a packed run.
Luke Bryan at Resorts World Theatre
When Dec. 30 & 31
Where Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 676-7000
Tickets From $61 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Country artist Luke Bryan wraps up his two-year residency at Resorts World Theatre with performances throughout the weekend with the final show on Jan. 6.
Black Eyed Peas at The Venetian Theatre
When Dec. 30–31
Where The Venetian Theatre in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 414-9000
Tickets From $242 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
With a name that has primed them to take part in New Year’s Eve tradition, six-time Grammy Award-winning trio Black Eyed Peas celebrate the arrival of 2024 with two weekend performances at The Venetian Theatre.
Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies at The Smith Center
When Dec. 30
Where 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 749-2000
Tickets From $39 at StubHub, SeatGeek, VividSeats
Actors and singers Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies team up for a show off the Strip at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. This year, they released a holiday album called “We Wish You The Merriest.”
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias / Demi Lovato at The Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan
When Dec. 30 & 31
Where The Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd., Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 698-7475
Tickets From $92 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias takes the stage at The Chelsea for back-to-back nights Friday and Saturday and then newly engaged pop star Demi Lovato closes the year at The Chelsea on Sunday — she only performed a handful of gigs in 2023.
Nightclub Performances
Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World
When Dec. 30 & 31
Where Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 802-6460
Catch Zedd on Saturday and Kaskade on Sunday during NYE 2024 weekend at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World.
LIV Las Vegas at Fontainebleau
When Dec. 30
Where LIV Las Vegas in Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 538-3657
See R&B singer Summer Walker making her first Las Vegas nightlife appearance on Dec. 30 at the newest nightclub in town. The 50,000-square-foot Groot Hospitality venue, designed by David Rockwell, opened Dec. 14.
XS Nightclub at Wynn
When Dec. 30–31
Where XS Nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 770-0097
Diplo takes the stage on Saturday and Sunday, while the Chainsmokers play the biggest party of the year with festive décor, party favors and a live countdown.
Kevin Hart at Drai’s Nightclub
When Dec. 31
Where The Cromwell, 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 777-3800
With a panoramic view of the Strip, Drai’s Nightclub is always a top pick for enjoying the fireworks from the rooftop of The Cromwell center Strip. This year, Kevin Hart hosts the party on Dec. 31 with Chris Brown performing.
The Best NYE Lounges On and Off the Strip
Chéri at Paris Las Vegas
Where Chéri at Paris Las Vegas,3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 776-7777
Pricing $800-$3,500 for 2-8 guests, approximately $3,000-$25,000 for table service
New at Paris Las Vegas and located in one of the most prime locations on the Strip, the 9,000 square-foot Chéri rooftop garden cocktail bar, tucked beneath the Eiffel Tower, offers VIP table packages for New Year’s Eve. (Even though it is outdoors, the space is heated.) The party gets started at 8 p.m. with a DJ and a dance floor and four tiers of experiences for New Year’s Eve, priced from $800 to $3,500 for two to eight guests, including bottle service and champagne. Approachable glamour is what Chéri prides itself on, according to sports agent and JRS Hospitality ceo Perry Rogers, which operates the venue. Rogers, who is a Las Vegas native wants people to have a Sin City experience they won’t regret in 45 days when they get their credit card bill. Table service at nightclubs on Strip range from $3,000 to $25,000.
“The idea is let’s make sure we get as many people as possible up here for this unobstructed view of the Strip and Bellagio Fountains,” he says. “We’re not a nightclub. I think Las Vegas, historically, was the promise of a great time without having to spend a lot of money — and we’ve gotten away from that. As the nightclub world started to move into Las Vegas, then came the cover charges and massive bills for tables.” On regular nights, Chéri doesn’t charge a cover nor require bottle service, a rarity in town. “You have one of the best views in the world and people don’t have their hand in your pocket,” Rogers adds. Chéri, decked out in Parisian ambience with sparkling chandeliers, garden landscaping, an antique spiral staircase and tufted lounge seating, sits atop Beer Park and Alexxa’s, which combined attract more than 4,000 guests per day.
Bel Aire Lounge at Durango Resort
Where Durango Casino & Resort, 6915 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89148; (888) 899-7770
Pricing $95 per person, table reservations from $150 per person
If you want the Vegas vibe without the Strip drama, check out the newly opened Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas. This is the first-luxury full-service hotel in this area and it features a roster of notable restaurants and lounges from the city’ best hospitality groups as well as some LA-famous place. From Clique Hospitality, which also has 8 Lounge and Gatsby’s in Resorts World and Barbershop and Clique at The Cosmopolitan, Bel Aire Lounge will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, reopening at 9 p.m. for a New Year’s Eve bash. DJ Sax Duo Roger & Roco perform while guests dressed to the nines partake in an open bar and hors d’oeuvres at the new cocktail bar. Admission priced at $95 per person and table reservations priced at $150 minimum per person.
The Best Dinners for NYE 2024 in Las Vegas
Fontainebleau took the approach of pairing its NYE dinners with a variety of entertainment styles including K-Pop, live jazz and DJs with the experience culminating in a rooftop fireworks by Grucci show.
KYU in Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Helmed by Chef Chris Arellanes, the Vegas version of this highly lauded Miami and New York brand, features Asian-inspired wood-fired cuisine from an open kitchen. Here, the New Year’s Eve celebration is sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and guests will be greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. For 2023’s last meal, KYU will serve à la carte offerings with decadent upgrades such as caviar service and truffle shaving by the ounce — the house specialty, a $350 Golden Chicken, proffers both of these as well as Louis XIII and foie gras.
Mother Wolf in Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Where Mother Wolf at Fontainebleau, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (833) 702-7272
Pricing $175 for prix-fixe from 5:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m., $200 for prix-fixe from 9:30 to 11 p.m.
LA’s Mother Wolf is now open at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and will feature three seatings on New Year’s Eve: 5:30 to 7 p.m. (prix-fixe starting at $175); 7:30 to 9 p.m. (prix-fixe starting at $175); and 9:30 to 11 p.m. (prix-fixe starting at $200). The Roman garden-inspired dining room was designed by Martin Brudzinski, just like the original. (He is also working on the Miami Design-district version.) This location marks Chef Evan Funke’s debut on the Las Vegas Strip, and his first outside of California, where he has three restaurants: Funke in Beverly Hills, Felix in Venice, and Mother Wolf in Hollywood. Dan Daley, Ten Five Hospitality principal, shares with The Hollywood Reporter that the 10,000 square-foot Vegas iteration is about 20 percent larger, and the menu is about 25 percent different, than L.A. with the addition of a section called Cose di Lusso, which means luxurious things. These include: burrata and caviar, fettuccine with white truffles and prosciutto and white or black truffle chicken. “There is a bit more spectacle in Vegas,” he says. “There’s so many other great restauranteurs in the building and we felt this was a good space for us. It’s also very unique because of the exhibition kitchen, which is 75 feet.” The private dining room with its window into the kitchen pays homage to Jonathan Waxman’s New York City institution Barbuto. “One of the propositions of Mother Wolf is the connection between guests and kitchen.” Daley feels the overall design with its fresh and feminine vibe is a departure from the dark masculine tone of many Las Vegas restaurants. “We wanted to go in the opposite direction,” he says. “We want to offer different sensory components to the overall experience from our playlists through our service to the cuisine. It is approachable. It’s not over your head. When you think about restaurants with world-class cuisine, they are artisanal and small; and then you have restaurants that are much more about the scene and the vibe. We wanted to merge those two things. Why can’t we have world-class cuisine and service in a space that has an energy and soul? That’s what we’re trying to accomplish on a nightly basis.”
Carversteak in Resorts World
Where Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (702) 676-7000
Pricing $195 for first seating from 5-7:30 p.m., $295 for gala seating from 8 p.m. to midnight
At Carversteak in Resorts World, expect decadent cuts of meat and overflowing shellfish towers enjoyed within a dining room adorned with eye-catching modern art. First seating ($195, excluding tax and gratuity) from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Gala seating ($295, excluding tax and gratuity) from 8 p.m. to midnight, with champagne toast. Carversteak’s newly redesigned enclosed terrace will be decked out for a throwback-themed ’24 Patio Party, featuring a DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., firework views and a midnight toast.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinners at Wynn
Wynn’s restaurants will feature special dinners on New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. at their best restaurants, including live DJ entertainment and complimentary champagne toasts. Delilah offers a three-course menu with Spicy Tuna Tartare, Asian pear, avocado mousse, sudachi lime ponzu and sesame rice cracker and an 8-ounce Filet Mignon. Lakeside and Sinatra spotlight six-course prix fixe menus and SW Steakhouse features dining specials such as Dayboat Scallops with Ossetra caviar, melted leeks and potato cakes and Sheep Milk Ricotta Ravioli with Alba white truffles and Reggiano parmesan.
Get Married on NYE: 123123 Wedding Date
New Year’s Eve 2023 is expected to be a popular wedding date in Las Vegas due to its numerical sequence of 1-2-3-1-2-3 and the city’s famous wedding chapels are experiencing high bookings. To control the demand, the Clark County Clerk is offering a pop-up marriage license office at Harry Reid Airport through New Year’s Eve weekend open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Terminal 1 near baggage claim.The temporary office will issue marriage licenses and vow renewal certificates. Couples using the pop-up location will also receive a NYE-themed keepsake to take with them for the wedding ceremony. The most popular magic date in Las Vegas history was 7/7/2007 when 4,492 couples were married; the second most popular wedding date was 11/11/2011 with 3,125 couples married.
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