Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 in metro Phoenix: 15 great bar crawls and parties
3, 2, 1 … Happy New Year!
Well, not quite.
But you're probably already looking for a place to ring in 2024. And what’s more exciting than a night out on the town with friends having a couple of drinks and sneaking in that New Year’s Eve kiss just as the clock turns to midnight?
Don’t find yourself without plans on one of the most lively nights of the year.
Slip on that sparkly dress or that black suit and head out on the town at one of these parties, bar crawls or special events in metro Phoenix.
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Gatsby’s House Phoenix New Year’s Eve Party
The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel is celebrating with a Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve Party. There will be two hours of passed appetizers with live DJs, two areas to mingle, festive party favors, a massive ballroom countdown and prepaid alcoholic drinks included in the ticket price.
Details: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N. First St., Phoenix. Tickets start at $85. eventbrite.com.
Don Woods’ Say When Rooftop New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2024 on a rooftop at a casual evening with a DJ, cocktails and late-night snacks. Midnight toast and snacks are included in ticket price; the event space is outdoors with mixed seated and standing room.
Details: 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Don Woods’ Say When Rooftop Bar, 400 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $100. exploretock.com.
Crawl ‘Til the Ball Falls: Phoenix NYE Bar Crawl 2024
This bar crawl includes quite a lineup of downtown bars like The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub, Chambers, Coabana Phoenix, Crown Public House, Pigtails Downtown, The Vig and The Whining Pig. Wristbands guarantee entry to these bars without covers and will earn participants drink specials at each stop.
Details: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Start at The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub, 1 N. First St. #108, Phoenix. $20. feverup.com.
Valley Bar NYE Block Party
Hosted by Weezy, The Alley Stage presents Most Necessary Hip Hop with DJ Javin and the 130 Club with DJs J-Me Lee + Pootiecat. In the basement, vibe to Efecto with DJs Aja Cruz + Soy Reco.
Details: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $40. valleybarphx.com.
Rhythm Room New Year’s Eve Party
Enjoy a house party R&B-style with special guest Ms. LayDee Jai. Christina Chiles will get funky with Geo Bowman, Lucius Parr, Bam Bam and the House Party R&B Band.
Details: Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $30. rhythmroom.com.
Circuit Overload: Anonymous
With DJ Tyler Moore and DJ Crums, a champagne toast and afterparty entry, it's the “hottest, gayest New Year’s Eve event in the heart of Phoenix.” Wear a mask and remain anonymous while enjoying the music until the clock strikes midnight.
Details: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Walter Studios, 747 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. $50. we.seetickets.us.
Club 90’s Presents: NYE ’24
Ring in 2024 in two massive spaces for dancing to throwbacks, hip hop and reggaeton. There will be a photo booth, midnight countdown and party decor.
Details: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $27.50-$39.75. concerts.livenation.com.
New Year’s Eve 2024 with Playboy Manbaby & Friends
Crescent Ballroom will have music from Playboy Manbaby with Mega Ran, Police State, Pijama Piyama, Sundressed, Veronica Everheart, Viridian, Boss Frog, Troubled Minds, Bummer Girl and Deathdotgov.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $25. crescentphx.com.
Ceremony – A Night of Goth | Post-Punk | Darkwave
Enjoy New Year’s Eve at The Rebel Lounge with performances by Cry Velvet, Lilac Angel, Desire Armed and Spin Lizzy.
Details: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Prices start at $10. wl.seetickets.us.
New Year's Eve Bash
A Perfect Tool will perform at The 44 Sports Grill and Nightlife, so get your drink pass for all-night 44-cent drinks, including domestic beer, wine and well spirits.
Details: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The 44 Sports Grill and Nightlife, 4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale. $20-40. ticketweb.com.
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New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
This event offers an all-access pass to more than eight venues and includes drink discounts, a welcome shot at select venues and a map to all the participating bars, lounges and nightclubs. Bars include Varsity Tavern, Handlebar, Casa, Rodeo Ranch, Mill Cue Club, Mesquite and Slices on Mill.
Details: Check in from 8-10 p.m. at Varsity Tavern. 501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. $29-$39. eventbrite.com.
New Year's Eve Scottsdale Pub Crawl
Roam Old Town Scottsdale stopping in and out of over 10 New Year’s Eve parties with an all-access pass. Tickets include entry and drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and an NYE bar crawl map. Participating bars include Pour Decisions, i-MAD Bar, Fry Junkie, Barstool, The Hot Chick, Mesquite, Bevvy, Boondocks, Giligin’s and Chickadees. You can check in at either Pour Decisions or Wasted Grain from 8-10 p.m.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Pour Decisions, 4209 N. Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. $39. eventbrite.com.
New Year’s Eve at Casino Arizona
MEFA 104.3’s The Manic Hispanic will be hosting New Year’s Eve at Casino Arizona. Entry includes two complimentary drinks, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, a balloon drop and party favors.
Details: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale. $60 advance pricing, $70 day of event pricing. ticketmaster.com.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Jade Bar
Ring in 2024 at the Jade Bar with a live DJ, hors d’oeuvres, craft cocktails and a midnight toast with a glass of bubbly. Entry is complimentary for resort members. Attire is dress-to-impress with your best festive wear, from glitzy and glam to dark and sultry.
Details: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa, 5700 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. $160. eventbrite.com.
New Year’s Eve Glow Party 2023
For only $5, enjoy free neon swag, DJ Dave Balboa on the turntables, a black light-lit bar and dance floor, drink specials, 50/50 and hourly raffles, a complimentary champagne toast, free noisemakers and free neon face painting. Come wearing neon and fluorescent to glow.
Details: 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 31. Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House, 15332 W. Bell Road, Surprise. $5. eventbrite.com.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: New Year's Eve 2023 in Phoenix: Parties, bar crawls to ring in 2024
