Who’s ready to celebrate 2024?! We’ve rounded up some of the best New Year’s Eve events in Louisville so that you can say “goodbye” to 2023 — and “hello” to 2024 — in grand fashion. Derby City has everything from river cruises and live music to standout meals from local favorite restaurants.
Mary M. Miller New Year’s Bash
Roll down the river on your favorite “party boat,” the Mary M. Miller riverboat. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the crowded bar scene and sip on champagne while enjoying delicious appetizers, festive party favors, and a DJ. The cruise departs at 10 p.m. and returns at 1 a.m.; tickets are $104.99 per person. Visit belleoflouisville.org for more information.
NYE Live! at Fourth Street Live!
There ain’t no party like a Derby City New Year’s Eve party. NYE Live! at Fourth Street Live! rumbles and roars with exclusive access to over 10 restaurants and bars, confetti cannons, party favors, live entertainment, a complimentary champagne toast, and a massive balloon drop at midnight. Ticket prices vary, and special upgrade packages are also available. The party gets rolling at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit nye-live.com.
Captain’s Quarters New Year’s Eve Dinner & Celebration
Welcome 2024 with the Captain’s Quarters’ annual New Year’s Eve dinner and celebration. Tickets start at $60 per person and include a four-course meal with mouthwatering options like spicy crab deviled eggs, kale salad, halibut, carrot cake, and more. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, a champagne toast, a balloon drop, and a late-night buffet with pizza, wings, and queso. Call (502) 228-1651 to reserve your spot. For additional details and to see the full menu, visit cqriverside.com.
2024 New Year’s Eve Howl at the Moon
Kiss 2023 goodbye as you and your friends revel in good fun at Howl at the Moon. Tickets start at $60 per person and include guaranteed entry, an open bar, a midnight champagne toast, party favors, and more. Visit howlatthemoon.com for more information.
New Year’s Eve at Mellwood Arts Center
Tony and the Tan Lines, DJ K-Dogg, and DJ Samosa are back at it again for this fantastic New Year’s Eve Party at the Mellwood Arts Center. The night blasts off at 9 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. Tickets are $85 and include cocktails, late-night food, and a midnight champagne toast. The event sells out quickly, so reserve your tickets now at NYE502.com.
New Year’s Eve 2023 at The Gillespie
Beginning at 9 p.m. at The Gillespie, you can enjoy live music from one of Louisville’s favorite party bands, Audio Graffiti! This dynamic band transports you back in time, belting out hits from the ’80s and ’90s — and even throwing in some country hits. Tickets start at $75 per person, and VIP upgrades are also available. Visit eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.
New Year’s Eve at West Sixth Brewing
West Sixth Brewing in NuLu offers fabulous NYE table packages, perfect for spending the night with great friends, food, and local brews. You can reserve a table for two for $100, which includes two glasses of champagne, two draft drink tickets, a shareable appetizer platter from Smithtown Seafood, party favors, and more. A beer garden package is also available for $200 and accommodates up to 10 guests. Tables are available beginning at 7 p.m., and the brewery remains open past midnight. Full package details can be found at eventbrite.com.
The Bottle Trees at Stevie Ray Blues Bar
Hailing from Louisville, The Bottle Trees are known for playing all your favorite rock ‘n’ roll hits. To see their New Year’s Eve performance at Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar, you can purchase a general admission ticket for $15, a seat at the bar for $20, a half-table (two chairs) for $70, or an entire table with four seats for $100. Table reservations come with champagne and party favors. Visit stevieraysbluesbar.com for additional details.
Brasserie Provence’s New Year’s Eve Dinner
Brasserie Provence offers a special New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner menu in honor of the new year. The decadent menu boasts choices such as crab bisque, duck foie gras terrine, beef filet mignon, lobster tail, and warm flourless chocolate cake. The dinner is $99 a person and seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. To see the full menu, visit brasserieprovence.com.
Happy New Year, Louisville!
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