If you’re in Las Vegas to bid 2023 farewell, you obvs want to party on the last days of the year so check out just a sampling of where to let it all hang out!
• Hit the clubs to dance the night away. On deck is Chris Brown at Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell (Dec. 31); New Year’s Eve weekend at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World includes performance from RL Grime (Dec. 28), Odesza (Dec. 29), Zedd (Dec. 30) and Kaskade (Dec. 31); at Hakkasan at MGM Grand Fat Joe performs (Dec. 31); DJ Pauly D is at Marquee at The Cosmopolitan (Dec. 31); Steve Aoki brings a special night to Omnia at Caesars Palace (Dec. 31); Lil Jon is at Jewel at Aria (Dec. 31) and O.T. Genasis is at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian (Dec. 31).
• Let’s say you like to rave out—Las Vegas comes through with two raves, the first from iconic party-throwers Insomniac. The party, Forever Midnight Las Vegas at Resorts World on Dec. 30-31 welcomes EDM superstars like John Summit, Sofi Tukker, Eric Prydz, Jamie Jones and more. Or head over to AREA15 for its “MasqueRave” party on Dec. 31. It’ll be six hours of EDM music spread across two stages along with art installations, roaming performers, photo op stations, specialty cocktails and guests are encouraged to dress in their most creative masquerade masks.
• One of the biggest parties on New Year’s Eve happens downtown at the Fremont Street Experience. For one ticket price, guests 21+ can enjoy four stages of live performances throughout the evening. The lineup includes big names this year like: Third Eye Blind, Eric Forbes, Blackstreet, Kid N’ Play, Tone Loc, Young MC, Big Gigantic and more.
• For a more intimate, upscale New Year’s Eve, perfect for couples and groups looking to party in high style, there’s great options like S Bar at Mandalay Bay. Tickets include a hosted bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., passed bites and live entertainment. Downtown, catch views of the whole valley from the rooftop lounge Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino. Hang on the expansive patio with plenty of seating and firepits while enjoying live entertainment, specialty cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and panoramic views of the fireworks shows. And lastly, enjoy more rooftop festivities over at Ghostbar at Palms. The 55th floor lounge is a beautiful, upscale space and the perfect setting for live entertainment, midnight countdown and spacious outdoor terrace with gorgeous views of the entire valley below.
• For just $125 plus tax and fees per person, head over to Sahara Las Vegas for its two-day extravaganza. The ticket price includes bottomless spirits, cocktails and beers on Dec. 31 at Azilo Ultra Lounge and Casbar Lounge from 8 p.m.-midnight. The evening also includes live musical entertainment and an NYE countdown out at the pool. On New Year’s Day you can enjoy endless bloody Marys and mimosas at the recovery station at The Tangier lounge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• At the newly opened Cherí Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas, the outdoor lounge sits right under the property’s Eiffel Tower and on New Year’s Eve guests can watch all the Strip action, fireworks and the bonus, perfect views of the Bellagio fountains show. The party will be going till the wee morning hours and live DJs and specialty cocktails will keep revelers happy.
• Party with pop queen Christina Aguilera on Dec. 30-31, when she puts on a special performance at the nightclub-meets-concert space, Voltaire Belle de Nuit at The Venetian. Fans of the singer can dance along with her as the immersive, intimate space puts the superstar right in the middle of the nightclub action.
• Country western fans should head over to Gilley’s at Treasure Island Dec. 31, where singing star Scotty Alexander will put on a special performance at 10 p.m. Guests can also view the fireworks from the Stripside patio, ride the mechanical bull and join in some line dancing.
• For a fun, social gathering for NYE, head to Flight Club at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. The social darts lounge is offering packages for groups. Get set up in your own private oche to play darts and enjoy specialty cocktails and small bites and a midnight countdown.
• More live music and partying on New Year’s Eve can be had at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The speakeasy space welcomes acoustic music from 7-9 p.m., after which The 442s meld jazz, folk and rock for a truly unique performance from 10 p.m.-close. Enjoy more speakeasy vibes and live music at 1923 Prohibition Bar at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. Beginning at 9 p.m., enjoy dancing and New Orleans-inspired jazz by artist Troy Romzek.
• This one is a cool—literally and figuratively—party! At all three Minus5 Ice Bar locations (Mandalay Bay, The Linq Promenade and The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian), guests can hang out in freezing temps as the lounges made completely of ice will be celebrating New Year’s Eve around the world with complimentary champagne toasts at each respective country’s midnight beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 31 Las Vegas time.
• Enjoy a three-hour open bar ($150 per person) and unbeatable views at the 63rd-floor Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay. The New Year’s Eve party also includes exclusive packages, live DJs, dancers and a groovy atmosphere inside the decadent, bohemian lounge.
• For more lounge action on Dec. 31, check out Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas. The entry fee is $50, and guests receive a complimentary tequila cocktail and champagne toast at midnight while enjoying funky beats from DJ Kid Funk all night long. The ultimate cigar lounge, Eight Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas, hosts a free New Year’s Eve soiree complete with specialty cigars and cocktails, live DJs and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Remix Lounge at The STRAT also throws a free party and welcomes local entertainers The Klique Band, who will liven up the space on New Year’s Eve beginning at 9 p.m. with jazz and swing music, after which a DJ takes over from 1-4 a.m.
• Get in the Irish spirit this Dec. 31 over at Rí Rá Irish Pub at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, where popular Irish band The Black Donnellys will entertain guests from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Catch a bird’s-eye view of the NYE Strip festivities, including all the fireworks, from the rooftop of BrewDog Las Vegas. Tickets for the party beginning at 9:30 p.m. start at $250 per person and include unlimited food and cocktails, a disco set by DJ Strange Magic and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
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