From brewery celebrations to family friendly events—casual to swanky, free admission to pricy—there are plenty of things to do for New Year’s Eve this year. We all love new beginnings, so get 2020 started off right by bringing in the New Year with one of these great things to do on Tuesday, December 31, broken down by Brewery Fun, For the Family, Dinner Events, and The 21+ Crowd. (Click on the event name for more information!)
Brewery Fun
2nd Annual New Year’s Eve
Sonder Brewing, 7p–1a
The event: roaring 20s themed; glamour and glitz attire welcome!
Tickets include: a live dueling pianos show, unlimited drinks (beer, feature cocktails, and wine), sparkling wine toast at midnight, heavy hors d’oeuvres from BrewRiver, an exclusive glass, and $5 off your Uber home
Admission: tickets are $100 in advance only ($25 DD tickets also available)
First Midnight: Glow Vision
3 Points Urban Brewery, 9p–2a
The event: live DJs and dancing, plus complimentary makeup artists
Tickets include: lite appetizers, unlimited cocktails and entertainment from some of Cincinnati’s biggest performers
Admission: $100 (tickets here)
Funk Off 2018! New Year’s Eve
Urban Artifact, 9p
The event: FUNK OFF to 2019 with Ouiwey Collins and the Funk Squad and a post toast dance party with DJ Huggybear
Admission: FREE
MadTree New Year’s Eve 2020
MadTree, 7p–1:30a
The event: brewery transformation into a swanky, underground lounge complete with luxurious living rooms, specialty cocktail bar, photo booth and live music; light bites provided by Catch-a-Fire 7–9p, and a specialty pizza buffet at 11:30p
Tickets include: one complimentary drink (beer, wine or well liquor), complimentary champagne toast, access to all entertainment and lounges, photo booth, interactive resolution wall, appetizers, and late-night pizza buffet
Admission: $50–100
New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner
Fifty West, 6:30p–1a
The event: happy hour at 6:30, followed by the first of five courses prepared by the Executive Chef at 7p; each course paired with beers hand-picked by our brewers
Admission: $75 (tickets are limited and can be purchased here)
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
West Side Brewing, 8:30p–12:30a
The event: charcuterie and other apps, photo station, a New Year toast with either champagne or the newly released barleywine, and live music all night long
Admission: FREE
New Year’s Eve Roaring 20s Party
Grainworks Brewing Co., 8p–1a
The event: music from DJ Xtina, special brews, and two specialty cocktails
Admission: $10 cover
NYE 2020
Rhinegeist, 9p–3a
The event: the taproom morphs into a futuristic dance-a-thon while DJs Matt Joy + SKG will be spinning tunes
Tickets include: themed photo booth and a midnight balloon drop
Admission: $20 GA per guest at the door or $100 for VIP tickets
NYE Grammy Awards Party with Jet Pack Academy
Wiedemann’s Fine Beer, 6p
The event: Wiedemann’s NYE Grammy Awards Party. Dress up as your favorite singer and rock in 2020 the Bohemian way!
Admission: $25 each, includes buffet of party food and midnight champagne toast (call the brewery to reserve your spot, or get your ticket(s) in person)
Taft’s Totally 80s NYE
7p–12:30a
The event: Rock your raddest neon shirts, side ponytails, parachute pants, fanny packs and spandex. Bring on the fresh perms and crimped big hair. DJ will be spinning all the gnarly hits of the 80’s on the dance floor with karaoke running on the bottom floor all night long.
Click here to read more about ticketing options
Admission: $50–$100 (tickets here)
Voodoo Masquerade NYE Party
March First Brewing, 8p–1a
The event: transforming the taproom into a bourbon street experience with the old taproom morphing into a dark voodoo lounge
Tickets include: open bar, specialty themed cocktails, and Cajun/New Orleans-style dinner
Admission: $100 per person or $25 for DD (tickets here)
For the Family
Happen 2020 New Year’s Eve Dance
Happen Inc., 6–7:30p
The event: “Everything That Shines, Shimmers & Sparkles!” theme, 7p ball drop
Admission: free, but reservations recommended
Happy Zoo Year
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 5–9p
The event: shows of Winter Wonders by Madcap Puppets, New Year celebration handouts, and an EARLY countdown with fireworks presented by Rozzi Fireworks
Admission: free with standard zoo admission
International New Year’s Eve
Union Terminal, 11a–5p
The event: Ring in the New Year celebrating a different country and their unique culture with music, activities and crafts and a countdown to their New Year! (Click on the link above for an hour-by-hour schedule.)
Admission: free with standard museum admission
Midnight in Munich
Mecklenburg Gardens, 4–9p
The event: a Midnight in Munich (6pm Zinzinnati time) celebration with a champagne toast and a live stream of the Brandenburg Gate fireworks in Berlin
Tickets include: a traditionally roasted pig will be served as part of an authentic German Dinner Buffet, along with Octoberfest Chicken and Baked Salmon, as well as a kid-friendly buffet in the Bier Hall
Admission: $15–$40 (tickets can be purchased here)
New Year’s Eve: Frank and Ella
Music Hall, 8–10p
The event: The Pops ring in the New Year with the unforgettable music of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
Admission: standard admission applies (tickets here)
New Year’s Eve Evening Adventure and
New Year’s Eve Overnight
Newport Aquarium, 7p–12a
The event: music, dancing, games, crafts, snack stations, special animal encounters, a countdown to 2020 with a kid-friendly toast at midnight, at aquarium exhibits from 7p to 12a
Admission: $29.99–$49.99 (more event and ticketing information can be seen here); Overnight Adventure includes free admission the following day
New Year’s Eve Blast
Fountain Square, 8p–1a
The event: family friendly New Year’s Eve hosted by Mix 94.9 Cincinnati with dancing, grub, ice skating, and goofy games, plus a fireworks display at midnight
Admission: FREE
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Perfect North
The event: skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing from 9:30p until midnight; party favors and a DJ in the lodge; midnight torchlight parade of ski instructors and ski patrol members gliding down the darkened slopes
Admission: lift tickets for 8 hours are $52; late night lift tickets (8p–midnight) are $39; ski/snowboard rental is $28; tickets for tubing only are $27 for 2 hours and $32 for 3 hours
New Year’s Eve Kids’ Lunch Cruise
BB Riverboats, 11:30a–1:30p (boarding at 10:30a)
The event: bring in the New Year without having to stay up to the wee hours of the night, countdown to 2020 at noon, and some of your favorite characters from their Pirate, Princess, and Superhero cruises
Tickets include: party favors, DJ, activities, lunch buffet
Admission: ages 4–12, $28; adults, $37 (tickets here)
New Year’s Eve Party
Sports Plus, 7p–3a
The event: midnight celebration, assigned employee for each group, and kids can be picked up at any time
Admission: $34.95, reservations required
New Year’s Eve at Winterfest
Kings Island, 5p–1a
The event: a number of events, including Snoopy’s Rockin’ Countdown Party, Charlie Brown’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, and midnight fireworks
Admission: included with standard admission (tickets here)
NYE Fireworks
Cincinnati Cyclones (Heritage Bank Center), 6p
The event: early puck drop with indoor fireworks immediately following the game
Admission: tickets to the game can be purchased here
Oakley Family New Year’s Eve
Oakley Square, 7–9p
The event: family NYE countdown with Rozzi Fireworks on the square at 8p
Admission: FREE
Dinner Events
New Year’s Eve
The Melting Pot, 4–10p
Tickets: $139.95 per couple
Tickets: five Courses, goodie bag, and champagne toast
New Year’s Event at LouVino:
A Four Course Dining Experience
LouVino OTR, 5–11p
The event: ring in 2020 with a delicious meal created by dynamic duo Chef Sarah and Tavis Rockwell
Tickets: dinner is $60/person with the option to add wine pairings with each course for $25
Reservations: can be made here
New Year’s Eve Party
Vinoklet Winery, 6p–1a
The event: dinner, dancing, music, and open bar
Ticketing options vary so click here for more
Admission: $76.95 (tickets here)
New Year’s Eve at Somm Wine Bar
5p–1a
The event: fine vintage New Year’s Eve celebration with a truly unique menu, wine pairings, and live music from Daniel Bennett and The Dirty Shirleys
Admission: $75/person (four-course menu), wine pairings available for $24/person (call 513-244-5843 to make a reservation)
The 21+ Crowd
2nd Annual Black Sheep Black Tie: A NYE Celebration
Revel OTR Urban Winery, 9p–2a
The event: DJGhost513/live musician collaboration, black tie encouraged
Tickets include: open bar on select wines, wine cocktails, craft and domestic beers; small bites; bubbly toast at midnight
Admission: $75 (can be purchased here)
2019 New Year’s Eve Dance
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 8p–1a
The event: hors d’oeuvres, sandwich buffet, and entertainment by the Alpen Echos
Admission: $25, reservations requested
2020 NYE Party
Aster, 10p–2:30a
The event: music from SELECTAS CHOICE DJs
Admission: FREE
An Elegant Affair: Igby’s Roaring New Year’s Eve
9p–2:30a
The event: doors at 9pm, cocktail or 20s attire suggested
Tickets include: party favors, coat check, and music
Admission: $35 (tickets here)
Glow All Out New Year’s Eve 2020
Topgolf, 9p–1a
The event: live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu and an unforgettable midnight celebration; VIP experience available
Tickets include: unlimited game play from 9p–1a for up to six guests, front row seats to a midnight fireworks show, and party favors
Click here for ticketing and reservation information
New Year’s Eve at The Stretch
5p–2:30a
The event: ball drop, champagne toast, music from DJ Steve the Greek, complimentary donut bar from Holtman’s Donut Shop at 5pm, and a champagne toast at midnight
Admission: FREE
New Year’s Eve at The Birdcage
8p–12a
The event: live entertainment, music from DJ Patrick B, cash bar, and balloon drop at midnight
Tickets include: light bites and hors d’oeuvres from Che, party favors, and one “call” cocktail
New Year’s Eve at H/G
Higher Gravity, 7p–2a
Admission: $60 (tickets here)
Tickets include: 10 drink tickets that can be used on all draft beers, no capping fees, house wine, champagne toast at midnight, small snacks, and more!
New Year’s Eve at the Newport Syndicate
6:30p–1a
The event: dinner, dancing, drinks, party favors, and entertainment by the Rusty Griswolds, Q102’s DJ Mark McFadden, and Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar
Ticketing options vary so click here for more
Admission: $85–$150—choose your package (tickets here)
NYE Cocktail Party
HomeMakers Bar, 5p–2a
The event: an old-fashioned cocktail party inspired by the 50s and 60s, featuring bites, sips, midnight champagne toast, plus music by DJ Nightrider; hor d’oeuvres and dinner menu will be available
Admission: reserve your table by emailing info@homemakersbar.com
NYE Rockin’ the New Year
JACK Cincinnati Casino, 9p–2a
The event: two unforgettable parties, live entertainment, and mouthwatering dining options
Tickets include: two celebrations under one roof, Club Card cash drawings, two drink tickets
Admission: $50 or $75 for VIP (tickets and more information here)
Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party
Hotel Covington, 9p–2a
The event: doors at 8:45pm, with DJ Future Boy kicking off the party at 9pm; FREE photo booth with instant print photos
General Admission tickets include: entrance to the upstairs party, a drink ticket redeemable for one complimentary drink, as well as complimentary light bites, and a midnight balloon drop
VIP Bottle Service/Lounge Space information can be found here
Admission: $40 (general admission)–$250+ (VIP experience)
Roaring 2020s NYE
Below Zero Lounge, 9p–2a
The event: party favors, photo booth, balloon drop at midnight, drag shows at 8p and 11p
Admission: for tickets and table reservations go to CabaretCincinnati.com
Something Different NYE
American Sign Museum, 9p–2a
The event: four drink tickets (open bar for VIP) and catering, free photo booth, complimentary goody bag, and music by DJ D-Lo and DJ Johnny B; proceeds will be donated to a TBD nonprofit
Ticketing options vary so click here for more information
Admission: $99 (general admission), $149 (VIP); tickets can be purchased here
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