Chicago NYE 2027

Chicago New Year's Eve 2027 Events

Chicago New Year's Eve 2027 Events

NYE in Chicago

Average temperature low and high: 27°-37°
You can always count on New Year's Eve being cold in Chicago, but nothing stops the Windy City from a good time. Chicago boasts exciting ways to bring in the New Year, from gala extravaganzas to firework dinner cruises, to icy plunges on New Year's Day. Chicago events are constantly updating, so please visit again to learn about the latest and greatest NYE happenings.

New Year's Eve Event Calendar

The Official NYE Bar Crawl — Wicker Park

The Official NYE Bar Crawl: Hundreds of crawlers take over Wicker Park for New Year’s Eve: check in 5:00–7:00 PM at Innjoy, then move bar to bar with exclusive drink specials, no cover at participating venues, party favors and the midnight countdown with the crowd. A VIP midnight upgrade adds a welcome drink or shot, champagne toast at midnight and a souvenir flute with dedicated check-in. Strictly 21+ with valid ID; you must register during the check-in window.

Chicago NYE Party 2026/27 — Willis Tower

Chicago NYE Party 2026/27 — Willis Tower

Chicago’s most exclusive NYE party, 66 floors up: the New Year’s Eve Party 2026/27 takes over The Metropolitan atop Willis Tower with skyline views in every direction. All-inclusive — gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a dessert station, Chicago’s hottest DJs across multiple party zones, and the official midnight countdown under one roof, with VIP lounges and reserved table packages for groups. 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, 21+ with physical government ID (no digital IDs).

Great Gatsby Chicago NYE Party 2027 — Morgan Manufacturing

Great Gatsby Chicago NYE Party 2027 — Morgan Manufacturing

A Prohibition party mixing a luxury gala, nightclub and industrial warehouse: the Great Gatsby Chicago NYE Party 2027 takes over Morgan Manufacturing in Fulton Market. Roaring ’20s dress code — zoot suits, flapper dresses, dress-to-impress (no jeans, athletic wear or sneakers). General admission is standing room with drinks available for purchase; VIP adds a 4-hour bar package (9:00 PM–1:00 AM) and Ultra VIP a 4.5-hour bar from 8:30 PM, with shared VIP seating and coat check. 9:00 PM to 1:30 AM, 21+.

All Inclusive New Year’s Eve 2027 Fireworks Cruise — Anita Dee II

All Inclusive New Year’s Eve 2027 Fireworks Cruise — Anita Dee II

Watch the midnight fireworks over Lake Michigan from the water: the all-inclusive New Year’s Eve 2027 fireworks cruise aboard the Anita Dee II, a three-story luxury yacht with two indoor climate-controlled decks, a dance floor and fully stocked bars. The premium package includes top-shelf drinks, desserts and sparkling wine for the whole cruise, with one of Chicago’s top DJs playing live, and a VIP ticket adds an extra 45 minutes of the all-inclusive package. 9:45 PM to 1:30 AM, strictly 21+ with valid government ID.

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Things to do in Chicago

Things to Do in Chicago in December

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago
With a vast collection of art from all over the world and of every medium, the Art Institute of Chicago is a must-see museum for those traveling to the Windy City. Featured artists in the collection include Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dali.

Pizzaria Uno

Pizzaria Uno
Thought one of two Chicago pizza places that claim to be the originator of Chicago-style deep dish pizza (the other being Lou Malnati's), Pizzeria Uno is a favorite among travelers. Its original location on Ohio and Wabash is interesting, and Pizzeria Due - the second location - is just a block away.