Washington D.C. NYE 2024

Washington D.C. New Year's Eve 2024 Events

Washington D.C. New Year's Eve 2024 Events

Ring in 2023 in Washington DC

Average temperature low and high: 30°- 48°
Ring in the New Year in the Nation's Capital. Whether you want to hang out and watch the fireworks on a balcony with a view of the National Mall or countdown to midnight in one of DC's stellar bars and clubs, closeout 2022 and welcome 2023 in your style.

New Year's Eve Event Calendar

Capital Gatsby NYE Gala

Experience an unforgettable night like you're in the roaring 20s at this annual NYE gala. This black-tie affair gives you the chance to get dressed to look your best while you say goodbye to 2022 and bring in the new year. The event will feature a 5-hour premium open bar, a midnight champagne toast, food and dessert stations, top DJs, photographers, performers, and more. The gala kicks off at 9 pm and lasts until 2 am. Tickets are $129 and $165 for VIP, they are available online. 

Big Night DC New Year's Eve Extravaganza

Big Night DC New Year\'s Eve Extravaganza

Head down to Gaylord National Resort to bring in the New Year at one of DC's most anticipated annual events. Starting at 9 pm and ending at 3 am, the Big Night DC will feature 6 hours of partying across 15 different areas, live performance and DJ lineups, party favors, and cuisine options. Tickets range from $129.99 - $309 and can be purchased online. 

Charm City Countdown New Year's Eve Charity Gala

Eager to see the biggest balloon drop in Baltimore while dressed in your best period costume? Then head over to the Hilton BWI Airport Hotel, where you'll dance, party, and drink while celebrating the Parisian fantasy theme of the night. The ambiance also translates to the food and drinks, as upscale dinner items (like oysters and crab dips) and a slew of premium beers, wines, and cocktails, will be served. Open bars aside, you'll also be able to dance and sing along with 12 bands, snap a few pics in the red carpet zone, and traverse through 15 party zones. Free parking, free coat checks, and free party favors will also be available, so grab your $109-$159 tickets here.

Magic Duel New Year's Eve - The Mayflower Hotel

What better way to celebrate the magic of New Year's Eve than by feasting your eyes on the Magic Duel at the Mayflower Hotel? From 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, you'll watch two sleight-of-hand experts dazzle you with comedic magic tricks. The "Golden Wand" and the DC's Best Magician title are at stake for the evening, so don't forget to vote for your favorite magician. Magic shows also pair well with drinks, the latter of which can be purchased at the lobby bar in the hotel. Past acts have included card tricks, disappearing acts, and flames. Tickets start at $55

Black Tie New Year's Eve Gala at the Luxurious Willard

The best kind of New Year's Eve party breathes an air of sophistication and luxury, and that's what the Willard InterContinental in Washington, DC is all about. The hotel boasts 200 years of history within its core, celebrity sightings, and a distance of two blocks from The White House. It's the epitome of the term "grand," which seeps into the New Year's Eve Gala itself, offering free-flowing champagne, live bands, DJs, an open bar, and a balloon drop that's a feast for the eyes. Dinner-wise, guests will be treated to a global-inspired buffet or a three-course dinner paired with champagne. The three admission times are 7:45 PM, 9:00 PM, and 10:30 PM, and tickets start at $149.

Hotel Washington DC New Year's Eve Party - NYElectric

Love 5-hour premium open bars with views of iconic Washington, D.C. landmarks? Then stop by the VUE Rooftop for the NYElectric 2023 party, where you'll be treated to live DJs, tasty appetizers, and two dance floors to celebrate the new year. The venue also boasts an upscale lounge vibe with mingle areas, as well as an elevation ballroom, VIP sky room, and premium bottles for those who have VIP access. The party lasts from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, so grab your tickets here, which start at $159. 

The Hideout Casino Night - Washington DC New Year's Eve Party

If you like the Roaring Twenties, then you're going to love the 1920s theme at Hotel Washington. Located near the iconic White House, this venue boasts a 5-hour premium open bar, tons of upscale appetizers (like shrimp tempura and veggie spring rolls), and energetic DJs. Dance to top 40 and open-format tunes in your favorite 1920s outfit, try your hand at poker, blackjack, or roulette, and chill out with friends in one of two mingling areas. So grab your tickets (starting at just $85) to the NYE Hideout Casino Night to celebrate 2023 with a festive speakeasy flair. Doors open at 9:00 PM but feel free to hang around until 2:00 AM.

Cocktail Countdown at Hook Hall

Party and down your favorite signature cocktails at Hook Hall's Cocktail Countdown. Enjoy beer, wine, and premium liquor at the 5-hour open bar, as well as a champagne toast to ring in the new year. Your tickets, which start at $115, will also grant you access to a dance floor with lively music and DJs, as well as free party favors to remember the night. Doors open at 9:30 PM and the party lasts until 2:30 AM. 

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