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New Year's Eve Events in Connecticut 2023
2024 is almost here — so ring it in right. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Connecticut with drag performances, clubbing, immersive experiences, outdoor fun, and much more.
Here are some of the state’s hottest happenings:
Drag Performances
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New Year's Eve Masquerade Drag Show
9:00pm to 2:00am. 12/31 – 1/1, Tisane Euro-Asian Café, Hartford
Enjoy dinner, a champagne toast, and drag performances. Event hosted by Mizery McRae and Marita Bonita.
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New Year's Eve Broadway Spectacular
5:00pm. 12/31, Dev’s on Main, Niantic
Dev’s On Main & Sky Casper Entertainment present: New Year’s Eve Broadway Spectacular, starring the incomparable Broadway belting sensation, Cacophony Daniels! Expect a jaw dropping performance with high-belting melodies and timeless classics paired with a 3-course dinner, champagne, and party favors.
Comedy Nights
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New Year's Eve Stand Up Countdown: Comedy Night
5:00pm and 8:00pm shows. 12/31, Seven Angels Theatre, Waterbury
Lineup: Joey Kola, Davin Rosenblatt, Tom Daddario, Nancy Parker
Complimentary champagne after the show included
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New Years Comedy at City Steam Brewery
7:00-9:00pm and 10:00pm-11:59pm. 12/31, City Steam Brewery, Hartford
Headliner: Corey Rodrigues, part of the Comedy Craft Beer tour
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Stamford Comedy Club Presents: New Year's Eve
7:00pm-9:00pm. 12/31, Tutti Pazzi, Stamford
Features 6 professional stand-up comedians from NYC
Immersive Experiences
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New Year's Eve Murder Mystery Dinner
6:00pm-12:30am. 12/31-1/1, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Essex
Make the night memorable! Solve a murder mystery and enjoy music, martinis, dinner, dancing, a train ride, a ‘1950s prom’ theme, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Brewery & Winery Fun
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza Celebration at Aquila's Nest Vineyards
6:00pm. 12/31, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, Newtown
Hors d’oeuvres, live music by Frandango band, dancing
Event open to all ages
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80's New Year's Eve with the Pop Rocks
9:00pm-12:30am. 12/31, Woodbury Brewing Company, Woodbury
Entertainment: The Pop Rocks, 80s hits, complimentary Champils toast
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A New Park New Year's Celebration: An Unforgettable Music Fest
7:00pm-11:00pm. 12/30, New Park Brewing, West Hartford
Live bands: Mihali Live Band, West End Blend, BooYah!, Bearly Dead, The New Mosaic, Jalbatross, and more
Parties & Galas
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New Year's Eve Party: Four Seasons by the Lake
7:00pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Four Seasons by the Lake, Stafford
Back in Black & Cold Train
Reservations highly recommended – advanced or door tickets available
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2023 New Year's Eve Party Feat. Avenue Groove
8:00pm. 12/31, Titanium Theatre Event Hall, Southington
Live music by Avenue Groove, open bar
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New Year's Eve at High Rollers - Foxwoods
8:00pm. 12/31, High Rollers at Foxwoods, Mashantucket
21+ event
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Party into the New Year - Endless Midnight
10:30pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville
DJ Tom Macari, open bar, midnight champagne toast, breakfast buffet, 21+ event
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New Year's Eve Bash with Wicked Peach
9:00pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Hilton Mystic, Mystic
Intimate concert with Wicked Peach, prosecco toast and breakfast buffet at midnight
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The Savoy Foundation's 2nd Annual NYE Gala
6:00pm-1:30am. 12/31, Wood Acres Farm, Terryville
Dress-to-impress event with open bar, cocktail hour, midnight champagne toast
Enjoy horse carriage/sleigh rides, DJ, dance floor, photo booth, professional photographer, and raffles
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New Year's Eve Gala
6:00pm-9:00pm. 12/31, Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville
Dinner, cocktail reception, music by Middle Eastern Ensemble, 21+ event
Dinner, Drinks and Celebration
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NYE in NHV III | Downtown New Haven's Premiere Dinner & NYE Celebration
5:00pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Jazzy’s Cabaret, New Haven
Enjoy a 3 course dinner, live entertainment (DJs and dancing), networking, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
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New Years Eve Bash with Wild Nights Live at the Barn
8:00pm. 12/31-1/1, The Barn, Groton
Devour great food and drinks, then get in on the dance party, live music by Wild Nights, and champagne toast at midnight.
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Aqua Turf Club's 2024 New Year's Eve Celebration
6:30pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville
Get fancy! Sip your favorites at cocktail hour, followed by a surf & turf dinner, dancing, and live music performed by Go Event Group & Savage Brothers Band. This is a 21+ event with cocktail attire required.
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A Special New Year's Eve Celebration at the Historic Haley Mansion in Mystic
6:30pm-12:30am. 12/31-1/1, Haley Mansion at the Inn at Mystic, Mystic
Enjoy a 4 course dinner, live entertainment by the Cartells, and a champagne toast.
Kids and Family Events
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Noon Year's Eve
10:30-11:45am. 12/30, Southington Public Library, Southington
Enjoy an indoor snow station, toys, art projects, and dancing. Families are encouraged to dress in their NYE best. -
Mad Hatter's New Year's Eve Tea Party for Children
10:00am-12:00pm. 12/31, American Clock & Watch Museum, Bristol
Kids can make crafts, enjoy snacks and tea, and celebrate as everyone cheers on the ringing of bells at noon. -
KidsPlay's Countdown to Noon
10:00am-5:00pm. 12/31, KidsPlay Children’s Museum, Torrington
Enjoy music, games, and a balloon drop!
There are 2 countdown sessions:
10am-1pm with balloon drop at 12pm
2pm-5pm with balloon drop at 4pm
Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
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Kid's Countdown to New Years with the BenAnna Band
12:00pm-3:30pm. 12/31, Mystic Seaport, Mystic
Celebrate with a family friendly musical countdown, Holiday Magic performance by Justin Mazz at 1:30, sparklers and confetti canons, and more music with BenAnna band at 2:15.
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Kids NYE Bash
12:00pm-5:00pm. 12/31, High Rollers at Foxwoods, Mashantucket
Bowl into the new year! Get 2 hours of bowling for $50 per person ($40 for kids under 12) while devouring pizza, chips, sparkling juice, funfetti cupcakes and new year countdowns at 2pm and 5pm.
Hotel Packages
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New Year's Eve Gala Overnight Package
Starts at 7:00pm-12:30am. 12/31, Old Saybrook Point & Marina, Old Saybrook
Indulge in a 5-course dinner, live music from Locomotion Band, a midnight toast, and open bar. Event for adults 21+.
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Water's Edge New Years Eve Celebration
7:00pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Water’s Edge Resort and Spa, Westbrook
Dance to two live bands, enjoy an open premium bar, four-course dinner, midnight balloon drop, and champagne toast. Plus, choose the overnight package and get brunch included!
City-Wide Celebrations
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First Night Hartford 2024
6:00pm to 12:00am. 12/31, Bushnell Park, Hartford
See 2 firework shows (one at 6pm and one at 12am) and enjoy multicultural activities, events, and performances.
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New Year's Eve Ball Drop Watch Party
9:00pm-1:00am. 12/31-1/1, Pratt Street, Hartford
Pratt St Historic District and the Hartford Chamber of Commerce host live music, a midnight champagne toast, and a dance party after the ball drops with DJ 10Four.
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