Charleston is a fun city to ring in the new year. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is your go-to guide to New Year’s Eve 2024-2025 in Charleston. Here are some of the best places to celebrate on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
NOTE: We’ll be adding more events as they are announced.
WHERE TO STAY
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s always fun and convenient to stay at a hotel on New Year’s Eve. Here are some of the best options on NYE in Charleston:
- The Spectator
- The Charleston Place
- Post House Inn
- Hotel Bennett
- The Dewberry
- The Restoration
- The Ryder
- French Quarter Inn
- Wentworth Mansion
- Ansonborough Inn
- The Palmetto
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES
A Masquerade of Wonders: New Year’s Eve 2025
Downtown at The Wonderer Charleston
A Masquerade of Wonders: New Year’s Eve 2025 is Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 9:00pm to 1:30am at The Wonderer Charleston. This exclusive event will include all-inclusive bars, bites, live music and performances, aerialists and themed performers, as well as Prizm projection mapping and lazer show, Out On a Limb Circus Acts, and much more throughout the expansive indoor and outdoor campus. Dress to impress! Masquerade masks are strongly encouraged! This event is 21 and over only.
GURU DISCOUNT: Use promo code GURU to SAVE $10 on tickets! Redeem discount!
Tickets: $150-$200
NYE at Sippin’ Santa
Downtown
The Holiday Pop-Up Bar Sippin’ Santa at Prohibition is hosting a New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10:00pm to 2:00am. Tickets include entry into the bar, champagne during the New Year’s Eve countdown, and hors d’oeuvres. There will be non-stop music by DJ Jerry Feels Good!
Tickets: $75
Church & Union New Year’s Eve Party
Downtown
From 10:00pm to 2:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 enjoy an open bar, buffet, DJ, Champagne toast, ball drop, and more at Church and Union’s New Year’s Eve Party. Guests dining at Church and Union prior to the party can attend the party after their meal for a $60 upgrade.
Peacock New Year’s Eve Gala
Downtown
Starting at 9:30pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 enjoy an all-inclusive bar, hors d’oeuvres, access to all 3 floors, DJ, Champagne toast, ball drop, and more at Peacocks New Year’s Eve Gala. VIP experience offers a VIP menu, table seating with dedicated server, and more!
Charleston New Years Eve Bar Crawl
Downtown
Starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 tickets include, waived cover fees, fantastic drink specials, and a digital map that guides you to each venue on the crawl, champagne toasts and more at Élevé Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge. Charleston New Years Eve Bar Crawl offers a unique New Year’s experience, ensuring your night is packed with energy and fun! Stay tuned for after party offerings.
New Years Eve at 167 Raw
Downtown
Starting at 9:00pm until 1:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 tickets include,167 favorite bites, champagne, open bar, and caviar at 167 Raw.
New Years Eve at Félix & La Cave
Downtown
Kicking things off at 10:00pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 guests are invited to mix and mingle between the two spaces. This event is 21+, with advance tickets required and festive cocktail attire encouraged.
Tickets: $175
Sorelle New Year’s Eve Party & Dinner
Downtown
Dance the night away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10:00pm to 1:30am at Sorelle. Enjoy live music, passed canapes, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh shellfish, imported Italian salumi and cheeses, hand-carved prime rib, and an array of sweet treats and gelato. Raise a glass to 2025 with handcrafted cocktails, sommelier-curated wines, and, of course, plenty of Champagne. Sorelle is also hosting a 5-course or 7-course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve. Make your reservations here.
Tickets: $295
New Year’s Bash at The Backyard
Downtown
Enjoy New Year’s Eve at The Ryder Hotel in their open-air courtyard, the Backyard at Little Palm. On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 starting at 9:00pm head to The Ryder to enjoy live music, champagne specials, tasty bites, and cocktails. Each ticket includes, open bar, action food station, passed canapes, decor, party favors, live entertainment, and a complimentary champagne toast. Guests can also book a VIP Gondola, which includes a private gondola for four guests, a bottle of Champagne, access to the NYE party, and a dedicated server. Or Fireside VIP Tables that would allow for ten guests.
Tickets: $150 to $2,500
New Year’s Eve Party at Blind Tiger
Downtown
The popular and historical downtown bar Blind Tiger is hosting a NYE bash on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00am.
Tickets: Free Admission
Charleston NYE Bar Crawl
Downtown
The Charleston NYE Bar Crawl is Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6:00pm to 2:00am. The bar crawl will take place at various venues throughout Downtown Charleston. With each wristband, guests will have a waived cover at participating bars and drink specials all night long. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $20-$60
New Year’s Eve Party at The Watch Rooftop
Downtown
The Watch Rooftop New Year’s Eve Party is Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9:00pm to 12:30am. Ring in 2025 at the most scenic rooftop bar in Charleston. DJ, and champagne toast at midnight. Light bites are available for purchase.
Tickets: $40
The Restoration New Year’s Eve Decades Party
Downtown
The Restoration hotel is hosting a New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 starting at 9:00pm. This will be a multi-space celebration, every room represents a different era with live entertainment to match! Silent disco, pump it up to 90s, a live band, and more!
Tickets: $175 to $225
Neon Glow Party Family NYE Celebration
Isle of Palms
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 starting at 9:00pm head to a family fun New Year’s Eve party at the Osprey Ballroom at The Sweetgrass Inn for a vibrant neon glow party. Adult Ticket Includes: open bar, appetizers, desserts, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Young Adult and Child Ticket Includes: appetizers, desserts, and a complimentary sparkling cider toast at midnight
Tickets: Free to $156.25
New Year’s Eve at Aquarium Aglow
Downtown
Enjoy a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party at the South Carolina Aquarium. The event is on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at The Aquarium. The Aquarium will have a fun light show, a DJ, complimentary face painting, a stilt walker, and a special ball drop. Refreshments, including a selection of adult beverages, will be available for purchase.
Tickets: Free to $39.95
Prohibition New Years Eve Party
Daniel Island
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 7:00pm to 12:30am, celebrate the New Year at their Prohibition-themed brewery party at New Realm Brewing. Tickets include an evening filled with vintage glamour, spirited cocktails, a luxury buffet, speakeasy vibes, lively entertainment and more!
Tickets: $75.00
Republic Garden & Lounge New Year’s Eve 2025 Celebration
Downtown
Join Republic Garden & Lounge this year for a New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 9:00pm to 1:00am. General admission tickets include access to an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and admission. There will be party favors, live ball drop, and local favorite, DJ Dollamenu all night long. VIP tickets and tables are available for purchase.
Tickets: $115 to $2,520
New Year’s Party at Sharehouse
Downtown
Dive into 2025 on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, starting at 8:00pm at Share House. Join DJ Boogi and Tony Jack for an all night party this New Year’s Eve. Tickets include four-hour access to an open bar and light bites from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
Tickets: $95+
NYE at BTW
Downtown
Dive into 2025 on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, starting at 8:00pm to 12:30am at By The Way. Watch the ball drop at BTW while enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres from 8:00pm to 10:00pm and complimentary wine, beer and cocktails. Dress to impress, formal attire is encouraged.
Tickets: $200
Countdown to the Noon Year
Isle of Palms
Get ready for a family-friendly celebration packed with fun and excitement at Wild Dunes! As the clock inches closer to noon, gather with loved ones for an unforgettable countdown, and when the clock strikes 12, kiddos are welcome to make a splash {literally} diving into the pool to welcome the “Noon Year” with a refreshing start!
Tickets: FREE
Sullivan’s New Years Eve Party
Sullivan’s Island
Start your 2025 by the beach at Sullivan’s Seafood & Bar, from 10:00pm to 1:00am. There will be drinks, dancing, burgers, and wine by Chris Rollings, delicious cocktails by Lane Becker, and a guest DJ.
Tickets: $50
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mesu
Downtown
Ring into the new year with food, drinks, and dancing at Mesu starting from 10:00pm to 2:00am. Tickets include a midnight toast, free chips & salsa bar with a festive atmosphere.
Tickets: $5
New Year’s Eve Dinners
New Year’s Eve at The Select
Downtown
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm The Select will be offering a 3 course pre-fixe meal featuring mouth watering dishes like Olive Oil Poached Halibut and Risotto with celery root puree, aged gouda & black truffle butter. Reservations can be made on Resy.
Tickets: $95 per person and $125 optional caviar service
Charleston Grill New Year’s Eve Dinner
Downtown
Head to the Charleston Grill on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, where gastronomic artistry meets the buzz and allure of a new year ahead. Chef de Cuisine, Suzy Castelloe has curated a 7-course tasting menu that will take your taste buds on a journey through a world of flavors, setting the perfect tone for the year ahead. To book, please call 843.751.4017.
Tickets: $250 per person
New Year’s Eve at The Thoroughbred Club
Downtown
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from noon to 1:00am, enjoy sipping on a specialty drink at The Thoroughbred Club at The Charleston Place and themed swag to take home and celebrate with loved ones as well as the televised Ball Drop.
Tickets: Free admission; first-come, first served
Iron Rose at The Mills House
Downtown
Ring in the New Year and enjoy the final moments of 2024 at Iron Rose. Indulge in decadent dishes like Filet Mignon, Roasted Half Lobster, Rack of Lamb, plus a champagne toast on us at midnight.
Tickets: $95 per person
Vern’s Surf & Turf NYE Dinner 2024
Downtown
This New Year’s Eve enjoy Vern’s surf and turf steakhouse style. Vern’s will be hosting an a’la carte dinner including martinis, caviar, crudo, wagyu steak, sourdough, pasta, and more. Special wines by the glass and Champagne on ice will also be on the menu.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Azur
Downtown
Start your New Year’s Eve off with a dinner party at Azur. On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, join Azur for an unforgettable evening as we ring in the New Year with their exclusive prix fixe dinner!
Tickets: $95+
Costa New Year’s Eve 2024 Dinner
Downtown
Enjoy New Year’s Eve with one of Charleston’s newest restaurants, Costa. NYE celebration at Costa will include a 4-course shared tasting experience, Featured signature dishes and housemade pasta, Regiis Ova Caviar, Wagyu Beef, Wine Pairing options. Reservations can be made on Resy.
Tickets: $145 per person
Church & Union New Year’s Eve Dinner
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a three course prix-fixe menu at Church and Union with reservations beginning at 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Reservation includes half a bottle of champagne for parties of 2 and 1 full bottle of champagne for parties of 4 people.
Tickets: $95 to $150 – Pricing Varies Based on Reservation Time
New Year’s Eve at Frannie & The Fox
Downtown
On Tuesday, December 31, 2023 from 7:00am to 11:00pm dine at Frannie & The Fox and commence the New Year with a celebratory meal full of festive fare and of course, lots of bubbly.
Tickets: Free admission
New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at Azur!
Downtown
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Azur to ring in the New Year with their exclusive prix fixe dinner, starting at 5:30pm! There will be a dining room option, or bar seats.
Tickets: $95
…More New Year’s Eve Parties
Looking for even more options than those listed above? Here are some additional New Year’s Eve Parties in Charleston to consider:
Coming Soon
NEW YEAR’S EVE Dinner Spots
- Azur
- Sorelle
- 82 Queen
- The Charleston Grill
- Frannie & The Fox
- Church & Union
- Rappahannock Oyster Bar
- Tempest
- Circa 1886
- O-Ku
- Maya
- Oak Steakhouse
- Brasserie la Banque
- The Kingstide
- Community Table
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