New Years Eve Events

Browse New Year’s Eve events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and celebrations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to New Year’s Eve in Atlanta.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR: Jake Lockheart brings in the New Year 2012

By CL Staff Saturday December 31, 2022 12:00 AM EST

Ah, New Year’s Eve. A time for new beginnings, soon-to-be-broken resolutions, and pretending to like champagne. Whether you’re tuning into the peach drop on TV or perusing the hottest parties downtown, New Year’s Eve is the day to release your inhibitions and reminisce on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past year.

THE REMAINING DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
CL Articles on New Year's Eve

List of New Year's Eve Events:

Finely Crafted: Cocktails & Comedy

Wednesday December 29, 2021 07:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Distillery Cost: $10,

Nightlife::Comedy

Categories: cocktails

A night of Atlanta's finest standup comics and craft cocktails at Old Fourth Distillery.
Cocktails start at 7PM, Comedy starts at 8PM.
Tickets at finelycraftedcomedy.eventbrite.com
Proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test are mandatory.
21 and up.

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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: $35-$99,

Music

THE REMAINING DATES FOR THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Website: The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour, presented by AWR Music Productions, is an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from SQUARE ENIX. Experience all-new symphonic arrangements based on ... [click here for more]

2021 Invasion Christmas Carol

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: $34.50,

Replace your regular holiday tradition with a Dad's Garage tradition – kicking classic theatre in the tookus! Once again, the award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble will be skewering the quintessential Christmas play – A Christmas Carol. You'll see your favorite characters acting and improvising alongs... [click here for more]

2021 Invasion Christmas Carol

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: $34.50,

Avery Sunshine

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:00 PM

City Winery Cost: $50-$65,

Music, Music::Soundboard Digital

Avery*Sunshine takes no detours in creating melodious music for the masses. She makes the kind of music that undeniably satisfies the soul. Her sound is uplifting, vibrant, and exactly as her namesake suggests, full of sunshine. [click here for more]

The Stargazer Lilies, Van Vleck, Mission Hill

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:00 PM

529 Bar Cost: $12.00,

Music, Music::Soundboard Digital

There's a moment three songs into the Stargazer Lilies' new LP where everything falls into place like a puzzle that had been missing one last piece for years. With battery acid beats and overblown guitars leading the way alongside sand-blasted choruses and lumbering bass lines, "Foreverless" sounds ... [click here for more]

Jackson & The Nightcaps

Wednesday December 29, 2021 08:30 PM EST 12/29/2021 8:30 PM

Blind Willie's Cost: $5.00,

Music, Music::Soundboard Digital

Former members of the Fabulous Hubcaps and the Nighthawks occasionally reunite for fun & profit. [click here for more]

ATL Jam Session

Wednesday December 29, 2021 09:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 9:00 PM

Apache Cafe Cost: $10-$25,

Music, Music::Soundboard Digital

Calling all Singer!! WEDNESDAY ORIGINAL ATL JAM SESSION IS BACK‼️Tell a friend to tell a friend! EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY WE’RE LIVE AND IN EFFECT! Live music by earkandy experience and a surprise host every week. You don’t want to miss the #1 Jam Session @apachexlr . [click here for more]

Bloodkin

Wednesday December 29, 2021 11:00 PM EST 12/29/2021 11:00 PM

Vinyl Cost: $20-$25,

Music

presented by Rival Entertainment

From CL Critic Hal Horowitz: Bloodkin, Vinyl — The recent passing of Bloodkin co-founder Danny Hutchens has left his lifelong friend and Bloodkin co-founder Eric Carter (they met when each eight years old), and musical partner in a difficult situation — especially ... [click here for more]

Holidays with Seed Hospitality Group

Thursday December 30, 2021 12:00 AM EST 12/30/2021 12:00 AM

Seed Kitchen & Bar Cost: Free,

Food and Drink

Host friends & family at Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar and Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar this holiday season. Make your event one to remember at one of our award-winning restaurants. We're here to take the worry out of planning, and customize your celebration to make it unforgettable for both yo... [click here for more]

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Janice Rago's Debut Solo Exhibition "Alchemy"

Thursday December 30, 2021 10:00 AM EST 12/30/2021 10:00 AM

Freemarket Gallery Cost: Free,

In her debut solo exhibition in Atlanta at Freemarket Gallery, Janice Rago is showcasing work that her die-hard fans will adore, with a definitive twist on her mixed media masterpieces. The work in "Alchemy" will awaken the audience's senses. Rago is bringing feminine beauty into focus with brushstr... [click here for more]

Janice Rago's Debut Solo Exhibition "Alchemy"

Thursday December 30, 2021 10:00 AM EST 12/30/2021 10:00 AM

Freemarket Gallery Cost: Free,

Dino Safari Walk-Through

Thursday December 30, 2021 11:00 AM EST 12/30/2021 11:00 AM

North Point Mall Cost: $15.00,

Community::Family

Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 30 giant moving dinosaurs at Dino Safari - A Walk Thru Adventure. Get up-close-and-personal with the most fascinating prehistoric creatures from the mighty T. rex to the amphibious Spinosaurus while you learn how dinosaurs evolved over time, where on earth t... [click here for more]

Atlanta Christkindl Market 2021

Thursday December 30, 2021 11:30 AM EST 12/30/2021 11:30 AM

Buckhead Village Cost: Free,

Find yourself taken back to an incredible, traditional German market at this year’s ATLANTA CHRISTKINDL MARKET, hosted this year at The Buckhead Village District. [click here for more]

The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits" - Thursdays

Thursday December 30, 2021 12:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 12:00 PM

Underground Atlanta Cost: $29.20 to $49.60,

Arts Agenda

Experience more than 140 works by the internationally renowned and anonymous Banksy, who is regarded as one of the most valuable and talked about artists of our time. The exhibition presented by SEE Global Entertainment includes original artworks, prints, photos, sculptures, digital installations, m... [click here for more]

Colony Square Holiday Ice Skating

Thursday December 30, 2021 03:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 3:00 PM

Colony Square Cost: $14-$18,

Community::Family

Did you know? Midtown’s Living Room used to be the home of an indoor ice skating rink known as the Colony Square Ice Capades Chalet that opened in 1973. Beloved American figure skater and two-time Olympian, JoJo Starbuck, regularly practiced at the rink. Now what is old will become new again for all... [click here for more]

Holiday Skate the Station

Thursday December 30, 2021 04:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 4:00 PM

Atlantic Station Cost: $15.00,

Skate under the stars at the largest outdoor skating rink in metro Atlanta, Skate the Station, from November 19, 2021 – January 17, 2022. Tickets will be available online and at the door. Timed ticketing and other safety protocols will be enforced. [click here for more]

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Thursday December 30, 2021 05:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 5:00 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $21.95-$119,

Community::Family

While plenty of the show’s fan-favorite features will return, guests can expect new twists, including a colorful Glowing Grove along the Flower Walk, oversized flowers leading to Ice Goddess and several lighted sculptures from the 2021 summer exhibition SUPERnatural: Glass Art by Jason Gamrath. [click here for more]

World of Illumination's Rockin' Christmas

Thursday December 30, 2021 06:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 6:00 PM

Six Flags White Water Cost: $55-$65,

Community::Family

The musically themed Rockin’ Christmas features millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays synchronized to popular and beloved holiday music. This drive-through spectacular showcases such elements as larger-than-life sized boomboxes, iPods and jukeboxes along with DJ Santa and his... [click here for more]

World of Illumination's Rockin' Christmas

Thursday December 30, 2021 06:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 6:00 PM

Six Flags White Water Cost: $55-$65,

Community::Family

2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Dec 30th

Thursday December 30, 2021 07:00 PM EST 12/30/2021 7:00 PM

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Cost: $215-$400,

Festivals, Community::Sports and Health

This year's Peach Bowl - teams TBA in the late Fall. The Peach Bowl has been an Atlanta institution since 1968. Currently sponsored by Chick-fil-A [click here for more]

CL Articles on New Year's Eve

New Years Eve Events Article

Saturday December 31, 2022 12:00 AM EST 12/31/2022 12:00 AM

Browse New Year’s Eve events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and celebrations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to New Year’s Eve in Atlanta. | more...

New Year's weekend round-up Dec. 28-31 Article

Friday December 28, 2018 10:46 AM EST 12/28/2018 10:46 AM

For this New Year’s weekend round-up podcast, CL critics Will Cardwell, Jacob Chisenhall, and Chad Radford, talk about music and events happening throughout the city Dec. 28-31. Learn more about a metric ton of music going on around Atlanta, bringing 2018 to a fine point.

The Coathangers (pictured about) play a two-night stand at the Earl, Sevendust makes a three-night stand the...

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Gucci Mane and friends ring in the New Year Article

Monday December 24, 2018 04:37 PM EST 12/24/2018 4:37 PM

Zaytoven, Young Dolph, and more bring 'Evil Genius' to the Fox Theatre Dec. 27 | more...

5 things to do: Chinese New Year party at Sweet Auburn BBQ Article

Tuesday February 20, 2018 12:00 AM EST 02/20/2018 12:00 AM

What's going on around ATL today. | more...

5 things to do: New Year's Eve Bash at The Battery Atlanta - December 29 2017 Article

Friday December 29, 2017 11:06 PM EST 12/29/2017 11:06 PM

It's New Year's Eve in the ATL - what are you getting into? | more...

Whole new year, whole new jokes Article

Wednesday December 27, 2017 10:56 PM EST 12/27/2017 10:56 PM

50 comedians kick-off 2018 right with the fourth annual 50 First Jokes | more...

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Atlanta food events: New Year's edition 2017 Article

Wednesday December 27, 2017 09:32 PM EST 12/27/2017 9:32 PM

Things to eat and do | more...

The A List: Dec. 30-31 Article

Friday December 30, 2016 05:23 PM EST 12/30/2016 5:23 PM

Pallas, Gringo Star, and more music that's not to be missed | more...

WERC-Out Fest rings in the new year Article

Thursday December 29, 2016 07:19 PM EST 12/29/2016 7:19 PM

Xavier BLK, Mikkoh, Divine Interface, and many more lead an Edgewood Avenue blowout | more...

First Slice 12-7-16: Atlanta ranked No. 3 city for celebrating New Year's Eve Article

Wednesday December 7, 2016 03:22 PM EST 12/07/2016 3:22 PM

And strong opposition to privatization of streets around Underground Atlanta continues after city council approves | more...

First Slice 1-4-16: Waka Flocka Flame thinks Bill Cosby was framed wait what? Article

Monday January 4, 2016 09:19 AM EST 01/04/2016 9:19 AM

Plus, what happened to the Atlanta Five? | more...

First Slice 1-3-16: Marietta should lower 40 shirtless men from a big box next NYE Article

Sunday January 3, 2016 10:30 AM EST 01/03/2016 10:30 AM

Plus, Buckhead escorts pursue robbers | more...

First Slice 12-30-15: Bike registration in Decatur, flooding everywhere Article

Wednesday December 30, 2015 09:56 AM EST 12/30/2015 9:56 AM

Plus, the Washington Post looks at poverty in Georgia | more...

Is Salsa Chest 2016’s Adele? Article

Monday December 28, 2015 12:44 PM EST 12/28/2015 12:44 PM

All the excuse your grandma needs to kick off her slippers and slide across the linoleum this New Year's Eve. | more...

Comic's Weekly Roundup: The Second Annual 50 First Jokes goes to the Highland Ballroom Article

Monday December 28, 2015 09:13 AM EST 12/28/2015 9:13 AM

Comedian Olivia Cathcart picks out the best comedy shows happening in Atlanta including the national show, 50 First Jokes, making its second year in the A. | more...

Omnivore - Procrastinatory Atlanta diner's guide to New Year's Eve 2015 Article

Wednesday December 23, 2015 10:01 AM EST 12/23/2015 10:01 AM

NYE food happs | more...

First Slice 10-22-15 What will happen to Underground Atlanta's NYE Peach Drop? Article

Thursday October 22, 2015 10:02 AM EDT 10/22/2015 10:02 AM

Plus, English Avenue speculator Rick Warren sentenced to 30 days in jail | more...

The Blotter's New Year's resolutions - 2015 Article

Thursday January 8, 2015 04:00 AM EST 01/08/2015 4:00 AM

Welcome to a new year! Here are some resolutions to help you ditch those tawdry habits and start fresh.

New Year's Resolution No. 1: Don't cry in front of police

On Piedmont Avenue, cops found a 22-year-old man passed out in the driver's seat of a car that was parked next to a "no parking" sign. After waking up the driver for a chat, an officer asked, "Where were you coming from?" The man...

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Ludacris and Sugar Ray to ring in the New Year at Peach Drop celebration Article

Tuesday December 30, 2014 03:51 PM EST 12/30/2014 3:51 PM

Ludacris headlines a performance with Sugar Ray at New Year's Eve Annual Peach Drop celebration in Underground Atlanta. | more...

ATL NYE: Where you need to be on the eve of 2015 Article

Tuesday December 30, 2014 11:13 AM EST 12/30/2014 11:13 AM

Looking for a good place to ring in 2015? Here's a quick round up of Atlanta's best New Year's Eve shows. | more...

Black Lips New Year's Eve at the Drunken Unicorn Article

Thursday January 2, 2014 01:01 PM EST 01/02/2014 1:01 PM

Photos from the Black Lips New Year's Eve show. | more...

What to do New Year's Eve 2014 in Atlanta Article

Monday December 30, 2013 11:43 AM EST 12/30/2013 11:43 AM

Here's a list of local shows to count down the new year. | more...

The Blotter's New Year's resolutions - 2013 Article

Thursday December 26, 2013 04:00 AM EST 12/26/2013 4:00 AM

In anticipation of New Year's Eve, we've compiled a list of handy resolutions for our dear Blotter readers.

Resolution No. 1: Don't smoke and call 911

Police responded to a call from a 41-year-old woman about a dispute at her apartment on Sylvan Road. When cops arrived, they saw a small baggie of marijuana on the living room floor next to a blunt. The cop wrote, "I asked [[the woman] who...

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