And just like that…we’ve reached the end of 2021! For some that may mean looking back fondly on the year we’ve had, and for most, it likely means looking ahead with hope and optimism for a better year in 2022. For all, it means a time to celebrate! This weekend, our list is full of festive ways to ring in the new year in the Queen City.
Featured Events:
CLTNYE in Uptown Charlotte
Friday, December 31, 8:00p
Head to uptown Charlotte to ring in the New Year with a crowd full of your favorite local friends. Enjoy live music and the lighting of the Queen City crown – then top off the evening with a NYE firework show!
Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K
Saturday, January 1, 10:00a
Start 2022 off on the right foot with a post-New Year run along the Light Rail’s Blue Line in University City. Post-race festivities include live music, drinks and brunch at McCullough Commons.
New Year’s Eve:
New Year’s Eve at Puttery
Friday, December 31, 8:30p
A new-to-Charlotte indoor golf concept brought to us in part by PGA superstar Rory McIlroy, Puttery will ring in the new year with unlimited play, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Multiple ticket packages available now.
Our Picks for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day restaurant options here.
New Year’s Eve at La Belle Helene
Friday, December 31, 10:00p
Put on your holiday best and spend a swanky New Year’s Eve at La Belle Helene. Raise your glass for a champagne toast at midnight plus other festive treats. Tickets available now.
Masquerade NYE at SouthBound
Friday, December 31, 8:00p
The Music Yard, SouthBound & Studio will join to host multiple stages and VIP areas during a Masquerade NYE. Stop by for live music, heated outdoor spaces and extra goodies for VIP attendees.
Paparazzi New Year’s Eve Party at Ink N Ivy
Friday, December 31, 9:00p
If your idea of the perfect NYE celebration includes dancing and premium cocktails, Ink N Ivy is the place to be! At this all-inclusive party, tickets include a champagne and martini bar, free coat check, party favors and more.
Drink Through the Decades at Billy Sunday
Friday, December 31, 6:30p
Take a stroll down memory lane with cocktails from multiple decades leading up to 2022 paired with decade-appropriate snacks. Close out the evening with a Champagne toast and local chocolates. Tickets available now.
New Year’s Eve with Melinda Doolittle at Belk Theater
Friday, December 31, 9:00p
Spend a few hours before the New Year enjoying the soulful sound of American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle. Tickets include a post-concert party with dancing and drinks with a countdown to midnight.
Hedwig and the New Year’s Eve Party with Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Friday, December 31, 9:00p
Let the talented actors from Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte entertain you right into 2022 with a late night performance of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’. In addition to great theatre, you’ll get drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a celebratory NYE ball drop.
Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party at Pinhouse
Friday, December 31, 8:00p
Designed with this very party in mind, Pinhouse is excited to host its 2nd Annual Great Gatsby New Year! Tickets include $1 drinks, over 70 taps, appetizers, free Duckpin bowling and more.
New Year’s Eve Pregame at Lenny Boy Brewing
Friday, December 31, 1:00p
If starting the NYE celebration early is your jam, stop by Lenny Boy during the afternoon for $3 beers and live music from Nathan C. Davis.
New Year’s Eve at Idlewild
Friday, December 31, multiple seatings
Whether you want to get the party started a little early or toast the new year right at midnight, Idlewild has you covered. Tickets available for multiple open bar seatings with a champagne toast to round out each session.
New Year’s Eve Trail Race at USNWC
Friday, December 31
Believe it or not, some of us want to ring in the new year with a little bit of exercise! Say goodbye to 2021 with an evening trail race or start 2022 off with a morning 10k on New Year’s Day. Registration is now open.
