3 MIN READ – It’s time once again to usher in a new year, and there’s no better place to do it than downtown in the Chicago Loop. Glitzy and glamorous open bar events await, along with live music, immersive museum experiences, and more.
Enjoy the Riverwalk fireworks spectacular
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, join ART on THE MART on the river walk to celebrate five years of ART on THE MART as it presents a new program, “Best of ART on THE MART,” featuring works from the public art series’ past five years. Then, stick around on the river walk to watch the fireworks spectacular as the clock strikes 12 a.m. The fireworks show can be best viewed from the south side of the Chicago Riverwalk. Bridge closures will be in place at Franklin Street, LaSalle Street, Clark Street, Dearborn Street, State Street and Columbus Drive beginning Sunday, December 31, from 11:45 p.m. until 12:15 a.m. Find more details here.
AceBounce
Ring in the New Year at AceBounce with a 4-hour premium drink package, upscale appetizer stations, complimentary ping pong, photo ops, and a live DJ! Plus, enjoy a champagne toast and balloon drop when the clock strikes midnight! Purchase your tickets here.
Theatre in the loop
Ring out 2023 in the Loop's Theatre District, which is overflowing with amazing shows this holiday season. Check out A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre, or DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at Cadillac Palace Theatre. Tickets are available at half-price at HotTix.org, or you can stop by their two Loop locations, 108 N. State at Guest Services inside of Block 37 or 72 E. Randolph.
Hilton Chicago
103.5 Kiss FM are teaming up to host the best New Year’s Eve event with Hilton Chicago. Thousands of formally dressed partiers will descend on the Hilton Chicago for this multiple-ballroom, all-inclusive event featuring seven party areas, 12 party acts, top-shelf cocktails, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, specialized martinis, champagne, DJs, a midnight confetti storm, table service, and so much more. Ring in 2024 at this luxurious soiree. Learn more here.
The W Chicago – City Center
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at the ultra-trendy W Chicago - City Center. This event will have you hopping from room to room with multiple party areas. Enjoy the evening with an all-inclusive package featuring top-shelf drinks, buffets, champagne, party favors, midnight celebrations, and more. Take an elevator home with discounted hotel rooms at $169/night. Learn more here.
Be high in the sky to ring in 2024 with 360 Chicago. Join their New Year's Eve celebration on the 94th floor from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30am. Created for guests 21+, the event features unmatched night-time views of Chicago’s skyline colorfully lit up with NYE firework displays from Navy Pier, while DJ Dre Martin performs a live set, spinning the top 40 hits and Chicago house classics into the early hours. Tickets include unlimited rides on Chicago’s highest thrill ride, TILT, and a glass of sparkling wine, with cocktails, local beer options and wine available for purchase at the city’s highest cocktail lounge, CloudBar. Small bites will be catered by Pilsen’s La Luna while available. Get tickets early to get the best price.
Get Spooked at the Medieval Torture Museum
Experience a unique New Year's Eve adventure at the Medieval Torture Museum! Experience chilling stories at the largest interactive historical museum in the United States, occupying over 6,000 square feet and featuring 100+ unique torture instruments. Brave souls, use code "loop15" for an additional 15% OFF tickets and dare to step into the extraordinary. Are you brave enough? Reserve your tickets here.
There's much to be explored in the Loop so be sure to start your New Year's Eve adventures as early as you'd like to get the full Loop experience. Explore the Loop's parks, institutions, food scene and more here.
