Many of you may still be in denial that ‘tis the season for Christmas music + decorations. But, if you’re someone who waits until the last minute to make plans, you might miss out on some of the bound-to-sell-out New Year’s Eve parties happening in Charleston.
Put the Christmas planning on hold for a few minutes and check out some of the spectacular NYE celebrations on the lineup this year. From raising a glass on the USS Yorktown to a pirates vs. ninjas party, here are tons of ways to end 2019 and welcome the roaring 20s. It’s better to look now than wait until the last minute, because many of these events sell out fast.
Free-$50
New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 9 p.m. | James Island County Park | Included with admission to the Festival of Lights ($15+) 🎆
Noon Year’s Eve Party | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bizzy Bee Indoor Play Center, 7671A Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston | $20 | A great way for kids ages 0-12 to enjoy NYE without having to stay up until midnight.
Ball in the Hall: A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza | 9 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20 advance, $25 day of (purchase tickets at box office) | Featuring The Artisanals, Babe Club + Keon Masters.
Republic Garden and Lounge NYE Party | 9p.m.-2 a.m. | Republic Garden and Lounge, 462 King St. | Free entry until 9 p.m., $25 cover after 9 p.m. | Live DJ, party favors + giveaways.
New Year’s Eve Bash | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Restoration, 79 Wentworth St. | $25+ | Live music from Morpheus + complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. 🥂
New Year’s Eve 2019 | 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | Dockery’s, 880 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | $30 | Live music by Dan’s Tramp Stamp and the Money Bags + complimentary champagne toast and party favors. Ticket holders receive 10% off their meal.
All White Countdown NYE Party | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Da Spot, 2122 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston | $35+ | Come dressed in all white + enjoy the open bar, photo booth, island cuisine + champagne toast.
New Year’s Eve 2020 Red Carpet Event | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Ink N Ivy, 565 King St. | $35+ | Food stations, Champagne toast, party favors, balloon drop + more.
Pouring 20s Party | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Pour Taproom, 560 King St. | $40 | Small bites, Champagne toast + party favors.
Pirates vs. Ninjas NYE Party | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $45 | Come dressed as pirates or ninjas for a night of dance-offs, buffets + Champagne. ☠️
Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party | The Inn at Middleton Place, 4290 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $50 | 1920s-themed party with an oyster roast, champagne toast + more, featuring live music by Tesoro + John Hanks Music. Two drinks included with ticket.
Charleston NYE | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Exquis Event Center, 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd. Suite 149, North Charleston | $50+ | Watch the ball drop at this upscale event including a red carpet, small bites + more.
$51-$100
New Year’s Eve Celebration | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Sweetgrass Pavilion at Wild Dunes Resort, 5803 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms | $65 adults, $15 children under 10 | Live DJ, open bar, small bites + more.
New Year’s Eve at The Alley | 9 p.m. | The Alley, 131 Columbus St. | $75+ | Free bowling + arcade games, silent disco, champagne toast, small bites + more. 🎳
New Year’s Eve at Vintage Lounge | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Vintage Lounge, 545 King St. | $99+ | Open bar, small bites, live music + complimentary champagne toast.
Bourbon N’ Bubbles New Year’s Eve 2020 | 9 p.m..-2 a.m. | Bourbon N’ Bubbles, 570 King St. | $100+ | Open bar, small bites, live music + party favors.
5Church’s Year’s Eve Dinner + Party | 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. | 5Church Charleston, 32B N Market St. | $80+ | Kick off NYE with a three-course prix fixe dinner followed by a night of dancing, a balloon drop at midnight + a champagne toast.
$101-$200
Nick Price Foundation’s NYE Party | 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting St. | $125 | Enjoy live music by the Andy Masker Band, open bar, small bites + complimentary champagne toast in this historic venue.
Midnight at Rice Mill | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Historic Rice Mill Building, 17 Lockwood Dr. #101 | $125+ | Open bar, Good Food Catering + complimentary champagne toast. Featuring music by DJ Moo Moo.
New Year’s Eve at The Cedar Room | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Cedar Room, 701 East Bay St., #200 | $130+ | This James Bond-themed party includes small bites, open bar, complimentary champagne toast + live music by the Kerwin L. Felix Band + DJ Wade. 🍸
The Carolina Girl Yacht New Year’s Eve Party | 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | St. John’s Yacht Harbor, 2408 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | $150+ | Sail away + ring in the new year with music, open bars, small bites + complimentary champagne toast. 🛥️
Snyder Grand Ball 2020 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $164 | Open bar, small bites and music by Midnight City + DJ Natty Heavy.
Yorktown Countdown NYE 2020 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | USS Yorktown, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $175 | Hop aboard the USS Yorktown for a night full of beautiful views, live music, Charleston cuisine, an open bar + more.
$201+
New Year’s Eve at Hotel Bennett | 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St. | $250 | Enjoy a five-course meal as your last bites of 2019 while listening to live music, toasting complimentary Champagne + watching balloons fall at midnight. View the menu here.
