The countdown to 2024 is on and it’s not too early to secure your plans. If you want to be out on the town for New Year’s Eve + New Year’s Day, Charleston has lots of events and celebrations. Keep reading to explore some.
New Year’s Eve - Sunday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner | Times vary | Azur + Azur Events, 159 Market St., Charleston | $85
Join Azur for a six-course, French-inspired New Year’s Eve Dinner. Enjoy menu items like champagne, Foie Gras, Caviar, A Harmonious St. Jacques Feuilleté, Frosty Parisian Delight.
New Year’s Eve at Aquarium Aglow | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | SC Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $34.95
You don’t have to be a night owl to enjoy this family-friendly party which features food, drinks, and animals.
The Wonderer Masquerade of Wonder | 9 p.m. | The Wonderer Charleston, 1705 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston | Prices vary
Immerse yourself in a night of enchantment and adventure under the stars. There will be indoor + outdoor themed areas and all-inclusive bars, light bites, three stages of live entertainment, aerialists + acrobatics, and more. The suggested attire is “dress to impress” with masks.
Sorelle New Year’s Eve Party | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Sorelle, 88 Broad St., Charleston | $175
Dance the night away with live music, passed canapés, and select beer, wine, and cocktails.
New Year’s Eve at the Alley | 9 p.m. | The Alley, 131 Columbus St., Charleston | $85
Enjoy a night of silent disco, music from DJ Phamtastik, free bowling + arcade games.
Studio 34 Disco Party | 9 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company. 200 Meeting St., Ste. 100, Charleston | $100
Take a step back into the 70’s and dazzle under the stage lights. This experience includes an open bar, local + curated bites and sweets, prizes and live music from DJ KIMI, and a special appearance from DYSCO KNGZ.
NYE Midnight in Paris | 10 p.m-1 a.m. | Félix Cocktails et Cuisine, 550 King St., Charleston | $125
This soiree includes bites, specialty cocktails, a champagne toast, and a midnight balloon drop. Parisian chic attire is encouraged.
Sparkle + Swine | 9 p.m. | Farm Haus Butcher and Beer Garden, 604 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant | $0-$250
Groove into 2024 listening to local Charleston Band, Hans Wenzel + special guests. There will also be complimentary party favors + champagne and specialty curator appetizer spreads
New Year’s Studio 71 Party | 8 p.m. | Islander 71, 80 41st Ave., Isle of Palms | $150
The evening will be filled with live music, an open bar, chef-curated food station, and a special “Studio 71” lounge. Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are accepted.
New Years Day
2024 Dunleay’s Polar Plunge | Jan. 1 | 2 p.m. | Dunleavy’s Pub, 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island
Start your new year with a great cause, the Special Olympics South Carolina
Polar Plunge Party | Jan. 1 | 10 a.m. | Paradiso Charleston, 4401 McCarthy St., North Charleston
Plunge at the hotel pool for a refreshing dive into the new year. Afterward, guests can warm up by the fire pits and treat themselves with cocktails at the Bloody Mary station.
