Out with the old, and in with the new! We’re ready to ring in the new year with the best New Year’s Eve events in Tampa Bay. From festive parties for a night out with friends, or kid-friendly celebrations to plan with the family, start making those plans and kick off 2023 the right way.
📷: Armature Works
Join Armature Works to welcome the new year for their 5th Annual New Year’s Eve celebration! Bring some friends and catch fireworks displays to light up the night over the Hillsborough River, and kickback for AW’s riverfront concert. Not only is this event free, but it’s also open to the public.
Armature has two VIP Experiences this year! The first is their Posh Party on the Pier and the other is their Champagne Showers on the West Lawn experience. For those who are down for a VIP experience with exclusive goodies, limited tickets are available, so grab yours soon!
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 8:00pm
🎟 Free | $75+ for VIP
📍 Armature Works
📷: Ritz Ybor
Ring in 2023 with house music and good vibes! The Ritz is putting on another unforgettable New Years Eve party featuring the legend and world renown DJ, Benny Benassi. Throw on your dancing shoes and dance the night away to EDM. We can’t wait for Benassi to play his classic song, Cinema! Local DJ, Taylorlace will be opening with awesome beats.
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 10:00pm
🎟 $40+
📍 Ritz Ybor
📷: The Saint Speakeasy
The Saint Speakeasy in St. Pete are hosting two reserved VIP ticketed experiences to keep the new years celebrations going! Their Holy Happy Hour event include happy hour from 6-9pm only. Tickets to this event will include admission, party favors and a complimentary champagne toast. Their main event, Immaculate Reception NYE 2022 will be from 10pm-2am. Tickets to this event include admission, minimum spend of $50 per person, party favors, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Take your pick and get those tickets while you can!
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | Happy Hour 5:00pm-8:00pm | Main Event 9:00pm-2:00am
🎟 $20 Happy Hour | $100 Main Event
📍 The Saint Speakeasy
📷: The Blind Goat Food and Drink Co.
Looking for the best deal for New Years Eve? Put on your dancing shoes, dress to impress, and stop by The Blind Goat for their New Years Eve party. With an open bar including top-shelf selections, TVs showing all of the NYE celebrations, and a champagne toast at midnight, this is the place to be in South Tampa. Make sure to come hungry, because they will be having an all you can eat buffet-style dinner. Early bird tickets are sold out, but regular tickets are $145 per person. This is a hot ticket, so start making those plans and invite friends!
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 8am-3am
🎟 $145
📍 The Blind Goat Tampa
📷: Sal Y Mar
Sal Y Mar are one of our favorite rooftop bars in Midtown Tampa and they are hosting their rooftop bash! Mingle with guests, dance like no one’s watching with live music provided by top DJs who will also host a countdown to the new year, and sip on cocktails from their 6-hour open bar. Tickets start at $160, so get your formal attire ready and enjoy 360° views of Downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
The Aloft and Element hotel is offering a special overnight package for guests who prefer to skip the ride home and spend the night. The package starts at just $850 (for the premium bar package) or $1,060 (for the VIP bar package), and includes event admission for two, a guest room for one night, and late check-out.
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 7:00pm
🎟 Starting at $160
📍 Sal y Mar Rooftop Bar
📷: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
If you find yourself in the Clearwater area, ring in the new year in style with Grand Glow Atlantis New Year’s Eve at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. Party on the outdoor pool deck and rock out to live entertainment from local Tampa Bay artist, The Black Honkeys. Let their Sirens lure you in with the amazing live music, grand glow food stations, and deep dive bars.
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 8:00pm
🎟 Starting at $85
📍 Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
There’s a party on Water Street! Countdown to the new year and celebrate NYElectric 2023 at JW Marriott Tampa. Their New Year’s Eve party will feature a 5-hour premium open bar, 3 top Florida DJs, 2 celebration areas, and 1 electric countdown – so definitely grab your tickets before they sell out! The festivities will be hosted at the JW Marriott’s massive ballroom for a night to remember. Snap some pics, grab some drinks, make some memories, and dance your way into 2022.
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 9pm-1:30am
🎟 Starting at $175
📍 JW Marriott Tampa
📷: Glazer Children’s Museum
Your little ones can have some new years fun too! Visit Glazer Children’s Museum for their Downtown Countdown. Get creative with family play projects and socially-distant celebrations throughout the day. This is the perfect event for your little ones to enjoy their own end off year countdown and to still have time for evening celebrations for the adults. This event is included with admission to the museum, so just bring your family and let the good times roll.
Event Details
🗓 Dec. 31 | 10:30am-3pm
🎟 Included with Admission
📍 Glazier Children’s Museum
Stay tuned for more NYE celebrations in Tampa Bay! Don’t forget to check UNATION for more New Year’s Eve events. With events from family-friendly, free, and more, end 2023 with a bang!
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