Whether you’re ready to start 2025 with a bang, or just happy that 2024 is over, it’s time to celebrate! The new year means a clean slate, and however you choose to send off the year that was, there’s plenty of ways to do so in Milwaukee. Grab your party hats and champagne glasses, because we’re going out!

To help you enjoy the full NYE party experience and give yourself a great start to your new year, check out this regularly updated guide to all the New Year's parties in Milwaukee and beyond! Happy new year, Milwaukee!

December 31st

New Year’s Eve at Noon at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
929 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 390-5437
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Adults don't have all the fun this New Year’s Eve! Bring the whole family to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum for fun activities, live music by DJ Shawna, a ball-drop ceremony, DIY hats and noisemakers – all well before the final sunset of the year! It’ll be one rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve from 9 a.m. to noon.

Run into the New Year at Estabrook Park
4400 N. Estabrook Dr.
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Don’t walk – run into the new year! Purchase your tickets today to join on a run through Estabrook Park during either their 10K or 5K at 9 a.m. Plus, enjoy some swag like a long-sleeved shirt, a finisher medal, a free digital race photo, post-race food and beverages, and more! 

Kid Boogie Down’s Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W. Lexington Blvd.
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Get down to Kid Boogie Down this Noon Year’s Eve! Starting at 11 a.m., ring in the noon year with a dance party with live music, video and light show by DJ lukewarm to get the party started. Also, the first 100 kids to arrive will receive free light-up gear! Plus, make your sweet tooth happy with Sugar Spun cotton candy, take a few photos in front of the backdrop, receive free temporary tattoos and more! Admission is $10 for children ages 1-17, $5 for adults, and children 12 months and under are free. 

Milwaukee Wave vs. Dallas Sidekicks at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
400 W. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 224-9283
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The Milwaukee Wave are back in action at 3 p.m. for their annual New Year’s Eve game! This year’s opponent are the Dallas Sidekicks. Join the team for some of the fastest-paced soccer you’ll find in Milwaukee!

New Year’s Eve Partayyy at The Little Village Play Cafe
6505 W. North Ave.
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It’s time to party with The Little Village Play Cafe! Celebrate the new year by stopping in to dance, make a noisemaker craft, count down to 2024 with a balloon drop and more! Purchase your tickets for any of the designated party times from 1:30-3 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. 

A Wicked Fun Evening at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
1721 W. Canal St., (800) 729-7244
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There’s a New Year’s Eve adventure happening December 31 at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, and you’re invited to join in on the excitement! Join for a night with live DJs at Bar 360, portable bars throughout the casino, and Wicked-themed specialty drinks on the casino floor!

Victor's 2-Day NYE bash
1230 N. Van Buren Ave., (414) 272-2522
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Victor’s will host a 24-hour New Year’s Eve party that starts at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and runs until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Four different food and drink packages are available. There will also be a DJ Dance Party, free pizza and champagne toast at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Party at House of Guinness
354 W. Main St., (262) 408-2710
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Spend your New Year’s Eve with the House of Guinness! Get your party started early at 3 p.m. with festive activities, drinks, live music by Hearthfire at 5 p.m. and an Irish New Year toast at 6 p.m. Then, when it's actually midnight here in America, House of Guinness will ring in midnight with a New Year's toast with a complimentary shot of Jameson!

Irish New Year at County Clare Irish Pub
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273
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Get crusin’ over to County Clare Irish Pub for Irish New Year from 5 p.m. to midnight! Make sure to plan and get there early! Look forward to live music by Ian Gould all night long, then ring in the Irish New Year at 6 p.m. as well as the American New Year at midnight! Dig into dinner specials and so much more – plus there’s no cover fee! 

New Year’s Dinner at Mason Street Grill
424 E. Wisconsin Ave. 23rd Fl., (414) 298-3196
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With acquaintances old or new, Mason Street Grill is the place to be to ring in the New Year. Enjoy our wood-grilled classics and fresh seafood along with a special New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu. Private dining rooms are also available for your special holiday gathering, from large to small groups.

Zoo Year’s Eve at Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 771-3040
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Start the new year at the Milwaukee County Zoo! Make your way to Zoo Year’s Eve from 5:30-9 p.m. to enjoy a special night with the Zoo’s Wild Lights special event! Take a walk through the mile-long path of glowing animal displays, tree lights, magnificent light tunnels, nature light displays and more! Buy your tickets today.

New Year’s Eve at The Laughing Tap
706 S. 5th St., (414) 885-0129
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Say goodbye to 2024 with a night of comedy! Make your way to The Laughing Tap for their New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza, featuring Chastity Washington, Rachel Mac, AJ Grill, and Darrell Cochran! Single tickets and VIP table packages are available now.

NYE Party at On Tap
1203 N. 10th St., (414) 810-3351
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What's on tap for 2025? Bringing your friends to On Tap this New Year’s Eve to celebrate! Starting at 9 p.m., it’s an adult prom themed party, with music from King James. Enjoy savory bites, a complimentary cocktail, the late-night pizza buffet and cheers in the new year at midnight!

Glitter & Grove NYE Disco Party at Third Street Tavern
1110 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Dr., (414) 897-8137
thirdstreettavernmke.com
Purchase your tickets to experience a night of disco at Third Street Tavern! Come as you are or come in your retro outfits – it’ll be one hell of a night! The night will feature everything from disco to 90’s and 2000’s dance music. Tickets are available now!

Transport: Enterprise New Year's Eve Party at Cactus Club
2496 S. Wentworth Ave., (414) 897-0663
cactusclubmilwaukee.com
Head to Cactus Club in Bay View for an evening of festivities: atmosphere and cheer, music and dancing, midnight rituals, and special late-night treats from the galley. The night features music from Lou's Moms, Ambulante Y Clandestino, Anastasis, Language Models, and DJ Avalon.

NYE 2025 at McGillycuddy’s
1135 N. Water St., (414) 278-8888
mcgillycuddysmilwaukee.com
Celebrate on Water Street this New Year’s Eve and make your way to McGillycuddy’s for a night of partying, all starting at 8 p.m. followed by a champagne toast at midnight then complimentary access to Red Rock Saloon after midnight to continue your night of fun! Purchase your tickets today!

Red Rock NYE 2025
1225 N. Water St., (414) 431-0467
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Rock on over to Red Rock’s NYE party! Purchase general admission to enjoy deals like $3 domestics, $5 seltzers, $7 call mixers and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Plus, enjoy access to McGillycuddy’s after midnight to keep the party going! Live music from Patrick Murphy & the Cream City Cowboys will have you dancing all the way until the ball drops.

Stellar Spark New Year’s Eve at The Rave/Eagles Club
2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 342-7283
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Head to The Rave for this New Year’s Eve EDM tradition! Get 2025 started with headliner Adventure Club along with Bear Grillz, Radiant and TIMBR, Konkon, Mi$$ Molly, Cameron Butler, Kazii, and DJ Krum. Dance your way into the new year!

New Year’s Eve Party at The Social American Tavern
611 N. Broadway, (414) 271-6611
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This exclusive show includes a delicious 3-course meal, followed by a 90-minute performance by Milwaukee magician Luka Live! Experience his signature mind-blowing magic, mentalism, and never-before-seen new material! Afterward, sip on refreshing cocktails, enjoy late night bites, capture the fun at our photo booth, party on the dance floor with DJ Mayhem, and ring in the New Year with a complimentary Champagne toast. 

The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour at Fiserv Forum
1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave.
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The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to Fiserv Forum with their world tour for two shows at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of the Harlem Globetrotters live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals.

New Year’s Eve at Landmark Lanes
2220 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 278-8770
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Bowl into 2025! Purchase your tickets to New Year’s Eve at Landmark Lanes at 9 p.m., where guests will party in a Milwaukee bar classic full of bowling, arcade fun and more! If you’re looking for more of an exclusive experience, purchase the VIP bar package to enjoy select premium or rail cocktails, craft or domestic beer and more!

New Year’s Eve at Mad Planet
533 E. Center St., (414) 263-4555
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Let loose at Mad Planet this New Year’s Eve! Celebrate the new year with ‘90s and 2000s hits from Don Black that’ll get the party going! Dance the night away into the new year with your friends – then there will be a complimentary champagne toast with pizza when the clock strikes midnight! You must be 21 or older to enter at 9 p.m.

Winter Wonderland NYE at Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World Third St., (414) 897-8320
oakbarrelmilwaukee.com
Get dressed up and celebrate the night away to all your favorite drinks and people! Oak Barrel will provide the soundtrack to the night, and along with great music & dancing, there will be an ice luge shot bar, winter and holiday themed drinks, photo ops, and a midnight champagne toast with lots of prizes and party favors!

New Year’s Eve at The Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., (414) 374-4766
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Enjoy the new year in style! Purchase your tickets to the New Year’s Eve Ballroom Glitz at the Iron Horse Hotel. Channel your inner icon as they transform the venue into a dazzling playground of sequins, leather, and mirrors. Dress to impress in your boldest formal attire—think punk prom, red carpet royalty, or edgy glam rock chic.

NYE 24: UV Glow Party at X-Ray Arcade.
5036 S. Packard Ave., (414) 998-0665
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Ring in the New Year at X-Ray Arcade with Goth Barge and Subspace, featuring unforgettable BlackLightGlowParty! Immerse yourself in a night ablaze with neon colors and electrifying energy. Vibe to the exhilarating beats spun by DJ Cat Goat, DJ Narc, and DJ Paul H.

Cheers to the New Year at JoJo's Martini Lounge
418 N. Mayfair Rds., (414) 249-3073
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Come celebrate and ring in 2025 at JoJo’s! Festive shots, Christmas cocktails, snacks and treats while they last, and free champagne at Midnight! No reservations, first come first serve.

New Year’s Eve Party at Safehouse
779 N. Front St., (414) 271-2007
safe-house.com
Agents, your last mission of the year is here. Help ring in 2025 with other party-goers on New Year’s Eve at Safehouse. Get your tickets today for all-you-can-drink house wine, draft beers, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing, a photo booth, a live magician and more in one of the most unique spaces in Milwaukee.

New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at Jack’s American Pub
1323 E. Brady St., (414) 763-2830
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Ring in the New Year with some cash at Jack’s American Pub! The annual balloon drop will happen at midnight – where $1,000 in cash and $1,025 Jack’s bucks will be dropped from the ceiling in balloons. The night starts at 11 p.m., so bust over to Brady Street and Jack's to start 2025!