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New Year’s Eve is going to be a lot of fun in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas this year. Say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024 with one of these events.
Check out our list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in the Triangle.
We are highlighting a few events below, including First Night Raleigh, but keep scrolling, and we will include our full calendar of events from December 29, 2023, through January 1, 2024.
Celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2024 in the Triangle
WRAL First Night Raleigh
First Night Raleigh is back with live performances, a Children's Celebration, the People's Professional, a ferris wheel, and much more. It culminates with the famous Raleigh Acorn Drop and fireworks. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for kids.
Family UK New Year at Fortnight Brewing
Fortnight Brewing in Cary is hosting a free family event starting at 6 p.m. that will feature a countdown at 7 p.m. (UK time.) Then there will be a second New Year's Eve celebration starting at 9 p.m., with the big celebration at midnight. This event is also free, but please RSVP.
No Fuss, No Frills NYE Party at Boxcar Bar & Arcade Durham
Boxcar Bar & Aracade Durham's New Year's Party is from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. There's no fancy dress code and no cover. Count down to midnight with arcade games. There will be a balloon drop at mignight and $10 bottles of champagne.
Two New Year's Eve Parties at Tap Yard Raleigh
Tap Yard Raleigh, at 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, is hosting two New Year's Parties. Mini Midnight Madness, at 5 p.m., is for families. It features face painting, a bubble machine, glow sticks, a dance party, and a balloon drop at 6 p.m. It's free to attend.
Then, at 7 p.m., the party for adults starts, with Vertigo on the stage, performing classic and contemporary rock hits. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $10.
New Year's Eve at Bull McCabe's
Bull McCabe's, at 427 W Main Street, Durham, is hosting a free New Year's Eve party, starting at 9 p.m. It's free to attend.
New Year's Eve Wonderland Extravaganza at Ponysaurus Brewing
Ponysaurus Brewing, at 219 Hood Street, Durham, is hosting its New Year's Eve Extravaganza, starting at 9 p.m. Enjoy the Ponysaurus Wonderland Lights in the beer garden, with patio heaters and fire pits. They'll be tapping a new beer release at 9 p.m. At midnight, celebrate with sparklers, a champagne of beer toasts and a keg drop. Also, enter to win beer for a year. Free admission.
Nine Year's Eve Party at The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham
The Glass Jug Beer Lab, at 545 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding an early NYE party. Nine Year's Eve takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a free champagne toast and a ball drop at 9 p.m. No admission cost.
No Fuss, No Frills NYE Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh
Greet the New Year with pinball and arcade games at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh. The New Year's Eve Party is from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. There's no cover and no fancy dress code.
New Year's Eve at ZincHouse Winery and Brewery
Celebrate the New Year at ZincHouse on December 31, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The event is free and features live music from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. An optional champagne toast will be available for purchase.
Time Warp NYE Part at Oak City Brewing Co
Oak City Brewing Co., at 616 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting an early New Year's Eve party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids are welcome. There will be live music, food trucks, and facepainting for the kids. There wll be a countdown and a keg drop at 8 p.m., plus a free champagne and sparkling cider toast. Free admission.
Bigfoot Taphouse's New Year's Eve Party
The cover is $12 to Bigfoot Taphouse's New Year's Eve party. They're at 222 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate with a dance party, non-stop music from DJ YSL808, drink specials and a free champagne toast at midnight.
New Year's Eve at Bull City Ciderworks Cary
Bring in the new year with DJ Mike Nice. Champagne toast at midnight. The party starts at 8 p.m. No cover charge.
Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge
Tapp That Ash Cigar Bar & Lounge, at 22 S Main Street, Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's party from 6 p.m. to midnight. There's no cost to attend. There will be both an early bird toast at 6 p.m. and one at midnight.
New Year's Eve Dance Party at The Plant
Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro, with a dance party under the disco ball and a toast at midnight. Free to attend.
New Year's Eve Party at United Skates of America
United Skates of America, at 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve skate party, starting at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $25, and that includes admission, skate rental, a glow stick, party favors and more. There will be a countdown to midnight.
United Skates of America is also hosting parties earlier in the day for kids.
New Year's Eve with MikeMickXer at Mac's Tavern
Live music starting at 9:45 p.m. The celebration includes noisemakers, jello shots at midnight and more. Cover is $10 at the door. Reservations are suggested.
The RINK -- Outdoor ice skating
The RINK will be open for ice skating on New Year's Eve from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15, including skate rental, or $6 for spectators.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, takes place both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Tickets range from $15 to $20.
Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle
Our list of Triangle light displays is so extensive that there are almost certainly amazing festive displays that you haven't experienced yet. Many, but not all, are still operating through New Year's Day. We include an interactive map to help you plan your journey.
More New Year’s Weekend Events
This list includes everything on our calendar from December 29 to January 1, to help you plan your whole weekend.
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