Rocco Smith
Columbus, Ohio is a bustling city with no shortage of bars and clubs to hit this New Year’s Eve. You can say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one in style at countless parties and celebrations around town if you know where to look.
If you don’t, then we’ve got you covered. We put together a list of the hottest NYE events in Columbus for you to hit up and have fun all night long.
There’ll be champagne, music, food, dancing, and so much more at any one of these incredible New Year’s Eve events. Don’t forget the fireworks, too.
Check out the best NYE parties Columbus has to offer right down below!
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Columbus
Here are all of the most fun places to go on New Year's Eve in Columbus, Ohio. Greet the new year with a party and lots of champagne at these amazing NYE events around town!
Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Columbus! Our variety of packages offers you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2022 goodbye and start the New Year having a blast. 2023 won’t know what hit it! Check out our Just Dance Package details below. We do have seated packages as well! Just go to our website for the details.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Howl at the Moon Columbus 504 North Park Street Columbus, OH 43215 United States
Make plans to join us at the end of 2022 for the return of the classiest & most sophisticated grown folks 2 day New Year's Eve celebration in Columbus, oh for professionals & entrepreneurs December 30th & 31st.
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 30, 2022, 2:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 2886 Airport Dr. Columbus, OH 43219 United States
New Year’s Eve is BACK- and so is the BIG BANG! The Big Bang Columbus is THE place to be on New Year's Eve. Having missed the chance last year, we are ready to ring in the New Year with DOUBLE the fun. In our new location you’re able to party with an all-request Dueling Pianos show that will have you singing, laughing, and dancing all night long. Table reservations will sell out, so get your tickets early!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar 1516 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201 United States
Come out for The New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Savoy Club. We are so excited to have another year to celebrate. Blended Soundz will be our entertainment for the evening! They will hit the stage at 8:00pm. D.J. Chill from Crooked Style D.J.’s will be spinning on the 1s and 2s. He starts at 9pm! We party until 2am! We will have a Buffet, Photo Booth, and a Champagne Toast at Midnight.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: The Savoy Club 1904 Lake Club Drive Columbus, OH 43232 United States
Ring in 2023 at the The offical 92.3 WCOL New Year's Eve Celebration. Live music by Ryan Mundy, party favors, and a memorable countdown that will start your year off right! Doors open at 6pm for dinner. Live music starts at 10pm. NO COVER CHARGE for General Admission. Reserve your VIP section here.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Bristol Republic 1124 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201 United States
[Metaphysical Melanin , Zin Doula , and Goodlife Ohio] bring you " The black magic New years eve Black tie Gala. These community Healers and Community leaders, wanted to create a night of magic and wonder. Enjoy meals cooked with love , experience "Honor hour" - where we give flowers to the Greats in our very own community. Vendors will be in attendance selling black owned inventory the entire night . Toast to an unforgettable night while you bring in your 2023 with some of Columbus Ohio's most Influential Black Magical Groups.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Loft 889 889 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203 United States
Life can be joyous when you are with people like you- spiritual and seekers of peace and higher purpose in life. So join New Year Eve's meditation session to learn and practice meditation and also unwind with some socialization towards end of session with fellow meditation practitioners and learners.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:45 PM – 10:45 PM EST
Location: Online-Zoom Zoom link to be shared after sign up Columbus, OH 43216 United States
Join us December 31st, 2022, for an unforgettable celebration! At our NYE dueling pianos dinner party, you will see two piano players and one drummer perform a high energy, interactive show with varied styles of music and comedy. The stage is set with two pianos, lights, sound system, and other instruments. A whirlwind of musical comedy, sing-along, song requests, toasts and roasts. With a variety of songs from classic rock, country, & hip-hop! Be prepared to drink, dance and sing the night away. A full bar will be available for purchase. Champagne toast at midnight included.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 AM EST
Location: Landoll's Mohican Castle - Luxury Hotel in Central Ohio 561 Township Road 3352 Loudonville, OH 44842 United States
Red Velvet Burlesque Show Columbus's #1 Variety & Cabaret Show in Ohio
Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one Las Columbus burlesque show in the Columbus area. With burlesque shows every week, we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the country. We offer new and exciting performances that have never been seen before. With a combination of unparalleled choreography mixed with classical burlesque dance routines, we strive to outperform any other burlesque show in the industry. If you have never been to a burlesque show, do not hesitate and contact us today to learn more about how to reserve your tickets.
Location: Red Velvet Burlesque Columbus Ohio 6240 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 United States
Visualize it. Plan in detail & Work for it! Join us on New Year's Eve as we manifest our blessings for 2023. This is a beginner-friendly class and all supplies and refreshments are included. We will Focusing on empowering and becoming organized with our goal and schedules for the new year. Feel free to bring your favorite calendar, and a magazing to retrieve images for our project.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: 1001 Eastwind Dr 1001 Eastwind Drive Westerville, OH 43081 United States
Visit fortydeuce.com for VIP seating or call 614.681.4242. Doors open at 9:30pm. No set time for Burlesque Show. 21 and Over Only.
Location: 3959 Brighton Rose Square 3959 Brighton Rose Square Second Floor Columbus, OH 43219 United States
Ring in 2023 with the annual Glass Town Countdown in the heart of downtown Lancaster! Spend time inside local restaurants and shops, then join us in Zane Square to warm up with hot chocolate, enjoy an adult beverage in the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and count down the final minutes of 2022. Be sure to bring a camera so you can get your photo taken with the giant glass globe before it is lit and lifted at midnight. Start 2023 off with a bang! Enjoy fireworks and all kinds of fun as we celebrate new beginnings and community with our friends and neighbors.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 10:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Zane Square Bandstand 114 N Broad St Lancaster, OH 43130 United States
Two nights back to back with your favorite jam band. Purchase tickets to Friday night, Saturday night, or save $10 when you purchase both nights. Saturday brunch upgrade is available with a performance from Nat Reeb. More details to come.
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 30, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Thirty One West 31 West Church Street Newark, OH 43055 United States
Columbus #1 NYE BAR CRAWL THE LAST 7 YEARS..... Your wristband gains you access to 4-6 Downtown Columbus bars , FREE entry to crawlers ($20-40 to non crawlers per bar ) ......
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Brothers Bar & Grill 477 Park Street Columbus, OH 43215 United States
Ring in the new year with DJ Jake Boudinot, live music from Acoustic Tequila, delicious low & slow smoked barbecue from Old 30 BBQ, and a fun & elegant masquerade theme!!! Make this New Year's Eve one to remember with themed cocktails, a photo backdrop, best mask contest and more!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 5:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: 1325 E Mansfield St 1325 East Mansfield Street Bucyrus, OH 44820 United States
Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Columbus, OH Male Model SipnPaint
Join us for this Columbus Sip N' Paint where you will be painting a canvas of a sexy next to nude male model with the direction from a painting instructor and enjoy the fun and excitement with your friends! Attending a Booze N’ Brush Sip n' Paint in Columbus, is a sure-fire way to make your next girl’s night out in Columbus an unforgettable experience. This location has a full liquor bar available for purchase, so drink what you like while you get your paint on!
Location: Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Columbus, Ohio 6240 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 United States
The Hottest NYE PARTY in the City! Sat Dec 31 2022! @Forum Rob Avery/Bobby Fame/Nate Royal! 2 Djs! Midnight Champagne Toast!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: 144 N Wall St 144 North Wall Street Columbus, OH 43215 United States
Stairave to Heaven - New Years Jump off! 21+ event. Opening sounds by @djnobody. 5441 Westerville rd, $5.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: 5441 Westerville Rd 5441 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 United States
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Columbus is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Columbus drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Come see this amazing Columbus drag queen show and laugh your ass off all night long while being amazed by the stellar performances in tribute to some of your old-time favorite classics as well as the latest pop favorites.
Location: Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Columbus 641 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 United States
Join us for our Annual New Year's Eve Party! **This year we are offering 2 different ticket options! You can either come for a reserved dinner by South Street Grille and stay for the party OR just come to the NYE Party! Reserved Dining - 6:00PM - 8:00PM. $50 Per Person - 3 Course Meal (Ticket also includes access to NYE Party starting at 8pm).
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Waters Edge Event Center 170 Summerset Drive Ashland, OH 44805 United States
NYE FAQs
Will parking be available?
Depending on the venue, yes. Some places even offer a valet service!
Is there a dress code?
Some restaurants and bars require pants or a jacket, but it’s best to check ahead with any establishment you plan to visit.
Will there be hotel accommodations?
Yes! Several hotels around the city will be hosting events for the holiday.
Will there be food at the NYE parties?
Depending on the venue, yes. Many restaurants and bars will be offering limited NYE menus.
Do I need a ticket?
Many events will require a pre-purchased ticket, but some fireworks shows are free to the public.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to ringing in the new year. The only hard part is going to be choosing which parties you want to check out while you’re in Columbus.
Cheers to the new year! Just remember to stay safe and drink responsibly!
