Rocco Smith
The year may be coming to an end, but the fun is only just beginning here in Newark. One thing this city knows how to do is party, especially on New Year’s Eve.
If you’re planning a trip to Newark for the holidays, or even if you already live here, you may be wondering where to go on New Year’s Eve for a good time, and I think I can help with that.
I spent a lot of time recently scouring the city for things to do on New Year’s Eve in Newark, and I certainly did not come back empty-handed.
Down below, you’ll find a list I’ve put together containing all the most fun and exciting events and parties across the city. If you’re not sure where to start your night of debauchery on New Year’s Eve, then you need to keep on reading and you’ll know exactly where to go for the best NYE parties in Newark.
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Newark
Here are all of the most fun places to go on New Year's Eve in Newark, New Jersey. Greet the new year with a party and lots of champagne at these amazing NYE events around town!
Enjoy this magical evening on our NYC New Year's Eve MEGA Party Cruise and grove your way into 2023 with the skyline behind you and the majestic sounds of Brooklyn Duo providing the perfect backdrop aboard the Cornucopia Majesty.
If you’ve ever wanted to party like Jay Gatsby, December 31st will be your chance! Join us for the most glamorous, over-the-top NYE celebration on the largest lux yacht on Manhattan waters, the Cornucopia Majesty—and its interiors are insane!!
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 8:30 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 1:30 AM EST, Doors at 8:30 PM
Location: Majesty Cornucopia Yacht - Pier 40 353 West St New York, NY 10014 United States
Join us for the most upscale, VIP-only NYE party in Hoboken and celebrate 2023 in Great Gatsby-style at the glamorous riverfront W Hoboken -- where panoramas of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline unfold before your eyes!!
So don't miss out on this NYE party at the iconic W Hoboken. Dress in your best 1920's attire; and get ready to ring in 2023 New Year in grand Gatsby style!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: W Hotel Hoboken 225 River St Hoboken, NJ 07030 United States
Celebrate New Year's at NYC's most famous rooftop venue - 230 FIFTH! Welcome 2023 with good friends, good food, and good times!
Come over for appetizers, dancing, and a champagne toast. We've got 2 DJs, 2 dance floors, and 33000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space. Enjoy the amazing views and great vibes!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: 230 5th Ave 230 5th Avenue New York, NY 10001 United States
Supersize your New Year’s Eve celebration at Dave and Buster’s New Year’s Eve event, where families, friends, and celebrants of every age and partake in the excitement of the venue that is the all-in-one mega-arcade, entertainment center, and restaurant and bar.
Guests 21 and over can drink in the fun at the 5-hour open bar but there’s plenty of party-amenities for everyone.
Those 21 and over will also be able to enjoy a complimentary champagne toast to really ring in the New Year in style.
With the New Year quickly approaching, the annual flurry of emotions will soon start settling in. Future aspirations, warm nostalgia, and of course, lavish celebrations!
With The Dean hosting its first ever New Year's Eve event, it's only fitting that you spend the midnight countdown with those who matter most.
With this in mind, "A Midnight Kiss" is how we will welcome 2023. This New Year's Eve, get close to your special someone and lets ring in 2023 with hope, joy, and excitement!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: The Dean 214 West 39th Street New York, NY 10018 United States
Enjoy a spectacular New Year's Eve at this NYC Hudson Harbor Cruise with primo views of New York and New Jersey skylines, Statue of Liberty, and arguably the best NYE fireworks show in the world!
This NYE, jump aboard the Cornucopia Horizons Edge; a gorgeous, 500-person, fully-heated luxury yacht with multiple levels and decks to find the perfect atmosphere.
Enjoy this magical evening on our Hoboken New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise as you groove your way into the New Year with the skyline behind you providing the perfect backdrop for your photos.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 1:30 AM EST, Doors at 8:45 PM
Location: Horizon's Edge Cornucopia Yacht - Pier 14 1301 Frank Sinatra Dr. Hoboken, NJ 07030 United States
Ring in the New Year from the Top at The Empire Rooftop located on the 12th Floor of The Empire Hotel at 44 West 63rd Street (across from Lincoln Center).
Live Entertainment from 9 pm to Midnight featuring Steven Maglio and The Stan Rubin Orchestra.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: The Empire Rooftop 44 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023 United States
Get aboard #1 New Year's Eve Celebration in New York City on the largest and most luxurious Hornblower's Infinity Yacht Cruise and dance the night away under the Fireworks!
We sail directly to a front row seat of the Fireworks Display, it's the best viewing show in the city. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones while sailing on Manhattan waters during with Live Music, Open Bar, delicious Meals and breathtaking Skyline views!
Free New Years Eve Party Tickets ! NYC’s Top Promoters Present: the Most Talked About Event of the Year, Champagne Campaign. A New Year's Eve Celebration.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Mon, Jan 2, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: Amazura Concert Hall 91-12 144th Place Queens, NY 11435 United States
Treat yourself to a New Year’s Eve night of unparalleled splendor at Times Square, NYC’s most sophisticated private event venue.
This elegant and white-hot soiree kicks off with a 6 hour premium open bar serving Cipriani’s delectable libations and continues with special complimentary amenities including passed hors oeuvres in the early evening and festive NYE party favors.
You’ll feel like royalty when midnight rolls around and you join the gorgeous crowd in a captivating live count down. Raise your complimentary glass of Prosecco and toast to a grand New Year.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 3:00 AM EST
Location: Cipriani 42nd St 110 E 42nd St New York, NY 10017 United States
All That Glitters New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise 2023 I Avalon Yacht
Glitz and glamour go hand-in-hand with the celebration of New Year’s Eve. It’s for this reason that we have decided to nominate the Avalon Yacht to host this years “All That Glitters” NYE cruise.
It’s a time of reflection, hope, optimism, and maybe even some nostalgia. New Year’s Eve brings about many different emotions and the common theme is always the same – looking to the future! As anticipation builds up to December 31st, leave the planning to us.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Avalon Yacht (Skyport Marina) 2430 FDR Drive New York, NY 10010 United States
Together we create our own Utopia. Feel your future. Let go. Go deep into innerspace and explore the expanse of galaxies through dancefloor excellence and intimate encounters.
We welcome you to explore the dancefloor glory of Gala Galactica. Express your divinity. Let the universe love you.
Be everything we’ve ever wanted to become. Move your magic and manifest your best. Shine your brightest essence and be free in your infinity.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 10:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: House of Yes 2 Wyckoff Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237 United States
Whether you're a diehard sneakerhead or just looking for somewhere to dance as the clock strikes midnight, Time Out Market New York invites you to throw on your flyest kicks for an unforgettable New Year's Eve bash in the heart of Dumbo.
Say goodbye to 2022 with an all-inclusive drink package from 9:30pm-12am and two floors of delicious eats and live DJs. Don't forget to grab a glass of Champagne before midnight, when a confetti storm will help welcome 2023 in style.
Bowlero, the premium entertainment complex, invites you to share in family fun and excitement-packed New Year’s Eve mega-celebration in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, steps from the renowned Ball Drop.
Fuel up at the 5-hour premium open bar with top-quality libations for those over 21 and non-alcoholic beverages for guests under 21.
Opt for one of the many VIP packages, including those for couples and family, and take this NYE to new heights with bowling, table and bottle service and reserved seating.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Bowlero Times Square 222 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 United States
Revel in the lap of vibrant luxury this New Year’s Eve at New York City’s famed Capitale. This A-list venue will be lavishing its guests with deluxe party amenities starting with a 6 hour premium open bar.
Before you head out to the spacious and sizzling dance floor, where a live DJ will be turning up the noise with hits of Top 40, Hip Hop, House and Mash Ups, don on festive NYE party favors for a dash of holiday spirit.
Get a taste of Capitale’s renowned red-carpet standards and opt for one of the VIP ticket packages which offer priority admission, exclusive lounge access, table and bottle service, and more.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 3:00 AM EST
Location: Capitale 130 Bowery New York, NY 10013 United States
Join the party and enjoy an all-inclusive 5-course gourmet dinner, premium open bar, dancing on two floors, festivities, and a view of bustling Times Square.
Dance the night away to the tunes of our DJs and, just before midnight, step out to our cordoned off sidewalk to experience the electrifying atmosphere of the crowd and join in the Times Square Ball Drop Count Down to welcome the New Year in the greatest city in the world!!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Manhattan Manor 201 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 United States
New Years Eve 2023 @ Taj NYC Featuring Power 105 + 4 hour open bar + champagne toast. Power 105's New Years Eve Ball Black Out.
Saturday December 31st 9pm-4am. 4 hour open bar from 9pm-1am. Complimentary Midnight Champagne toast.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: Taj II Lounge and Event Space 48 West 21st Street New York, NY 10010 United States
Come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 at the hottest spot in New York City, The 40/40 Club! Ring in the New Year while enjoying custom cocktails, tasty treats and watching the ball drop on 4 of our 165 inch state of the art video display walls!
New Year's Eve at The 40/40 Club is an event you do not want to miss! We hope to see you there!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: The 40/40 Club 6 West 25th Street New York, NY 10010 United States
NYC’s coolest speakeasy invites you to a night of illicit revelry this New Year’s Eve, with all the perks and amenities of a five-star NYE event.
Start the evening nibbling on tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and sipping craft cocktails and beverages at the 4-hour premium open bar. Guests who crave an even bigger show can opt for VIP packages featuring reserved seating and bottle service.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Location: Bathtub Gin 132 9th Avenue New York, NY 10011 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.
Best Newark NYE Events
- New York New Year’s Eve 2023 – Gatsby’s Fireworks Yacht Party
- Hoboken New Year’s Eve Party 2023 – Gatsby’s Penthouse
- New Year’s Eve 2023 @230 Fifth Rooftop
- Dave & Buster’s New Years Eve Party 2023
- A Midnight Kiss New Year’s Eve 2023 at The Dean NYC
- Hoboken New Year’s Eve 2023 – Fly Me to the Moonlight Cruise
- New Year’s Eve at The Empire Rooftop
- New York New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise 2023
- Free New Years Eve Party Tickets !
- Cipriani 42nd St New Years Eve Party 2023
- All That Glitters New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise 2023 I Avalon Yacht
- Gala Galactica: New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Eve Celebration At Time Out Market New York
- Bowlero Times Square New Years Eve Party 2023
- Capitale New Years Eve Party 2023
- 2023 Manhattan Manor’s New Year’s Eve Celebration – Times Square
- New Years Eve 2023 4 hour open bar + Champagne Toast @ Taj NYC
- The 40/40 Club 2023 New Year’s Eve Bash
- Bathtub Gin New Years Eve Party 2023
Final Thoughts
As you can see, New Year’s Eve in a city like Newark is on a whole other level. There are so many places to party and watch fireworks around the city that it’s almost impossible to have a bad time on NYE in Newark, especially if you head to any of the venues I listed above.
Cheers to the new year! Just remember to stay safe and drink responsibly!
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