Rocco Smith
Wave goodbye to this year and say hello to the next one at the greatest New Year’s parties in Raleigh. North Carolina has plenty of fantastic cities to party in and Raleigh is always at the top of our list.
If your’re spending the new year in Raleigh, North Carolina be sure to check out these hot events around town. Endless champagne, live music, dancing, food, and everything else you need for a fun night out can be found at these functions.
Read on for more guidance on where to on this new year’s in Raleigh!
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Raleigh
Here are all of the most fun places to go on New Year's Eve in Raleigh, North Carolina. Greet the new year with a party and lots of champagne at these amazing NYE events around town!
Join us for the most upscale New Year's Eve in Raleigh area. Celebrate 2023 in Great Gatsby-style at the luxurious Sheraton Raleigh Hotel.
From 8:30 p.m - 1:30 a.m, guests will be able to enjoy premium drinks from our fully stocked prepaid bar & multiple courses of Hors d'oeuvres, from the VIP area.
Each ticket purchase is prepayment for your choice of beverages. This multi-room NYE party will have surprises throughout the night; topped off with a countdown celebration you won’t soon forget!!
So put your best 20's attire on; and get ready to ring in the New Year in grand Gatsby style!!
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 1:30 AM EST, Doors at 8:30 PM
Location: Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 S Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Downtown's premier venue is hosting the holiday bash of the year! Don't miss out on THE NYE event in the Triangle! Black Friday Sale $150 per person, plus tax and service charge ($202.59) plus Eventbrite fees. General Admission Tickets $175 per person plus tax and service charge $(236.36) plus Eventbrite fees. Tickets are non-refundable. Dress is black tie optional.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences - Nature Research Center 121 W Jones St Raleigh, NC 27603 United States
North Carolina's Official NYE Extravaganza 2023. Featuring: Hip Hop - R&B Music. DJ DeRon Juan & DJ Shykey | Special Guest Host: K97.5. DJ Highrise | Special Guest Host: Foxy 107/104.
Includes Access To VIP Area In Grand Ballroom. Fully Stocked Cash Bars | Additional Seating | Free Hors D'oeurves.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:30 AM EST
Location: Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown 3415 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27609 United States
At a manor, with a variety of underground dance music DJs, quality sound, plenty of art, and groovy folks to bring in the new year with. Ticket prices go up as each batch sells, starting at $30.
The day of ticket price and final ticket price will be $50. If there are tickets available at the door, you can purchase at the door before 11pm.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: The Matthews House 317 West Chatham Street Cary, NC 27511 United States
The "Official" 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration @ Raleigh Union Station
Tito's Vodka, Remy Martin, Jack Daniels, 1800 and BelAire present The 10th Annual “OFFICIAL” 2023 New Year’s Eve Celebration right in the heart of downtown Raleigh at Raleigh's Union Train Station. On December 31st, 2022, there's no other place to be than 510 W Martin St, Raleigh.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Raleigh Union Station 510 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
From the same people that brought you Hotel Horror: A Halloween Murder Mystery and Lovers Lament: A Valentines Day Murder Mystery, comes a new bold new adventure.
With our NYE show voted by AmericanTowns Media as one of the Top Ten Fun Things to do in NC for NYE , we have decided to let a little more blood flow just in time for New Year's Eve!
This year we've found a new home at the City of Raleigh Museum, a historic building from the 1800s!
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM EST
Location: City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Celebrate your NYE on the 28th & 29th floor with the best view in Raleigh! Dinner, dancing, a 10-piece band and free-flowing prosecco!
We are hosting the party in Raleigh this New Year's Eve, and you are invited. Free-flowing prosecco, a four-course dinner and Bull City Syndicate, a ten-piece band to get the party and dancing started. There will be jello shots and a grand balloon drop to ring in 2023!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 5:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: City Club Raleigh 150 Fayetteville Street #Suite 2800 Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Ring in the New Year right at Fortnight Brewing!!! The biggest party of the year! Music, Karaoke, Food, Games, Ball drop viewing. Complimentary champagne toast AND MORE!!!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 AM EST
Location: Fortnight Brewing Company 1006 Southwest Maynard Road Cary, NC 27511 United States
New Years Eve is undoubtedly the BIGGEST PARTY of the year and deciding where for you and your friends will ring in the new year is a tough decision.
So we put together the premier list of bars and nightclubs for you to celebrate! Be safe and have a great time! Please don't drink and drive.
Call a cab, Lyft or Uber, or have someone who will be a designated driver. Must be 21 to participate. Event will go on rain or shine! No Refunds
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 5:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Raleigh Hargett St Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
Barcrawlerz is taking over Raleigh this NYE! Barcrawlerz is a Raleigh Bar Crawl like no other. Crawl 'Til the Ball Falls features The Best Drink Specials and The Best Bars in Town.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Raleigh Venue TBA 123 Street St. Raleigh, NC 27603 United States
Join us at Bond Brothers Eastside in downtown Cary for a special night of music with Thrio. Thrio will be ringing in the New Year. Come out and join us for our final show of 2022!
Special musical guests, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, light snacks, and a food truck. There will be limited reserved seating inside and first-come-first-served seating outside.
Patio seating includes an enclosed covered seating area with heaters and a live feed of the stage performance (both video and audio).
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: 602 E Chatham St 602 East Chatham Street Cary, NC 27511 United States
Bring in the New Year with DJ Cleve at TJs Nightlife, Raleigh NC. 25+ (ID Required). Dress Code: No Athletic Wear: (Includes: No Ball Caps, T Shirts, Sweats, Athletic Shoes/Sneakers only allowed with collared shirts).
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:30 AM EST
Location: TJ's Night Life 4801 Leigh Drive Raleigh, NC 27616 United States
Start your new year the way you should! Dancing the night away, playing board games, card games, and singing karaoke. Hang out with you friends and make some new ones along the way!! This is the event you don't want to miss!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 AM EST
Location: The Honeysuckle at Lakewood 1920 Chapel Hill Road Durham, NC 27707 United States
Ring in the New Year at Drive Shack! Festive Attire Encouraged. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Event starts at 9 pm. Cancellation requests must be submitted 7 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.
All reservations purchased after the cancellation deadline are final; no refunds. Guests must be 21+ to receive the sparkling wine in the 2nd or 3rd floor package.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Drive Shack 6901 Play Golf Way Raleigh, NC 27607 United States
The Wake County Shrine Club will be hosting a New Years Eve Dinner Dance.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Wake County Shrine Club 6015 Lead Mine Road Raleigh, NC 27612 United States
You are cordially invited to attend the Stars of Ruth #1170-3rd Annual “BLACK DRESS & WHITE PEARLS” Gala Fundraiser. This is a VIP black tie affair. It will be an evening of pure elegance.
The evening will include: sit down fine dining, music, dancing, NYE party favors, NYE countdown, prizes, and fundraising fun! Discounts are available for Gold, Silver, and Bronze group tables.
Limited sponsorship tickets are available. Donations and sponsors are welcomed. Celebrate the New Year with us, while joining our Fundraising Campaign!
This event will support at-risk children, families in need, and provide Scholarships for bereaved and at-risk children.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley 3912 Arrow Drive Raleigh, NC 27612 United States
End 2022 & Ring In The New Year with this Formal Soiree. This masquerade ball is going to be a mystic and elegant evening that is sure to be a memorable end of your current year.
Entrance with Heavy hors d'oeuvres, (Reserved seating & 2 complimentary drinks) $75.00. Live entertainment, cash bar, DJ, Vendors and door prizes, trophies (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) for best wardrobe and much more.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Palladium Event Center 1272 Plaza Drive Burlington, NC 27215 United States
Come celebrate New Years Eve with us. 25 & UP, Black Tie Event, Cash Bar. VIP Available (Dinner served from 7pm-8:30pm). Group Tables Available.
Free Champagne Toast at Midnight. Masquerade Mask Not Required. Catered by Lola Faye. Music by DJ (FTM) Face the Music.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 AM EST
Location: Euphoria Wedding Chapel & Events 108 North Main Street Suite B Graham, NC 27253 United States
One live show. Two clubs. Three rooms. Six DJs. 200 Witches. A special New Year's Eve edition of Goth Night. Night Rider doors: 8:30 with drink specials until 9:30.
Black Bouquet plays the Night Rider stage at 9:00. DJ Arachne and DJ Dr. Martin spin for the Night Rider dance floor all night.
DJ Vitriol and Allisonwwwonderland spin the Wicked Witch bar room from 10-2. DJ DIES A LOT and 20th Century Boy spin the WIcked Witch main room from 10-2. This is a black light party. Costumes welcomed.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 8:30 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST, Doors at 8:30 PM
Location: The Wicked Witch 416 W South St Raleigh, NC United States
1st Annual New Years Eve Dragon Ball. Black Tie Event with live band, silent auction, time keeper, balloon drop and so much more! If reserving slots, print your reservation and bring with you, we will collect payment at the door.
This is a Black Tie Event, however a tux and ballgown are not required. Just pick your best suit and tie, and put your party dress on.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Palace Pointe 5050 Durham Road Roxboro, NC 27574 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 Raleigh NYE Events
- 2023 Raleigh New Year’s Eve Party – Gatsby’s House
- 2023 New Year’s Eve Gala at the Museum of Natural Sciences
- North Carolina’s Official New Years Eve Extravaganza 2023
- Between2Clouds: Better Together, a New Years Eve Party
- The “Official” 2023 New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Raleigh Union Station
- Masquerade Murder 8: A New Years Eve Murder Myster
- New Year’s Eve
- New Years Eve Party at Fortnight Brewing
- New Years Eve Bar Crawl – Raleigh
- Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Raleigh NYE Bar Crawl 2023
- Thrio New Years Eve Show
- TJs NightLife New Year’s Eve Party with “DJ CLEVE”
- New Years Eve Party @ Lakewood
- New Year’s Eve at Drive Shack Raleigh
- WCSC New Years Eve Dance
- New Years Eve-3rd Annual Black Dress and White Pearls Gala
- New Years Eve Masquerade Ball NC
- New Years Eve Masquerade Ball
- The Doomsday Ball
- New Year’s Eve Dragon Ball
Final Thoughts
When it comes to New Year’s Eve parties around Raleigh, North Carolina, there’s no guide quite like ours to point you in the right direction. Grab yourself a fancy outfit and hit the dancefloor until the ball drops. Don’t forget the champagne, either!
