Pop the bubbly! 20 spots to ring in the new year in metro Atlanta

Whether you’re in search of glitz and glam or family fun, Atlanta is set to deliver on New Year’s Eve this year. Get your celebrations started early with Noon Year’s Eve festivities, or experience the elegance of a Gatsby inspired celebration or a black and white ball. No matter the gathering, this promises to be a NYE to remember!

Noon Year’s Eve on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Celebrate the arrival of a new year from high atop the city on The Roof at Ponce City Market. Enjoy rides on Heege Tower, mini golf, a three-story slide and boardwalk games. Attendees may also purchase tickets for ice skating.

Location: The Roof at Ponce City Market; Website: ecom.roller.app/theroof; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Admission: $25

Frosty fun: Noon Year’s Eve

Ring in the new year a little early at Parson’s Alley in Duluth with face painting, a dance party with Jessica from “It’s All Good,” a photo booth, ornament making and a countdown to noon! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate with the younger members of your family.

Location: Parson’s Alley; Website: duluthga.net; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Admission: Free

McDonough NYE Family party

Enjoy the afternoon with family-friendly live music and entertainment on the square in McDonough. Stick around and grab dinner from one of the numerous nearby local restaurants!

Location: downtown McDonough; Website: visitmcdonoughga.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 2-6 p.m.; Admission: Free

Peach Drop

Party like it’s 2025 with one of the most iconic events in the country! That’s right: The Peach Drop is back this year, and it’s better than ever with Big Boi as the musical headliner. Well-known radio personality Ryan Cameron will emcee. Be in the most happening place in the city as the peach drops at midnight!

Location: Underground Atlanta; Website: atlantadowntown.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 4 p.m. to midnight; Admission: Free

Hobnob’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

All Hobnob locations will present a new year’s celebration that will catapult you into 2025! Enjoy live entertainment, the regular menu with an added surf and turf special, party favors, drink flight specials and a champagne toast at midnight.

Location: Hobnob Halcyon, Atlantic Station, Dunwoody, Vinings and Peachtree City; Website: hobnobatlanta.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 5 p.m.; Admission: Free

Atlanta New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl

What would the new year be without a good, old-fashioned bar crawl? Once again, PubCrawls delivers with a multi-stop, moving celebration that begins at Brewdog Atlanta and winds through multiple venues with unique cocktails and live DJs. Plan your crawl with a digital map and cement your memories with social media features!

Location: Brewdog Atlanta; Website: eventbrite.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 6-9 p.m. (check-in); Admission: $19.99

Overstory’s NYE celebration

This high-up bar calls itself “Gwinnett’s premier rooftop venue,” and its NYE event is designed to showcase that description. Three ticket tiers offer varied experiences from included champagne to prosecco to a menu full of delicacies.

Location: Overstory Rooftop Bar; Website: eventbrite.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 7 p.m. to midnight; Admission: $50-$185

Midnight at Chateau Elan

Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and an elegant setting: Don your cocktail best and grab your date to enjoy one last night of 2024. It’s a short trip north of the city on I-85 to one of Georgia’s premier wineries. This experience exists at several ticket levels: general, junior VIP and VIP. Enjoy premium wine bottles with the latter two.

Location: Chateau Elan; Website: events.chateauelan.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Admission: $250-$3500

NYE with the ASO

Start your new year off with a night of music and sophistication with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Strauss, Verdi, Offenbach: There’s music to fit all tastes, and don’t forget the afterparty with DJ Newk, desserts, light refreshments and coffee.

Location: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center; Website: citysprings.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 8 p.m.; Admission: concert - $48.50-$80.80, afterparty - $65

Toast at Lingering Shade

Lift a toast to the coming year at Lingering Shade Social Club! Take in live music by Jeni Michelson, and down lots of bubbly as you wait for midnight.

Location: Lingering Shade Social Club; Website: instagram.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Admission: $20-$270

Zac Brown in concert

Party with one of country music’s hottest bands on their Atlanta tour stop. The Zac Brown band will bring their Grammy award-winning, Southern rock sound to State Farm Arena just in time to welcome a new year!

Location: State Farm Arena; Website: ticketmaster.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 8 p.m.; Admission: $44-$420

NYE celebration at Red Phone Booth

Dance to the tunes of DJ Mami Chula as you down a welcome cocktail and indulge at the dessert bar. From bubbly libations to a chocolate fountain, Red Phone Booth is prepared to satisfy your cravings as you ring in a new year.

Location: Red Phone Booth Downtown; Website: freshtix.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 8 p.m.; Admission: $50

Gatsby’s Glitz and Glam at Roaring Social

It’s NYE prohibition style! This dazzling soiree will feature live music, signature cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres and a midnight champagne toast. Come dressed to throw it back to the roaring 20s and start 2025 on a glam note!

Location: Roaring Social; Website: sevenrooms.com; Date: Dec. 31; Times: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Admission: $150

Fogón and Lions NYE Party

Dance the night away on New Year’s Eve at Fogón and Lions! That’s right - dancing and live entertainment will set off the night with libations available alongside a Latin American buffet. At midnight, welcome the new year with a champagne toast.

Location: Fogón and Lions; Website: resy.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Admission: $175

NYE Forsythia Ball Drop

Take a little trip outside the city to see the Forsythia ball drop in downtown Forsyth. Enjoy food trucks, music from DJ Ron, cornhole, a photobooth and more fun on the courthouse square as you wait for midnight!

Location: Forsyth Courthouse Square; Website: forsythmainstreet.net; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 8 p.m. to midnight; Admission: Free

Gatsby’s Penthouse NYE party

A top-of-the-line open bar, a live DJ and premium views of the city: What better way is there to ring in New Year’s Eve? The night will glitter with this Great Gatsby-themed party complete with hors d’oeuvres, party favors and a countdown experience you won’t forget!

Location: Ventanas Atlanta; Website: facebook.com; Dates: Dec. 31; Times: 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Admission: $124-$209

Park Tavern Y2K New Year’s Bash

Ring in 2025 with early 2000s hits with a DJ upstairs and a live band downstairs at Park Tavern this year. Open bars and a champagne toast at midnight round out the festivities. Come hungry for the buffet and ‘90s snack stations and Krispy Kreme doughnuts at midnight!

Location: Park Tavern; Website: parktavern.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 9 p.m.; Admission: $100-$125

A Toast to 2025: NYE at Drawbar

Welcome the new year at Drawbar with photo booths, live music and, appropriately, a champagne toast at midnight. Music from Venus, 9, LoveDragon5000 and KY2K.

Location: Drawbar; Website: eventbrite.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 9 p.m.; Admission: $50-$1,000

Carnival Masquerade NYE Ball

Bring out your formal carnaval best for a night out! Mask guests and bright colors will circulate around an open bar and delicious fare at multiple food stations. Choose from options like overnight accommodations and valet parking with various VIP ticket and package options.

Location: Omni Atlanta Hotel; Website: omniatlnye.com; Dates: Dec. 31; Times: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; Admission: $135-$609

NYE Black and White Ball

Dress in your celebratory best, and party the night away! This black and white ball will put you in the spirit to welcome the new year with live performances from The Jessica Nova, Arielle Spritz and more. Enjoy champagne, confetti and a prime view of the Peach Drop.

Location: Paris on Ponce at the Pigalle; Website: eventbrite.com; Date: Dec. 31; Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Admission: $150-$200