The countdown to 2025 is on, and it’s not too early to secure your plans. If you want to be out on the town for New Year’s Eve, Kansas City has something for everyone.
24k Masquerade at J. Reiger & Co. | Stay golden, Ponyboy — deck yourself out in your best metallic fits (top it off with a stop at the Body Glitter Bar), grab a glass of champagne + feast on heavy hors d’oeuvres while enjoying a full lineup of live performances.
Irish New Year’s Eve at Kelly’s Westport Inn | 5 p.m.-2a.m. | $0+ | Need an early night, or just an excuse to start drinking earlier? Celebrate Ireland’s New Years at 6 p.m. with a DJ and drinks, and do it all again as the clock strikes midnight in Kansas City.
Italian New Year’s Eve at Corvino | 4 p.m.-12 p.m. | $15 | Let 2024 sleep with the fishes as you dine on the supper club’s full menu + Italian specials (caviar cannoli, anyone?).
New Year’s Eve at The Bird Comedy Theater | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | $25 | Give 2024 The Bird, featuring the best comedy acts from the past year so you can laugh the night away with a complementary glass of champagne.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Bar K | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Toast to another trip around the sun with your best friend...the furry one, that is. Celebrate a noon-time tennis ball drop with complementary dog party hats and a toast for both people + pooches.
NYE Live! at Kansas City Power & Light | 7 p.m.-12 p.m. | $80+ | Want more than a one-stop-shop? Create your own bar crawl with exclusive access 10+ bars and nightclubs, all-inclusive food + drink packages, party favors, confetti cannons, and a “Times Square"-style ball drop at midnight.
70’s Disco at Nine Zero One at The Fontaine Hotel | Grab your highest platforms and hit the town for the grooviest party of the year, complete with party favors, a photobooth + a build-your-own mac & cheese bar.
Baldurs Gala at ReRoll Tavern | Make your New Years magical by stopping in for enchanted libations with unlimited board games, trivia, costume contests and a bevy of themed food and drinks.
The Black Party XIX at The Truman | Send 2023 out in style at this premier party with over 15,000 sqft of entertainment, music + premium drinks.
Zoo Year’s Eve at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free with admission | Watch as the zoo’s party animals receive special-themed enrichment to ring in the new year.
