Ring in the new year at one of these parties in Phoenix
Your options range from flannel to fancy
New Year’s Eve is the time of year to really do things up big.
There are lots of options for revelers on the final night of the year, whether you want to dress to the nines and sip fancy cocktails, wear a comfy flannel and jeans, or see a bigname DJ and dance the night away.
Coors Light is again teaming up with Valley Metro and Uber to make sure partiers get home safely. Starting at 7 p.m. Dec., 31 you can ride free on light rail, bus and Dial-a Ride until the end of regular service. Uber will offer 10 percent off two rides from all Valley Metro light-rail stations from 3 p.m. until end of regular metro service on Jan. 1. Just enter the promo code “CLYNE18” in the app.
So find that perfect sparkly frock or stylish blazer, gather your friends and buy your tickets early. Because the last thing you want is to wake up with on Jan. 1 is FOMO.
Decadence
This massive two-night concert features a stellar EDM lineup. On Dec. 30, performers include Zeds Dead, Borgore and Big Wild, and on New Year’s Eve, Armin van Buuren, Tokimonsta and Justice (DJ set) are among those playing. For age 18 and older.
Details: 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30Sunday, Dec. 31. Rawhide, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. $119$380 general admission; $209-$799 VIP. Locker rental is $35. relentlessbeats.com.
Flannel Ball New Year’s Eve Party
Want to be comfortable for New Year’s Eve? Throw on your best flannel for this annual bash in downtown Phoenix. Enjoy live music, an art show, lawn games, a photo booth, food trucks and champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Roosevelt Growhouse, 1025 N. Second St., Phoenix. $15-$25, depending on purchase date. 480-788-4318, flannel ball.com.
NYE Under the Stars
Ring in the New Year at the rooftop bar at the Hotel Palomar, enjoying views of downtown Phoenix. The patio will feature plenty of heaters, and there’s a dance floor inside the ballroom. DJs will spin party mixes, and there will be a photo booth and multiple bars.
Details: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Lustre Rooftop Bar, Hotel Palomar, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $40-$50. 480478-1765. lustrerooftopbar.com.
New Year’s Eve 2018 Block Party
Why go to just one party when you can do two? One ticket gets you into parties at both Crescent Ballroom and the Van Buren. Crescent Ballroom will close the street in front of the venue with heated tents and food trucks, with entertainment from the Kalliope art car and DJs Sean Watson, Blossom, Stoneypie, Cormac, Frank Terry and the Drip Drop Records Showcase. The Van Buren will transform into Studio 18 with disco tunes from DJs Dana, Stoneypie and the Hi-Dreams DJ Collective.
Details: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $19. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
Level Up! NYE 2018
The popular Cobra Arcade Bar in downtown Phoenix hosts a free party with music from Chris Villa and Meanmugg, pop culture-themed cocktails and plenty of arcade games.
Details: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Cobra Arcade Bar, 801 N. Second St., Phoenix. Free. 602-595-5873, cobraar cadebar.com.
Goldmember New Year’s Eve 2018
The W Scottsdale will transform into a glittery gold paradise for this year’s theme, Goldmember. The party will feature fireworks at midnight, and VIP table and cabana rentals are available. A New Year’s Eve hotel package includes two tickets to the party and late checkout at 3 p.m.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback Road. $75 for men, $50 for women. Hotel and VIP packages available. 480-970-2100, wscottsdalehotel.com/newyearseve.
Maya New Year’s Eve with TJR
The flashy Scottsdale nightclub will host DJ TJR on New Year’s Eve. The Connecticut-based DJ has put out popular tracks including “What’s Up Suckaz,” “Bounce Generation” and “Don’t Stop the Party” with Pitbull. VIP packages available.
Details: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. $20. 480-625-0528, maya clubaz.com.
NYE on Mill Avenue
Downtown Tempe will present a fireworks show at midnight, sponsored by Four Peaks Brewing Co. Food trucks will be around throughout the evening. There are 11 bars so far hosting special events, including the Champagne Ball at Whiskey Row and El Hefe, Electric Mantis and LYFTD performing at Shady Park and A Gatsby Affair New Year’s Eve 2018 at Low Key Piano Bar.
Details: Sunday, Dec. 31: Check the website for more details about individual parties and events. downtown tempe.com/explore/things-to-do #12-31-2017.
Electricity: New Year’s Eve 2017
Party to New Wave, Brit pop, indie and ‘80s tunes by DJs Manchester and Adrian Flanagan. The evening will feature drink specials and $2 PBR beers, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Details: 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Rips Bar, 3045 N. 16th St., Phoenix. $5 before 10:30 p.m. 602-266-0015.
NYE in downtown Scottsdale
Evening Entertainment Group’s clubs in downtown Scottsdale will each host a party. Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails, Bottled Blonde, the Mint and the Bevvy will all have bashes, so pick the one that sounds best to you. Each will feature its own theme. For example, Bevvy will host Let’s Get Strange NYE while Hi-Fi will host Roaring 20s NYE.
Details: 9 p.m. Bevvy, 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale. Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails, 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale. Bottled Blonde, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. The Mint, 7373 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. $25 per party. eegtickets.com.
New Year’s Eve Gumbo
Head down to downtown Phoenix’s basement bar and music venue for this soiree. Hosted by Phoenix comedian Anwar Newton, the evening will feature music from Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Swing performed by Zazu, DJentrification, DJ Vex and the Monroe Brass Band. Burlesque dancers will perform, and there will be tarot card readers and a special Southern cocktail menu.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $19 in advance, $25 the day of. 602-3683121, valleybarphx.com.
NYE3 at Talking Stick Resort
The flashy resort hosts a bash featur-
ing three rooms of entertainment in the Salt River Grand Ballroom. Purchase the dinner package for a buffet, seating and two drink tickets, or the party package, which includes six drink tickets. Both packages feature entertainment, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. The first room features Queen tribute band Queen Nation and I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience. The second room will feature DJ Pulse and Stone Soul, and in the third, DJ Z-Trip returns to Phoenix for a performance.
Details: Sunday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the dinner package and 9 p.m. for the party package. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $125-$150. 480-850-7734, talking stickresort.com.
Raven’s New Year’s Eve Gala
Raven Valdes hosts her annual party with DJ Kilo performing from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by Arizona cover band Smashed. Everyone gets party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. VIP table packages include a reserved booth and 750 ml bottle of liquor from a select list.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. Individual tickets are $50. Packages $600-$700. 480-8507734, talkingstickresort.com, ravenevents.com.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
The southeast Valley casino hosts two parties. The Who Generation and The Walkens perform at 10 p.m. in the Ovations Live! Showroom. DJ Medik will perform in Chrome Nightclub.
Details: Ovations party info:7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. party. $50 general admission, $280 for reserved table for four. Chrome Nightclub info: 9 p.m. party starts. $20$25. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Reservation. 800946-4452, wingilariver.com.
Lone Butte Casino
Lone Butte Casino will showcase Soundwave live at the Event Center. Other performances throughout the casino include Notes from Neptune on the Promotional Stage and DJ Sonny will be on the turntables in Cascades Lounge.
Details: 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler. $50 general admission, $500 for a table of 10 for the Soundwave show. 800-9464452, wingilariver.com.
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino
Head to Laveen for the Purple Rain New Year’s Eve Bash, where DJ Hektik and Soul Persuasion will perform. At midnight, everyone will enjoy a midnight champagne toast. Hotel and party packages are available.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. 15091 S. Komatke Lane, Laveen. $35 general admission, $300 for a table for six. 800946-4452, wingilariver.com.
New Year’s Eve at Topgolf
If you’re looking for something a bit different, check out one of the two Valley Topgolf locations where you can play a variety of golf games in your own bay.
General reservations include unlimited play for up to eight people. VIP reservations for up to six people include unlimited play, a VIP bay, champagne toast, buffet and party favors.
Details: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. 9500 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation, 480240-2402. 1689 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert, 480-240-1282. General bay reservations start at $225 for up to eight people. VIP Bay reservations are $425 for up to six people. topgolf .com.
Countdown to Confetti
El Hefe in downtown Scottsdale will host a bash featuring DJ Diesel, and the bar will be decorated in black and silver decor. The bar will host “The Morning After” party starting 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day. There will be food and drink specials and festive decorations. VIP table service is also available.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. El Hefe Scottsdale, 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail. No cover until 11 p.m. $20 general admission, $40 VIP. 480945-6200, elhefe.com/ scottsdale.
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
Locations of the popular country bar are all hosting New Year’s Eve parties. The Gilbert bar is hosting “Bentley’s Ball,” with DJ Steel, food and drink specials and festive decor. In Scottsdale, “Champagne Row” will feature music from DJ Real, decor and drink specials.
Details: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. 323 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480-4768595. 4420 N. Saddlebag trail, Scottsdale, 480945-4200. $20 for general admission, $40 for VIP. dierkswhiskeyrow.com.
Glow After Dark New Year’s Eve Party
Jake’s Unlimited entertainment center recently went through a renovation and added bars and entertainment for adults only. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy rides, bowling, DJ Ramses Ja spinning mixes and a champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Jake’s Unlimited, 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa. $25 for entry, $20 for buffet, $25 for open well bar. Buy all three options and receive a $10 a game card. 480926-7499, jakesunlimited.com.
Happy Huladays New Year’s Party
Party all day at Hula’s Modern Tiki in Phoenix and Scottsdale. The day will kick off with brunch and happy hour starting at 10:30 a.m., with $3 sparkling wine and mimosas and $6 tropical cocktails until 6 p.m. The $3 champagne specials will continue all night, and guests can enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 10:30 a.m.midnight. Sunday, Dec. 31. Hula’s Modern Tiki, 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-265-8454. 7213 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, 480-970-4852. hulasmoderntiki.com.
Afterglow
If you want to keep the party going after Decadence or another New Year’s Eve party, Rawhide is the place to be. The after-hours dance party will feature performances by Montreal-based producer Snails.
Details: 2:30 a.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. Rawhide, 5700 W. N. Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. $30. $20 each for a two-pack. relentless beats.com.