Last-Minute Ideas for New Year’s Eve Events in Charlotte
There's still space at these 15 NYE events
The countdown to midnight has already begun, so where are you going to ring in 2025? We’ve compiled a quick list of the most creative New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte that still have tickets available.
So what if it’s a last-minute plan when the last minute of the night is all that matters? Check out these events happening tonight throughout the city and beyond.
New Year’s Eve at Winterfest
5 p.m. | Carowinds | $20-$55
This family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration is billed as the largest party on the state line. All the fanciful experiences of WinterFest followed by a special countdown celebration to midnight and fireworks. Other countdowns are held throughout the evening for those with early bedtimes.
Boot Drop at the Beaver
5 p.m. | Thirsty Beaver Saloon | Free
The folks at Thirsty Beaver hold their annual traditional boot drop and Traditional boot drop and a Miller High Life toast at midnight.
Mario Ball Drop at Super Abari
5 p.m. | Super Abari Game Bar | Free
Ring in the new year with a new high score. DJ Pucci Mane will be on the decks setting the vibes, Chutney Cat will be out front, and at midnight they’ll be popping bottles and running it back with a Super Abari exclusive: the rooftop Mario “ball drop.”
Sycamore’s NYE Party
6 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing | Free
No cover charge, no dress code, live music and a midnight toast.
New Year’s Eve at Coyote Joe’s
7 p.m. | Coyote Joe’s | 7 p.m.
Coyote Joe’s offers up $1,200 in cash giveaways, noisemakers, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and live music all night from the house band, Out of the Blue.
A Pretty Chill New Year’s Eve
7 p.m. | Old Town Public House, Cornelius | Free
Kris Atom — the one-man jam band playing all your favorite Grateful Dead, Phish, Allman Brothers, and more — leads this celebration with just the right level of gravitas (none).
NYE Karaoke Party
7 p.m. | Cavendish Brewing, Gastonia | Free
DJ Magick Mike leads a night of karaoke that goes right into the midnight countdown.
Resident Culture’s Annual NYE Bash
8 p.m. | Resident Culture South End | $15
Drink specials, spins from Deejay Lomo ‘til 11 p.m. and Micki Blendz after that, 360-degree photo booth and all the NYE swag and sparkle favors.
The Avett Brothers
8:30 p.m. | Bojangles Coliseum | $79 and up
To our great surprise, there are still plenty of tickets (both standard and resale) available for the Avetts’ annual homecoming NYE concert. Grab one while they last.
Modern Alibi w/ Deaf Andrews
9 p.m. | Neighborhood Theatre | $17.50-$27.50
Two of Charlotte’s best young, indie alt-rock bands perform right up to the start of 2025.
Electric Theory
9 p.m. | Starlight on 22nd | $15
DJ jahfreeonthebeat spins disco sounds from the ’80s, with a prize for best costume and outfit. Midnight champagne toast.
New Year’s Eve Destruction
9 p.m. | Snug Harbor | $14
Snug throws down for the end of the world as we know it with a bill that includes Paint Fumes, Rugg, and Hex Files, then a Dark ‘n’ Dirty afterparty with sounds from sw33tboy, NPC, FZXXX, and Oolong.
New Year’s Eve Show
9 p.m. | Petra’s | $15
A healthy range of genres featuring some of Charlotte’s best: blues rockers Moonshaker, indie rockers Woody, indie punkers Pet Bug, and everyone’s favorite rapper/producer/DJ FLLS.
Sugar Society New Year’s Eve
9 p.m. | Blackbox Theater | $95
An electronic New Year’s Eve bash featuring Louisville-based producer and DJ Space Laces with Canadian counterpart Hairitage.
CLT NYE: Light the Knights
10 p.m. | Truist Field | $12
Since November, Light the Knights has featured ice skating and holiday treats, all lit by tens of thousands of lights, decor, and more. Now hosting the city’s big NYE celebration, they’ll add a midnight fireworks display.
