2023 New Year's Eve events in metro Detroit: What to know
Wrap up the year at one of these metro Detroit New Year's Eve events on Saturday night. With parties, live music, games, and more — there's something for everyone looking to celebrate.
NYE 2023 Resolution Ball - The Masonic in Detroit
Known as one of the largest Midwest New Year's Eve parties, the Resolution Ball has everything from a DJ lineup to professional dancers to cirque-style performers. All tickets include a champagne reception upon arrival, party favors, midnight snack stations with pizza, coneys and sliders, a balloon drop, a confetti storm, and more.
Location: The Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit
Time: Entry time varies with tickets. The event runs until 3 a.m.
Tickets: Multiple passes available here; prices will increase as the event nears.
VIP: Usually $195, currently $175. Entry between 8-9:30 p.m.
Party Pass: Usually $150, currently $115. Entry at 9:30 p.m.
General Admission: Usually $85, currently $60. Entry at 10 p.m.
Requirements: 21 and over event; evening chic or black-tie attire.
New Year's Eve 2023 - The Tin Roof in Detroit
Dance your way into 2023 at the Tin Roof in Detroit. Your Girlfriend's Favorite Cover Band will be performing live on the first floor, while DJs spin music on the second floor. Out in the heated patio tent, attendees will find singer/songwriter Corey Dakota performing. All guests will ring in the new year with a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight.
Location: The Tin Roof, 47 E. Adams Ave., Detroit
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. Event ends at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Available at the door for $25. Or guarantee your entry by purchasing a fast pass, table reservation or VIP tickets to the third floor online.
Table reservation: $450 for six guests on the first floor. Includes two complimentary bottles of champagne and one charcuterie board.
VIP package: $125. Includes one fast pass entry, all-inclusive drinks on the 3rd floor from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. and full venue access.
Fast Pass: $75. Allows guests to skip the line; gives access to music on the first two floors and in the heated patio tent.
Requirements: 21 and over event.
New Year's Eve Gala - The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham
The Townsend Hotel in Detroit is hosting a gala with music from DJ Paul Martindale and Boji, and entertainment from Magician Anthony Grupido. All attendees can enjoy late night sliders, fries, pizza and pretzel bites, complimentary champagne, party favors, and a cash bar.
Location: The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St., Birmingham
Time: General entry at 9 p.m. VIP entry at 8 p.m.
Tickets: Various options are available online.
General Admission: Usually $99, currently $65.
VIP Admission: Usually $175, currently $149. Includes hors d'oeuvres, station menus, and a private VIP cash bar inside the hotel's Clancy Room.
Bottle service booths available: For six people, booths range from $849 - $999. For 10 people, booths are $1,499
Requirements: 21 and over event. Black tie and cocktail-chic attire preferred. No jeans, sneakers baseball caps, or t-shirts are allowed.
Gatsby New Year's Eve Gala - The Loving Touch in Ferndale
Take it back to the roaring twenties at The Loving Touch's Gatsby New Year's Eve Gala — featuring Dave Vessella Quartet playing three sets of classic jazz, a midnight ball drop, complimentary hors d'oeuvres until 10 p.m., champagne at midnight, a cash bar and a 1920's cocktail bar.
Location: The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Tickets: Presale tickets are $25 for one person; $40 for two. Tickets at the door are $40 each.
Requirements: 21 and over event; 1920s attire required.
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Sober New Year's Eve Party - Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale
Those looking to have a sober celebration can attend the Sober New Year's Eve Party, hosted by The Loving Touch, at Woodward Avenue Brewers. Enjoy non-alcoholic beer, festive craft mocktails, pool, snacks, and karaoke.
Location: Directly next door to The Loving Touch, 22646 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $25 at the door.
Requirements: 21 and over event.
BLVD New Year's Eve Celebration - Chroma in Detroit
Chroma, a creative hub with year-round programming in Detroit, is hosting a New Year's Eve party on the top floor
of the company's building — with food, a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, champagne at midnight, and art and music by Detroit artists.
Location: Chroma, 2937 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
Time: 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Tickets: $100 each and $320 for four
Requirements: 21 and over event.
David Whitney New Year's Eve Celebration- Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney Building
Spend New Year's Eve at a prime location in Detroit. The David Whitney Building is having live music and local Detroit musical artist Gwen Foxx is performing. Tickets include 2 drink tickets, entrance for the live music, and food.
Location: Aloft Detroit, One Park Ave., Detroit
Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Requirements: 21 and over event.
New Year's Eve Gaming Event - Replay Cafe in Detroit
Gamers are bringing the new year, in a non-traditional way. Otaku Detroit, a Japanese-inspired candy and novelty shop, and Reply Cafe are collaborating for an evening of live music, food, cosplay costumes, and gaming of course.
Location: Replay Cafe, 6545 Saint Antoine, Detroit
Time: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Tickets: $10 just for the venue, $20 for the venue plus two snack tickets (presale only), $40 for the venue plus unlimited gaming, and $50 for the venue plus unlimited gaming with two snack tickets (presale only).
Requirements: Cosplay costumes,
Legendary 2023 NYE Bash - HUSH Haunted Attraction (Mardis Gras-themed party)
HUSH Haunted Attraction is bringing the Mardia Gras-themed parties to Metro Detroit. An evening of cash bars, live music, and food. There also is a balloon and confetti drop. The event will mimic New Orleans's Bourbon street featuring realistically themed architecture and decor
Location: HUSH Haunted Attraction, 37550 Cherry Hill Road, Westland
Time: Entry begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: General admission is $60 and includes entry at 9 p.m., midnight snack stations, cash bars, live entertainment, champagne reception upon arrival, balloon drops, and a confetti storm. The "Party Pass" is $90 and includes entry at 8 p.m., midnight snack stations, four drink tickets, live entertainment, arcade-style ax throwing from 8-10 p.m., champagne reception, and balloon and confetti storm. The last ticket package is the VIP Legendary Explorer for $165, which is everything from the party pass entry, entry at 6:30 p.m., VIP hors d'oeuvres, carving station from 7 to 8 p.m., guided bar crawl through the haunted attraction secret bars, and six drink tickets.
Requirements: 21 and over event. Costumes and Mardi Gras masks are encouraged.
New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown- Beacon Park
Kids can ring in New Year's too at Beacon Park. An evening of crafts and performances from local kid musical acts in Detroit. Children will be able to create DIY calendars, watch puppet shows and see a performance by the Motor City Street Dance Academy which is a local dance team.
Location: Beacon Park, 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit
Time: 1-6 p.m.
Tickets: The event is free for all indoors and outdoors but there is limited capacity in the heated Winter Lodge Tent.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: The David Whitney Building is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration.