Goodbye, 2022. Hello, 2023! New Year's Eve events in Cincinnati
Father Time may be preparing to close the door on another year, but Greater Cincinnati bars, clubs and restaurants are propping it open and inviting everyone to the welcome party for Baby New Year. From swanky dinners and black-tie parties to comedy shows and dances, there's a little something for anyone seeking to get out and celebrate the arrival of 2023 in the company of others.
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Comedy
Liberty Township: Jason Banks. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St. $42-$82. liberty.funnybone.com.
Montgomery: Dave Waite. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane. Ages 21-up. $20-$40. gobananascomedy.com.
Dining
Downtown: Via Vite, Vine St. 5-11:15 p.m. La Notte di San Silvestro two-hour, 4-course dinner experience with Roaring '20s theme. $85 per person. Book prepaid via Open Table.
Downtown: Subito at The Lytle Park Hotel, 311 Pike St. 5-10 p.m. 5-course pre-fixe dinner. $119 per person, $169 per person with wine pairings.
Downtown: NYE Dinner and Silent Disco, The View at Shires' Garden, 309 Vine St. 4 p.m. Party on the rooftop with 3-course dinner, sparkling wine toast and silent disco in the parlor. $99 per person. Book via Open Table.
Downtown: Butcher and Barrel, 700 Race St. NYE Dinner, 4 p.m. 3-course prix-fixe menu with sparkling wine toast. $99 per person. Book via Open Table.
Hyde Park: Forno Osteria & Bar, 3514 Erie Ave. NYE Dinner, 5-11 p.m. 4-course menu. $75 per person. Champagne package add-ons available. Book prepaid via Open Table.
Over-the-Rhine: Nicola’s, 1420 Sycamore St. NYE Dinner, 5-11 p.m. Pre-fixed dinner celebration. 2-hour time limit. Cuvee and Champagne package add-ons available. $125 per person, prepaid via Tock.
Parties & live music
Anderson Township: NYE Bash, American Legion, 6660 Clough Pike. 7 p.m. Featuring live music with Marsha Brady. $20. Eventbrite.com.
Anderson Township: NYE with Mad Costanza. Anderson Tap House, 7480 Beechmont Ave. 9 p.m.
Blue Ash: NYE with the Almond Butter Band. Fretboard Brewing Co., 5800 Creek Road. 8:30 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight. $25-$35. cincyticket.com.
Colerain Township: New Year's Eve Party, Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Music by the Rheingold Band, generous buffet included. $30. Reservations: 513-385-2098; cincydonau.com.
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Colerain Township: NYE Party. Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Two packages available: Grilled to Perfection Dinner with reservation 5-7:30 p.m. at $43-$48 per person, and Dinner & Dancing from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at $89.95 per person. vinokletwines.com.
Colerain Township: Club Trio Lounge, 5744 Springdale Road. 9 p.m. Music by Quiet Storm. clubtriolounge.com.
College Hill: NYE Dance. Mutual Dance Co. 1805 Larch Ave. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Hosted by CincyHop. Glass of Champagne for ages 21-up. $15 per person at the door. facebook.com.
College Hill: NYE Gala Milonga, Tango Del Barrio, 6110 Hamilton Ave. 9 p.m. Dance Argentine Tango into the new year. Appetizers provided. BYO drinks. Champagne toast at midnight. Proof of COVID vaccination mandatory. facebook.com.
Corryville: Arlo McKinley, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St. 8 p.m. With Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, the Harmed Brothers. $30-up. ticketmaster.com.
Covington: NYE in NKY. Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St. 7 p.m. Includes DJs all night, photo booth, beer, wine and select cocktails, and all-you-can-eat-buffet by Gomez. $125. Cincyticket.com.
Covington: New Year's Eve Party. The Madison Event Center, 700 Madison Ave., Covington. 8 p.m. Blink-style party includes upscale dinner, unlimited drinks, Champagne toast, DJ, visuals and giveaways. $125-$175. eventbrite.com.
Covington: Midnight on Madison NYE Party, Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ticket includes one drink ticket, photo booth, DJ Jermal Potter, balloon drop, confetti cannons and more. Light bites for purchase. $75 Bottomless Bubbles admission includes VIP access, commemorative Champagne glass and raffle ticket for luxury prizes. General admission $35. Eventbrite.com.
Downtown: NEY at QCE. Queen City Exchange, 32 W. Court St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Includes DJ, heavy appetizers, open bar, Champagne toast at midnight. $100. Eventbrite.com.
Downtown: NYE Blast, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Ring in the new year with a party on the plaza featuring a live DJ, kids' countdown at 7:10 p.m. and a midnight countdown. Fireworks, drink specials. Free admission. myfountainsquare.com.
Downtown: 23 Shades of Galla: Sexy Masquerade NYE Party, Galla Park, 175 Joe Nuxhall Way. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Davey C, Sean Dibert, DJ L-Train. Includes Champagne toast, balloon drops, private party spaces, semi-formal attire dress code. $25-$65. eventbrite.com.
Downtown: Bubbles & Bow Ties, Igby's, 122 E. Sixth St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Includes complimentary Champagne upon arrival, party favors, DJ Simo. $50. eventbrite.com.
Downtown: NYE Bash, Tin Roof, 160 E. Freedom Way. 8 p.m. Live performances by DJKombat and Bluff City Bandits. $30-up. Fast Pass and VIP tables available. Email will@tinroofbars.com; facebook.com.
Downtown: Tulua NYE, 920 Race St. 8 p.m. Ring in the new year under the giant disco ball.
Downtown: Joe Mixon NYE Party, Hard Rock Casino Ballroom, 1000 Broadway. 9 p.m. Includes entrance for two and two drink tickets, plus appetizers. $125. hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
Dry Ridge: NYE Bash with John Morgen and DJ Tater, Moonbird, 100 Arbors Drive. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $20. eventbrite.com.
East End: NYE with the Rumpke Mountain Boys. Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave. 8 p.m. $20-$25. cincyticket.com.
East Walnut Hills: New Year's Eve Masquerade, Twenties, 2733 Woodburn Ave. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Two levels of sound with Johnny B, Brent Roberts and Nautigroove. Champagne toast and balloon drop. $35-up. eventbrite.com.
Erlanger: New Year’s Celebration of a Lifetime with Naked Karate Girls, Receptions, 1379 Donaldson Highway. 8 p.m. $125-$150. Eventbrite.com.
Fairfield: NYE Celebration Like No Other with The Menus, Receptions, 5975 Boymel Drive. 8 p.m. Includes open well bar, appetizers, buffet dinner, late-night snack bar, Champagne toast, party favors and more. $100-$190. Eventbrite.com.
Fairfield: New Year's Eve Soire, The Fairfield Pub, 465 Nilles Road. 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Live music with Working Class Villain. Light appetizers, party favors, Champagne toast. $15. eventbrite.com.
Florence: DV8 New Year's Eve Party, Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Fort Thomas: New Year's Eve 2023, Grassroots & Vine, 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. DJ, dance floor, charcuterie table and dessert, bubbly toast and more. $40. eventbrite.com.
Franklin: NYE Bash with Wreking Crue & Blackwater, JD Legends, 65 Millard Drive. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $15-$35. eventbrite.com.
Harrison: Bad Habit, The Classic Rock Experience, The New Machine. Blue Note, 9660 Dry Fork Road. 6:30 p.m. $20-$30 per seat. cincyticket.com.
Lebanon: Black & White Ball, 105 S. Broadway St. 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Warren County Historical Society. With hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, dancing, live music and more. $75.
Liberty Township: Midnight Kiss, Sugar Lofts Events, 7530 Bales St. 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Black tie event features open bar cocktail hour, endless hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, DJ Vader. $125. eventbrite.com.
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Ludlow: NYE with Doghouse, Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St. 8 p.m. $30. eventbrite.com
Newport: Q102’s Best of the Best New Year’s Eve, The Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. 6:30 p.m. Rusty Griswolds in Grand Ballroom, DJ Chandler McFadden in Ambassador Room. dueling pianos in Gangsters Piano Bar. $85-$175. cincyticket.com.
Newport: The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Joe's Truck Stop, Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. 9 p.m. $30, $28 advance. southgatehouse.com.
Northside: The Bunk News Weird Year’s Eve Show, Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave. 9 p.m. Two floors of music, lights, projections, stage props, balloons, weirdos, tricks, and shenanigans. Featuring Ernie Johnson From Detroit, Bitchin’, Henry Sugar, Noahimean, Okocz. Also featuring The Goblin Lounge with Freak Boys and more. $25, $20 advance.
Norwood: New Year's Eve Party, Fueled Collective, 3825 Edwards Road. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ, live music with Floyd & the Walkmen, party favors, premium prepaid drinks. $95-up. eventbrite.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: New Year's Eve Billie Holiday Songbook. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. 8 p.m. Featuring vocalist Quiana Lynell. Damon Gupton conducts. $26-$120. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Over-the-Rhine: Something Different. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Featuring DJ Identity and DJ Kay Lyke. Includes open bar, light bite appetizers, live projections, photo booth, party favors. $75-up. cincyticket.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Bloom NYE Ball 2023, Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Hosted by Jessica Dimon.
Over-the-Rhine: Back to the '90s NYE Bash, Taft's Ale House, 1429 Race St. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Grab your neon windbreaker and favorite band t-shirt for a night of 90s nostalgia. Includes 3 beer tickets, '90s snack and candy buffet, Champagne toast, 2 raffle tickets. $75. eventbrite.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Party at the Point with Phil DeGreg's Quartet Brasiliero, Schwartz's Point Jazz & Acoustic Club, 1901 Vine St. 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Ticket includes live jazz, dinner, desserts and Champagne toast. $75. eventbrite.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Black Sheep, Black Tie NYE Celebration, Revel OTR Urban Winery, 111 E. Twelfth St. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Includes live band, open bar, light bites and bubbly toast. $85-$100. eventbrite.com.
Over-the-Rhine: Somerhaus New Year's Eve Bash, 1415 Republic St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Light bites with international flair, music and dancing, full bar. $120. eventbrite.com.
Riverside: NYE Bash. Drew's on the River, 4333 River Road. 6 p.m. Live music with Just Haulin Notes. Food trucks onsite, free party favors and celebration drinks. No cover. facebook.com.
Silverton: NYE Bash, MVP's, 6923 Plainfield Road. 7 p.m.-midnight. Music by That One Party Band, Champagne toast and more. $5 cover. facebook.com.
Walnut Hills: NYE Party with Kathy Wade Quartet, Caffe Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $65-$150. eventbrite.com.
West Chester Township: Bollywood New Year's Eve, Holiday Inn North, 5800 Muhlhauser Road. 8 p.m. DJ Mavi, festive party favors, Champagne toast, multi-course dinner buffet, photobooth. Cash bar until 1:30 a.m. $40-$100. eventbrite.com.
West End: Hive New Year’s Eve, The Mockbee, 2200 Central Parkway. 9 p.m. Multi-stage, multi-sensory blowout party with live bands and DJs. Eventbrite.com.
Family fun
Anderson Township: New Year's Eve Splash, GoldFish Swim School, 8253 Beechmont Ave. 2-4 p.m. Family-friendly pool party. $10. eventbrite.com.
Corryville: Midnight in Munich/NYE Zinzinnati, Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave. 4-8 p.m. Celebrate the German new year with authentic food and beer specials.
Downtown: Cyclones vs Walleye, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway. 6 p.m. New Year's Eve Indoor Fireworks. $21-up. cycloneshockey.com.
Ludlow: Family New Year's Eve Party, Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St. 5-7 p.m. Includes Circus Mojo performance and instructional workshop, wood-fired pizza and a "ball drop" with ginger ale toast. $20-$80. evenbrite.com.
Mason: New Year's Eve at WinterFest, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Celebrate the final night of the year with friends and family. Two countdowns, one in Tannenbaumhaus at 9:30 p.m. and another at midnight complete with fireworks. visitkingsisland.com.
West Chester: New Year's Eve Balloon Drop, GoldFish Swim School, 7058 Ridgetop Drive. 1:30-3 p.m. Family-friendly party. $10. eventbrite.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati New Year's Eve events, party guide for 2022
