New Year's Eve 2022 events in metro Phoenix: 15 fun parties, concerts, kids' entertainment
Whether you’re looking to ring in 2023 with live music, stand-up comedy, circus performers or a raucous party that culminates with a champagne toast, there are many events across metro Phoenix where you can celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022.
Hotels such as W Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort and the Renaissance Hotel are one-stop shops where revelers can spend the night after partying into the New Year.
Fans of live music can enjoy concerts at Phoenix Symphony, the Musical Instrument Museum, The Nash and Crescent Ballroom. EDM fans are in luck because they can spend the final days of 2022 with some well-known DJs at the Decadence Arizona music festival.
Those with young ones can celebrate without staying up past bedtime at the Phoenix Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
Here are 15 events to consider for your New Year's Eve plans.
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Family-friendly New Year's Eve events across metro Phoenix
Zoolights
Walk through the Phoenix Zoo as the grounds are lit with millions of colorful lights for Zoolights.
In between checking on the animals to see what they’re up to at night, make sure to seek out all of the twinkling animal sculptures, lanterns along the Africa Trail and music-and-light shows at the lake, where a 53-foot-tall digital tree can be found floating.
Details: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $30 per person online, $35 at the gate; $25 for Phoenix Zoo members online, $30 at the gate; free for children 2 and younger. 602-286-3800, https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/zoolights.
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Zoppé Family Circus in Mesa
The Zoppé Family Circus is back in town with a one-ring circus that “honors the history of their old-world Italian circus tradition.”
Inside the 500-seat tent expect a storyline featuring acrobatic stunts, equine showmanship and Nino the clown. There will be a balloon drop and countdown at the end of the show (which ends well before midnight).
Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa. From $50; free for children 3 and younger. 802-442-9005, https://zoppe.net.
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Happy Noon Year Celebration at Children's Museum of Phoenix
The Children's Museum of Phoenix will host a New Year's Eve event that doesn't keep kids awake past their bedtime. The celebration will have sparkling cider, music, dancing and a balloon drop.
Details: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 31. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. $26 per person, $10 for members, free for children 12 months and younger. 602-253-0501, http://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
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New Year’s Eve Live at Westgate Entertainment District
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at six bars for one cover charge at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.
Fat Tuesday, Salt Tacos y Tequila, Carousel Arcade Bar, The Lola, Bodega and M Social House are hosting an indoor and outdoor block party where you can ring in the New Year with drinks, live music, fireworks and a midnight countdown. Pop-country artist Filmore will headline the event.
The event is for age 21 and older, and the dress code is "dress to impress." Tickets can be purchased online on Eventbrite.
Details: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. From $35. 480-387-5678, https://westgateaz.com.
Megan Hilty at the Phoenix Symphony
Tony Award-nominated singer, actress and Broadway star Megan Hilty will shepherd audiences into the New Year at Phoenix Symphony. Conducted by Stuart Chafetz, the concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 75 N. Second St., Phoenix. Starting at $34. 602-495-1999, https://www.phoenixsymphony.org.
Project Presley: Beyond ’77 at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Ring in the New Year with rock 'n' roll in Peoria. Elvis Presley tribute artist Chance Tinder will take the stage at Arizona Broadway Theatre for two shows on Dec. 31. Opening act Not Fade Away will perform "amped-up renditions of classic hit songs" by Buddy Holly.
The matinee show begins at 3 p.m. and includes party favors, a three-course meal and champagne toast. The evening show starts at 7 p.m., includes party favors, a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres and a three-course dinner. The night ends with a champagne toast and balloon drop.
Details: 3-6 p.m. and 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. From $132. 623-776-8400, https://azbroadway.org.
Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas at the Musical Instrument Museum
Celebrate with Grammy-nominated songwriter, pianist and radio host Jim Brickman, who is playing two New Year's Eve shows at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix with special guests Tracy Silverman and John Trones. According to the MIM's website, "Brickman’s A Very Merry Christmas tour wraps up the sweet sounds of the holiday season as only he and his piano can."
Details: 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. From $49.50. 480-478-6000, https://mim.org.
Gatsby's House at the Renaissance Hotel
Dance the night away on New Year's Eve at this upscale party. The 21-and-older event at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel includes two hours of appetizers, party favors, casino games, drinks and a DJ playing music including top 40 hits, EDM and hip-hop. Guests are invited to dress for the theme in Roaring '20s style.
Details: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. From $95. 100 N. First St., Phoenix. https://www.eventbrite.com.
New Years Eve: We3 and Sheila Earley at The Nash
Jazz might be just what you need this New Year's Eve. We3 — which features vocalist Renee Grant Patrick, violinist Suzanne Lansford and pianist Nicole Pesce — and Sheila Earley will perform at The Nash and ring in 2023 at 10 p.m. (midnight Eastern Time). The event includes dessert and a champagne toast.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. From $57, $22.80 for students. 602-795-0464. https://thenash.org.
Stand-up comedy: Josh Wolf, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
The improv comedy scene will be alive in the Valley on New Year’s Eve with sets from Josh Wolf (“The Josh Wolf Show,” “Chelsea Lately”) and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes ("MADtv," "Not Fancy"). Wolf will appear at Tempe Improv, and Johnson-Reyes will take the stage at Stand Up Live Phoenix.
Stand Up Live: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix. From $65. 480-719-6100, https://phoenix.standuplive.com.
Tempe Improv: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 930 E. University Drive., Tempe. From $30. 480-921-9877, https://www.tempeimprov.com.
New Year's Eve at Crescent Ballroom
Downtown Phoenix's Crescent Ballroom has a lineup of indoor and outdoor stage performances for its New Year's Eve celebration. Playboy Manbaby, Breakup Shoes, Sydney Sprague and Veronica Everhart will take to the stage inside the ballroom, and Okinawa Plane Crash, Boss Frog, Diva Bleach, Spicy Mayo and Wallace Hound can be found out on the patio.
The event is for adults 21 and older.
Details: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $22 online, $25 at the door. 602-716-2222, https://www.crescentphx.com.
Decadence Arizona at Phoenix Raceway
Decadence Arizona will bring what it calls "Arizona’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration" to Phoenix Raceway with a two-day music festival on Dec. 30-31. The lineup includes DJ Pauly D, Flume, Kayzo, Zeds Dead, Porter Robinson, Dr. Fresch, Louis The Child and Hannah Wants.
Gates open at 5 p.m. both days, and guests must be 18 years or older.
Details: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 30-Dec. 31; 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale. $199 and up for weekend pass; $109 and up Thursday; $139 and up Friday. https://decadencearizona.com.
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Talking Stick Resort’s Glitter & Glow
Talking Stick Resort’s New Year’s Eve celebration this year features tribute bands for some of music’s biggest stars. George Michael Reborn and Who’s Bad — “the ultimate Michael Jackson experience” — will take to the stage as guests (who must be 21 or older) enjoy four drinks and a champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
Details: 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. 9800 E Talking Stick Way, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. $150, plus fees. 480-850-7777, https://www.talkingstickresort.com.
Casino Arizona’s Ring In 2023
Head to Casino Arizona near Scottsdale for a night of dancing to top 40 music and a live performance by Soulitify in the showroom. The evening will feature a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. Table reservations start at $300.
Details: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1. 524 N. 92nd St., on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. 480-850-7777, https://www.casinoarizona.com.
W Scottsdale's New Year's Eve celebration
Head to W Scottsdale’s Cottontail Lounge for a red carpet event. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration theme is “premiere” — and guests are encouraged to dress like they’re attending a Hollywood movie premiere. Guests must be 21 or older, and VIP tables can be purchased by calling or texting 602-405-0099.
Details: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. From $125. 602-405-0099, https://cottontaillounge.com.
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