From fireworks and fondue to luxe tastings and specialty sips, these are the best end-of-the-year celebrations.
New Year's Eve at TAO Chicago
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632 N. Dearborn St. / Website
AO Chicago is hosting its annual New Year's Eve celebration to ring in 2025. The event will feature passed hors d'oeuvres and light bites, entertainment, a midnight champagne toast, a 4-hour premium cocktail reception and access to both the restaurant and nightclub floors. Performances will include sets from Jerzy, Diox, Heavy, Metro, Nathan Scott and Nick Rockwell.
Z Bar at The Peninsula
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108 E. Superior St. / Website
Ring in 2025 at Z Bar’s annual celebration. The event will feature a DJ, an open bar, small passed bites, access to the Champagne and chocolate truffle room and party favors.
Bar La Rue New Year's Eve Event
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820 W. Fulton / Website
Ring in the New Year at this Fulton Market hot spot, where ticket holders will enjoy an open bar, passed appetizers and desserts from the restaurant's French-American menu, live DJ and musicians, a midnight countdown, and a prosecco toast. The event will also feature NYE swag and decor.
Ritz Carlton The Golden Era New Year’s Eve Party
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160 E. Pearson St. / Website
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will mark its "Golden Era" milestone with a New Year's Eve party at The Lakeside Room. The event will feature live entertainment by the band Ring of Music, known for playing hits spanning multiple decades. Guests will enjoy an enhanced open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and a dessert bar. The Lakeside Room offers views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Navy Pier, providing a backdrop for a midnight toast.
Kathy Griffin: My Life On The PTSD-List
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The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. / Website
Kathy Griffin is bringing her "My Life on the PTSD-List" tour to The Chicago Theatre. In the show, Griffin shares her experiences with PTSD, her recovery from prescription pill addiction, her time on the no-fly list, and more. The performance covers a range of personal stories and insights from her life.
New Year’s Eve Soirée at NoMi Kitchen
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Park Hyatt Chicago, 7th Floor, 800 N. Michigan Ave. / Website
Park Hyatt Chicago is hosting its Annual New Year’s Eve Soirée at NoMI Kitchen. The evening will begin with a gourmet dinner and raw bar, featuring dishes such as Allen Brother’s prime rib and lobster pappardelle, along with a selection of Ossetra caviar, king crab, smoked scallops, oysters and Maine lobster. Guests can enjoy a luxurious dessert station with creations from the pastry team before dancing the night away to live music. The night will conclude with a champagne toast at midnight.
Rooftop New Year's Eve 2025 at LondonHouse Chicago
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85 E. Wacker Drive / Website
Hosting the LH 21 New Year's Eve celebration, LondonHouse Chicago offers guests the choice of enjoying special guest performances in the 21st-floor lounge or dancing at the Etoile terrace. The event features access to a 4-hour premium bar, music from Chicago’s top DJs, passed hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Three Dots and a Dash's New Year's Eve Party
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435 N. Clark St. / Website
Escape the winter chill at Three Dots and a Dash, where guests can celebrate the arrival of 2025 with signature cocktails, island-inspired appetizers and a live DJ. The tropical atmosphere offers a unique setting for ringing in the new year, providing a festive escape from the cold with drinks, bites and upbeat music.
RPM Events NYE Party
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317 N. Clark St. / Website
Ring in the New Year at RPM Events with a black tie optional, all-inclusive party featuring passed appetizers, interactive food stations from the RPM chef team, a premium bar package, a live DJ and a midnight toast. Guests can enjoy the riverside terrace with views of the Chicago River while celebrating the New Year.
New Year's Eve at Miru
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The St. Regis Chicago, 401 E. Wacker Drive, 11th Floor / Website
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Miru, featuring Japanese-inspired canapés, interactive food stations and a premium open bar with wine, beer and specialty cocktails. The event will include a live DJ, a 360° photo booth, late-night snacks and a midnight toast with fireworks over the Chicago River. Attendees will also receive a luxury gift bag to take home.
Notte Eterna at Bambola/Expat/Coquette
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1402 W. Randolph St. / Website
NOTTE ETERNA is returning to ring in New Year's Eve 2025, taking place across three venues: Bambola, Expat, and Coquette. The event will feature music, dancing, and celebration throughout the night. Bambola, an Italian restaurant, blends flavors from the Silk Road with classic Italian dishes and drinks. Expat offers American café classics, comfort food, and globally-inspired dishes, along with well-traveled cocktails and natural wines. Coquette, a French bistro and wine bar, serves French cuisine paired with wines in a pink Parisian-inspired setting.
New Year's Eve 2025 at Kashmir
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1436 W. Randolph St. / Website
Music lounge and cocktail bar KASHMIR is hosting a New Year's Eve event featuring live music, art installations, theatrical performances and DJ sets. The night will offer an energetic atmosphere with a mix of music, art and cocktails, providing a vibrant setting for an unforgettable celebration.
Multi-Course Menus at Adorn
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120 E. Delaware Place / Website
Whether you’re craving five courses or seven, Adorn is sure to impress with offerings like Alba White Truffle or caviar, along with its thoughtfully curated wine selections. Welcome 2025 alongside the live music in a festive atmosphere.
French Eats at Venteux
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224 N. Michigan Ave. / Website
Whether you’re looking for a morning celebration or an evening soiree, Venteux has you covered with New Year’s Eve brunch and dinner specials. Sip on bottomless Moët as you enjoy the evening’s exclusive cocktail and dessert.
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Silks & Furs NYE Bash at Maple & Ash
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8 W. Maple St. / Website
Maple and Ash ends 2023 in its courtyard patio with a towering ice luge flowering with alcohol, live music, tasting bites and a decadent dessert bar. Take a piece of the year with you as a fashion illustrator will be sketching guests and a tarot card reader will be providing insights into the new year.
Drift into the New Year at The Izakaya at Momotaro
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820 W. Lake St. / Website
The Izakaya’s Tokyo Drift-inspired New Year's party will send guests into 2025 in the fast lane, with moody neon lights and vintage Tokyo street signs to set the mood. The evening will feature Tokyo-influenced food stations with sushi hand rolls and specially curated cocktails, along with a sake toast at midnight.
NYE at Esmé
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2200 N. Clark St. / Website
Bid farewell to 2024 at Esme’s enchanting evening of heightened elegance. Guests will enjoy a celebratory Champagne toast at midnight, ringing in 2025 in style.
Four-Course Adventure at Proxi
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565 W. Randolph St. / Website
Travel around the world without leaving Chicago by joining chef Andrew Zimmerman as he showcases cuisine from around the globe. This multi-course dinner is topped off with desserts from Proxi’s pastry chef to celebrate the sweetness of the holiday.
Ever’s NYE Celebration
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1340 W. Fulton St. / Website
Early birds and night owls can appreciate Eve’s two series seatings, with tables available at 5:00 or 8:00 pm. Chief sommelier Michael Muser has created a special wine pairing menu for the evening, along with non-alcoholic sips to pair with the exquisite multi-course tasting menu.
All-Inclusive Experience at Avli on the Park
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180 N. Field Blvd. / Website
Avli will be hosting an all-inclusive buffet-style tasting to celebrate the new year. Enjoy the Champagne toast at midnight while dancing to the featured music and entertainment.
Cindy's Rooftop New Year’s Eve Bash
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12 S. Michigan Ave. / Website
Sip on handpicked wine specials or delight in a featured dessert, turtle cheesecake drop, as the clock counts down. A DJ will keep guests entertained as they enjoy the view of Navy Pier’s fireworks from the terrace.
The Lobby’s New Year's Gala
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108 E. Superior St. / Website
Enjoy a five-course prix-fixe dinner including caviar, lobster and a lavish dessert buffet at this NYE event. A solo pianist and a seven-piece band will set the mood as guests enjoy Champagne and specialty wine pairings.
Three-Course Tasting at LYRA
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905 W. Fulton Market / Website
Ring in 2024 with Lyra’s three-course tasting menu inspired by the Greek islands, featuring grilled octopus, horiatiki salata and Maine lobster linguine.
Festive Fondue at Geja’s
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340 W. Armitage Ave. / Website
For something special, celebrate the new year at cozy Geja’s, with a three-course fondue dinner including Belgian chocolate fondue flamed tableside and a bottle of Champagne.
Fireworks Viewing Party at Trump Chicago
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401 N. Wabash Ave. / Website
The Grand Ballroom is the perfect place to overlook the city and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Enjoy Champagne or grab drinks from the open bar while tasting gourmet hors d'oeuvres to welcome 2024.
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