New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Black Cincinnati

Countdown to 2024 at these Cincinnati New Year’s Eve Parties.

Cincinnati has many New Year’s festivities everyone will enjoy, with many exciting ways to celebrate. From lively parties to quiet evenings at home, the possibilities are endless. Whether dressing up or staying casual, going out, or relaxing, enjoy ringing in the new year in the Queen City!

Cincinnatians do not have to be in Times Square when midnight strikes. Cincinnati offers many New Year’s Eve soirees, parties, concerts, and celebrations. Party-goers can discover live music, DJs, and cash bar options that offer VIP experiences.

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Featured New Year’s Eve Event

New Year’s Eve: Ellington at 125 

8 p.m.  
Music Hall (OTR)  
$26 – $125 
JMR and The Pops ring in 2024 with the sophisticated jazz stylings of Edward “Duke” Ellington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the legendary pianist and composer’s birth. 

Cincinnati Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Activities

Happy Zoo Year 

5 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. 
Cincinnati Zoo (Avondale) 
$9.50- $23 
Enjoy family-friendly activities, a dance floor, glow games, music, and a kid-friendly early countdown at 8 p.m. 

Cincinnati Bell’s New Year’s Eve Blast 

6 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 
Fountain Square (Downtown) 
Free Admission 
Ring in the New Year and dance the night away in the heart of downtown under the fireworks display. Enjoy a live DJ, fireworks for the Kids Countdown at 8 p.m., and fireworks for the Midnight Countdown. Jay Kruz from Mix 94.9 will host the event, and Fountain Bar will be open with concessions and drink specials. 

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Cincinnati New Year’s Eve Adults-Only Parties

New Year’s Eve 2024 

6 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.  
Bugatti’s Ultra Lounge (Springdale) 
$20 – $200 
Featuring great food, VIP bottle service, best drinks, great hookah, and great vibes. 

Pop, Fizz, Clink: New Year’s Eve 

6 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.  
Japp’s Since 1879 (OTR) 
$50 
Enjoy a champagne toast upon arrival, live music by the Hot Magnolias, a countdown, party favors, and more. Cocktail attire is encouraged! 

New Year’s Eve at Fueled Collective 

7 p.m. – 2 a.m.  
Fueled Collective (Rookwood) 
$99 – $200 
Soul Pocket will perform live. Tickets include an open bar with beer, wine, and well drinks and a full buffet with charcuterie boards. 

Party at the Point 

7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 
Schwartz’s Point Jazz & Acoustic Club (OTR) 
$75 – $85 
Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, desserts, and a romantic champagne toast. Featuring music from The All-Star Jazz Quartet.  

Black Sheep, Black Tie NYE Celebration 

8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.  
Revel OTR Urban Winery (OTR) 
$85 – $100 
Enjoy live music from Muwosi (vocals), Myles Twitty (trumpet), Tristan Graves (keyboard), Sam Reuscher (bass), and Nate Trammel (drums).

New Year’s Eve Soiree

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge (OTR)
$25 – $500
Ring in the New Year with great music and a complimentary champagne toast!

NYE Carnival at The Birdcage 

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.  
The Birdcage (Downtown) 
Free admission with tables for purchase 
With non-stop entertainment all night long, guests have a blast celebrating the arrival of 2024 at the LGBTQ+ bar. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight!   

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New Year’s Eve Party featuring Kelly MacKenzie-Thurley with the Phil DeGreg Trio 

9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 
Caffe Vivace (Walnut Hills) 
$55 
Swing in 2024 with Kelly MacKenzie-Thurley with the Phil DeGreg Trio! This exclusive event will feature three sets of jazz. 

Lando’s New Year’s Eve Party

9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cove 51 (Sharonville)
Price Varies
See October London performing live. Includes a Champagne toast, appetizer, and a
balloon drop at midnight.

Midnight on Madison NYE Party 

9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 
Hotel Covington (Covington) 
$50 – $125 
Enjoy an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, raffle prizes, a photo booth, balloon drops, confetti cannons, and endless fun! Get ready to groove to the beats of DJ KOMBAT. 

Something Different NYE 

9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 
Madison Theater (Covington) 
Starting at $75 
Casual Socialite presents a lineup of six exceptional DJs rocking two stages with different vibes to dance into 2024! 

F.L.Y. New Year’s Eve 2024

10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Copa (OTR)
Free before 10:30 p.m., $65 after
F@ck last year with Copa with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, and champagne toast. Enjoy an open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Vista Rooftop New Year’s Eve Party 

10 p.m. – 1 a.m.  
The Lytle Park Hotel (Downtown) 
$158.75 
Enjoy an open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, and party favors at Cincinnati’s only rooftop NYE celebration.  

Afro Caribbean New Year’s Eve Party 

10 p.m. – 2 a.m. 
The Pitch (OTR) 
$15 – $35 
Encouraging networking and cultural exchange through music, food, and more. 

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If any Cincinnati New Year’s Eve parties were missed, please submit them to The Voice of Black Cincinnati calendar. Happy New Year!

Written by: Crystal Kendrick

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