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New Years Eve in Louisville 2025!

All the best experiences to ring in the new year!

We hope this list will help you toast to 2026 in style!

Note: many of these experiences require tickets, reservations, covers, or special access. We recommend booking as early as possible. Some details may have changed by the time you make your reservation.

Many of the event descriptions are pulled from respective website pages, Eventbrite pages, Facebook events, Instagram Posts, etc.

💃Nightlife / Dance Parties💃

NYE at High Stakes Rooftop

  • Where: High Stakes Rooftop Grill
  • Address: 710 E Jefferson St., Louisville, KY
  • Price: $99 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
  • Make Reservation Here
  • Details:
    • Dinner & Live Jazz (4 PM – 9 PM)
    • Enjoy regular dinner menu from 4 PM to 9 PM, featuring live jazz by the sensational Carly Johnson from 6 PM – 9 PM.
    • Ticketed NYE Celebration (9 PM – Close | 21+ Only)
    • Starting at 9 PM, the rooftop transforms into an exclusive, ticketed New Year’s Eve bash for guests 21 and over.
    • Ticket includes:
      • Live DJ entertainment with DJ Louis-Villian
      • Two cocktails or mocktails of your choice
      • Sparkling toast at midnight
      • Access to our hot and cold buffet

A Votre Sante: NYE at Bar Genevieve

  • Where: Bar Genevieve (rooftop bar at Hotel Genevieve)
  • Address: 730 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $50
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • This NYE, Bar Genevieve channels early-1900s charm: polished, intentional, and glowing above the city.
      • Live swing performances by Bourbon Tango
      • Curated vinyl vibes from Guest Room Records
      • Heated rooftop & views of the city
    • Reserve a special NYE room rate directly on the Resy ticket page

The Taylor Party: The TS NYE Dance Party

  • Where: Mercury Ballroom
  • Address: 611 S 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: Varies
  • Get Tickets Here / More Info Here
  • Details:
    • 18+
    • Sing. Dance. Shine. Every Era, every hit – plus a few TS12 sparkle moments to light up the night
    • Ring in 2026 in true Taylor Party style! Step into THE TAYLOR PARTY: THE TS NIGHT – Louisville’s glitziest New Year’s Eve celebration!
    • Come dressed like a showgirl in sequins, rhinestones, or your fiercest Eras fit
    • with DJ Eras
A group of eight people seated around a dining table, joyfully raising their drinks in a toast. The setting features stylish decor with a mixture of plates and glasses on the table, emphasizing a celebratory atmosphere.

NYE 26 Starring Kylie Sonique Love

  • Where: Play Louisville
  • Address: 1101 E. Washington St. Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: $27
  • Get Advance Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Bring in the new year the PLAY way w/ Drag Race All Star Kylie Sonique Love and The PlayMates in shows all night long!
    • Doors open at 8 | Balloon Drop & Complimentary Toast at Midnight | SleepyT on the dance floor til close.
    • Tickets available at the door the night of the event
    • Tickets are General Admission–Standing Room Only.

Big 2026

  • Where: Big Bar
  • Address: 1202 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: $10 cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • It’s coming that time to wrap up 2025 and what better place to than Big Bar.
    • Join us & DJ Perry as we ring in the New Year!
    • Countdown and BALLOON DROP at midnight!
    • Arrive early️! we have reached capacity in the past and would hate for you to miss our kiss

The Midnight Mare Affair: NYE Rooftop Party

  • Where: Copper & Kings
  • Address: 1121 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: $20
  • Get Tickets Here / More Info Here
  • Details:
    • A night above the city. A new year under the stars.
    • With sounds by Daddi Frankie.
    • Free Champagne Toast at Midnight
    • Small Bites from Cultured Available
    • If you would like to reserve a bottle of Champagne or a Charcuterie Board email events@copperandkings.com

New Year 2026 at Midnight Club

  • Where: Midnight Club
  • Address: 651 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We’re shutting down 2025 in style and ringing in 2026 with a $1000 ball drop at midnight
    • Join us this Wednesday for our last party of the year and be part of the city’s most epic celebration
    • Three dance floors, three vibes, one unforgettable party
      • Main Stage: DJ Gio (of Miami)
      • Baila Conmigo: DJ VK / DJ Angel
      • Patio Lounge: CJ the DJ
    • Resident DJ: DJ MP
    • 21+
    • RSVP & VIP: 502-716-1120
    • Dress Code: Nightlife Elegance

NYE Silent Disco with Louisville Silent Disco – Ten20

  • Where: Ten20 Butchertown
  • Address: 1020 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: $20 (advance) / $30 (day-of)
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Help us ring in 2026 at Ten20 on New Year’s Eve!
    • The party kicks off at 9 PM and will run until 1 AM with a special toast at midnight
    • Our best DJs will have four straight hours of classic LSD bangers ready for you!

NYE Silent Disco with Louisville Silent Disco – Waldo’s

  • Where: Waldo’s Chicken & Beer
  • Address: 10700 Meeting St, Prospect, KY 40059
  • Price: $20 (advance) / $30 (day-of)
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • We’re ringing in the New Year at Waldo’s Chicken & Beer!
    • Two of Louisville Silent Disco’s best DJs will have three channels of pop, hip-hop, and decades bangers from 9pm to 1am
    • But that’s not all! Along with a special champagne toast at Midnight, we’re giving away a $100 gift card AND a 3-night cruise courtesy or Waldo’s and Red Frog Travel!

NYE at Tin Roof Louisville

  • Where: Tin Roof
  • Address: 3921 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
  • Price: $17 – $35
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Get ready for the most unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration in town! We’re bringing together live music, incredible DJs, amazing food, and tasty cocktails for a night packed with energy, excitement, and non-stop fun.
    • Step into the party filled with fun vibes, great people, and the perfect party mood to welcome 2026 the right way.

NYE26 Midnight Monochrome

  • Where: The Whirling Tiger
  • Address: 1335 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: $13
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Ring in 2026 with us in a swarm of colors and shades! We’ve got the whole venue to play with, so come and transform Whirling Tiger into an vibrant palette of monochromatic looks. Pick out your shades like a c*nty interior designer at Lowes, and go wild.
    • Two rooms of music, with stacked up good vibes to carry us into 2026! Let’s go out with a bang and say f*ck hue to 2025
    • Music at 9pm | Champagne Toast at Midnight
    • 21+
    • DJ’s in the front AND back rooms:
      • WannaDance DJs
      • A.Bell
      • Morris Koad

NYE at The Hub

  • Where: The Hub Louisville
  • Address: 1133 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • With VIP already sold out, you know this is the place to be for an unforgettable night
    • DJ Junior & DJ Ace
    • Doors open at 10 PM

Kentucky EDM Family Presents: New Years Eve: The Chronicles Of Shlump Tour

  • Where: Galaxie
  • Address: 732 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $35
  • Get Tickets Here / More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Shlump / Munny / Tether / Bewildered
    • Expect warped sound design, extraterrestrial drops, and a sonic journey into the unknown

NYE Live!

  • Where: Fourth Street Live!
  • Address: 400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: various, starting at $27
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the heart of it all at NYE Live!
    • Experience the ultimate party with live music, a midnight ball drop, all-inclusive drink packages, and access to 5 incredible venues—all under one roof.
    • Ring in 2026 with nonstop energy and unforgettable moments!
Group of people holding drinks and champagne in a celebratory setting, dressed in festive attire.

New Year’s Eve 2026 at Howl at the Moon Louisville

  • Where: Howl at the Moon Louisville (inside Fourth Street Live!)
  • Address: 434 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $50 – $140
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date?
    • Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Louisville! Located in Fourth Street Live!, our fabulous NYE party packages offer you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2025 goodbye, and start the New Year having a blast.

NYE at The Last Refuge

  • Where: The Last Refuge
  • Address: 600 E. Market, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: Varies – starting at $75
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Last Refuge with a full-night, all-inclusive celebration inside a restored historic church in NuLu.
    • Ticket includes a premium beverage program featuring curated bourbon, craft cocktails, beer, and wine, passed hors d’oeuvres served throughout the night, live rock by Time and a Half, DJ sets by DJ Devon Devonn, party favors, and a countdown to midnight.
    • Time and a Half is a Louisville go-to live rock band known for crowd-favorite covers and high-energy sets that fill the room early and keep it packed. DJ Devon Devonn takes over late, carrying the night through the countdown and well past midnight.
    • What’s Included:
      • 8:00 PM–2:00 AM entry
      • Premium beverage service included
      • Passed hors d’oeuvres
      • Live band: Time and a Half
      • DJ: Devon Devonn
      • countdown to midnight
      • party favors

New Year’s Eve Party at Derby City Gaming Downtown

  • Where: Fascinator Bar & Trophy Bar (inside DCG Downtown)
  • Address: 401 W Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $10 cover
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • 9PM–1AM
    • Roar into 2026 with a Speakeasy-style celebration that is certain to be the bee’s knees!
    • Welcome in the New Year with DJ K-DOGG spinning while you’re sipping drink specials and reveling in the refined atmosphere.
    • Plus, DJ Stacey Broadway at First Turn (11PM–3AM, No Cover)

New Year’s Eve Rooftop Party & Afterparty

  • Where: Hotel Bourré Bonne
  • Address: 133 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $275 (rooftop party & afterparty), $65 (rooftop bar afterparty only).
  • Make Reservation Here
  • Details:
    • Start your New Year’s Eve at Hotel Bourré Bonne with a chef-curated prix fixe dinner at Steakhouse Bourré Bonne, set to live New York jazz music
    • Then head to our rooftop ballroom for a live band, open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and culinary stations overlooking the Louisville skyline
    • Count down to midnight with a champagne toast and exclusive surprises in elevated Bourré Bonne style

NYE at Atomic

  • Where: Atomic Soundclub & Gameyard
  • Address: 1125 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Doors open at 8PM
    • First 300 guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne included with cover
    • End your year with NoJeff and start 2026 right with DJ Syimone
    • VIP packages still available — DM Atomic on Instagram for your exclusive Atomic New Year’s experience

New Years Eve at FOKO

  • Where: FOKO
  • Address: 991 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We’re bringing in a very special guest DJ to close out the year
    • DJ SEIZURE is spinning all the Latin and hip hop hits
    • He’ll be on the decks from 9–11pm, so come ready to move
    • And yes — Pacaya is BACK
    • Food pop-up starting at 6pm and going ‘til sell out, so come early and eat good
    • It’s New Year’s Eve Eve, there’s no cover, and we’re ending the year how we know best — dancing hard, turning up, and partying together on the floor

🎸Live Music & Bar Parties🎸

New Year’s Eve with Hot Brown Smackdown & Mama Said String Band

  • Where: Zanzabar
  • Address: 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40217
  • Price: $31
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • 18+
    • Doors 8:00 PM | Show 9:00 PM

Jane: New Years Eve for The Rest of Us

  • Where: Jane
  • Address: 712 E Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: unknown (appears there is no cover)
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Still looking for New Years eve plans? Jane will have cocktails by Wild Turkey, Aperol, and Espolòn!
    • Free chicken wings from Spring Street Bar & Grill and Miller High Life champagne of beers toast!

NYE at Epiphany

  • Where: Epiphany
  • Address: 1525 Highland Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • The countdown begins to our New Year’s Eve fête with special cocktails featuring Woodford Reserve, Herradura Tequila, Fords Gin, and Diplomatico Rum
    • Sparkling toast at midnight for all our cuties who join us for the televised ball drop
    • Ring in 2026 with us 8pm until we’ve had our fill
    • No cover, no lines, bar opens at 4pm

NYE at Tartan House

  • Where: Tartan House
  • Address: 1027 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We’re ringing in 2026 with all the things we love at Tartan House…great cocktails and great whisky!
    • For the first time ever, we’ll be popping the cork on our break even bottle a day early. There’s not much more classic than NYE, and in that spirit, we’re pouring the Bunnhabhain 18 at our cost of $11/oz. This rich mahogany malt is classic Bunnhabhain, with sherry, toffee, spices and of course, the slightest hint of the sea.
    • For the cocktail lovers, we’ll have Lagavulin Penicillins and Oban Rob Roys on special for $10!
    • Make it a truly memorable evening by pairing a bottle of Moet Chandon Imperial champagne with a charcuterie & cheese box from Cultured for $55. Or, pair the charcuterie with a bottle of our Daydreamer Red Blend for $50.
    • No tickets, no dress codes, just come as you are and let’s say hello to the new year.
    • Please email contact@tartanhousebar.com to reserve a wine and charcuterie pairing

NYE at Taj

  • Where: Taj
  • Address: 811 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Join us at Taj to ring in the New Year!! 🥂
    • No Cover
    • Free LaMarca Prosecco Toast at Midnight
    • Happy Hour 4-6pm
    • Hours 4pm-4am

New Year’s Eve Celebration w/ Louisville Public Media + LIVE Broadcast

  • Where: Louisville Palace
  • Address: 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $36
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • We’re marking 20 years of Matt Anthony on 91.9 WFPK and counting down the final hours of our 75th anniversary year in style at the Louisville Palace Faces Lobby.
    • Join us on New Year’s Eve for great music from DJ Matt Anthony, Casey Powell & Monster Crew, Otis Junior returns with The Jesse Lees, N8VS, Carly Johnson with full band, plus a few surprises— all broadcast LIVE as we party the night away in Louisville’s most beautiful event venue.
    • Party with an all-Louisville lineup and shop the pop-up Matt Anthony’s Record Shop & Art Gallery featuring gig posters of Matt’s 20 plus years in Louisville’s music scene plus his drawings and paintings. Help us ring in 2026 with a soulful, funky good time!
    • 21+
Sign for MW Cocktails illuminated at night with decorative string lights in the background.

DIAMONDS, FUR COAT, CHAMPAGNE at The MerryWeather

  • Where: The MerryWeather
  • Address: 1101 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • NO COVER
    • Music by: Another Black Xperience (dom haley x Coop Le Moderne)
    • Food by: COUNTER SERVICE (more info)
    • FREE Champagne Toast at Midnight
    • Slushies. Cheap Beers. Tropical Cocktails
    • Fancy dress encouraged

Irish New Year 2026

  • Where: Flanagan’s Ale House
  • Address: 934 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Following the clocks in Dublin, Ireland, the New Year will be welcomed at 7pm at Flanagan’s
    • The evening features a bagpipe salute, special Jameson toast, ball drop, Irish music, beer and menu specials
    • The evening is hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The AOH is an Irish-Catholic fraternal organization that has sponsored the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Louisville since the mid-1970s
    • Join us and help raise funds for the Parade and various charities around the city. Sláinte 🍻

NYE at Jimmy Can’t Dance

  • Where: Jimmy Can’t Dance
  • Address: 730 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202 (inside Hotel Genevieve)
  • Price: $15
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Live jazz. Champagne toast.
    • Join us for sparkling sounds to ring in the new year with Tim Whelan on sax, Danny Kiely on bass, and Rone Sparrow on drums
    • Music starts at 8pm and goes til the ball drops
    • Doors open at 5pm for happy hour cocktails

NYE at Circa 1856

  • Where: Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856 Louisville
  • Address: 821 E Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We’re ending the year on a high note with live jazz from the Drew Miller Trio from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. featuring jazz standards, post-bop, funk and pop!
    • Be sure to stop in for our speakeasy-exclusive cocktails and a free champagne toast at midnight to send off the year in celebration!

NYE at The Louisville Cigar Company

  • Where: The Louisville Cigar Company
  • Address: 967 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Bid farewell to 2025 with the best cocktails and most exclusive cigar selection in Louisville
    • Join us for champagne toasts and a long ash contest on 12/31 – winner will receive a $25 gift card
    • ️Starts at 4pm

NYE with Hot Iron Skillet

New Years Eve at Mag Bar

  • Where: Mag Bar
  • Address: 1398 S. 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Champagne Toast at Midnight
    • Spooner will be doing his Late Night Karaoke from 10 PM to 2 AM!
    • Good times and great friends. Dive bar vibes.
    • 9 PM – 4 AM

The Gillespie’s 2025 New Year’s Eve Party | featuring The Juice Box Heroes!

  • Where: The Gillespie
  • Address: 421 W Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $85 (VIP also available)
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Ring in 2026 in style at Louisville’s most glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration!
    • Dance the night away in our stunning Grand Ballroom, featuring Swarovski crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and a dazzling atmosphere.
    • Enjoy live music from THE Juice Box Heroes, drinks all night long, and a champagne toast at midnight!
Promotional poster for New Year's Eve event at Patrick O'Shea's featuring live music by AFM from Columbus, with details on the schedule, dining options, and festive balloon drop at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Live at Patrick O’Shea’s

  • Where: Patrick O’Shea’s (Whiskey Row)
  • Address: 123 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Two floors of fun with live music from the Band AFM from Columbus
    • The band will begin at 9:00 and go until 1:30 AM
    • There will be a legendary balloon drop fall from the main bar ceiling at midnight along with a free champagne toast
    • Kitchen will stay open until 1:30 AM with late night classics like the famous Guinness Beer Cheese & Pretzels or Fish and Chips!
  • NOTE: O’Shea’s Highlands and H.M. Franks (Jeffersonville) will also have NYE events with live music, however, without a balloon drop. Both locations will also have a cover (Patrick O’Shea’s will not have a cover)

New Years Eve Live at O’Sheas Highlands

  • Where: O’Sheas Highlands
  • Address: 956 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Live music, free party favors, a champagne toast, and a balloon drops at midnight, cheers!
    • Music by Kyra & The Cassettes, and Ben Bernhard

The Bees Knees: New Years Eve at H.M. Franks

  • Where: H.M. Franks (an O’Shea’s Pub) (O’Sheas Jeffersonville)
  • Address: 355 Spring St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Get your pinstripes and pearls, tuxedos and tassels
    • You’re invited to a one-night-only HM’s speakeasy, no password required
    • Champagne toast at 7PM for the Irish New Year, and another at 12AM
    • Open until 2:30AM
    • 21+ after 10PM
    • 1920’s attire strongly encouraged

NYE at Darling’s – with Weirdo Rippers

  • Where: Darling’s
  • Address: 1765 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
  • Price: cover unknown
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • It’s a weirdo inferno for new years eve- all the nasty attitude and filthy lucre you’ve come to adore most ardently from Weirdo Rippers + bright and shiny hot and sweaty disco fever deep cuts to free the young hearts one last time in 25’
    • New Wave, Post Punk and General Weirdo Bullshit
    • It’s the one night a year we can all pretend to be rich, but everyone is really just lookin for a kiss 💋

Noon Year NYE Party (family-friendly) & Brew Year’s Eve

  • Where: Gravely Brewing
  • Address: 905 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: no cover
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We are ringing in the new year TWICE at Gravely!
    • Join us for our NOON Year’s Eve celebration!
      • Is midnight too late for you or the kiddos? We got you.
      • The taproom will open at 11am for you to grab some food from Chef Eliana & craft beer straight from the tap!
    • Brew Year’s Eve is round 2 of our NYE festivities!
      • We will be celebrating the German New Year by slinging Brats, drinking brews, and jamming out to some live music from Hot Jive Stew
      • Music starts at 5pm, German New Year at 6pm!

🍽️Special Dinners & Other Food Events🍽

Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Party

  • Where: Savor at River House
  • Address: 3015 River Rd, #200, Louisville, KY 40207
  • Price: $75 or $150 per person, depending on the selected package (for larger groups, tables are available)
  • Make Reservation Here
  • Details:
    • Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Savor at River House with the Fire and Ice packages—both offering buffets, champagne at midnight, photos, fireworks, and more.
    • Choose the Fire Package for a reserved table and premium drinks, or the Ice Package for flexible access to bars, dance floor, and viewing areas. Ring in 2026 in style!

Dumplings & Fried Rice: COUNTER SERVICE

  • Where: The MerryWeather
  • Address: 1101 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Connected to “DIAMONDS, FUR COAT, CHAMPAGNE at The MerryWeather“
    • 8pm – 11pm & 12am – 2pm
    • The long awaited return of steamed dumplings and fried rice returns for TWO services – one before the ball drops and one after!
    • Open 8-11pm then take a short break for an hour and open back up for technically our first service of 2026 right after the champagne toast at midnight!
    • It’s been one hell of year and there’s no place we would rather be to end it out than with our best buds at The MerryWeather!

Polish New Years

  • Where: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
  • Address: 6300 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014
  • Price: unknown
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • We’re ringing in the New Year a little early… because it’s midnight somewhere, right?
    • Join us for Polish New Year’s at Oldham Gardens on Wednesday, December 31st from 1–8 PM.
    • We’ll drop the Giant Polish Sausage at 6 PM (midnight in Poland!), have games going, food and drink specials rolling, and a special guest hanging out with us.
    • Come celebrate the only way we know how — with good beer and good people.
A blackboard displaying a draught beer list with various beer names, their prices, and alcohol by volume percentages, alongside explanations of the listing format.

Louisville Legends: Downtown Derby City Food & History Walking Tour

  • Where: 6 tastings at 4 stops along Main Street
  • Address: various in Downtown Louisville
  • Get Tickets Here – use promo code THINGSTOLOU10 to save 10% on tickets!
  • Details:
    • Taste quintessential Kentucky dishes and desserts including the Hot Brown, Derby Pie, and Modjeskas
    • Sip on iconic Louisville drinks, including bourbon cocktails and barrel-aged beer.
    • Explore historic Whiskey Row and Museum Row with an expert guide.
    • Learn the stories behind Louisville’s fascinating history and the legends who shaped it.
A dish at Retta’s

New Years Eve: Bumps & Bubbles

  • Where: Retta’s
  • Address: 2011 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: no ticket price
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Swing on in for sparkling wine, ice cream, caviar and ring in your 2026 on a sweet high.
    • 5-?? (If it goes till ?? then you know its good)
    • Reserve on Tock or dont and just pop in. Either is cool
    • Reservation for parties of 1 to 8

FYI – The Courier Journal also put together a list of 25 restaurants with prix fixe or special NYE menus:

check that out here

🤵Galas / Themed Events🤵

New Year’s Eve Black and Diamond Soirée

  • Where: The Palm Room
  • Address: 1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
  • Price: $32 (tables / other options available)
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at this glamorous event
    • Join us for an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, and celebration
    • Don your most elegant black and diamond attire and prepare to dance the night away in a luxurious setting

NYE Party: Vegas-Style

  • Where: Blind Squirrel Louisville
  • Address: 592 N English Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
  • Price: $20
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • $20 cover includes:
      • $100 in gaming money (gaming available 8pm-11pm)
      • Black Jack + Roulette
      • Champagne Toast
      • Music by Elvis & Jerry Lee Lewis (9:30pm-12:30am)
    • full menu available for purchase
    • no reservations accepted
A New Year's Eve event poster for 'City Lights, Champagne Nights' at Mellwood Art Center featuring champagne, DJ Samosa, and No Jeff from 9 PM to 2 AM.

City Lights, Champagne Nights | NYE Black Tie Affair

  • Where: Mellwood Art Center
  • Address: 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: varies, starting at $58
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Upscale, elegant atmosphere
    • Sounds by DJ Samosa & NoJeff
    • Complimentary champagne toast at midnight (w/ VIP ticket)
    • Black-tie dress code – Dress to impress
    • An evening of luxury and unforgettable memories
    • Dress Code: Black Tie
    • KY’s first Luxury Mobile Cigar Lounge will be catering food (VIP ticket) and offering the mobile lounge for an exclusive NYE experience

New Year’s Eve Celebration: An Evening of Enchantment

  • Where: Louisville Thoroughbred Society
  • Address: 209 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $200
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Step into an Evening of Enchantment, where fantasy flutters in the air and mystery beckons you closer
    • Indulge in shimmering cocktails that tease the senses, savor decadent whimsical bites, and lose yourself in an ethereal world of glow and shadow
    • Hunt and Harvest – Elevated Evening Dinner from 7pm – 9pm. Contact (502) 418-7275 for More Information
      • Welcome cocktail
      • Intimate dining experience
      • Chef-curated coursed menu (Venison Carpaccio, Bison Bolognese, Roasted Wild Boar and more)
      • Wine + cocktail pairings
      • Access to The Enchanted Forest
    • The Enchanted Forest – General Admission from 9pm – 1am
      • Welcome Cocktail
      • Access to The Enchanted Forest
      • Live Music from Coco & The Nash Bash
      • Hosted Bar
      • Complimentary Culinary Stations
      • Iced Martini Luge
      • Body Paint Activation
      • Tarot Card Activation
      • Raw+Caviar Station (Additional Ticket)
      • Chandon Midnight Toast
      • Lite Bites
    • Members Register on the Member Portal
    • Tickets available to Non-Members

DC Enterprise 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Louisville KY

  • Where: The Henry Clay
  • Address: 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: varies, starting at $69 per person
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • The most sophisticated (30 & over) NYE party for mature professionals & entrepreneurs
    • NYE entertainment live music, special r&b performance and 2 dj’s spinning hip- hop, r&b, top 40 & old school
    • Live NYE countdown on multiple screens, photo booths / 360, party favors, roaming photographers, and videographer
    • Cash bar
    • Attire: semi-formal (no sports wear, t-shirts, ball caps, etc.)
    • Mandatory dress code – no refunds
    • For more info: DCENTERPRISEBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM or call 513-616-0211

“All Aces” NYE Celebration

  • Where: Mellwood Art Center
  • Address: 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
  • Price: varies, starting at $47
  • Get Tickets Here
  • Details:
    • Can’t decide between throwbacks and new school heat? Why choose? Two rooms, double the energy.
    • Old school rap & R&B vs. Hip Hop. Powered by Ace of Spades & Patrón
    • We are located in the Picasso and Monet rooms. Same side as the main office. (Left side if coming up the hill)
      • Room 1- New School Heat (21&up)
      • Room 2-Old School Hip Hop,R&B) (30 &up)
    • To specify table and section reservations please see the diagram on the eventbrite page and email: bsmithentertainment502@gmail.com with your preferred table or section number and bottle of choice

✨Other Special Events✨

New Years Eve 2026 Topgolf Louisville

  • Where: Topgolf Louisville
  • Address: 301 Oxmoor Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
  • Price: $398 (1 bay, 6 people)
  • Book Here
  • Details:
    • 1 Ticket = 1 Bay. Each bay can have up to 6 people in total. Multiple tickets can be purchased.
    • Celebrate the countdown with an unforgettable night full of play, bites, beats and cheers — the ultimate way to tee off 2026
    • Ready to party? Get your ticket(s) now! It all goes down from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M., giving you plenty of time to celebrate.
    • Enjoy unlimited game play for you and up to five guests, tasty chef-crafted bites fresh from our kitchen, a live DJ performance, and a midnight toast.

NYE Drunkprov, Burlesque Show, and Groucho’s Karaoke

  • Where: The Bard’s Town
  • Address: 511 E Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
  • Price: $13 – $20
  • Get Tickets Here / More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Ring in the New Year with Improv 502’s Drunkprov, Bette’s Burlesque, and Groucho’s Karaoke — a full-throttle night of comedy, tease, and tunes, all under one roof at The Bard’s Town!
      • 18+ Only
      • $13 Online, $20 at the Door
      • 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    • Kick off the night with Drunkprov! Improv 502 opens with rapid-fire short-form games where your tips dictate our destiny
    • Between sets of improv chaos, the spotlight shifts and Bette’s Burlesque takes the stage with sultry, captivating performances that dazzle, seduce, and stun
    • When both troupes have left every ounce of energy onstage, the party rolls straight into Groucho’s Karaoke, where the crowd becomes the main event. Sing your favorites, shout your anthems, or belt wildly off-key as we roar into the countdown and celebrate the arrival of a brand-new year
    • Tips are encouraged all night long — Drunkprov, Burlesque, and Karaoke — keeping the drinks flowing, the tease glowing, and the celebration fueled right up to midnight

New Year’s Bash on the Mary M. Miller riverboat

  • Where: Mary M. Miller riverboat (Belle of Louisville)
  • Address: 401 W. River Road, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Price: $105
  • Book here
  • Details:
    • Ring in the new year from the river in Louisville!
    • Climb aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat and cruise into 2026 in style on our annual New Year’s Bash cruise.
    • Sip on champagne (included in your ticket!) as we count down the minutes to 2026
    • Dance your troubles away with music from DJ Jill!
    • Complimentary party favors are provided
    • Cocktail attire is encouraged, but not required
A brightly lit Ferris wheel at night, adorned with colorful lights, with people walking nearby.

New Years Eve Fireworks at Kentucky Kingdom (family-friendly)

  • Where: Kentucky Kingdom
  • Address: 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, 40209
  • Price: Included with park admission. Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom also runs through Jan 3. Get a discount on tickets using our promo code, via link here
  • Details:
    • Kentucky Kingdom is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family, without staying up too late. We’ll celebrate 2026 with an amazing New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular set to music.
    • Fireworks will launch up to 350 feet in the air and can be seen from anywhere in the park!
    • Enjoy a 15-minute-long show and a choreographed music track.
    • Hosted by the one and only Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, boasting displays of vivid color, blended sound, intricate coordination and topped with a breathtaking finale.
    • This show will keep guests on their toes, not knowing what will come next. A Rozzi display is separated from the competition by the design style and artistic presence, resulting in a fireworks show like no other.
    • Fireworks viewing is included with park admission.

Noon Year’s Eve (family-friendly)

  • Where: Logan Street Market
  • Address: 1001 Logan Street, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: $0
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Same joy, earlier bedtime
    • Dec 31, 11am – 1pm
    • Like the thrill of the crowd countdown, without staying up late?
    • Everyone gets to join the fun of a lively New Years Eve dance party and crowd roaring countdown with DJ Shawn in the Wild Hops Venue.
    • This midday countdown ensures that even the youngest partygoers can feel the thrill of ringing in the new year.
    • The celebration will culminate in a noon confetti filled celebration to welcome the new year, then the dance party continues through 1pm.

Family-Friendly NYE Silent Disco with Louisville Silent Disco

  • Where: Mile Wide Beer Co
  • Address: 636 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: $10
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • We’re back at Mile Wide for this year’s Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Silent Disco! Join us from 3-6 pm as we ring in the French New Year!
    • We’ll have three channels of family-friendly music spanning from decades, hip-hop, and pop – with room for requests!
    • At 6:00, we’ll watch a live ball drop from Paris, France, complete with a FREE champagne and sparkling grape juice toast!
    • Tickets are $10 for kids and adults. We completely sold out last year so don’t wait to get yours!

Shippingport Brewing presents “I’d Rather Be Reading NYE”: a Cozy Reading Pop-Up with Foxing Books

  • Where: Shippingport Brewing
  • Address: 1221 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40203
  • Price: none
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Looking to go out, dress up and CHILL OUT?
    • Join us for a mellow NYE party featuring our friends at Foxing Books, free tarot card readings, and a bubbly toast at 10 pm!

5th Annual New Years Eve Balls Drop (dog bar)

  • Where: PG&J’s Dog Bar
  • Address: 800 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
  • Price: none
  • More Info Here
  • Details:
    • Join us for our annual NYE Balls Drop Event
    • Hundreds of tennis balls drop at 7 pm
    • Find a specially marked ball and win a prize
    • Music by DJ Phantom 502
    • Enjoy complimentary snacks all evening, and join us for a champagne toast and pup cup during the countdown
    • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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