A Downtown Guide to New Year's Eve in Chattanooga

 

New Year’s Eve is almost here, and Downtown Chattanooga is ready to celebrate. From late-night parties and popping champagne bottles to that unmistakable New Year’s magic in the air, downtown is the place to be as the clock strikes midnight.

PRE-NYE

  • December 27: Goblin Ball & NYEx5

    Doors 8PM, Show 9PM | The Boneyard | Tickets at Door

    Fantasy-themed costume party with DJ Amy Darling, circus performances, a costume contest, tarot readings , and a midnight toast.

NYE **KID-fRIENDLY

  • Chattanooga's New Year's Eve Celebration

    4PM–12AM | Coolidge Park | FREE

    The City’s official NYE bash with music, street performers, food, family fun, and fireworks.

  • Countdown to Fun

    10AM–5PM | Creative Discovery Museum | Tickets

    Story times, apple juice, and crafts + countdown and balloon drop.

  • Rink In the New Year: NYE Late Skate

    11PM–12:30AM | Ice on the Landing | Tickets

    Ice skating with a live DJ, party favors, and sparkling toast.

NYE **ADULTS ONLY

  • New Year's Eve Roaring 20s Party

    8:30PM–12:30AM | The Read House | Tickets

    Live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, dessert and coffee bar, and champagne toast. Overnight hotel packages available.

  • Euphoria: A Grand New Year’s Eve Celebration

    9PM–2AM | ATMOSPHERE | Tickets

    Immersive night of lights, music, and pure euphoria. DJ performances by GIGI.B.xox and Digi Jake, projection mapping by Eeno Ecco + champagne toast.

  • Neon New Year w/ Neon Moon: The Ultimate 90's Country Tribute Band

    Doors 7:30PM, Show 9PM | The Signal | Tickets

    Relive all your favorite 90s country hits at this NYE bash.

  • New Year’s at the Edwin Hotel

    9PM–2AM | Whiskey Thief at The Edwin Hotel | Tickets

    Music by The MillionDollaMan, food, cocktails, party favors, and champagne toast.

  • New Year’s Eve on the River

    8:30PM–12:00AM | Southern Belle Riverboat | Tickets

    Riverboat cruise with hors d’oeuvres, DJ, pilothouse tours, party favors, charcuterie, and champagne.

  • New Year’s Eve with Landry

    10PM–12AM | The Comedy Catch | Tickets

    Comedy set with powerhouse comic Landry + champagne toast, party favors, and post-show entertainment.

  • New Year’s Eve Extravaganza on The Terrace

    9PM–1AM | Embassy Suites | Tickets

    Live music, delicious food, drinks, party favors, and midnight toast at one of Downtown’s newest hotels.

  • NYE 2025 @ Moxy Chattanooga

    7PM–1AM | Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Tickets

    Mix, mingle, and bring in 2026 Moxy-style with live music, wild entertainment, food, and a midnight toast. Overnight hotel packages available.

  • The Phoenix New Year’s Eve Celebration

    8PM–1AM | Chattanooga Marriott Downtown | Tickets

    Wear your finest red and gold for a night of live music by Off the T.O.P., fireside jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails + a champagne toast.

  • New Year’s Eve Party at Westbound

    8PM–3AM | Westbound Honky-Tonk | Tickets

    Ring in the new year on Station Street. Music by DJ CH!VO.

  • New Year’s Eve Soirée

    9PM–1AM | Home Bar | Tickets at Door

    Live DJ + complimentary drink and small bites.

  • WanderLinger New Year’s Eve

    7PM–2AM | WanderLinger Brewing Co. | Tickets at Door

    Live DJs, light hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast.

  • The Yule Ball

    10PM–LATE | Unknown Caller | Tickets at Door

    Celebrate NYE at Hogwarts with a live DJ, party favors, cocktails, and midnight bubbly.

  • Party Like It's 1999! Retro New Year's Eve Bash

    10PM–1AM | Nightcap Cocktails and Sweets | Tickets

    Nostalgic vibes, sweet treats, and cocktails + complimentary midnight toast.

  • Pink Pony Ball

    7PM–2:45AM | Reagan’s Retro Bar | Tickets

    Saddle up for pop princess music with DJ Jazzy J, countdown cannons, and champagne.

  • Midnight on Mitchell

    8:30PM–12:30AM | Common House | Tickets

    Live DJ, a champagne tower toast, cocktails, small bites, and performances by Crystalline Entertainment. Open to non-members.

  • NYE Party ft. Slippery When Wet with The Essentials

    Doors 8PM, Show 9PM | Barrelhouse Ballroom | Tickets

    80s hits with the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band + full bar, midnight countdown, and champagne toast.

  • New Year’s Eve at Southside Social

    8PM–Late | Southside Social | Tickets at Door

    Times Square magic meets Southside style. Music by DJ Adams, drink specials, and a dance floor that goes all night.

  • New Year’s Even Luau Party

    8PM–1AM | Big Chill and Grill | Call 423-267-2445 to RSVP

    Wear your best luau attire for music, good food, and dancing. Spots limited.

  • New Year’s Eve Party at The Greenhouse

    4PM | The Greenhouse by Oddstory Brewing Co. | Details

    $12 bottles of champagne all night + free midnight toast.

  • Whiskey Cowgirl New Year’s Eve

    Doors 8PM, Show 10PM | Whiskey Cowgirl | Details

    Honky-tonk-gone-circus with live music by Will Tipton, drink specials, special midnight moments, and circus magic.

  • NYE at Cherry Street Tavern: The Daddy Sisters & Idle Youth

    9PM | Cherry Street Tavern | Tickets

    Ring in the new year at a favorite local bar. Live music by The Daddy Sisters & Idle Youth.

  • New Year’s Eve with Fresh Mind

    Doors 8:30PM | Hifi Clyde’s | Tickets at Door

    Good food, good drinks, and good times with live music by Fresh Mind.

  • Paul Childers New Year’s Eve Party

    Doors 6PM, Show 7M | Songbirds Foundation | Tickets

    An evening of live music by Paul Childers, highlighting the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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