Upcoming Events
New Years Eve
Join Fourth Street Live! for NYE Live! starting at 8 p.m. The event will feature exclusive access to more than 10 restaurants and bars, live entertainment by The Swerve, NYE-themed party favors, champagne toasts, and a countdown to midnight complete with the city's only "Times Square" ball drop!
Multiple tickets levels are available. Check out the different ticket options and secure your here.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Ring in the New Year from the river! Climb aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat and cruise into 2024 in style on the annual New Year’s Bash cruise.
This special event cruise will board at 9:30 p.m. and cruise from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cocktail attire is encouraged, but not required. Tickets are $104.99, this event is 21 and older only.
View more information and get your tickets here.
131 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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Experience the magic of Noon Years at Kentucky Science Center—a unique and family-friendly New Year’s celebration designed for all ages! Join them in counting down to noon with captivating scientific activities between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with all-day Science Center access from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Noon Years is free with purchase of admission to Kentucky Science Center. Get your tickets here.
727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Get ready to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the arrival of 2024 in style at The Gillespie!
The doors will open at 9 p.m. Get ready to dance through the decades with the incredible Audio Graffiti! This dynamic band will transport you back in time, belting out hits from the 80s, rocking tunes from the 90s, and even throwing in some foot-stomping country beats.
Get your tickets here.
421 W. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Join in the fun with Logan Street Market's first "Noon Years Eve" to bring in the New Year! It's the ultimate family-friendly celebration for the little ones who can't stay up until midnight.
Fun starts at 11 a.m., as you get ready for a noon countdown with a lively dance party until 1 p.m. in the Wild Hops Venue with DJ Shawn!
1001 Logan St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Club K9 Dog Bar presents: New Year’s Eve Great “Dogsby” Celebration! Dress to the theme in Gatsby or 1920’s attire. There will be a photo wall, champagne toast, and Hors D’Oeuvres throughout the evening. The event goes from 7 to 10 p.m.
Dogs must be fixed and up to date on Bordetella, Rabies & Distemper (records must be sent to Clubk9louisville@gmail.com) *Currently waiving flu due to the national shortage*
9316 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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Come celebrate the New Year on Irish time! Flanagan's Ale House in the Highlands will be ringing in the Irish New Year at 7 p.m. with a ball drop and champagne or Irish whiskey toast.
Funkasaurus Band will be taking the Red Room stage at 9:30 p.m.
The event begins at 2 p.m., admission is $5 per person.
934 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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Let go of the old and ring in the New Year with Black Jockey's Lounge and The Ultimate Show Band! The event will feature a specialty menu, midnight champagne toast featuring Korbel, and NYE balloon drop. Dress to impress and dance the night away into 2024.
Couple's tickets and individual tickets available for purchase. Get your tickets here.
630 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Ring in the New Year at the annual New Year's Eve Contra Dance! This year will feature the band Hot Coffee Breakdown and Dwayne Johnson as caller.
There will be a beginner's lesson at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing from 8 to 11:55 p.m., then a countdown to midnight with a waltz afterwards to bring in the new year.
Admission is $18 for all ages, with no charge for first time Contra dancers.
1228 E. Breckinridge St., Louisville, KY 40204
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We worked and played so hard all year. Let's ring it in a bit early this year, shall we?
Join Against the Grain Public House and pretend you're in Munich, Germany, and start the festivities at 5 p.m.! Raise a glass each hour for a toast and enjoy drink and shot specials, games, your favorite beer on tap! Then, at 10 p.m., lift your glass of champagne because it will be midnight somewhere!
1576 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
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Celebrate a British New Year's Eve with Mile Wide and a ball drop at 7 p.m.! Enjoy the release of their brand-new English Pale Ale, Mrs. Featherbottom, and enjoy pint specials, as well as a fun cask of Mrs. Featherbottom for gravity pours on the bar.
The dudes from Mac's will be serving up some tasty food, with a few specials as well. And as you'd expect, there will be a champagne toast at "midnight," along with non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice for the kids.
638 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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Celebrate the New Year early with 3rd Turn Brewing! Enjoy a live performance by Boom Pah Pah band at 5 p.m., German beer on tap, food from Soul Fire food truck, Gluhwein (a traditional hot spiced wine), and a champagne toast at 6 p.m. to celebrate the German New Year!
German tap list includes Weihenstephaner Dunkel, Samual Smith Organic Chocolate Stout, Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, Brauerei Michael Plank Hefeweizen, Spaten Festbier, and more.
No cover charge.
10408 Watterson Trl., Louisville, KY 40299
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Whether you countdown on the rooftop or cozy up in Lucky Penny, there are plenty of ways to celebrate NYE at Hotel Genevieve.
Celebrate all day in the lobby with $10 champagne from the cart, enjoy a photo booth from 9 p.m. to midnight, then ring in the new year on the rooftop at Bar Genevieve. Drinks, dancing, and debauchery, soundtracked by the iconic DJ Syimone.
Learn more and get tickets to either the Lucky Penny or Bar Genevieve here.
730 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Join Falls City on New Year's Eve and countdown to 2024 according to the party going on in London, England. They will be streaming the celebration from England for a ball drop at 7 p.m.!
The festivities kick off at 4 p.m. with live entertainment, great beer (including the release of Champagne Tripel Nova, a bottle conditioned Belgian-style tripel), food, and a complimentary champagne toast.
This is a free, family-friendly event.
901 E. Liberty St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Welcome in 2024 and dance with Louisville Silent Disco at TEN20 Butchertown! The party kicks off at 9 p.m. and will run until 1 a.m. with a toast at midnight! Headphones are $20 in advance, or $30 the day of the event. Get your tickets here.
They will be playing 3 genres of music simultaneously and you are able to use the headphones to choose the song you prefer. It's the perfect chance to dance with your friends and family as you celebrate the New Year!
1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
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Ring in 2024 with The Checkmates and rock the night away with your favorite doo-wop tunes. Bubba's 33 Restaurant will provide a buffet-style dinner and a toast at midnight. The fun begins at 8 p.m., get ready for a spectacular evening of music, dancing, and fun as we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in the new year!
Tables of 8 are reserved, so get your tickets early for the best seat in the house! A cash bar will be available.
Get your tickets here.
3938 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213
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Come out to Hilltop Tavern for an all-inclusive event to ring in the New Year and celebrate their 13th birthday!
Tickets are $80 per person and include a buffet featuring all your favorite Hilltop foods, drinks (cocktails, beers, wine, shots and champagne), two live bands, Jake Reber and Friends performing Parliament's 1971 album Maggot Brain, Cut Family Foundation, a dance party, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Get your tickets here.
1800 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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The 30/40 Club presents a New Year's Extravaganza for those 30 and over looking for a mature space to ring in the New Year. With two floors featuring two DJ's, a VIP section, complimentary food and more, this event is for those old enough to know better and young enough to not care!
A dress code will be strongly enforced, so come dressed to impress.
Get your tickets here.
217 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Virtue Bar & Lounge presents the 3rd annual NYE Sneaker Ball! Ring in the New Year while enjoying the open bar and kitchen at Virtue. Come dressed to impress and party to sounds of DJ Rell!
Tickets are $50 per person with VIP sections available. Call (502) 821-7074 to purchase your tickets.
1971 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville KY 40206
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Sing in the New Year with NoraeBar at the New Year's Eve Bash! Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and no cover charge.
Welcome in 2024 with your favorite tunes and great company!
717 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Ring in 2024 with Black Tie Trivia at West Sixth NuLu! Grab your team and get festive. Festive New Year's Eve attire is encouraged. There will be some extra prizes for the New Year’s Eve trivia winner! Trivia begins at 5 p.m.
The taproom will remain open until 1 a.m. for those wanting to stick around and celebrate the start of 2024 with West Sixth Nulu.
817 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
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Get ready for not one, but three days of NYE celebrations! Saturday, December 30th, enjoy the Blue Jeans & Blazers Day Party at Joe's Palm Room from 4 to 10 p.m. featuring DJ Samosa and DJ John Q.
Then on NYE, head to The Jefferson Venue to ring in 2024. This sophisticated 30 and over party will feature live entertainment with a special R&B performance and two DJ's. Enjoy photo booths, party favors, a cash bar, and a countdown to midnight on multiple screens. Attire is semi-formal and will be heavily enforced.
On Monday, from 12 to 6 p.m., join The Jefferson Venue once more for a Brunch/Day Party with music by DJ Duece and DJ Joy.
Get your tickets here.
715 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Ring in the new year with LRS102 the Walrus at 21st in Germantown. The event will feature live music from South Mouth, Austin Nethery band, and DJ Cammac with special guest host comedian, Lucious Williams.
There will be fun swag giveaways from LRS102 as well as giveaways from KY Coffee and more. Countdown to midnight and enjoy a champagne toast complete with balloon drop! Enjoy food and drink specials, live music after midnight, and more!
The party starts at 7 p.m., admission is $10 at the door.
805 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
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Come ring in the New Year with Nouvelle Bar & Bottle as they do what they do best - pop champagne! Their "Completely Irresponsible Champagne List" is the deepest sparkling wine list in the region, and it will be in full swing with some extra limited selections as well.
Enjoy a great atmosphere and awesome tunes with friends as you toast to the New Year! Doors open at 5 p.m. No reservations required and no cover.
214 S. Clay St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the arrival of 2024 in style at Loft at the Biscuit Lounge! Prepare to be dazzled by stunning decorations, a vibrant atmosphere, and the company of fellow partygoers who are ready to make memories.
Grab your friends and put on your finest formal attire, a dress code will be enforced. There will be two floors to party on with music by two DJ's, DJ YK and DJ Outhere. Enjoy food curated by Exquisite Cuisines.
Get your tickets here.
120 S. 10th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Now through December 31st
Visit the Whirling Tiger in Butchertown for an over the top Christmas themed pop-up all season long! Along with specialty cocktails and plenty of festive fun, they will be announcing additional special, holiday events throughout the month.
Open at 6 p.m. each day. Hours are expected to extend the closer it gets to Christmas.
No reservations.
1335 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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Now through January 2nd
Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland featuring Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice-skating rink, photos with Santa, the Brent Street Holiday Market, trackless train rides and so much more.
The stunning 100'x50' outdoor ice-skating rink is an authentic sheet of ice featuring festive holiday music, skate rentals for all ages and connected concession stand bar. General admission tickets include 60 minutes of ice time and complimentary skate rental.
Shop dozens of specialty gift ideas from local and regional makers across 20 outdoor pop-up shops lining Brent Street in the Holiday Market. The pop-up Holiday Market will take place on Nov. 24–26; Nov. 30–Dec. 3; Dec. 7–10; December 14–23.
Get creative during your own personal photoshoot with Santa himself at his all-new Louisville workshop located on Brent Street. $10 tickets include admission for groups of up to six people. Photos with Santa will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2 & 3; Dec. 9 & 10; Dec. 18–23.
Check out the full attraction schedule here and get your tickets here!
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Now through December 30th
Enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland of swans, snowflakes, light bursts, candles and a multicolor tunnel of lights. Visit Santa and his sleigh in the Graeser Family Education Center and Mrs. Claus' Cottage in the Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms.
Holiday beverages will be available for purchase in the Jingle All the Way Cafe.
No outside food or drink, pets, smoking, or vaping allowed inside the gardens.
2023 Dates:
- December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10
- December 14 through 23
- December 27 through 30
Admission is $12 for WBG members, $17 for non-members, $8 for members ages 3 – 12, $10.50 for non-members ages 3 – 12, and free for ages 2 and under.
Purchase tickets in advance here.
1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville KY 40206
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Now through January 8th
Lights on Main is teaming up with Frazier History Museum to bring you a dazzling Christmas tree exhibit like never before! 75 trees will be decorated for the holiday season and placed throughout all three floors of the museum, intended to promote community and attract patrons to the downtown business district, and most importantly provide funding free after-school programs for 300 children in the city of Louisville.
Guests will step into a magical winter wonderland with three floors of trees carefully decorated by local schools, organizations, families, and individuals. To ensure everyone can see it, the Frazier is extending hours on Wednesday evenings and opening at no cost to visitors on December 17th. Lights on Main is indoors for the first time, there will also be programming with school choirs, pop-up markets, partner Bourbon tastings, and a Santa photo op in the galleries.
On December 17th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. enjoy a free Family Day sponsored by Walmart at the Frazier History Museum. Enjoy a fun-filled day with diverse holiday celebrations, meet Santa and the Grinch, shop for unique gifts, savor delicious food from Con Aji y Cafe food truck, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Get tickets to Lights on Main here.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Now through January 1st
Louisville Mega Cavern’s Lights Under Louisville returns with more than 40 themed displays, mapping projections, approximately 900 illuminated characters, 4 LED light tunnels, including a new 200-foot-long MEGA light tunnel, two laser sections, and nearly 6,000,000 points of light that will spread mega cheer and holiday spirit this season. Lights Under Louisville will take visitors on an immersive ride through more than one mile of cavern passageways as visitors drive through millions of dazzling lights, festive lasers, and even larger captivating light tunnels.
Lights Under Louisville is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online here.
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Now through December 31st
Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit.
Miracle is open daily starting at 4 p.m. and closes at 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No reservations are accepted, all seating is first come, first serve.
Along with cocktails, there will be food options, other beverages such as wine and beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. All ages are allowed until 9 p.m. each night. After 9, it's 21+ only.
Looking to book a holiday party? Get more information here.
Closed Christmas Day.
732 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Now through December 31st
Immerse yourself in this Holiday pop-up bar decked to the halls - literally, with floor to ceiling decor.
Featuring a festive food and drink menu that absolutely sleighs, multiple photo ops, featured events, and more!
Bar seating will be available on a first come first serve basis, optimal for drinks and socializing. In addition to visiting with an intimate group, guests have the option to reserve the space for private events, ideal for end of season holiday parties.
For private event inquiries, please email events@4thstlive.com.
Open daily from 4 p.m. until midnight starting Friday, November 24.
Tinsel Tavern collides with New Year's Eve Live! for an over-the-top holiday celebration to ring in 2024. Fourth Street Live!'s platinum ticket package unlocks access to a private party at Tinsel Tavern and all-inclusive premium drink package, private entrance with VIP red carpet experience, exclusive tastings, multiple photo opportunities, vendors, complimentary coat check, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast.
445 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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