By Abby Balter and Roxanne Snowden By Abby Balter and Roxanne Snowden | December 4, 2024 | Food & Drink, Events, Holiday, Guide, Guides,
Opulence is the name of the game this New Year’s Eve, and these fabulous events will not disappoint.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in the new year with the utmost extravagance at Four Seasons Philadelphia’s New Year’s celebration. While celebrating from the city’s tallest tower, attendees can browse the decadent hors d’oeuvres and bar for a wide selection of cocktails and wines—or choose to make the night truly special with an a la carte top-shelf selection. As it draws closer to midnight, enjoy the lively music and hit the dancefloor. 1 N. 19th St., jean-georgesphiladelphia.com
Aqimero
Located in the elegant Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia hotel, Aqimero is going all out for New Year’s. Not only is chef Richard Sandoval offering a prix-fixe dinner event, but the restaurant is also holding a New Year’s Eve cocktail party. Guests can expect an open bar package complete with specialty cocktails, sparkling wine and more, as well as live music throughout the evening, passed appetizers and desserts. Stay until midnight for the finale—a Champagne toast and a balloon drop as you ring in 2024. 10 Ave. of the Arts, aqimero.com
Bank & Bourbon
What better way to top off the year than a three-course meal and elegant wine pairing at Philadelphia’s finest bourbon hub? Guests can enjoy flavorful bites like beef tartare, pastrami smoked short rib, duroc pork tenderloin and more (pair with an Albarino or Bordeaux blend to seal the deal). To wrap up the night, allow the tartness of the Meyer lemon roulade to melt away in your mouth as you count down to 2025. Those looking to continue the fun can attend the Beats at the Bank afterparty. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., guests can enjoy light bites like spicy tuna tartare wontons, a complimentary Champagne bottle and a live DJ performance from Sean “DJ Shizz” Lee. 1200 Market St., bankandbourbon.com
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa’s Premier Nightclub
Forget one day of celebrating—parlay the party into a week at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s Premier Nightclub for two nights of performances. On Dec. 28, the festivities start with Australian musician Timmy Trumpet, known for his track “Freaks,” with New Zealand rapper Savage. The music doesn’t stop there—Dec. 31 features a performance from BYNX as the crowd welcomes 2025. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J., borgata.mgmresorts.com
Philadelphia Orchestra Annual NYE Celebration
Keep it classy this New Year’s Eve with a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop. Known to be the first woman to win the Koussevitzky Prize for conducting and the first conductor to win a MacArthur Fellowship, Alsop is sure to fill Verizon Hall with holiday tunes perfect for the occasion. Also featured in the performance is 13-year-old violinist Himari, who is making her Philadelphia Orchestra debut. 300 S. Broad St., philorch.org
River House at Odette’s Hotel Disco Ball
What better way to ring in 2025 than under the stars at the River House at Odette’s New Year’s Eve Disco Ball? The night begins with a celebratory cocktail hour with delicious hors d’oeuvres such as twice-baked potato and orange bourbon-poached apricots. For your entree, indulge in a filet and lobster tail duet with a disco ball cream puff for dessert. Before saying cheers at midnight with Champagne, dance in the moonlight to 5th Avenue. 274 S. River Road, New Hope, riverhousenewhope.com
The Diamond Party at Nemacolin
The Allegheny Mountains are calling, and their party is truly unforgettable. After a day on the slopes, don your most sparkling attire for an evening in the Marquis Ballroom. Dancing, live entertainment, delectable late-night bites and a festive toast as the clock strikes midnight are sure to end 2024 with a bang. 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, nemacolin.com
Burlesque & Blues at The Twisted Tail
Revel in a night of roaring 20s fun at The Twisted Tail’s Burlesque & Blues New Year’s Eve Party. Featuring different event packages, the Jive Package includes a four-course prix fixe dinner menu, including bites like their foie gras paté and ora king salmon. Later in the night, guests are treated to various burlesque performances and live music by The Mikey Junior Band starting at 9 p.m. 509 S. 2nd St, thetwistedtail.com
Washington House
Decompress from the holiday stress with a weekend getaway to Washington House in Bucks County. Guests can pack their New Year’s Eve with a five-course dinner boasting complimentary sparkling wine and live entertainment at the on-property Sellersville Theater. 136 North Main St., Sellersville, washingtonhouse.net
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