New Year’s Eve is Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and we’ve got the rundown on the hottest New Year’s Eve events to get your party on and ring in the new decade!
Dance Through the Decades at Agua Caliente Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage
For those looking to ring in the New Year with a ton of excitement and a bit of nostalgia, the New Year’s Eve parties at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs and Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage present Dance Through the Decades from 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.. The biggest outdoor party in Palm Springs will feature DJ Dense spinning music from the 50’s through present along with music videos, dance performances, celebrity look-alikes and more! Food trucks, food booths, and outdoor bar gardens will provide ample food and beverage options. Watch the ball drop on Times Square at 9:00 p.m. and then countdown to a west coast midnight celebration complete with fireworks show at midnight! Get tickets
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage will simultaneously host its own Dance Though the Decades party indoors at The Show, also consisting of the best music from your favorite parts of recent history, plus party favors, a live countdown with the DJ, confetti canons at midnight, and the state-of-the-art sound and light show! Get tickets
Runway Bar & Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Let your 2020 take off at Runway Bar & Restaurant with a 4-course meal (seating at 8:00 p.m) and two shows featuring Bella da Ball, Carol Kamenis, Marina Mac, Sassy Ross, Jesse Jones, Candace Camera, and DJ Bobby! The 1st show runs from 10:00–10:45 p.m. and the 2nd show from 11:15–midnight with a New Year’s champagne toast and a dance party continuing into the New Year! Get tickets
East and West Coast Celebrations at Streetbar
Streetbar will be bringing in a Roaring 2020 New Years Eve both at 9:00 p.m. (the East Coast) and 12:00 a.m. (the West Coast). Enjoy free champagne toasts, food and entertainment! No cover charge. PLUS: be sure to join Streetbar the Morning After (January 1st) for Steve’s delicious Bloody Marys from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. More info
Steel the Night at the Ace Hotel
Shimmer the night away under metallic and silver regalia at the Ace Hotel with Helado Negro presenting a multi-sensory live performance with glimmering spirals of ambient pop and his signature Tinsel Mammals. Expect a special menu, celebratory offerings presented by Absolut Elyx and a DJ set from Jeremy Sole (KCRW) to round out the night. Welcome reception with a light bites & cocktails 8:00 p.m., general admission at 9:00 p.m., champagne toast at midnight. Get tickets
Jazzville Presents Latin Jazz at Wang’s
Join your Jazzville family at Wang’s in the Desert for a special and delicious 3 course dinner, live Latin jazz quintet, bubbly, free parking and more. The Calixto Oviedo Quintet featuring Lily Hernandez is Afro-Cuban jazz at its best, and every time they appear at Jazzville it’s a sold-out show. Calixto Oviedo’s innovative and brilliant techniques have made him the in-demand drummer for The Afro Cuban All Stars, Buena Vista Social Club, and Arturo Sandoval. Calixto’s wife, Lily Hernandez, is charming and vivacious, and delivers Cuban canciones with a captivating voice and radiant stage presence. Get tickets
Drag Me to NYE at The Saguaro
The Saguaro Palm Springs presents their 4th annual Drag Me to NYE, filled with comedy, Top 40, Studio 54 disco and dancing, starting at 9:00 p.m. The soiree is hosted by Miss Rusty Waters with Sabryna Williams and Ava Stone, featuring complimentary buffet style NYE appetizers, champagne toast at midnight, drink specials, live entertainment and special guest mixer: DJ Julie. Get tickets
Roaring into the 20’s at Chill Bar
New Year’s Eve at Lulu & Acqua California Bistros
Lulu California Bistro and Acqua California Bistro are offering 4-course dinners for New Year’s Eve. At Lulu, the 1st seating is from 4:30–6:30 p.m., and 2nd seating is from 7:30–11:00 p.m. with Tony Grandberry and his Big Fun Orchestra performing. At Acqua, seating in the regular dining room starts at 4:30 p.m., and the New Year’s Eve Bash starts at 6:00 p.m. in the River Room, with Broadway star Jason Graae, Musical Theatre University performers, and Acqua’s Swing Band performing. Make reservations: Lulu | Acqua
Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party at The Living Desert
Ring in the New Year at The Living Desert‘s “Roaring 20’s Old Hollywood” Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party from 6:00–10:00 p.m. Enjoy tray-passed appetizers, a 3-course plated dinner with 20’s-themed foods, plus animal encounters and live entertainment. Watch the ball drop live from New York at 9:00 with DJ and dancing to follow. Get tickets
New Year’s Eve Country Hoedown at RetroRoom
Come party with bartender Cowboy Steve and karaoke host Jason at RetroRoom’s New Year’s Eve Country Hoedown from 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Dress in your favorite western attire and sing your favorite country and western songs! No cover charge. Party hats and NYE favors for all reservations. Champagne toast at midnight. Make reservationsLeanna Rodgers at Stacy’s
Countdown to 2020 at Stacy’s Palm Springs from 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. with live music all night by Leanna Rodgers. Free champagne toast at midnight, with cocktail specials all night. More info