The countdown to 2025 is on, and it’s not too early to secure your plans. If you want to be out on the town for New Year’s Eve, Music City has something for everyone.
Nashville’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Catch performances by Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll before the Music Note Drop at midnight.
Midnight toasts on rooftops
White Limozeen, $72+
Ring in the new year Dolly-style at this pink-themed party with a four-hour open bar, live DJ sets, and a midnight champagne toast.
Tall Tales, $109+
Prepare for a night of “glitz and grit” at the rooftop bar’s “Cowboys & Caviar” celebration, which encourages guests to don their finest western attire — think: cowboy hats, plaid shirts, and boots — but with a touch of glam.
Grand Hyatt Nashville, $250+
Take the elevators in the lobby to the 25th floor for food, drinks, and dueling piano performances — so bring your song requests.
The Twelve Thirty Club, $375
This all-inclusive cocktail party above Broadway includes live music, cocktails, and everything from sushi and passed canapés to main courses and desserts at food stations throughout The Supper Club and The Rooftop Bar.
Seal the year with a meal
Blue Aster, $145
Bring your own masquerade mask or pick up a complimentary one on your way inside. Then, enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu featuring foie gras puffs, black cod, prime rib, and roasted delicata squash.
Yolan, $150+
Journey through five courses at the early seating or eight at the late seating, each highlighting ingredients like caviar, Dungeness crab, duck, and white truffles.
888, $175
Start the evening with a five-course prix fixe menu that includes appetizers, sushi, a main, and dessert. Bonus: The space transforms into a NYE party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with passed appetizers, a live DJ, and a complimentary champagne toast starting at $75 per person.
Themed celebrations
Drift Nashville, $60
Not only will guests follow a roving set of performances symbolizing New Year’s traditions from around the world, there will be sparkling toasts, caviar specials, and views of Nashville’s fireworks display.
Virgin Hotels Nashville, $200
Party Gatsby-style with three floors of entertainment, champagne towers, an open bar, DJ sets, photo ops, and unlimited access to buffets on every floor.
L.A. Jackson, $300+
“A Hollywood Affair,” the rooftop bar’s black tie celebration, offers an open bar, hors d’ouvres, fireworks viewing on the patio, and brunch after midnight.
Move to the music
Category 10, free entry
Trade fireworks for an immersive light show, along with free line dancing lessons and a six-piece band to ring in 2025. Plus, book a VIP table for exclusive access to the bourbon lounge and other perks.
The Basement East, $51+
My So-Called Band is bringing all the nostalgic hits so you can party like it’s the 1990s.
Ryman Auditorium, $72+
It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve in Music City without singing along to “Wagon Wheel” and other tunes in the pews.
Bobby Nashville, $125
Start the evening with a prosecco toast and passed appetizers, then dance the night away before the countdown and confetti explosion at midnight.
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, $145
The New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville Big Bash watch party is taking over Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. Expect performances by Parker McCollum, Cody Alan, and Caylee Hammack.
Noelle, $269
Pink Cadillac provides the soundtrack for a “Sparkle and Shine” evening with festive fare, a midnight balloon drop, and a champagne toast.
Start the celebration early
East Nashville Beer Works, Cost of purchase
The 8th annual “NOON Year’s Eve” celebration will boast two countdowns — one just before 12 p.m. and another prior to 2 p.m. — and plenty of pizza and brews.
Fat Bottom Brewing Co., Cost of purchase
The brewery’s all-ages bash will have a s’mores station, party favors, and a balloon drop at 6 p.m.
The Bunny Hive, $25+
Hop over to the social club for a morning of family-friendly activities and a countdown at 12 p.m.
