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Spend New Year’s Eve in Tempe

Celebrate the New Year in Tempe!

As the clock winds down on 2022, we look forward to welcoming the New Year in Tempe. To close this year out, we invite you to celebrate at one of Tempe’s many restaurants and bars. Whether you prefer a quieter evening among close friends or a big festive party, Tempe can help you ring in the New Year in a way that’s perfect for you.

Westin Tempe

11 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-8885

New Year’s Eve Dining at Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits | December 31st from 5-10 p.m.

Before counting down the last hours of 2022, end the year on a delicious note with a five-course tasting menu led by Executive Chef Mario Ventura at Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits. Reservations required.

Details:

  • A five-course dinner complete with a champagne toast upon arrival.
  • Menu standouts include Caviar and Smoke Salmon with crispy seven-minute egg and herb crème fraiche; Winter Heirloom Baby Beats with Brussel sprout leaves, caramelized yogurt, goat cheese, orange supreme and sherry vinaigrette; Butter Poached Lobster with roasted cauliflower, baby squash, foraged mushrooms, potato gnocchi and tarragon cream sauce; and Pistachio and Drunk Cherry Bomb with vanilla custard, tart cherries and pistachio cookies.
The Westin Tempe
The Westin Tempe

Phoenix NYElectric® 2023 | December 31st

If you’re looking for the modern take of the traditional New Year’s Eve party, Westin tempe is the perfect atmosphere for you. NYElectric 2023 promises the best and biggest New Year’s Eve countdown celebration in the Phoenix area!

NYElectric® Highlights

  • Top Arizona DJs playing the perfect blend of House and Top 40 hits
  • General Admission will enjoy (4) prepaid premium drinks, including Tito’s Vodka plus, light appetizers from 9-11 p.m. (while supplies last)
  • Festive party favors for ALL (while supplies last)
  • A massive ballroom with VIP area + main dance floor and reception areas for GA

For tickets and additional information, visit the event website.

Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown

108 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 612-7871  

Steampunk NYE Rooftop Party | December 31st
Join Alibi Tempe from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve for its biggest bash of the year. Visit the event website for more information and to reserve your tickets. 

  • General admission includes entry, cocktails, a New Year’s toast and appetizers.
  • VIP cabana admission includes entry for up to 10, two bottles of champagne, 10 welcome drinks, appetizers, a midnight toast and a private cabana.
Alibi Bar Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown

Yucca Tap Room

29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 967-4777

Yucca Tap Room is ready to party this New Year’s Eve! Are you ready? Come for an amazing lineup of performers, including LEFT ALONE, SKULL DRUG, TV TRAGEDY, THRASHCAN, CORKY’S LEATHER JACKET and PERFECT SENSE on the Yucca stage. Music goers will also enjoy an ’80s dance party with DJ Reflekshin in the lounge.

Visit the event website for tickets and showtimes.

Marquee Theatre

730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 829-0607

Ring in 2023 at Tempe’s premier entertainment venue, Marquee Theatre. This New Year’s Eve, enjoy music from SPAFFORD on December 30th and 31st. Dance to an eclectic range of music, including rock, funk, jazz, reggae, ska and electro-pop.

New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl

Party all along Mill Avenue while hopping from venue to venue with the NYE 2023 bar crawl ticket. Each location offers exclusive drink specials — perfect for bid farewell to 2022 in style. If you’re looking for the best NYE deal in Tempe, you have found it!

Visit the New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl website for 2023 participating bars and drink specials.

Details:

  • 8+ NYE parties
  • Free welcome shots at select venues
  • Exclusive drink specials
  • NYE pub crawl map to all participating bars, lounges and nightclubs
Marquee Theatre music venue in Tempe, AZ
Marquee Theatre

Varsity Tavern Tempe

501 S. Mill Ave., Suite 200, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 534-8620

Cheers to the end of 2022 and the beginning of a New Year! Head to Varsity Tavern to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and watch the biggest visual countdown and midnight drop in Arizona on Tempe’s premiere Megatron!

Culinary Dropout Tempe

149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 240-1601

Countdown to the 2023 with an exuberant celebration at Tempe’s most festive New Year’s Eve Party, hosted at local holiday pop-up, Bar Blitzen, located at The Coop within Culinary Dropout Tempe.


The limited-time bar experience features very merry cocktails, over-the-top décor and endless opportunities to get “sleighed” with holiday fun, making it the ideal destination for New Year’s Eve. Guests dressed to impress will enjoy heavy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, live music and complimentary champagne at midnight to applaud the past and usher in a magical new year at the coolest place to be in town.

Bar Blitzen New Year’s Eve Party

  • Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
  • $50 per person ($60 per person at the door)
  • Presale tickets are available here: https://barblitzennye.rsvpify.com/
  • Heavy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres available from 8 – 11 p.m., with a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight
  • Live music provided by DJ Ash and Joey Gutos
  • 21+ event
Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout in Tempe, AZ
Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout

Six40rty

640 S. Mill Ave. B110, Tempe, AZ 85281

This New Year’s Eve, party at the two hottest new nightlife venues on Mill Avenue.  Call or text (813) 995-7159 to reserve your place today!

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