Ring in the New Year: Where to Celebrate for Auld Lang Syne 

Making plans for New Year’s Eve?  LA is ringing in the New Year with dazzling celebrations – from elegant chef-driven dinners, to stylish entertainment and epic events, many not far from Circa. Experience the excitement and glamour of the Roaring Twenties at The Biltmore’s LA Noir NYE, or spend New Year’s Eve with the Grammy-winning Roots crew at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Then count down to 2023 at Grand Park’s NYELA and thrill to the park’s signature 3D light show projected onto LA City Hall. Pop the cork, grab your noise makers, and get ready for Auld Lang Syne!

Redbird restaurant New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

NYE Dinner at Redbird 114 E Second St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dinner at Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles. Chef Neal Fraser and  his team will be serving a three-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairing by Wine Director Matt Fosket. Menu options include Iced Oysters, Abalone Chawanmushi, Wild Mushroom Bolognese, Maine Lobster, Rack of Lamb, and Beef Tenderloin. Cap off your meal with a choice of Milk Chocolate Custard or Cheddar Cheesecake.

Caldo Verde restaurant New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

NYE at Caldo Verde Proper Hotel DTLA 1100 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Celebrate the New Year with a luxurious multi-course prix fixe menu in the design-driven Caldo Verde. The evening will feature seasonal dishes, boutique wines and festive cocktails. Highlights of the second seating menu include Blinis & Caviar and Gougères to begin, Blood Oranges & Flora Bella Arugula, Diver Scallops, Duck Breast, Westholme Wagyu Sirloin, and Champagne Parfait. Live jazz and a midnight toast will top off a memorable evening. 

Le Petit Paris restaurant New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Le Petit Paris 418 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Le Petit Paris is offering two seatings on New Year’s Eve, priced at $95 and $199 per person, respectively. Courses include Lobster Bisque, choice of Branzino Matelote or Filet Mignon, and Millefeuille or Chocolate Chou for dessert. The second seating (8:30pm – 10:30pm) includes a live singer, DJ, dance party, countdown, balloon drop and party favors. 

Otium restaurant New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Otium 222 S Hope St. Los Angeles 90012

This New Year’s Eve, Chef Timothy Hollingsworth is serving a multi-course Black & White Truffle Dinner at Otium, the sleek and modern space adjacent to The Broad museum. NYE menu highlights include Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Black Truffle Pain Perdu with Bacon Jam & Creamed Spinach Puree, and Russet Potato Gnocchi with Veal Tongue & White Truffle. Vegan and gluten-free menus are available. Pricing is $275 per guest for the 4pm to 8:30pm seating, and $300 for the 9:30-10:30pm seating, which includes a champagne toast.

Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2023 New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2023 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Grand Park’s NYELA returns with Grammy®-nominated Cuban Funk artist Cimafunk and renowned DJ Marques Wyatt topping off the highly-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration! Powered by The Music Center’s Grand Park team, the West Coast’s largest free New Year’s Eve event will also continue Grand Park’s historic 10th anniversary celebrations when the park’s signature 3D countdown light show projected onto L.A.’s iconic City Hall leads revelers into 2023. Attendees are welcome to enjoy a light bite and dessert for purchase from L.A.’s favorite gourmet food trucks. Alcohol is not permitted and will not be sold at Grand Park.

Walt Disney Concert Hall  New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

NYE at Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Spend New Year’s Eve with the legendary Roots crew. The Grammy-winning Philadelphia hip-hop group, and house band for The Tonight Show, rings in 2023 with a pair of shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall, bringing their much-heralded, much-loved live show to downtown Los Angeles. Say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the New Year in style.

LA Noir NYE at The Biltmore New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

LA Noir NYE at The Biltmore 506 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90071

LA Noir NYE 2023 is a lavish speakeasy event in the legendary icon, The Biltmore Hotel. This beautiful hotel will begin its centennial celebrations with a whirlwind of live music, dancing, entertainment with over 40 performers, photo ops, and more. Stylized cocktails and plenty of champagne will flow from specialty bars as you celebrate in style. Don your dapper outfit, and embrace your fringe, pearls and feathers. Period inspired attire or black tie is encouraged, imagination is celebrated.

Prohibition at Union Station New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Prohibition at Union Station 800 N Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

For its 9th year, Prohibition NYE will return to the iconic Union Station to bring back the excitement and glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Experience theatrical burlesque, live jazz ensembles, a headlining DJ set by renowned DJ duo Neil Frances, and a premium open bar featuring champagne and specialty cocktails. Don’t miss Prohibition NYE’s signature 60 foot, midnight ball-drop celebration!

Dita Von Teese NYE Gala Show New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Dita Von Teese NYE Gala Show The Orpheum Theatre 842 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014

Spend a sparkly New Year’s Eve at the Orpheum as contemporary pin-up icon Dita Von Teese hosts this year-end burlesque showcase. Dubbed the Glamonatrix Gala, this local New Year’s Eve tradition puts a present-day spin on the 1940s variety show, with a mix of comedy, music and dance.

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood New Years Eve celebration near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608

Be part of LA’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE event on Dec. 31, where you can party until 2AM. Fill your day with heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, and then keep the thrills going into the night. Have fun and celebrate with multiple party areas featuring music, dancing, photo ops, drinks available for purchase and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks. 

Photo Credits:

Photo #1: Grand Park

Photo #2: Redbird

Photo #3: Caldo Verde

Photo #4: Le Petit Paris

Photo #5: Otium

Photo #6: Grand Park

Photo #7: LA Phil

Photo #8: The Biltmore

Photo #9: Prohibition at Union Station

Photo #10: Timeout Los Angeles / Courtesy Albert Sanchez

Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Spectacular DTLA!

Making plans for New Year’s Eve? Downtown LA is bubbling with great ways to party – from sophisticated entertainment and swanky soirées, to epic dance parties and decadent dinners. You can even take a ride on the SkySlide atop LA’s tallest building – if you dare! So pop the cork, grab your noise makers, and get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang in spectacular DTLA!

Grand Park

N.Y.E.L.A. Grand Park + The Music Center 200 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles CA 90012

Ring in 2020 at the West Coast’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration! For the 7th year, Grand Park and The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A. is the place to come together and party with live music, food, photo booths and amazing projection art on beautiful City Hall.

Prohibition NYE

Prohibition at Union Station 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Welcome to the New Roaring Twenties! For its 8th year, Prohibition NYE will return to the iconic Union Station and revive the excitement and glamour of this fabulous decade. Experience Los Angeles’ premier New Year’s Eve Party with theatrical burlesque, live jazz ensembles, a premium open bar featuring champagne & specialty cocktails, a headlining DJ Set from RAC, and Prohibition NYE’s signature 60-foot, midnight ball-drop celebration!

Minimal Effort

Minimal Effort Los Angeles Theatre 615 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014

Minimal Effort: NYE is back to ring in 2020 at the Los Angeles Theatre, presented by Underrated, Spaceland, L’Affaire Musicale, and Orlove & LOST. Dance to your fave acts including Bart Skils b2b Layton Giordani, Detlef b2b Latmun, Doc Martin (Sublevel), Human Resources, and more! For general questions or VIP Table information, email orlove@orloveentertainment.com or call 310-384-3789.

Dita Von Tease

Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve Gala Show The Orpheum Theatre 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Embark on a journey into fantasy and spectacle with Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve Gala Show. Renowned for her ornate sets and dazzling haute-couture performance costumes, lavishly adorned with hundreds of thousands of Swarovski crystals, Von Tease is sure to please! Performing since 1992, Dita Von Tease is the biggest name in burlesque since Gypsy Rose Lee and is credited with bringing the art form back into the spotlight with a new sense of elegance and sophistication.

OUE Skyspace

NYE Party at OUE Skyspace 633 W 5th St. #840 Los Angeles, CA 90071

Hit the heights this New Year’s Eve at LA’s tallest open-air observation deck – OUE Skyspace! Enjoy two floors of entertainment from three DJ’s, two open air terraces and unlimited SkySlide Rides. Your All-Inclusive General Admission package includes Open Bar (9pm-1am), Appetizers, and Champagne Toast at Midnight.

Redbird

NYE at Redbird 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at an LA icon! Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic architectural gems, inside the former rectory building of Vibiana – the cathedral-turned-event-venue. Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser are hosting a New Year’s Eve party in the East Room and West Room, both located on the second floor. Tickets are $60 per person (plus tax) including a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Additional beverages will be charged upon consumption. In addition to the party, they are hosting a special New Year’s Eve three-course dinner in the Main Dining Room.

The Reserve

NYE @The Reserve 650 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014

Once filled with riches of the wealthiest Angelenos in the 1920s, the modern-day Reserve continues the tradition of excellence and sophistication, giving old-school elegance a new-school flair. Enjoy an unforgettable night filled with top notch glamour and enchantment setting the tone for 2020! The Reserve presents a unique taste of American History, featuring three rooms inside The Reserve and the entire venue of The Majestic, with its crystal chandeliers, painted Italian ceilings, arched windows, sculpted marble columns and original marble floors. All tickets and bottle service packages include a 5-hour open bar (9pm to 2am), midnight toast, photo booth pictures, and a special Midnight Countdown celebration in each room.

Kristin Chenowith

New Year’s Eve with Kristin Chenoweth Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The wildly talented and versatile star of Broadway and TV sends 2019 out with a bang, with two performances of material drawn from throughout her career – including music from her new album For the Girls. Whether she’s singing show tunes, gospel, country, or pop, the Tony® and Emmy® Award winner commands the stage with her operatic voice, unparalleled panache, and charm. Evening includes guest appearances by Shoshana Bean and Cheyenne Jackson. Arrive early and visit the festive NYE lounge in BP Hall for champagne and specialty cocktails to toast the New Year.

Treehouse Rooftop

Downtown Countdown Treehouse Rooftop Lounge 686 N Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ring in 2020 in style at the vibrant Treehouse Rooftop this New Year’s Eve! Treehouse Rooftop is a beautiful indoor/outdoor venue in the heart of Chinatown, featuring state of the art design, sound, lighting and a heated outdoor patio. LA’s hottest DJ’s will welcome the new year with a special midnight countdown at the last party of the decade! Photo booth, NYE party favors, food & snacks will available for purchase all night.