Circa’s Toast to a Spectacular New Year’s Eve

Making plans for New Year’s Eve?  We’ve rounded up LA’s most spectacular celebrations, from elegant chef-driven dinners, to stylish entertainment, and epic events, many not far from Circa. Experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties at Biltmore’s LA Noir NYE,  make merry from 34 floors above at La Lo La Rooftop, or spend a musical New Year’s Eve with Pink Martini at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Then count down to 2024 at Grand Park’s NYELA and thrill to the park’s signature 3D light show projected onto LA City Hall. So pop the cork, grab your noise makers, and toast the New Year!

Mastro's Ocean Club New Years Eve at Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA 1200 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Mastro’s elegant Downtown L.A. location, conveniently located on the ground floor of Circa, will be open on New Year’s Eve from 4pm to midnight, serving a full dinner menu including their famous American and Japanese Wagyu, delectable seafood and sushi selections, soups, salads, potatoes served a variety of ways, and their award-winning wine and cocktail program.

Le Petit Paris New Years Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

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

A true French brasserie bringing dishes from the South of France to DTLA’s Historic Core, Le Petit Paris is offering two seatings on New Year’s Eve. The first seating, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, includes a prix fixe menu. The second seating, starting at 8:30pm, features a prix fixe menu, cabaret performances, party favors, dance party with DJ, live music, balloon drop, and countdown.

LA Cha Cha Chá New Years Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

LA Cha Cha Chá 812 E 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

The sister location of Terraza Cha Cha Chá in Mexico City, LA Cha Cha Chá is throwing a (well-heated) rooftop fiesta with a live DJ, tarot card readings, and passed appetizers such as tacos dorados, tamales, and tres leches cake bites. Each ticket price includes one complimentary drink—a margarita or sparkling wine. Ring in the New Year while enjoying the gorgeous views of DTLA.

Redbird restaurant New Years Eve 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, located in the historic rectory of the former Vibiana cathedral. 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, Artichoke Soup, Potato Churro, Pumpkin Curry, Raviolo, Liberty Farms Duck, and Beef Tenderloin. Cap off your meal with a choice of Pineapple Upside Down or Cream Puff with milk chocolate cremeux, and mint ice cream.

Pink Martini New Years Eve at Walt Disney Concert Hall near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

New Year’s Eve with Pink Martini Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Pink Martini, featuring China Forbes, returns for another quintessentially eclectic New Year’s program that mixes Brazilian samba, party sounds of 1930s Cuban dance music, and a dash of Parisian café cool. There’s no classier way to ring in 2024!

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

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

A century of celebration continues at the Biltmore. Step back into the 1920s, when this elegant DTLA hotel was built, and kick off 2024 with Biltmore LA Noir New Year’s Eve. The party includes over 40 performers, swing music, dancers, photo ops, and themed cocktails. You can even take a tour of one of the hotel’s century-old speakeasy tunnels. Period-inspired or formal attire is encouraged, imagination is celebrated.

La Lo La Rooftop New Years Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

La Lo La Rooftop AC Hotel 1260 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Celebrate New Year’s Eve from 34 floors above at La Lo La Rooftop, an ethereal, sophisticated oasis located at the recently debuted AC Hotel Downtown LA. The expansive wraparound rooftop, which spans almost 4,000 square feet, provides an intimate setting for a night of revelry. Guests are invited to enjoy specialty cocktails, Spanish-style tapas, and a live DJ, along with complimentary party favors and a midnight champagne toast.

Level 8 New Years Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Level 8 Moxy and AC Hotels 1254 S Figuera St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Level up your New Year at Level 8, a first of its kind multidimensional showcase of culinary exploration, extravagant entertainment, and immersive discovery. Enjoy an unforgettable night at eight venues, featuring live music & entertainment, special guest DJs, luchadores, and more. Tickets include 4 hour open bar & hors d’oeuvres, midnight countdown, and champagne toast.

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

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

Be part of Hollywood’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.


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

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

For its 10th 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 duo Chromeo, and a premium open bar featuring champagne and specialty cocktails. Don’t miss Prohibition NYE’s signature 60 foot, midnight ball-drop celebration!

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown New Years Eve near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2024 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

The West Coast’s largest free New Year’s Eve event is back! Revelers will welcome 2024 with the park’s signature 3D countdown art show projected onto L.A.’s iconic City Hall, and La Doña and La Verdad Band will be topping off this highly-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration. Bring your appetite for delicious foods from 30 of LA’s favorite food trucks. Alcohol is not permitted and will not be sold at Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Gloria Molina Grand Park

Photo #2: Mastro’s Ocean Club

Photo #3: Le Petit Paris

Photo #4: LA Cha Cha Chá

Photo #5: Redbird

Photo #6: LA Phil

Photo #7: The Biltmore

Photo #8: La Lo La Rooftop

Photo #9: Level 8

Photo #10: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #11: Prohibition at Union Station

Photo #12: Gloria Molina Grand Park

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