It’s time to ring in the New Year with these events around the Valley, ranging from parties and live music to luxurious dinners and a meal with a show. Celebrate the past 365 days while looking forward to the next year at numerous casinos, venues and restaurants, all putting on their own celebration in anticipation of the midnight hour.
Casinos
Casino Arizona: “Ring in 2023 in The Showroom”
Shake off 2022 this New Year’s Eve with the high-energy, dance-worthy Top 40 and Latin hits from Soulitify. The Manic Hispanic from MEGA 104.3 will emcee the countdown to 2023. Entry includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop, party favors and a chance to win cash prizes.
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale
COST: Tickets start at $50
INFO: casinoarizona.com
Talking Stick Resort: “Glitter & Glow NYE Party”
Ring in the New Year with George Michael Reborn from 9:30 to 11 p.m. followed by Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience from 11:20 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets include four drinks, entertainment, party favors and a celebratory toast at midnight.
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
COST: $150
INFO: talkingstickresort.com
The Painted Cave Band
Ring in 2023 with The Painted Cave Band, which specializes in pop, rock and western hits, at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.
WHEN: 10 p.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, Scottsdale
COST: Free; 21 and older
INFO: wekopacasinoresort.com
Prime New Year’s Eve
The Shula’s Steakhouse at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Prime offers luxurious rooftop views of the Estrella Mountains. The dinner includes three courses and a dessert of the chef’s creation.
WHEN: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, 11th Floor, Chandler
COST: $199
INFO: playatgila.com
Concert halls
Spafford
Spafford will share its affinity to jams with Marquee Theatre crowds on Friday, December 30, and Saturday, December 31. Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. These shows have become a tradition.
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 30, and Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Marquee Theater, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe
COST: $35
INFO: luckymanonline.com
Festivals
Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future
Headliners include Black V Neck, Brett Ortiz, Chuwe, Cosmic Gate, Deathpact, DJ Pauly D, Dr. Fresch, Duke Duont, Ekonovah, Fisher, Flume, Hannah Wants, Kayzo, Liquid Stranger, Louis the Child, Malaa, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Moon Boots, Nicole Moudaber, Porter Robinson (DJ set), Space Wizard, Subtronics, Tinlicker, Walker & Royce, Wooli, Yookie and Zeds Dead. (See related story in Nightlife)
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, December 30, and Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Phoenix Raceway, 602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale
COST: Two-day passes start at $199; 18 and older
INFO: decadencearizona.com
Restaurants
Culinary Dropout Tempe | NYE
Celebrate the New Year at the holiday pop-up Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout in Tempe from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Presale tickets are $50; $60 at the door. Tickets include a buffet from 8 to 11 p.m. and a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. Live music will be featured and guests, who must be 21 and older, must “dress to impress.” For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/BarBlitzenNYE
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Culinary Dropout Tempe,149 S. Farmer Avenue, Tempe
COST: $50 in advance; $60 at the door; 21 and older
INFO: https://bit.ly/BarBlitzenNYE
Luckys Indoor Outdoor NYE Celebration
Start 2023 with good tunes, booze and bubbles, and plenty of Christmas lights at Roosevelt Row’s neighborhood bar Luckys Indoor Outdoor. A DJ will spin all night. Guests can secure their seats by making table reservations on the Luckys website. Each table reservation comes with a bottle of sparkling wine and includes cover charge for all guests at the table.
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Luckys Indoor Outdoor, 817 N. Second Street, Phoenix
COST: Table reservations start at $100; $10 cover; 21 and older
INFO: 602-441-4759, luckysphx.com
Very Vogue New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Welcome 2023 with a “Very Vogue New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” at Kähvi Coffee + Cafe. The queens from Inferno Drag Show will host a modern drag ball, complete with bubbly, light bites, a two-hour show, and plenty of dancing to ring in the new year.
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: Kähvi Coffee + Cafe, 214 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix
COST: Visit website for ticket information
INFO: 602-441-4759, drinkkahvi.com
Others
FOUND:RE NYE Party
FOUND:RE will transform into a Barbie Dream House for the ultimate Come On Barbie Let’s Go Party New Year’s Eve party. The pink party includes, starting at 9 p.m., selfie stations, photo booths and life-sized Barbie and Ken boxes for photo ops, DJs, Barbie’s Beach Club, bouncy castles and surprises. Bottle service and overnight accommodations available.
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, December 31
WHERE: FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Match Market & Bar, 1100 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
COST: Tickets start at $25
INFO: 602-875-8000; 602-875-8080, foundrehotels.com, matchphx.com
