Ring in 2023 at these New Year’s Eve parties in Los Angeles

Travel back to the 1920s for this massive Prohibition era-themed NYE party, set in Downtown’s 1930s Art Deco marvel, Union Station. The handsome station serves as the decadent celebration’s backdrop, featuring a DJ set from Neil Frances, a jazz ensemble, burlesque dancers, custom cocktails and champagne. The fabulously dressed 21-plus crowd sets the scene—formal, Roaring Twenties attire is encouraged (think: flapper dresses, feathered headbands, tuxedos, top hats and spats). Stick around for the NYE countdown and dropping of a 60-foot custom ball!

See our photos from Prohibition New Year’s Eve.

Getting out for New Year’s Eve can become one of the priciest dates of the year, but thankfully DTLA’s Grand Park continues to offer an affordable and family-friendly option for the holiday—and one that’s back in-person after a few years of virtual celebrations. Flanked by the Music Center and City Hall, every inch of this three-block greenspace and three other surrounding blocks will be covered in culture, including City Hall, which will be used as a 22-story canvas for countdown projection. Crowds will rock steady to a soundtrack of DJ-driven tunes and live bands across a pair of stages while hitting up a selection of food trucks (but do note: there’s no alcohol permitted or sold here). If you dare attempt to drive, you’ll find $10 parking at the Music Center, but taking Metro is a much better bet—especially since fares tend to be free for NYE.

Most New Year’s Eve parties in L.A. celebrate the stroke of midnight on the West Coast, and a bunch mark the ball drop on the East Coast, as well. But Big Bar celebrates the occasion with 10 countdowns. That’s 10 different playlists with 10 original cocktails for each hour—and this year, each one is themed to a different decade. Admission is free, and though you’ll need to otherwise pay for your drinks, there’s a complimentary champagne toast at midnight (actual midnight).

Ring in the new year at Angel City Brewery with limited-edition brews on tap and a complimentary beer toast at midnight. Grab dinner from food trucks and relive some of the year’s best pours. And, as the name implies, there’s no cover to attend—just make sure to secure a spot early.

A couple times a year, Minimal Effort brings together some of the top talent in the underground house and techno scene. They throw a helluva party that requires, well, minimal effort on your part to have a good time. For New Year’s Eve, expect sets from Jimi Jules, Doc Martin, Of the Moon and ARYA.

Ring in the New Year with confetti, pyro and 30,000 of your closest friends at Countdown. Expect about 80 dance acts to invade San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center for this year-end fest—which will take over both New Year’s Eve and the day prior. This year’s lineup includes deadmau5, ZHU, Tchami, Madeon, Justin Martin, JAUZ and more.

Let the Mondrian’s Skybar handle your plans this New Year’s Eve at its swanky soiree. Each ticket includes a four-hour open bar, plus a midnight champagne toast. Take in the city lights as you overlook the Sunset Strip at the rooftop bar that started it all. Cocktail attire is encouraged, and an air of elegance is pretty much required.