Best New Year's Eve events and parties in Miami to kick off 2024

Year after year, Fontainebleau makes waves for its epic New Year’s Eve parties—and 2024 proves to be no different. Cardi B and award-winning producer DJ Gryffin are headlining, ringing in 2024 with a virtual ball drop and countdown as the champagne flows. Premium tickets start at $200 and include a premium open bar, while VIP packages start at $5,000 (but can go all the way up to $35K!). The resort is also offering a Family Experience for $349pp that includes a buffet dinner from 8 to 11pm and premium open bar for adults. 

In addition, Offset will be performing at LIV to ring in the new year. Tickets start at $125 while tables start at $5,000.

Ever wonder what it feels like to party inside of a bank vault? We Belong Here is an EDM music festival taking place at the Historic Alfred duPont building with Calussa, Kimonos, Night Tales and Nitefreak as headliners. With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can dance until the first sunrise of the year. The party starts at 9pm and food will be available throughout the event. Certain tickets include an open bar. 

One of the perks of having New Year's Eve dinner at a hotel is never having to leave the property when the clock strikes 12. Mayfair House Hotel & Garden has a dinner and open bar package starting at $175. Make your way through a prix-fixe menu at Mayfair Grill from 6 to 10pm, then move the party upstairs to Sipsip to ring in the new year with an open bar from 10pm to 1am. 

Regatta Grove's first New Year's Eve party is sure to be a banger – and not just because there's a great view of the fireworks on the bay. Entry is $50 and they're promising groovy music and vibes throughout the night. 

Staying local for New Year’s but want to feel like you’re in a magical land far, far away?  Close out your year with a Marrakech-themed soiree at the Setai’s famed restaurant, Jaya. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dinner party featuring a five-course culinary experience with international flavors, live entertainment, flowing Cristal and more. 7pm–1am

Why party at one place on New Year's Eve, when you can party at multiple? Vivo! is hosting a New Year's Eve bash sponsored by Miller Light where your ticket grants you access to a number of venues within Dolphin Mall's entertainment plaza, including Sports & Social and PBR, Miami's only cowboy bar. The baseline ticket is $70 and gets you open bar from 9pm to midnight while various VIP packages (from $110 to $175) get you additional perks like seating, food stations and upgraded party favors. 

Who needs one night of parties when you can have four!? Dreamland is Miami’s ultimate LGBTQ+ New Year’s Eve festival. From December 28 through January 1, you can dance the day and night away from South Beach to Wynwood to the likes of Purple Disco Machine, Anabel Englund and KC Lights, with a special DJ set by Trixie. The 5-party weekend pass will feature euphoric, house and electro-pop sets across town. Various dates, locations and prices.

Not every NYE has to hammer in the untz, untz, untz. Groove into 2024 at the Miami Beach Bandshell with Magic City Hippies, returning to the oceanfront stage for their second annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Doors open at 8pm, at which point Miami’s hometown psyche-funk trio will take the stage along with some other local favorites. Tickets start at $37.50.

If glamorous is the only way you like to describe your New Year's Eve plans, then mark your calendar for The Golden Majesty Ball. More than 15 exquisite performers, musicians, and dancers will take the stage, providing you with over-the-top entertainment as you dine on a multi-course tasting menu. There are two seatings: 6PM and 9pm, but note that the second seating will also require a table minimum. Haute couture black tie is not suggested, but required. 

Ring in 2024 Havana style at Seaspice. The lively riverside restaurant is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration inspired by the iconic Cuban cabaret. Dine and dance all night to Latin beats with a waterside view. There will be one dinner seating, so get acquainted with your neighbors and live it up the night through. Email events@seaspice.com to learn more. 

Shoma Bazaar is hosting a New Year's Eve bash with panoramic digital views of the ball drop, live music, and lots of food options. Tickets are $75 a head, but if you book a table you'll receive a $100 gift card and bottle of Champagne. The party runs from 8pm to 2am. 

New Year's Eve doesn't have to blow your budget – or be too fancy. Batch Gastropub is doing a blowout New Year's Eve bash at both their Brickell and Delray locations, with a $65 open bar from 10pm to 1am. They're also providing complimentary party favors. 

One of the most magical things to do after midnight in Miami is to watch all the fireworks pop off around town, and at W Miami, you get a panoramic view. Dance the night away under the stars at W Hotel’s NYELECTRIC 2024 , featuring a four-hour premium open bar, local DJs and plenty of VIP packages to ring in the new year like a true baller. Tickets start at $149.

On New Year's Eve, Miami turns into a glittering canvas of celebration – and we're not just talking about all of the festive New Year's Eve events and final dinners of 2023. From rooftops to sprawling lawns to yachts, these are the best places to see some fireworks in Miami. 

For a classy, indulgent affair and views as far as the eye can see, check out The Biltmore this New Year’s Eve. Think over-the-top desserts, a premium open bar, DJ, dancing and a can’t-miss fireworks display—plus fun party favors. Tickets start at $250.

Can't decide on your New Year's Eve vibe this year? CityPlace Doral has a bit of everything. Reserve a lane and dance the night away at Kings Dining & Entertainment's "Studio 24" celebration. Rock out at Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen's "Cirque Du Copper" where Jamboree and Radio Stereo will be performing live amidst a $50 open bar from 8 to 10pm.  Or laugh your ass off into the new year at the Miami Improv with Shawn Wayans, who has shows between Dec 29 and 31. 

Energy high but bank funds low? Celebrate New Year’s Eve for free at Bayfront Park! Thousands of people of all ages descend upon the park every New Year’s Eve for live performances and fireworks on the bay. Of course, you could ring in 2024 the Miami way: with VIP tables. Otherwise, entry is free.

Because there’s nothing quite like a feel-good Italian dinner to coat your stomach before an evening of drinks, head to Fi’Lia at the SLS Brickell for its annual prix-fixe dinner. Following your meal,  mosey upstairs to the official rooftop celebration at Altitude Pool & Lounge, where you can count on great music, drinks and dancing.

Miami’s debatably most Instagrammable restaurant is giving us even more reason to get that content this New Year’s Eve. Embark on a visual journey in which a starry night meets the midnight sea. Dine, drink and dance under a starlit atmosphere, while sipping on ocean-inspired cocktails, bubbles and more. In true Sexy Fish fashion, you can count on a special guest DJ and enchanting entertainment throughout the evening. Tickets are available starting November 15.

If you’re looking to kiss 2023 goodbye with some of the best waterfront views in town, start your celebrations at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key. You can opt to post up at MO Bar + Lounge and enjoy a Seafood Tower, some decadent desserts, and a bottle of Taittinger Champagne ($395 for two) or you can go for a full culinary experience at La Mar by Gastón Acurio. Dinner starts at $210 per person and includes premium seafood, a la carte options, a seemingly never-ending buffet, prosecco and more.

Get as close as you can to the fireworks on a New Year's Eve cruise through Biscayne Bay. One of Florida's largest party yachts, the South Beach Lady, sails past Downtown, South Beach and Fisher Island, giving you the ultimate vantage point to catch the city’s most dazzling pyrotechnic displays. Five and a half hours of food, booze and music sweeten the deal. Starting at $265

There’s no better way to manifest a prosperous year ahead than by partying your way into 2024 on a massive yacht—right? This New Year’s, you can board the SeaFair Miami, a 222-foot, $40 Million luxury mega yacht for the ultimate celebration. Enjoy a premium open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, front-row views of fireworks and more. Tickets start at $349.

A fireworks show with bottle service on the sand? Nikki Beach has got your New Year’s Eve dreams on lock. Get ready to awaken your inner aura through mesmerizing performances by Nikki Beach’s dance troupe, a spellbinding show, live music and more. Choose your own adventure, including a seated dinner and various drink packages. General admission starts at $150 and VIP tables and beds start at $1,250.

If the idea of a 24-karat gold nightclub makes your ears perk up, keep listening. This NYE, Gulfstream Park is transforming its walking ring into just that—plus, you can enjoy a laser show, dance performances, music from Entourage and DJ Chris Cruz and more. Hungry? Choose from various pop-ups along with Gulfstream staples. Find more details here.

Swanky dinner to close out the year? MILA has you covered with a special four-course menu featuring some of their fan-favorite items and a premium sushi selection. Guests can then dance off their dinner to the tunes of eclectic Balearic beats with an unbeatable rooftop ambiance. Dinner is priced from $250 per person.

Everything you need to know about visiting Nikki Beach (1 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach FL 33139).

Nikki Beach is the quintessential beach club, an outdoor fantasyland sprawling over a stretch of sand with tiki bars, lounge chairs and torches. Decorated with beautiful people, it’s like the Playboy mansion meets Survivor, where the fittest don’t merely survive, they flourish. Buxom beauties attract well-oiled, deep-pocketed sugar daddies, and the studs also get rewarded for their packaging. In addition to the restaurant and beach club, there’s a club and lounge for when the party moves inside.

When to go

Sunday belongs to Nikki Beach. Its weekly party, known as “Amazing Sundays,” starts with brunch at 11am and goes till 3am. Kudos if you can make it that long. But if you can only hang for a few hours, we recommend catching the tail end of brunch and then lounging around on the sand. Maybe a quick dip in the ocean before you call it a day?

Sunday brunch

Speaking of brunch, it’s not to be missed. Nikki Beach does a buffet-style spread. There’s an omelet station, a waffle station, bacon, sausage, fresh fish, French toast, freshly carved prime rib, sushi, shrimp, paella, a salmon station, cheese, dessert and don’t you dare forget about the mimosas.

What to wear

Nikki Beach is literally on the beach—like, on the sand. So beach attire is totally acceptable. But it’s still an upscale place. So think beach-chic rather than family vacation to Naples. If you happen to be from a place where beach-chic does not exist, just scroll through some photos on Nikki Beach’s Facebook page to get a feel for the attire.

Our Miami editorial team is constantly updating and reviewing the best attractions, activities and venues across the city, so that you're always in the know, with the best of Miami at your fingertips. Nikki Beach was most recently updated with new tips on June 27, 2017.