We've watched the rocks glitter at the gem show, we've survived the summer heat, we've stuffed our faces at Tucson Meet Yourself.
It's official. We're at the end of 2023.
From parties with champagne toasts and lots of music, to kid-friendly activities and fancy dinners, here's where to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024.
Parties, drinks and music 🍾
Roger Clyne in 2022 at the Taco Bell NYE Bowl Bash.
2023 Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
Arizona Bowl is hosting a party in downtown Tucson, complete with music, a silent disco, food trucks and beer stations. Fireworks and the big taco drop will happen when the clock strikes midnight (a tradition that Hotel Congress started in 2014, but handed off to Arizona Bowl several years ago).
When: 6 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Dec. 31
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Where: Downtown Tucson, 41 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Let Them Eat Cake: New Year's Eve at Hotel Congress
Get ready for Hotel Congress' royal NYE bash complete with drinks, live entertainment and a midnight toast.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $60. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Tucson's Rockin' New Year's Eve Concert
The Rialto Theatre is hosting a rockin' NYE bash including an '80s hair metal tribute and a band that promises to provide the ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd experience.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost: $20-$30. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Queer Year's Eve
Ring in the new year at this queer dance party with DJs, giveaways, vendors, food trucks and a photo booth.
When: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $12. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Dark Masquerade at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting their annual NYE party, this time surrounding the theme "dark masquerade." Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight!
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $10. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Tejano New Year's Eve Party
Jay Perez & The Band, Louie Martinez and Los Hermanos Cuatro are on the lineup for this Tejano New Year's Eve Party at Casino Del Sol.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Casino Del Sol Bingo Hall, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost: Free tickets are available starting at 10 a.m. for the first 100 guests
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Gigi and the Glow NYE
Also at Casino Del Sol this New Year's Eve, dance music cover band Gigi and the Glow will be taking the stage in the event center.
When: 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Casino Del Sol Event Center, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Black & White Party at IBT's
IBT's is kicking off the New Year with a black and white party! There's a drag show at 8 p.m., with dinner available. When the clock hits midnight, you'll get to celebrate with a balloon drop and a champagne toast.
When: Kitchen is open 4-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Drag show is at 8 p.m.
Where: IBT's, 616 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $10 cover. Dinner and show reservations are $25, which includes your seat, meal, drink and the cover.
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Launch 2024
Ring in the New Year at the MSA Annex, thanks to In-Rave. Expect live music, a silent disco and art vendors. A pool party takes place at Hotel McCoy from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday!
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 for the pool party. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 for the NYE party.
Where: Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road, for the Saturday pool party. MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, for the Sunday NYE party.
Cost: $10-$30
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NYE with Little House of Funk at Monterey Court
Connie Brannock's Little House of Funk is performing at Monterey Court's annual NYE bash. There will be a four-course dinner and a champagne toast at 10 p.m.
When: 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile
Cost: $30 for entry into the event; dinner is $70 per person.
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Gabriel Evan Orchestra: Caribbean New Year's Eve
Enjoy Caribbean music by Gabriel Evan Orchestra at this Havana-themed New Year's Eve party with a champagne toast.
When: 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $45 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Electric Desert Disco
Dance the night away at Playground. The NYE party features hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, plus a champagne toast at midnight.
When: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: $35-$55
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NYE at Snake & Barrel
Batch's basement bar Snake & Barrel will host a New Year's Eve party with DJs, party favors and a toast at midnight.
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Snake & Barrel, 118 E. Congress St.
Cost: $30 for one ticket, $50 for two
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New Year's Eve at Brother John's
Enjoy music and comedy at this NYE party at Brother John's. Expect a balloon drop, party favors, a champagne toast and free pozole after midnight.
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Brother John's Beer, Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $30 and up
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NYE Rock Party at House of Bards
House of Bards is hosting a New Year's Eve party with live music from Shattered Hourglass and a champagne toast.
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: House of Bards, 4915 E. Speedway
Cost: $10
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New Year's Eve at Westbound
Head to Westbound on NYE afternoon for live music by the Rosano Brothers, plus a free toast of bubbly at 5 p.m.
When: 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Tap & Bottle Downtown's NYE Party
DJ Carl Hanni will be at Tap & Bottle's downtown location this New Year's Eve, closing out the night with a champagne toast at midnight.
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Tap & Bottle downtown, 403 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Boots, Beers and A Country New Year's
Country bar The Maverick will be throwing a New Year's Eve party with live music by Chauncey Jones, plus a free champagne toast and party favors.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $20
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Backyard Bash at Corbett's
The Billy Shaw Jr Band will perform from 6-9 p.m. on New Year's Eve at Corbett's. While you're there, play a round of pickleball and enjoy drink specials and a midnight toast.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Corbett's, 340 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and pickleball
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NYE Presented by Insider Events
This NYE bash will take place at Reforma, featuring DJs and food. Expect free champagne at midnight, party favors and an "upscale dress code."
When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Reforma, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $10-$15
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NYE at Union Public House
Enjoy live music, a free champagne toast at midnight and a dinner special featuring ribeye.
When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Union Public House, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $50 for the dinner special
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New Year's Eve Party at Mr. Heads
Say goodbye to 2023 at Mr. Heads' NYE party where two DJs will spin music all night long.
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. It's suggested to get there early.
Where: Mr. Heads, 513 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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NYE at Catalina Brewing Company
Dance the night away at Catalina Brewing Company's NYE celebration featuring a pot luck of appetizers, champagne toasts and drinks until 2 a.m.
When: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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New Year's Eve Ball with The Festival Band
Welcome 2024 with The Festival Band's annual NYE dance, this time with a James Bond theme.
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Marriott University Park, 880 E. Second St.
Cost: $35
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NYE After Midnight
Technically, this music-filled party happens after the clock strikes midnight and the date changes to Jan. 1.
When: 1-4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1
Where: 640 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $20.24. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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New Year's Eve Movie
Casa Video and Film Bar will be open on NYE, showing a screening of 1964's "Topkapi." Drinks will be available, plus food from Under Pressure Panini Grill.
When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks and food
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The Labyrinth New Year's Eve Party and Masquerade Ball
Catch a screening of "Labyrinth" at The Loft Cinema this New Year's Eve. Before the movie starts, there will Bowie music videos playing and a costume contest, plus props to use during the movie and a champagne toast.
When: 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. The movie begins at 10:25 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $15
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For the kids 🎈
Brecken Pfligler, left, and his brother, Nixon, look through an ocean sounds display at "The Undersea Discovery,” exhibit at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium on June 6, 2023.
Board Game Day at Flandrau
Kick off New Year's Eve with Board Game Day at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. This family-friendly event will feature classic board games — think Scrabble and Clue — and the science exhibits will be open.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for kids
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Noon Year's Eve at Trail Dust Town
It's Noon Year's Eve at Trail Dust Town! Take the family to this event to enjoy live country music, crafts, photo ops, unlimited rides on the Ferris wheel, train and carousel, and a balloon drop and apple cider toast when the clock hits noon.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $16 for ages 2 and up, $5 for kids under 2, in advance. $20 at the door if there are any leftover tickets.
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Noon Year's Eve at Tap & Bottle North
Tap & Bottle's north location is hosting a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve party with music from Mr. Nature, face painting and a balloon drop. Adults will get a complimentary champagne toast at noon.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Tap & Bottle North, 7254 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Noon Year at Children's Museum Tucson
Children's Museum Tucson is celebrating NYE with a Noon Year party. Expect crafts, noise makers and a juice toast at noon.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $12 per person
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Noon Year's Eve at the Desert Museum
Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at noon to watch a giant monarch butterfly float into the New Year. Kids can enjoy music, crafts, educational activities, free books, face painting, LEGOs and a live show hosted by Tucson Improv Movement.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost: Included with admission, which is $29.95 for adults ages 13 and up ($24.95 for Arizona and Sonora residents). Kids ages 3-12 get in for $19.95.
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NYE shows with Tucson Improv Movement
Tucson Improv Movement is hosting three shows this New Year's Eve. The first is family-friendly, where kids will get to perform on stage. The second is an all-ages show in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway." The third improv show looks at predictions for 2024.
When: Sunday, Dec. 31. 11 a.m. for the kid-friendly show. 7:30 p.m. for the "Whose Line Is It Anyway"-type show. 9 p.m. for the predictions show.
Where: Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost: $7 for the 11 a.m. show; $9 for the 7:30 p.m. show; $10 for the 9 p.m. show.
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New Year's Eve Eve Show at Unscrewed Theater
Enjoy a night of improv at Unscrewed Theater's family-friendly New Year's Eve Eve show. (Note: this event takes place Dec. 30!)
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30
Where: Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E. Speedway
Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 12 and under
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Dinners 😋
Sadhna Kelly and John Kelly look over the menu under the work of local artist Donovan White at The Parish, 6453 N. Oracle Road.
The Parish
Head to The Parish for a Barbie-inspired New Year's Eve. Expect a limited dinner menu of favorites from The Parish, plus Barbie-inspired food and cocktails.
When: 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: The Parish, 6453 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Depends on menu item
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The Coronet
Dine at The Coronet for a NYE menu that includes venison, duck and stuffed quail.
When: 5-9 p.m. Sunday Dec. 31
Where: The Coronet, 198 W. Cushing St.
Cost: $140 with the bubbly toast, $200 with the wine pairings
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Dante's Fire
Enjoy a three-course dinner at Dante's Fire this New Year's Eve, including your choice of four entrees: fried oysters, sriracha smoked chicken roulade, sea bass or sirloin.
When: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: Dante's Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road
Cost: $75
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has three New Year's Eve options for you: a special dinner menu alongside live music at their Flying V restaurant; light bites, cocktails, a midnight toast and live music at Cascade Lounge; or a dinner buffet at The Canyon Club.
When: Sunday, Dec. 31. 5-10 p.m. at Flying V; 3 p.m. to midnight at Cascade Lounge (music is 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.); 5 p.m. at The Canyon Club.
Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Dr.
Cost: Prices vary based on menu items ordered; buffet is $48 for adults, $24 for kids ages 6-12
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Charro Steak & Del Rey
Charro Steak & Del Rey teamed up with Whiskey del Bac for a NYE four-course dinner that includes choices like steak, lobster, prime rib, shrimp and tomahawk.
When: 3-11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Also available Saturday, Dec. 30.
Where: Charro Steak & Del Rey, 188 E. Broadway
Cost: $95-$150
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The Monica
The NYE menu at The Monica includes NY strip, bottomless fries, desserts and a champagne toast alongside live entertainment.
When: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31
Where: The Monica, 40 E. Congress St.
Cost: $49.95
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Hub Restaurant & Creamery
Hub is welcoming 2024 with a prix fixe menu, including filet mignon and lobster tail.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31.
Where: Hub Restaurant & Creamery, 266 E. Congress St.
Cost: $60 and up
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El Charro Cafe
Choose from enchiladas, chicken and grilled shrimp or corn masa sopes at El Charro's NYE dinner. Finish with a complimentary champagne toast.
When: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Also available Saturday, Dec. 30.
Where: El Charro Cafe, 311 N. Court Ave.; 7725 N. Oracle Road; 6910 E. Sunrise Dr.
Cost: Entrees are $24 and come with a dinner salad. Dessert is separate.
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Gloria was born and raised in Tucson and is a 2018 University of Arizona grad. From wildflowers to wildlife, she loves all things Tucson and hopes to share her love of the city with readers ✨
Gloria Knott
#ThisIsTucson Editor
