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It’s hard to believe, but 2025 is just around the corner! Start off the new year at one of these 2025 New Year’s Eve events in Winston-Salem. Stay safe, and have a happy New Year!
*This is not a comprehensive list of events.
**Unless otherwise noted, all events begin on December 31.
Family-FriendlyÂ
Kaleideum
WHEN | 11 AM – 1 PM
PRICE | Included with museum admission or membership
Bring your kids to Kaleideum’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration, featuring crafts, music, a dance party, and lots of confetti.
Running of the Lights
WHEN | 12 AM
PRICE | Starts at $20
Hit the new year running…literally! Run through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights at Fun Run/5K!
City of Winston-Salem
WHEN | Saturday, December 28, at 11 AM
PRICE | Free admission
Celebrate the new year while it’s still light outside at Salem Lake Marina, featuring a live DJ, a photo booth, and take-home crafts.
Ticketed/Cover Charge Events
Bar Nola
WHEN | 9 PM – 1 AM
PRICE | $40 entry
Complimentary food and drinks
Old Homeplace Vineyards
WHEN | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
PRICE | $35
Celebrate the New Year with a dessert bar, a live DJ, and a sparkling wine toast.
Breathe Cocktail Lounge
WHEN | 9 PM – 2 AM
PRICE | $35
Bring your friends and celebrate the New Year with games, door prizes, a live DJ, and a breakfast buffet.
Dram & Draught
WHEN | 9 PM – 2 AM
PRICE | $125
Enjoy an open bar, food, and specialty martinis at Dram & Draught’s New Year’s celebration.
Millennium Center
WHEN | 9 PM – 12 AM
PRICE | Starts at $35
Dance to music from the past 25 years played by live DJs at the Millennium Center. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast after watching the ball drop!
Village Inn Event Center
WHEN | 8 PM – 1 AM
PRICE | Starts at $45
Start the New Year with Village Inn Event Center! Listen to music from Kids in America (’80s tribute band), Seven Til Sunrise, and three live DJs.
Real World Ballroom
WHEN | Saturday, December 28, at 7 PM
PRICE | $25
The party starts a few days early at Real World Ballroom! Enjoy live music, signature cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.
ROAR
WHEN | 8 PM – 2 AM
PRICE | Starts at $30
Play arcade games and go bowling with your friends while Envision and live DJs perform!
Sage & Salt Bistro
WHEN | 9 PM – 12:30 AM
PRICE | $35
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast while the Enigma Quartet performs.
Hoots Beer Co.
WHEN | 7 PM – 12 AM
PRICE | $20
Party like it’s 1999 at this Y2K-themed celebration, featuring a performance by CODESEVEN!
Camel City Playhouse
WHEN | 10 PM – 12 AM
PRICE | $10
Watch “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a full shadow cast performance.
Free Admission Events
Wise Man Brewing
WHEN | Saturday, December 28, from 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM; Tuesday, December 31, from 8 PM – 1 AM
PRICE | Free admission
Celebrate the new year at Wise Man Brewing, featuring DJ SK spinning tunes both nights!
Miller’s on Trade
WHEN | 8 PM – 2 AM
PRICE | Free admission, but RSVP strongly encouraged
Play Dartsee and billiards at Miller’s on Trade while a live DJ plays tunes all night!
Camel City Playhouse
WHEN | 8 PM
PRICE | Free admission
Enjoy classic vaudeville entertainment, followed by the announcement of next year’s Spilled Ink Staged Readings series.
Dive Bar
WHEN | 9 PM – 2 AM
PRICE | Free admission
Welcome in the new year at Dive Bar’s first New Year’s Eve bash, featuring a live DJ!
The Dutch Light
WHEN | 9:30 PM
PRICE | Free admission
Enjoy Prosecco cocktail specials and live jazz featuring Trevor Percario!
Joyner’s
WHEN | 8 PM
PRICE | Free admission, booth reservations available
Live DJ beginning at 10 PM.
Foothills Brewpub
WHEN | 9:30 PM
PRICE | Free admission
Enjoy live music, giveaways throughout the night and free champagne toast at midnight.
