Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve dinners, parties, concerts and more

Check out some Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve happenings—including many submitted by readers to the Creative Loafing Tampa Bay event calendar—below. All events are on Tuesday, Dec. 31 unless noted otherwise.

13 Ugly Men One of the Bay area’s longest-running red carpet charity parties returns, this time in South Tampa where proceeds will benefit hurricane relief. 9 p.m. $150 & up. Hyde House Public Studio, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa.

New Year Pre-Party Hospitality Night at Club Prana BOGO bottles and $4 top-shelf drink specials. Monday, Dec. 30. 10 p.m. Call/text 813-544-5144 for VIP table reservations or fill out an online VIP reservation form. Club Prana. 1619 E 7th Ave., Ybor City

Boo-yah! Special prix fixe menu, including a complimentary toast at midnight, plus save 25% off selected bottles of sparkling wine. $65 & up. Bulla Gastrobar, 930 S Howard Ave., Tampa

Boulon Brasserie Water Street’s French-American restaurant stages two “Boulon Rouge” seatings featuring multi-course chef’s tasting, parting gifts, champagne and more. 5 p.m. & 9 p.m. $150-$275. Boulon Brasserie, 1001 Water St., Tampa

C.W.’s On 3 A brand-new venue located on the third floor above C.W.’s Gin Joint on the 600 Block that is home to the historic Franklin Exchange and Wilson building. General admission to the soiree ($225) includes access at 9 p.m. to both Gin Joint and C.W.’s on 3, an open bar with premium spirits and signature cocktails, charcuterie and fresh raw oysters, plus a midnight champagne toast. A VIP option grants access at 8 p.m. that includes the above, plus a prix fixe at the Gin Joint, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and complimentary gift bag ($1,300 for a table of four). A two-person VIP experience is also available for $650. 9 p.m. 633 N Franklin St. (third floor) Tampa

DJ Diesel Shaquille O’Neal apparently likes to do holidays in the Bay area. Last year, he did a Halloween DJ set at the Hard Rock, and this year he’s the headliner for a shindig on this pier on the Hillsborough River. The venue promises fireworks, dancers and dubstep. 8 p.m. $95-$200. Pier at Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa

German ball drop at BarrieHaus The brewery’s Ybor City location will serve $5 various selected beers to all that choose to time-travel starting at 3 p.m. A livestream of Berlin’s celebration—with a “ball-drop” will be at 6 p.m. EST (midnight in the German capital)—will be projected on the big screen. 6 p.m. No cover. BarrieHaus Beer Co. 1403 E. 5th Ave., Ybor City—Julia Saad

Highland House Get fancy in Dunedin with a three-hour buffet that includes charcuterie, salad, edamame falafel, Scottish turkey, sides, a slicing station and dessert table. Champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m.-midnight. $150. Highland House, 1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin

Independent Bar & Cafe DJ Cub spins old school hip-hop, and while there’s a free midnight champagne toast, the star of Indie’s end-of-year throwdown is the free hot dog bar. 9 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar and Cafe, 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa

Jackson’s Bistro A classic Tampa NYE spot, with the best views of downtown fireworks, Jacksons offers multiple dance floors, photo booths, prosecco toasts and more. 9 p.m. $50-$225. Jackson’s Bistro, 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 100, Tampa

Jerk Hut If you want to gwan your NYE up, Jerk Hut’s Pour Decisions party always throws down at its University Area location. Live music (DJ Kirky C, DJ Spice) is on tap, along with a midnight buffet. 10 p.m. $25. Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club, 1241 E Fowler Ave., Tampa

Juno & The Peacock One of St. Pete’s new hotspots hosts a tasting menu, caviar hour at Allelo, optional wine pairing, four-course dinner, plus live jazz and complimentary Taittinger champagne toast. It’s neighboring Pluma Cocktail Lounge kicks its party off at 5 p.m. with a $50 party complete with champagne toast. 3 p.m. $$70 & up. Juno & The Peacock, 400 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg

La Sétima Club The finest vegan restaurant and wine bar just outside Ybor City stays open late for a no-cover party featuring an encore performance from the band Mestaurant featuring heavy-hitters of the Bay area beat scene. Free champagne at midnight. 8 p.m. No cover. 815 E 7th Ave., Ybor City

Ludacris If you pop ass like you do bottles, then it’s Ybor City for you on Dec. 31 thanks to Ludacris, who invites fans to do some dirty dancing in the historic district. All tickets comes with a one-hour open bar, with VIP options extending the free-for-all boozefest to four hours. 8 p.m. $89-$149. Cuban Club, 2010 Avenida República de Cuba, Ybor City

NYE Party on the Rooftop x Natasha Diggs Tickets include access, curated canapés, select cocktails, and exceptional entertainment against panoramic views of the city skyline. Premium drinks available to purchase a la carte. To sweeten the celebration—the first 100 to book receive exclusive access to a preview sale of new release sneakers by John Geiger. Come dressed in your most high-fashion attire as we step into the new year in style. The soundtrack of the night will be compliments of headliner Natasha Diggs. 8 p.m. $225. Azure at Tampa Edition. 500 Channelside Dr, Tampa

Neon Bark Ball Bring your favorite pup to kiss. Dog Bar turns the black lights on and throws a one of a kind glowing foam party in the off leash park. Champagne toast for the humans and a ball drop at midnight for the dogs. If this is your first visit to Dog Bar please register online. 8 p.m. $7 (Free for members). The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg

Red Mesa Cantina’s 15th Anniversary NYE Quinceañera St. Pete’s beloved Mexican hotspot celebrates a milestone anniversary with live DJs, photobooths, tapas, cocktails and more. 9 p.m. $125. Red Mesa Cantina, 128 3rd St. S, St Petersburg

Rooster & the Till A tried and true, Michelin-bib NYE experience, Rooster promises a five-course dinner over two hours, max. Optional wine pairing ($55-$90) and champagne greeting ($23) available. 5:45 p.m.-9 p.m. $155. Rooster & the Till, 6500 N Florida Ave., Tampa

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa The quaint neighborhood’s ultra-luxe resort goes all out with a three-hour open bar, two-hour buffet, live music, champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres and more. 8 p.m. $259 (includes tax and gratuity). Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 N Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor

The Saint In its final weeks of operation, this St. Petersburg speakeasy turns itself into Paris’ Red Light District for a Moulin Rouge-themed soiree complete with holiday cocktails, entertainment and a champagne toast. 5 p.m. $30. 49 24th St. N, St. Petersburg

Timpano A Hyde Park Village staple offers a la carte caviar with blinis and creme fraiche, plus fra diavolo or a porterhouse Florentina for two as a main. 4:15 p.m. 1610 W Swann Ave, Tampa

Union New American In the Westshore district, a prohibition-themed complete with champagne toast. 1111 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa

Quantum Countdown Learn about particle physics, experience interactive exhibits and mind-bending demonstrations, and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. $20-$30. Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa

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This article appears in Dec 19-25, 2024.