New Year's Eve party Chicago

Chicago Scene New Years Eve Party at the Drake 2020


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Last Call For VIP Tables - Purchase them before we Stop selling them, Only a few Rooms are available.

Please join us for The 23nd Annual Chicago Scene New Year's Eve Party at The Drake Hotel. Chicago's largest, longest-running, and Best NYE Party in the city. Over 3000 people from all over the United States and from all over the world come to celebrate the New Year in style at the historic Drake Hotel. Voted "Best Chicago New Year's Eve Party" by ABC's Good Morning America, ABC Chicago & NBC Chicago.

Party "Vegas Style" now with 6 ballrooms of Chicago's best entertainment. The hottest local DJs keep the party going throughout the New Year with two incredible balloon drops, champagne toast at midnight, premium top-shelf beer, wine, and spirits, with over 40 fully staffed bars, Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres & Buffet.

The Drake Hotel is home to some of the most beautiful event spaces in the city including: The Gold Coast Ballroom, The Grand Ballroom and the Palm Court, Chicago’s favorite place for afternoon tea.

The Drake Hotel is known to be Chicago's best NYE party venue, located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street on the Magnificent Mile in The Gold Coast, overlooking the famous Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.

Multiple celebrities and local sports stars have celebrated the New Year at our parties. Even Princess Diana stayed at The Drake Hotel on her only visit to Chicago!

We have the best selection of VIP Tables with Bottle service in Chicago. We have VIP tables in every room please check out all of the table options. Don't miss out, ticket prices go up as the event starts to SELL OUT!

Groups of 5 or more can save money by calling us directly at 312-587-3474

WHY IS THIS THE HOTTEST NYE PARTY IN CHICAGO?


Nothing to think about- it's Chicago's hottest NYE party!

Don't get left out in the cold! Get all your friends on board today!
  • Voted the best party in Chicago by ABC's Good Morning America!
  • Over 3,000 guests
  • It's the Longest Running NYE Party in Chicago (our 22nd Year) and the Best!!!
  • People come from all over the US and the world to our party every year
  • Fully staffed bars & bartenders - no long waits
  • Open bar all night! for all ticket holders - top shelf, all-inclusive drink & appetizer package - includes all cocktails, beer, wine, liquor & champagne toast at midnight. Premium liquor brands such as: Ketel One, Absolut, Dewars, Jack Daniels, Canadian Club, Bombay, Cruzan, Sauza, Miller Lite, Heineken
  • GA tickets include: 4-hour Open Bar package starting at 9 pm till 1am, Access to 3 Ballrooms.
  • VIP Tickets Include (Best Value): 5.5 hour top shelf Open Bar starting at 8 pm till 1:30 am, Access to all 5 Ballrooms
  • Reserved VIP Tables & Chairs With Bottle Service in all of the Ballrooms are available
  • 6 ballrooms of entertainment (Gold Coast Room, Grand Ballroom, Palm Court, Drake Room, French Room and Camellia Room)
  • Chef's Selection of Hors D'oeuvres
  • Thousands of balloons drop at midnight in the Gold Coast Room & The VIP Grand Ballroom
  • Complimentary hats, noisemakers, party favors
  • Coffee & desserts served after midnight
  • Many famous celebrities have stayed at The Drake Hotel, including Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana
  • Includes a Pre Party on December 30th at 9 p.m. and a Post Party TBD

Entertainment: Live performances by Chicago's hottest DJs & Performers with state-of-the art sound and lighting

  • Gold Coast Room: The DJ Firm's DJ Daily & Drummer Rocky Roppo - The ultimate DJ and Drummer Duo Playing Top 40, House & Hip Hop
  • VIP Grand Ballroom: DJ Charles Protege - Playing Top 40, House & Hip Hop
  • The Palm Court - One of Chicago's favorite Live bands Shytown will be playing a mix of "Electric Rock" a blend of pop, rock, funk and reggae to create a truly unique, eclectic sound all night long
  • French Ballroom: DJ Justin Dahl & Bam Bam Buddha Performing Live Playing a mix of House Music and Dance Remixes
  • Drake Room: Chicago's Own Dj Mauricio - A Global Mix Playing: Latin Vibes - Tropical Beats - Reggaeton - Sexy House
  • VIP Camellia Room: DJ Live playing MOTOWN, RETRO MIX & Top 40 Music

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New Years Eve 2023 Ticket Options & Prices:

GA - General Admission Tickets - Start at $139 and will go up to $189. Access to 3 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Goldcoast, French, Drake) - Bars open for 4 hours (9 PM to 1 AM)

VIP Tickets start at $159 and will go up to $209. Access to 6 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Gold Coast Ballroom, Palm Court, French Room & Drake Room & VIP Grand Ballroom & Camellia Room.) Bars open for 5.5 hours (8 PM to 1:30 AM), Access to all VIP areas.

VIP Reserved Tables With Bottle Service In the French Room, Drake Room, Venetian & Georgian Rooms. Includes Bottle Service Tables from 4 to 50 people starting at $225 and going up to $295. Access to 5 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Gold Coast Ballroom, French Room & Drake Room & VIP Grand Ballroom, ) Bars open from 8 PM to 1:30 AM, Access to all VIP areas.

Velvet Rope - VIP Reserved Tables with Bottle Service In the Gold Coast Ballroom & VIP Grand Ballroom. Includes Bottle Service, Tables, Sofas, Chairs, Tables of 4-20 people, Start at $235 going up to $395 per person

Group Discounts for both GA & VIP Tickets, if you have a group of 10 or more, please contact us directly and we can save you a lot of money as well offer you some great Party Packages. Call: 312-587-3474

* Note: Ticket prices are set to go up by both the Number of tickets sold at a price and by a date, buy early and save a lot of money.



Group Discounts for both GA & VIP Tickets, if you have a group of 5 or more, please contact us directly and we can save you a lot of money as well as offering you some great Party Packages. call: 312-587-3474

New Year's Eve ticket prices go up significantly the closer you get closer to New Year's Eve. Also, note that the NYE Events will sell out well in advance of New Year's Eve.

General Admission Tickets

Tickets start at $139 going up to $189
The Party Includes:

  • 3 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Goldcoast, French, Drake Ballrooms)
  • Over 40 fully staffed Bars and Bartenders to serve you better (No long wait for drinks)
  • Premium Top Shelf Drink & Appetizer Package, GA Bars are open from 9PM to 1 AM
  • Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oervres & (make sure you eat dinner before the party)
  • Midnight Champagne Toast
  • DJ Spinning, House, Hip hop, Top 40 State of the art sound and lighting
  • Complimentary Hats, Noise Makers, Party Favors
  • Balloon Drop at Midnight in the Gold Coast Room & The Grand Ballroom
  • Dessert & Coffee buffet and butler passed desserts for your convenience
  • Registration & wristband pick up opens at 3PM Party starts at 9PM
  • Read the Testimonials

VIP Tickets

Tickets start at $159 going up to $209
Party Includes:

  • 6 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Gold Coast Room, Palm Court, French Room & Drake Room & VIP Grand Ballroom, Camellia Room.)
  • Premium Top Shelf Drink & Appetizer Package, VIP Bars are open from 8pm to 1:30 am
  • Over 40 fully staffed Bars and Bartenders to serve you better (No long wait for drinks)
  • Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oervres & (make sure you eat dinner before the party)
  • Midnight Champagne Toast
  • Complimentary Hats, Noise Makers, Party Favors
  • Balloon Drop at Midnight In the Gold Coast Room & The Grand Ballroom
  • Dessert & Coffee Service After Midnight
  • DJ Spinning, House, Hip hop, Top 40 State of the art sound and lighting
  • Registration & wristband pick up opens at Noon, Party starts at 8PM
  • Read the Testimonials

VIP Tables With Bottle Service - Options

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VIP Tickets will get you into the VIP rooms but will not get you a table or chairs; they are reserved for those who purchase "VIP Tables"

  • Reserved VIP Tables with Bottle Service:
  • If you would like to reserve a table and chairs you must purchase them, they include Bottles of Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin or other spirits mixers & Cocktail Servers, below is the list of current options:
  • VIP Tables in the Drake, French. Astor, Walton, and Venetian Rooms start at $235 per person
  • VIP Tables in the Gold Coast Room start at $345 & Grand Ballroom start at $295 per ticket

VIP TABLE in the Gold Coast Ballroom

This Includes Bottles of Premium Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin or other spirits mixers, Reserved Table with seating. This area is surrounded by velvet ropes in the VIP area, it has it's own bar and Cocktail servers. Only 15 tables are available.

VIP TABLE in the VIP Grand Ballroom

This Includes Bottles of Premium Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin or other spirits mixers, Reserved Table with seating. This area is surrounded by velvet ropes in the VIP area, it has it's own bar and Cocktail servers. Only 10 tables are available.

Plus we offer Custom VIP Table Packages, Please contact us today! Call: 312-587-3474

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