Please join us for The 22nd 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" with 5 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?

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

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

General Admission Tickets

Tickets start at $135
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 $155
Party Includes:

• 5 Ballrooms of Entertainment (Gold Coast Room, 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 3PM, Party starts at 8PM
• Read the Testimonials

That's why it's the Best NYE Party in Chicago!

VIP Table Options - With Bottle Service

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, Venetian Rooms start at $235 per person
• VIP Tables in the Gold Coast Room & 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

Purchase Drake Hotel & Room and Party Packages Below

Past Drake Hotel New Years Eve Party Photos:

Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31, 2018
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31, 2017
Drake Hotel Venue Photos 2016
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31,2015 Group 1
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31,2015 Group 2
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31,2014
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31 2013
Photos from the Drake NYE Party Dec 31 2012
Drake Hotel Venue Photos

FAQ

• Yes, the party will sell out.
• Yes, the ticket price increases as the party sells out.
• Yes, People buy & sell tickets on Craiglist.org before and after the party sells out.
• If you think you are going to be in Chicago for New Years and you are reading this then buy tickets now and sell them later if you can't go. (See 3rd party will call)
• 3rd Party Tickets: If you'd like to sell your tickets to a 3rd Party, just give them the ticket or the PDF for them to print out.
• Tickets will not be mailed to you, You must print out your own tickets, bring a Valid ID and credit card if you have any issues.
• Check in the night of the event beginning at 5 pm on the street level of the hotel. You will then be given a wristband to enter the party.
• Yes we have several coat check areas.
• Valet parking is available. Call 312-787-2200 for rates.
• The Drake Hotel Sells Out so get your room/Party Packages early.
• Dress Code: Cocktail, (Suits, Sport Coat & Slacks ok) No Jeans, T-Shirts, Hats or Gym Shoes
• Must be at least 21 to enter with valid ID
• Legal Notice: Drug use or unruly behavior will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law.
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Party arrangements are based on projected attendance and are subject to change.
• One of the best reasons to come to our party at the Drake Hotel is getting home, we have plenty of taxi's, buses, trains and hotels rooms in the area. You don't have to worry about getting stuck out in the cold in the middle of nowhere at 3AM freezing your tush off.
• Drake Hotel NYE Floor Plan with VIP areas & Stages shown.

Promo People: Want to get paid to spread the word about our New Year's Eve Party, contact us today! info@chicagoscene.com or Call: 312-587-3474 Learn more here!

Testimonials

The Chicago Scene New Year's Party at the Drake was one of the best I've ever been to. We spend New Years in Miami, last year and it was the worst experience of my life. This year we decided to stay home and go to your party and had a great time. Great music, plenty of bars, great food, and a great crowd.
Brian H,
Lincoln Park, IL

I never send thank you letters but I just wanted to say thanks from my group of friends from University of Wisconsin, Madison and University of Illinois in Champaign, We felt like we knew half the people at the event. It was the first time we had gone to a nice hotel party and was very happy with the choice. Everything went very smoothly from Check-in and the bathrooms to the bar service and the DJ's. We loved all the different rooms with DJ's playing a different type of music in each. BTW we thought the VIP tickets were well worth the money. I'm sure we will bring a bigger group next year.
David H.
Highland Park IL

I had heard great things about the Chicago Scene NYE Party at The Drake Hotel but this was our first time at the party and it was a blast! We stayed at the hotel for three nights and made a great little vacation out of it. A few of our friend that we went to college with at University of Michigan that live in Chicago invited us to the party and we are very happy we made the trip in. We look forward to coming back to Chicago for New years in the next few years.
Leslie J.
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Great Party! I went to school at University of Indian and a bunch of guys from my Frat House made the party sort of a 5 year post graduation reunion. I now live in San Francisco so making the trip back to the cold was not something I was looking forward to. It turned out to be one of the Best New Years Parties I've ever been to.
Miklos R
San Francisco, CA

About us:
Founded in 1998 by Ted Widen, Chicago Scene has been the insiders guide of where to go and what to do in the city of Chicago and producer of some of the city's most exciting events including New Years's Eve at The Drake Hotel and The Chicago Scene Boat Party, both in their 17th years.

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