Louisville New Year’s Eve 2022

Friday, Dec. 31

Various locations
Prices and times vary

2022 is going to be our year! You know, barring any new pandemics or Capitol insurrections. Start the year off on a high with these New Year’s Eve parties across town.

Indulge before your resolutions kick in with six courses and six beers.

Ring in the new year somewhere new, Afrokanza Lounge on Bardstown Road, complete with an included champagne toast at midnight.

Toast the new year with two drinks and a midnight bubbly toast, as well as hors d’ouevres by RecBar and donuts.

NYE String Band Bash: A New Year’s Celebration | Gravely Brewing Co. | Search Facebook | 8 p.m. | $20 advance, $25 day-of

Enjoy New Year’s Eve performances from Dark Moon Hollow, Mama Said String Band and Restless Leg String Band.

The closest thing Louisville has to a Times Square experience. Drink packages start at $80 with free access to the clubs and a champagne toast.

Party with the drag queens, including RuPaul’s Drag Race star Willam.

“Dress to impress” for champagne, karaoke and dancing.

Dance away the last of the year with DJ sets from Sam Sneed, McKinley and Hi Def.

It’s a Latin New Year’s Eve party with a money/balloon drop, champagne toast and tunes from DJ Gaby G, DJ Frank 502 and Rumba 502.

“Cruise into the New Year” with a boat ride along the Ohio with hors d’oeuvres, dancing with DJ Jill and complimentary party favors.

Enjoy live music, a top shelf bar and a smokeasy lounge at the Kula Gallery’s all-black affair.

Friday, Dec. 31

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