New Year’s Eve Events in Las Vegas 2024

Trying to find out what’s happening for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas for 2024/2025? 

New Year’s Eve Fremont Street fireworks

Ring in 2025 with Fremont Street Experience’s NYE, Time of Your Life Celebration.  The can’t-miss event will feature live performances by legendary acts Flo Rida, Locash, Bow Wow, Trick Daddy with Mike Jones, 3OH!3, Dylan Marlowe, and more! Tickets are on sale now for $55, you must be over 21.

Fremont Street Experience’s NYE, Time of Your Life Festival is the official New Year’s Eve party of the city of Las Vegas.  The historic event is hosted by the Mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman and features an iconic countdown to the New Year culminating in an epic display of pyrotechnics and digital fireworks on the world’s largest screen, Viva Vision.

The Plaza hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas will once again have fireworks on New Year’s Eve. It will be staged from multiple locations on the Plaza’s roofs and towers, the spectacular fireworks display will be an amazing show for people downtown and visible for miles beyond. 

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New Year’s Eve on the Strip

Plan on seeing the best fireworks in the world this NYE in Las Vegas! The coordinated show with a theme of “More in ‘24,” will take place from the rooftops of nine Strip hotels — one more than in past years with the addition of Fountianbleau Las Vegas, the city’s newest resort.

This year, fireworks pyrotechnic display will be launched from the following casinos:

• MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
• ARIA Resort & Casino
• Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
• Caesars Palace
• Treasure Island
• The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
• Resorts World Las Vegas
• The STRAT
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The Sphere has NYE handled inside and out. 

The Sphere’s celebration officially launches at 5 a.m. Pacific on Dec. 31, when Sydney welcomes in 2025. The Exosphere will display culturally themed imagery with countdowns from such international cities as Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, London, Buenos Aires, New York, Chicago and Denver.

The final 30-second countdown in Las Vegas will serve as the official countdown to “Making Vegas Memories,” the theme of this year’s “America’s Party 2025” pyrotechnic show, in which fireworks are fired from the rooftops of nine resort properties across the Strip.

The Strip starts shutting down at 6 p.m. and won’t reopen until nearly 2 a.m., so make sure to plan how you’ll get to your party celebrations. If you’re planning to return to your hotel between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., make sure you have your hotel key with you as some will require it to reenter the property. Free bus transportation will be provided all night, starting at 6 p.m.

The Strat– Celebrate new beginnings at The STRAT! Welcome 2025 with the best view of the midnight fireworks in town.  Admission to the SkyPod tower party at the indoor observation deck on Level 108.  Dance to music from a DJ, food and drinks available for purchase at 108 Drinks and 108 Eats,  party favors, 9pm-1:30am.

The High Roller–  The High Roller welcomes guests for a spin on the world’s tallest observation wheel, beginning at 10 pm for a 30-minute ride to ring in the New Year.   There are two packages for New Year’s Eve, they are $200 and 300. Click the link above and check the info at each ticket package for details. Find out more about the High Roller here. 

Fly LINQ– Located just steps from the High Roller is Fly LINQ.  The FLY LINQ Zipline is an adrenaline fueled and electrifying sky-high experience for thrill-seekers looking for an exhilarating ride!  Fly at the speed of fun 12 stories above The LINQ Promenade on the Strip’s only zipline experience, FLY LINQ.   FLY LINQ Zipline is open daily 2pm-10pm. 

Brooklyn Bowl at the LINQ– Featuring Throwback + Current R&B/HipHop.  Doors open at 9:00pm, tickets are $25-35, 21 and over. 

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Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas–  Party like a rock star on New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Live Las Vegas located inside Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip. The celebration will feature a Live Party Band, Premium Open Bar; Food Stations featuring chef-prepared apps, Party Favors and a Champagne Toast at Midnight. Guests will enjoy a true party atmosphere with reception style seating in groups of four to ten at each table, enjoy photo-ops and dancing the night away on our LIVE dance floor! Tickets start at $300, doors open at 8:00pm.  Must be 21 and over.  3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan– Experience a New Year’s Eve fireworks watching celebration at The Ice Rink. Complete with unmatched views of The Las Vegas Strip, an open bar, beats by DJ Adam and a champagne toast at midnight. 

• Admission includes open bar and champagne toast at Midnight, doors open at 9pm.
• Guests must be 21+ to experience the open bar. Guests under 21 can purchase a ticket for non-alcoholic beverages (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
• Skate rentals included with tickets or reservations (subject to availability) Tickets for 21 and over start at $200 per person + taxes and fees.

See the New Year’s link above for multiple NYE events happening at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.  And check out all of the upcoming events and concerts coming to the Cosmopolitan at their entertainment calendar.

Minus5 Ice Bar– With three Las Vegas Strip locations, Minus5° Ice Experience at The Venetian Resort and Mandalay Bay and Icebar at The LINQ Promenade allow guests to chill with more than 100 tons of ice while exploring an immersive attraction featuring themed sculptures.  Each location will offer a complimentary champagne toast every hour to mark the new year around the globe beginning at 11 a.m.

NYE Bridge Bash at NYNY Casino–  Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us and experience the ultimate fireworks viewing party on the Las Vegas Strip!  With Live Entertainment (DJ, Dancers & more), Food Offerings From Local Food Trucks & Open Bars, Photo Opportunities, Party Favors.   General Admission tickets $264 + taxes and fees. (Standing Room Only), must be 21 and over for admission.  

Foundation Room Rooftop NYE Party at Mandalay Bay– Have an unforgettable night at Foundation Room’s New Years Eve party, hosted by 2 DJs – Inside the high energy main club and outside on the breathtaking patio overlooking the strip. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight.  General Admission Tickets are sold out.  You can request VIP ticket info at the link.  You can book your tickets here, please read all details for the event before purchase. 

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New Year’s Eve events off the Strip

Virgin Hotels– Party like it’s the 80’s again this New Years Eve with The M-80’s.  Get your reservation at the link.

NYE 2025 Masquerade at Area15– AREA15 Transforms into A Variety of Masquerade Balls.  A New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other, perfect for groups or anyone seeking a night full of variety and excitement under one roof. Multiple tiers to choose from.  Some tiers are sold out.

• Doors open at 10:00 PM
• Must be 21+ with a valid ID or driver’s license to attend.
• FOOD + DRINK | Additional food & beverage available for purchase

The Front Yard at Ellis Island– 9pm-1am. RING IN 2025 in The Front Yard! Join us on The Terrace and celebrate NYE with an open bar, savory bites, desserts, entertainment, and great views of the strip fireworks.  This is event is located on our 2nd level and is only accessible by stairs, ages 21+ only.  Grab your tickets for $65.

PT’s Tavern– Celebrate New Year’s Eve at PT’s Entertainment properties.  Join us for a champagne toast at midnight and celebrate with us all night long.  When the party is over, stick around and grab a bite to eat with our Hangover Burger with fries for only $13.  And wash it down with an Absolut Bloody Mary for only $5.  The offers are good at all 66 locations.

NYE Concerts and entertainers in Vegas

Park MGM 8:00 pm: Bruno Mars

Venetian 9:30 pm: Imagine Dragons

Wynn 8:00 pm: David Blaine

Resorts World 8:30 pm: Janet Jackson

Sphere 9:30 pm: After Presents Anyma The End of Genesys