New Year’s Eve Nightlife + Events in Downtown DSM

Whether you’re looking for a New Year’s event to celebrate the end of 2024 and ring in 2025 or want to find a party at one of Downtown Des Moines’ (DSM’s) hotels or nightlife venues, we’re here to help! Celebrate with loved ones this New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day with our favorite downtown businesses. There are plenty of places to watch the ball (or balloons!) drop or simply spend time with family and friends in anticipation of Midnight.

Downtown Des Moines Bars + Restaurants to Visit for New Year’s

Check out these New Year’s Eve parties taking place at your favorite eateries and nightlife locations in Downtown DSM.

• British New Year at The Royal Mile — Features a champagne toast and Iowa Scottish Pipes and Drums performance on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at 6 p.m. when Big Ben in London rings in the New Year
• I Spy NYE Party at Voodoo Lounge — Features live music, drinks and VIP booths on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
• Family New Year’s Eve Party at Big Grove Brewery — Celebrate with kid-friendly fun on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, during three parties: 11 a.m. – Noon, 2-3 p.m. or 5-6 p.m. Each party features a music playlist for dancing, countdown videos, snacks and a balloon drop to ring in the New Year without keeping the kids up late 
• NYE Party with Pianopalooza at Wooly’s — Features dueling piano partners, Tony Bohnenkamp and Jerry Lorenson, with special guest, Brad Seidenfeld, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.  
• Underground New Year’s Eve at Black Sheep — Features Tecate Toast at Midnight and DJ Touch Nice bringing you the soundtrack of your NYE on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024     
• Wonderland NYE at Nightingale Cocktail — Features unlimited signature cocktails, a champagne toast at Midnight, an appetizer and dessert buffet and more at this pop-up event on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
• New Year's Eve Show at The Blazing Saddle — Head to the Historic East Village's legendary Blazing Saddle for a New Year's Eve Show on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 9 p.m.
• NYE Drag Show and Midnight Dance Party at The Garden — Ring in the New Year at the annual New Year’s Eve celebration at The Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 10 p.m.
• NYE Dinner at Flora — Celebrate the New Year at Flora! Enjoy a decadent four-course dinner, plus admission to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s “Dome for the Holidays.”
• NYE at Ta’Chido — Countdown to Midnight at Ta-Chido Des Moines Reggaeton, Bachata, club hits and a champagne toast on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
• Hessen Haus’ NYE 99 Luftballoon Drop —Head to Hessen Haus on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, to celebrate the New Year early with a Luftballon-themed party: 99 red balloon drop and 5 p.m. champagne toast!
• NYE at Ceviche Bar — Enjoy festive cocktails, exciting new entrées and a bubbly toast to celebrate the holidays and welcome the New Year at Ceviche Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024!
• NYE at The Republic on Grand — Features a ticketed dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 5 – 8 p.m. and a Bubble Party from 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1 (seasonal drink from Rudolph’s Rooftop pictured below!)

Downtown Des Moines New Year's Eve Events

• Comedy Xperiment NYE at Stoner Theater — Don't miss this annual NYE improv show for a hilarious night on Tuesday, Dec. 231, 2024 at 10 p.m.
• Iowa Wild Vs. Rockford Icehogs New Year’s Eve Bash at Wells Fargo Arena — Features post-game fireworks on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 with the game beginning at 6 p.m.
• New Year's Eve Goodie Bags at Central Library — Grab a New Year's goodie bag at the Central youth desk (one per child, while supplies last) all day on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
• Noon Year’s Eve at Science Center of Iowa — Features a balloon drop at Noon to celebrate family time on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 with the entire event taking place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Pops at Des Moines Civic Center — Features the Des Moines Symphony and the Doo Wop Project on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at 8 p.m.
• End of Our Eras Era Noon Years Eve Celebration at The Des Moines Heritage Center — Celebrate the new year with The Des Moines Heritage Center’s Noon Years Eve event with a silent disco, photo station and a magical balloon drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. – Noon 
• Noce’s 10th Annual WILD Party at Noce Jazz & Cabaret — Features a jazz orchestra fronted by Max Wellman, Andrew Walesch and Napoleon Douglas, among other special guests, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 9 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Hotel Packages in Downtown Des Moines

• NYE at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton — Ring in the New Year in style with an elegant stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, champagne and petit fours, plus an evening at In Confidence Cocktail Lounge with drinks and reservations for two.  
• NYE at Hilton Des Moines Downtown — Indulge in a 4-course dinner by Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year, Chef Anthony Nace, and rum cocktails at Park Street Kitchen & Bar on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Exclusive hotel rates are available for attendees to spend NYE at Hilton Des Moines Downtown.   
• NYE Events at Surety Hotel — Features a NYE Dinner at Mulberry Street Tavern (pictured below), New Year’s Lounge with NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel, both on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Photo directly above and at top of page courtesy of Mulberry Street Tavern, Surety Hotel.  

Has your Downtown DSM business planned a NYE event not listed above? Drop us an email and we’ll add it to this post!

Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It’s also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find event information and follow @downtownDSMUSA on Facebook and Instagram for other news, tips and events happening downtown.