It’s hard to believe there’s only two weeks left of 2021. Forget about waiting until the last minute to make plans for December 31. From ice sculptures and family-friendly festivities, to Harbor cruises and parties at all the hottest clubs, here’s your guide to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Boston.
Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Cruise
Grab your best Gatsby get up (yes, the theme is the Roaring 20’s) and dance the night away aboard the Music City Queen Riverboat. Tickets start at $95 per person and the ship boards at 8:00pm on December 31.
Additional Harbor Cruises:
An Irish Christmas Carol Cruise
Those looking to celebrate a day early (Thursday, December 30 to be exact) can hop aboard the Northern Lights for a 90-minute cruise filled with classic Christmas carols. Guests can choose to depart at either 6:00pm or 8:00pm.
NYE Party hosted by Time Out Market Boston
Live music, magic, and performances by Cirque du Light await guests of the Time Out Market Boston Winter Wonderland NYE extravaganza. Tickets are $90 and include a complimentary champagne toast and $60 gift card to be used towards food and drink at the Winter Wonderland event.
Back Bay Social Speakeasy NYE Party
General admission tickets start at $35 and include entrance to the event. For an additional $75 (yes, you’ll need to purchase the $35 GA ticket first), you can reserve a private table for 2-4 guests and receive a bottle of sparkling wine and an 8-piece appetizer.
Resolution Ball at the Westin Copley
Check out the longest-running NYE bash in Boston and head to the Westin Copley this December 31. Three ticket options are available — Dinner, Reception, and Party — and prices start at $65 per person. Guests can also participate in the silent auction where proceeds will be donated to The Ellie Fund.
Additional NYE Parties:
Royale NYE Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in luxury at the Royale. Ticket prices start at $80 per person.
Howl at the Moon NYE Party
In addition to a midnight champagne toast, guests have access to a build-your-own slider bar between 8:30pm and 10:00pm. Ticket prices start at $65 per person.
Roaring 20’s at Game On
Head to Game On for their Roaring 20’s-themed NYE bash. Tickets start at $44 per person.
Ned Devine’s
Tickets start at $70 per person and include food, favors, and a champagne toast.
Venu Nightclub
NETA Premium Cannabis and Venu Nightclub have teamed up to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boston. Ticket prices start at $55 per person.
First Night: 42nd Edition
YES there will be fireworks this year! Head to Copley Square, Boston Common, or the Boston Harbor for an assortment of activities such as live music, performances, a parade, and complimentary ice skating. Family fireworks will start at 7:00pm from the Boston Common with a second round of pyrotechnics launching from near the Boston Harbor at midnight.
See the Ice Sculptures
Quite a few ice sculptures are scattered across the Waterfront, North End, Charlestown, South Boston, and Seaport. Why not take a stroll and see them all? A few of the locations where you can find ice sculptures:
North End: Atlantic Wharf, Battery Wharf Hotel, Christopher Columbus Park
Charlestown: Charlestown Navy Yard
Downtown Waterfront: Marriott Long Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Harbor Towers, New England Aquarium
Seaport: Envoy Hotel, Fjällräven, Sephora, and L.L. Bean storefronts, Yotel, Fan Pier
