How to ring in 2025 in St. Louis: Concerts, comedy shows, parties on New Year’s Eve
By Jasmine Os – St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS)
Before the millennium wraps up its first quarter, it’s time to hit the town for the hottest concerts, comedy shows and parties taking over St. Louis on New Year’s Eve.
Alonzo Bodden
* When: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria Street, Richmond Heights
* How much: $34-$138
* More info: st-louis.heliumcomedy.com
After winning Season 3 of the NBC show “Last Comic Standing” in 2004, comedian Alonzo Bodden went mainstream, even getting a role in “Bringing Down the House” with Queen Latifah and Steve Martin. Now, Bodden is ringing in the New Year in St. Louis with two shows at Helium Comedy Club.
Goldrush: A Spectaculaire New Year’s Eve
* When: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Casa Loma Ballroom, 3354 Iowa Avenue
* How much: $55-$525
* More info: eventbrite.com
Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready for a Midwest hoedown at Goldrush. Enjoy aerial performances, festive games, live music, a Wild West photo booth, burlesque shows and more.
St. Louisans celebrate the start of 2024
Kayla Moore, left, and ShaTonya McClain smooch in front of 2024 balloons during a photo op at AfroSexyCool’s New Year’s Eve party at Zack in Midtown St. Louis before ringing in the new year together.
New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala
* When: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Vue 17, University Tower 1034 South Brentwood Boulevard Suite 1702, Richmond Heights
* How much: $50-$75
* More info: eventbrite.com
Enjoy an vice-free evening with Nocturnal STL, a new nightlife alternative dedicated to curating fun without drugs and alcohol. Guests will enjoy a complimentary buffet dinner, mocktails, desserts and panoramic views of the fireworks show that night.
New Year’s Eve Casino Royale!
* When: 9 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: 21c Museum Hotel, 1528 Locust Street
* How much: $110-$3,000
* More info: tickettailor.com
The 21c Hotel is transforming into the casino of your dreams for a night of gaming, music and luxury. Not only are several St. Louis music artists hitting the stage, including Rezz, Brock Seals, Alayna Lovely and many more, but guests can enjoy gourmet snacks and cocktails before a champagne toast at midnight. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Unwind in the nooks of the Espresso Martini Lounge or try your luck in the Casino Royale Room for an elevated gaming experience.
New Year’s Eve Disco Party
* When: 7 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Diamond Music Hall, 4109 Cloverleaf Drive, St. Peters
* How much: $50-$400
* More info: eventbrite.com
Dance your way into 2025 with tribute bands performing hits from some of the greatest disco acts in history including the Bee Gees, ABBA and Jamiroquai. All tickets include a free buffet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight.
St. Louisans celebrate the start of 2024
Rachel Bouzier, center, drinks a shot at the beginning of 2024 while Markees Bassett and Lacrassia Wilderness dance beside her at AfroSexyCool’s New Year’s Eve party at Zack in Midtown St. Louis. Photo by Vanessa Abbitt, vabbitt@post-dispatch.com
New Year’s Eve Karaoke Party
* When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Luvwoo Bar, 12965 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis County
* How much: Free
* More info: eventbrite.com
Grab the mic and sing the night away at a free NYE karaoke party. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and all ages are welcome to the late night shindig. Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and free snacks. No RSVP or ticket is needed to attend, however seating is first come, first serve.
The Official NYE Comedy Jam After Party: Ignite 2025
* When: 7 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: Live! by Loews, 799 Clark Avenue
* How much: $99-$1,500
* More info: eventbrite.com
After laughing until it hurts at the NYE Comedy Jam, head over to Live! by Loews for the official after party. Turn up with comedian Cedric the Entertainer, soul singer Tish and DJ Sean Mac before toasting to the New Year at midnight. Enjoy an open bar, a dinner buffet and light bites.
Raheem DeVaughn
* When: 11 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way Suite 158
* How much: $85-$115
* More info: citywinery.com
R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn’s debut album reached No. 46 on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart, and he received a Grammy nomination in 2008 for Best Male R&B Vocalist. His hippie-like vibes and old-school demeanor keeps ’90s R&B alive. Expect songs from his new album “Fall in Love” and classic records from his catalog like “Woman” and “Guess Who Loves You More.”
St. Louis New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
* When: 6 p.m. Dec.31
* Where: Taha’a Twisted Tiki, 4199 Manchester Avenue
* How much: $19.99-$44.99
* More info: eventbrite.com
The St. Louis New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl gets guests outside for a swanky, bar-hopping time. Due to the recent closure of Taha’a Twisted Tiki, the bar crawl will commence down the street at Java. A digital bar crawl map will help guests route their way through the participating venues as DJs spin records leading up to the midnight champagne toast. Bar crawl guests will enjoy free entry into the participating bars and drink specials.
NYE Y2K 2025
* When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
* Where: HandleBar, 4127 Manchester Avenue
* How much: $40
* More info: handlebarstl.com
Get ready to party like it’s 1999 and go back in time to ring in 2025 at an NYE Y2K party. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite 2000s garb. So dust off those velour tracksuits and letterman jackets and hit the town. Enjoy an appetizer buffet, Y2K celebrity drag show and music curated by DJ Justin Michael. The glow sticks, black lights and confetti will be on full display so prepare for an evening of millennial realness.
New Year’s Eve With Dirty Muggs at Live! By Loews Hotel
Dirty Muggs performs during a New Year’s Eve party at Live! By Loews Hotel in St. Louis on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.
Honorable Mentions
A ’90s New Year’s Eve with the Mighty Pines, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Delmar Hall, 6133 Delmar Boulevard, $35-$40, ticketmaster.com
Andy Frasco and the U.N., Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, the Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard, $36-$56, ticketmaster.com
Cheers to 25 Years New Years Party, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Big Daddy’s Soulard, 1000 Sidney Street, $60-$100, eventbrite.com
DJ Bace Monk, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Hot Java, 4193 Manchester Avenue, $10, posh.vip
Elevate to the Future Part 2, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, STL Home Growers, 918 La Beaume Avenue, $10-$50, eventbrite.com
Island Night’s New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Harvey’s Coffee and Cocktails, 2706 Olive Street, $15, eventbrite.com
John Morgan, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 4, Funny Bone Westport, 614 West Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, $15, stlouisfunnybone.thundertix.com
Last Call: A New Year’s Eve Annual Celebration, 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Bar Louie, 1650 Beale Street #180, St. Charles, $84.99, eventbrite.com
Masquerade Ball, 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Treasures, 4517 Olive Street, $50, eventbrite.com
NYE 2025 with Danger Party & DJ Feltsie, the Midwestern, 900 Spruce Street, $65-$70, eventebrite.com
Neon NYE 2025: Blacklight New Year’s Eve Party, 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Europe Night Club, 710 North 15th Street, $25, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve 2024 Celebration with Mike Zito, 5 p.m. Dec. 31, Trainwreck Westport, 314 West Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, $30-$450, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve 2025 with the Dirty Muggs, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton, $150-$1,950, eventbrite.com
New Years Eve 2025, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, the Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar Boulevard, $125, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Jazzy 159, 5225 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, $85, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife, 149 North Main Street, St. Charles, $75, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl, 5 p.m. Dec. 31, Soulard, $19.99-$25.99, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Bollywood Party 2025, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Red Chili Indian Cuisine & Bar, 963 Chesterfield Center Chesterfield, $20-$35, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Cellar, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, the Cellar Cigar Lounge, 5237 Delmar Boulevard, $40, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Dinner, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Union 30, 705 Olive Street, $125, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Gala, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, the Rize Event Center, 4444 Woodson Road, $75-$100, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve GALA the Renaissance Ball, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, the Machinists Hall, 12365 St. Charles Rock Road, $60-$500, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Masquerade, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Ash Cigar and Bar Lounge, 3116 Locust Street, $20, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Party with the Coleman-Hughes Project, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Jewel Event Center, 407 Dunn Road, Florissant, $40-$60, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Dos Salas, 1919 Washington Avenue, $25-$900, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Party with DJ PBNJeffy, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Hidden Gem, 3118 Locust Street, $5, eventbrite.com
Nick Diffatte, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Funny Bone Streets of St. Charles, 1520 South Fifth Street Suite 107, St. Charles, $15, funnybonestcharleslp.thundertix.com
NYE with Trixie Delight, 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis, 777 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights, $15-$25, eventbrite.com
NYE 2025, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Mollys in Soulard, 816 Geyer Avenue, $75-$1,250, eventbrite.com
NYE 2025 with DJ Nabbs, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Wheelhouse Downtown, 1000 Spruce Street, $70-$75, eventbrite.com
NYE 25 Intimacy: The R&B Experience with DJ Homicide and DJ Kidd Boogie, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, the House of Soul, 1204 Washington Avenue, $15-$240, eventbrite.com
NYE Live! With MOONLIGHT, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Avenue, $95-$150, axs.com
NYE Pajama Party, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Work & Leisure, 3015 Locust Street, $125, eventbrite.com
NYE Party, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, the Moonshine Blues Bar, South Main Street, St. Charles, $60, eventbrite.com
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, the Renaissance X, 401 Piasa Street, Alton, $60-$325, eventbrite.com
Super Gay New Years Eve, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Bar:PM, 7109 South Broadway, $90, eventbrite.com
Daytime and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in St. Louis
New Year’s Eve is fun no matter what time you celebrate.
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