‘Two Fireworks Shows, Open Bars, Live Music, Boat Parties and More!’
Kick-off the New Year with FREE fireworks shows in Philadelphia at 6 pm and midnight! Then get into your best dressed outfits as you continue the party in ringing in 2020!
Here is a list of our Philly New Year’s Eve bashes for the young and the old!
New Year’s Eve Parties For Kids
Adventure Aquarium
Party with the fishes at Adventure Aquarium’s fifth annual New Year’s Eve Splash. Families not only will have access to the entire aquarium, but guests will get to dance away with a DJ & enjoy free giveaways. For the fireworks, you’ll get to enjoy a front row view at 6 pm from the Aquarium’s Waterfront promenade. More information online here. For tickets, click here. (All included with your Membership or General Admission)
Location: 1 Riverside Drive | (856) 365-3300
Noon Year’s Eve at The Franklin Institute
10 am – 12 pm at The Franklin Institute. Celebrate with fiery live science shows, magic milk firework experiments, make-and-take noisemakers, plus live shows on the Science of Fireworks, and other surprises. FREE with general admission. For more info, click here.
Location: 222 N. 20th Street | (215) 448 – 1200
Independence Seaport Museum
Ring in the New Year at the Independence Seaport Museum. The family fun starts at 10 am with fireworks at 6 pm. Guests of all ages will receive a complimentary party hat and noisemaker. For more info & tickets: Click Here ~
Location: Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street | (215) 413-8655
Battleship New Jersey
Guests will be able to get spectacular views of the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the decks of the Battleship New Jersey at 6 pm and midnight. The party will consist of music, dancing and food and beverages for purchase. Tickets are just a $10 donation per person. You’ll also get to enter for a chance to fire the Battleship’s five-inch portside gun after each fireworks show! – For more info, Click Here.
There is a second option! You can stay overnight on the Battleship New Jersey. The package includes dinner, breakfast, a tour of the Battleship and to be able to watch the fireworks show at midnight. For more info, Click Here.
Location: 62 Battleship Place | (856) 966-1652
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
An excellent family-friendly location for those that like to ice skate or just relax by the fire pits. You can lace up your skates for two different New Year’s Eve celebrations while watching the fireworks at the Blue Cross RiverRink. You can party on ice starting at 5 pm or lace them up for the second party session at 10 pm. Click here for tickets (You must click on the Dec 31 date to select time of tickets). Don’t forget to hang out at Winterfest next to the Blue Cross RiverRink, where you can relax with hot chocolate, beer, wine and or food. Both places are located at Penn’s Landing. More info: Click Here.
Location: Columbus Boulevard & Market Street | (215) 925-RINK
Cherry Street Pier for Kids
New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown Party with Fireworks – $25 – Starts at 6 pm. Enjoy an extravaganza featuring tons of activities for toddlers and tykes with spectacular views of the Rivers Casino New Year Fireworks on the Waterfront! For more info of activities, click here. For tickets, click here.
Location: 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd | (215) 923-0818
Franklin Square
Franklin Square is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a FREE, kid-friendly “Square Drop” in lieu of the famous ball at 6 pm. From 4 pm to 8 pm, kids can enjoy the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, Philly Mini Golf, enjoy SquareBurger’s hearty winter menu and celebrate with a Kids Dance Party in the indoor pavilion before watching the Penn’s Landing’s Fireworks early show at 6 pm. The fun continues with the the final Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show of the year at 8 pm. ~ Info (located at bottom of the page) ~
Location: 200 N. 6th Street | (215) 629 – 5801
One Liberty Observation Deck
Visitors and residents, from 5 pm to 7 pm, can watch the fireworks! Featuring a live DJ, balloon artist, face painter, mask decorating station, coloring table, and much more! One Liberty Observation Deck will not be open for midnight celebrations this year. ~ Click Here for Details ~
Location: 1650 Market St. on the 57th Floor | (215) 561 – 3325 (DECK)
New Year’s Eve Parties For Adults
New Year’s Funkin’ Eve at FringeArts
10 pm – 1 am. Ring in the new year with a live set by ILL DOOTS, Philly’s favorite funk-driven, hip-hop-influenced, jazz-trained, Barrymore-winning tribe of musical misfits, who will keep you dancing well into 2020. We’ll also have music by DJ MATPAT who will keep the beats spinning all night. Plus outdoor fire pits, Polaroid keepsakes, all the balloons you can handle, a cash bar, and more! More info, click FringeArts New Year’s Funkin’ Eve. For tickets, click FringeArts New Year’s Funkin Eve tickets.
Location: 140 N. Columbus BLVD | (215) 413 – 9006
“Celebrity Style” New Year’s Eve Fireworks Gala
9 pm – 2 am at the Pyramid Club on Market Street. Penthouse Style, 500 feet above the city, party-goers will enjoy 5 hours open bar, butler passed Hors D’oeuvres, buffet stations, party favors, Champagne Toast at Midnight and more. For more info and tickets, click Pyramid Club’s NYE Gala.
Location: 1735 Market Street | (215) 567-6510
Burlesque & Blues NYE Party at Twisted Tail
9 pm – 1 am at Twisted Tail. Live music from the Mikey Junior Band starts at 9 PM with burlesque performances throughout the evening. This year they are offering show only tickets for $25 (still available) and VIP Tickets for $125 (sold out). Both tickets include admission to the party and a champagne toast at midnight. VIP Tickets are redeemable for $125 in food & beverage (not including tax or gratuity), and include table service and reserved seating for the entire party. Additional VIP Tickets are available by phone.
Their $75 NYE Dinner Menu includes admission to the party, but reservations for dinner are only available via OpenTable or by Phone. Because the $75 dinner menu includes the show, they have a very limited number of show-only tickets available! For those of you who’d like to dine between 5-6 PM, they are offering an a la carte menu that does not include a ticket to the show. For more details, click Burlesque & Blues NYE Party at Twisted Tail. For tickets, click here.
Location: 509 S. 2nd St | (215) 558 – 2471
Howl at the Moon
7 pm – 1 am. Held at this dueling-piano bar, enjoy a premium open bar, hors-d’oeuvres, party favors and a complimentary champagne toast. Buy tickets ahead of time for guaranteed entry (standing-room only) or reserve a table for up to four guests. For more info, Click Here.
Location: 258 S. 15th Street | (215) 546 – 4695
Glitter City Gala at The Bellevue Hotel
Get all dressed up and enjoy this fabulous party on multi-floors with dance floors, open bar, buffet stations and more! Also enjoy a Philly twist on the Times Square tradition: the dropping of a Liberty Bell at midnight. For more details and tickets, click Glitter City Gala.
Location: 200 S Broad St | (215) 568 – 3131
New Year’s Eve Dinner & New Year’s Eve Party at the Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars will open at 11:30 am until 2 am! They’ll have an a la carte dinner menu from noon to 8 pm. Later that night, they’ll have a $20 cover, DJ playing music, party favors and more! Please make reservations by calling: (215) 733-0300! For info, click here.
Location: Located on 2nd Street, in betwee Market & Chestnut Sts | (215) 567-6510
New Year’s Eve at the Union Trust
8 pm – 2 am. Situated in Philly’s Historic District, ring in the New Year with a magnificent party at Philadelphia’s Union Trust! Enjoy a 6 hour premium open bar, a mini-buffet and platter served in early evening, as well as NYE party favors to. Listen to a live DJ spinning the hottest Top 40, Hip Hop, House and Mash Up beats as you get down on the dance floor through the night. Grab a complimentary champagne toast while watching a live broadcast of the iconic Times Square NYE Ball Drop. For details and tickets, click here.
Location: 1717 Chestnut St |
Aqimero Presents: The Modern 20’s New Year’s Eve Party
8 pm – 1 am. Starting at $250. Held inside the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, guests are greeted with a champagne fountain and will enjoy a three-hour open bar, a whole roast pig and live music before the midnight balloon drop. For details, click Aqimero NYE.
Location: 10 Avenue Of The Arts
The Crystal Tea Room New Year’s Eve Party
Enjoy a six-hour open bar, complimentary party favors, buffet-style dining with dessert, live music and entertainment from body painters, hoop dancers and more, all included with general admission. For info and tickets, click Crystal Tea Room’s New Year’s Eve Party.
Location: 100 Penn Square East | (212) 255 – 4233
Scarpetta New Year’s Eve
8 pm – 1 am. Enjoy a five-hour open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. DJ Stampone spins all night long with a live ball drop at midnight. For details and tickets, click Scarpetta New Year’s Eve.
Location: 210 W. Rittenhouse Square in The Rittenhouse
Brü Craft & Wurst New Year’s Eve Party
9 pm – 2 am. This German Bierhall will be transformed into a full-fledged party complete with a live DJ performance spinning the hottest Top 40, Hip-Hop, House, and Mash-Up tracks, followed by an exhilarating live countdown to midnight. Top it off with a complimentary glass of champagne and complimentary party favors for the ultimate New Year’s Eve toast. For details and tickets, click Brü Craft & Wurst New Year’s Eve Party.
Location: 1316 Chestnut Street | (215) 800 – 1079
Rivers Casino Dance Party
Rivers Casino is the one who is sponsoring this year’s fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront and who are throwing a massive party to ring in 2020 with Rivers Casino’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Starts at 10 pm. Enjoy music by DJ Naj, 3 Hour Open Bar and an incredible view of the fireworks at midnight. For NYE Party Tix. Info click here.
Location: 1001 N. Delaware Avenue | (877) 477-3715
Cherry Street Pier for 21 and Over
New Year’s Eve on Cherry Street Pier! $25 – Starts at 6 pm. Party all evening long with live DJ, out-of-this world art installations and exhibitions, open studio tours, fire pits, a festive photo booth, noisemakers, games, and make-and-take art stations. Ticket includes a complimentary Mainstay United Fruit IPA. For more info, click here. For tickets, click here.
Location: 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd | (215) 923-0818
New Year’s Eve Bash at Concourse Dance Bar
9 pm – 2 am. $90. Guests can enjoy a 5- hour open bar, hot dogs, party favors, champagne toast, and DJ Menace Cartel will be layin’ down hits all night long! Details, click here. Click for Concourse Dance Bar NYE Back Tickets.
Location: 1635 Market St (back entrance)
Battleship New Jersey
Guests will be able to get spectacular views of the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the decks of the Battleship New Jersey at 6 pm and midnight. The party will consist of music, dancing and food and beverages for purchase. Tickets are just a $10 donation per person. You’ll also get to enter for a chance to fire the Battleship’s five-inch portside gun after each fireworks show! – For more info, Click Here.
There is a second option! You can stay overnight on the Battleship New Jersey. The package includes dinner, breakfast, a tour of the Battleship and to be able to watch the fireworks show at midnight. For more info, Click Here.
Location: 62 Battleship Place | (856) 966-1652
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
An excellent family-friendly location for those that like to ice skate or just relax by the fire pits. You can lace up your skates for two different New Year’s Eve celebrations while watching the fireworks at the Blue Cross RiverRink. You can party on ice starting at 5 pm or lace them up for the second party session at 10 pm. Click here for tickets (You must click on the Dec 31 date to select time of tickets). Don’t forget to hang out at Winterfest next to the Blue Cross RiverRink, where you can relax with hot chocolate, beer, wine and or food. Both places are located at Penn’s Landing. More info: Click Here.
Location: Columbus Boulevard & Market Street | (215) 925-RINK
Spirit of Philadelphia
Enjoy a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia for two special sailing adventures to ring in the New Year. The first dinner cruise will set sail from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm so you can enjoy the fireworks at 6 pm. The second cruise is from 9:00 pm to 12:30 am, in which you’ll enjoy a night of dancing, entertainment, party favors, food and an open bar. For more info: New Year’s Eve dinner cruises on the Spirit of Philadelphia
Location: 401 S. Columbus Boulevard
Moshulu
Enjoy a spectacular view of the fireworks as you dine aboard the Moshulu during a special New Year’s Eve celebration with a four-course prix fixe menu from 3:30 to 10 pm! Cost is $150 per person. INFO – The menu is available right here.
The Deck Philly New Year’s Eve Bash on the Moshulu
10 pm – 1 pm. VIP starts at 9 pm. Ring in 2020 with fireworks, fun, and dancing on the deck. DJ Frank Nitty is spinning top 40 and classic dance hits from the bandstand and DJ Ozkar Zoara is mixing hip hop, salsa and dance music on the Bow Deck. Tickets, click Moshulu New Year’s Eve Party.
Location: 401 S. Columbus Boulevard | (215) 923-2500
One Liberty Observation Deck
Visitors and residents, from 5 pm to 7 pm, can watch the fireworks! Featuring a live DJ, balloon artist, face painter, mask decorating station, coloring table, and much more! One Liberty Observation Deck will not be open for midnight celebrations this year. ~ Click Here for Details ~
Location: 1650 Market St. on the 57th Floor | (215) 561 – 3325 (DECK)
Chris’ Jazz Cafe
Shows at 7 pm, 9 pm or 11 pm. Chris’ Jazz Cafe transports you back to the Roaring ’20s with live jazz music from Chelsea Reed & Fair Weather Nine, Prohibition-era cocktails and menu specials like lobster bisque, rack of lamb and duck breast. Admission is $30 per person, and food and drinks are available a la carte. For details, click here. (sold out)
Location: 1421 Sansom St | (215) 568 – 3131
NYE Live at XFinity Live
Get access to five different bars and clubs, all under one roof, at XFINITY LIVE! A ticket includes an all-inclusive food and beverage package, live entertainment, dancing, a Silent Disco and a midnight ball-drop celebration paired with a champagne toast. More info, click here. Get tickets, click here.
Location: 1100 Patterson Ave |
Where To Watch Fireworks New Year’s Eve In Philadelphia!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020
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