Ring in the New Year right in #DTJax! Where else can you go to a concert, see a football game, have a ball in-style, or share a New Year’s kiss among the fireworks? Thats right, no where. So come down, have fun and bring in 2017 with us.
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Downtown Jacksonville
Dec. 31 | 4 – 11 p.m.
Cost: Free and VIP Tickets Available
Join us in Downtown Jacksonville as we ring in the New Year with a free concert featuring some of country music’s newest stars. Headlining the show is Brothers Osborne, winners of CMA’s Duo of the Year. This concert is free and open to the public. The stage will be positioned at the intersection of Ocean St. and Forysth St. in The Elbow. Fireworks over the St. Johns River will cap the night at midnight.
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Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Downtown Cigar Lounge hosts “Soul Train” NYE 2017. This customer appreciation and celebration of the new year lounge party will include cigars, champagne, fireworks, party favors and much more. Get your tickets today because this event will be closed to the public, advanced ticket sales only!
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NYE with Steven Reineke: Sinatra – The Best is Yet to Come
Dec. 31 | 9:30
Cost: $27-$77
Pops conductor Steven Reineke creates a program reflecting the timeless songs of the American legend, Frank Sinatra. Then, enjoy for the hottest party in town, complete with dancing to the Chris Thomas Band, champagne and the best location to view the fireworks.
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2nd Annual New Year’s Eve River Bash
Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. – 1:45 a.m.
Cost: $75 – $90
The Jacksonville Landing and Just A Pinch Cafe & Catering present private VIP access to Jacksonville’s NYE Bash on the River. Don’t deal with the crowds and enjoy the best views for the fireworks on the balcony or dance the night away while enjoying picturesque views of the historic St John’s River. Tickets include music, an open bar, appetizers and desserts, champagne all night, party favors and, of course, an amazing view of the fireworks!
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New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu
Candy Apple Café and Cocktails
Dec. 31 | Open from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $45
The Candy Apple Café & Cocktails is ready to serve guests a delicious final dinner of 2016. Walking distance from the fireworks at midnight, this meal includes a glass of prosecco, a fried oyster amuse brouche, a salad and a choice of short rib or sea scallops. Reservations for New Year’s Eve are strongly encouraged, and may be made by calling 904-353-9717 or visiting here.
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Dec. 31 | 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Make celebrating NYE easy with the crew at The Volstead. No reservations or tickets required, just sit back with a new cocktail and enjoy DJ Joe spinning, enough balloons to test the feasibility of a Pixar’s “Up” situation and a free champagne toast at midnight.
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Dec 31. | 7 p.m.
Cost: $5 – $10 Cover
The Lounge is cleared out and DJ NickFRESH holds the best dance party you’ve ever been to. Carnivale is the theme with shots at midnight, fireworks and bottle service available. Booth reservations are now available which includes VIP entrance for you and your friends, a complimentary bottle of good champagne and a front row seat at the best NYE party in Jax.
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Unity Plaza and HOBNOB
Dec. 31 | 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Concert, $65 – $75 for Dinner
Dance the night away under the stars and ring in the New Year! Be Easy will be rocking the Unity Plaza stage on New Years Eve. HOBNOB will be offering a four course dinner with optional wine and cocktail pairings. Brooklyn is a great spot to sit back, watch the fireworks and start 2017 off right.
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Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.
Cost: $25 – $400
Join your friends on Saturday, December 31st for a huge New Year’s Eve celebration is #DTJax. The party is hosted by 95.1 WAPE has features: four rooms of sound, international DJ’s, dancers, complimentary midnight champagne toast and much more. General admission, open bar and VIP tickets are all available online.
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New Year’s Eve Brew House Bash
Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.
Cost: $45 – $85
River City is stepping it up to bring you a new experience on the river with a great deal for New Year’s Eve. You’ll enjoy a fantastic view of the fireworks at midnight and different ticket packages with open bar, food, music and more! Kiss the year away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Transportation
Game day parking, RV parking and stadium shuttle service information can all be found on the TaxSlayer Bowl website or the MyJTA app.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will provide complimentary transportation via the Skyway for the weekend of the TaxSlayer Bowl and New Year’s Eve.
Hours:
Dec. 30: 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Dec. 31: 8 a.m. – 3 a.m.
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There are plenty of ways to ring in the New Year in #DTJax, so come spend then end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 with us! For more information on any of these events, head to our website. Don’t see your event listed here? Email haleigh@dtjax.org to be added.