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Here are a few of our favorite NYE celebrations this year, including live shows at cool music venues, award-winning dining options, unique events, spectacular fireworks displays, and more for New Year’s Eve 2025 in Chicago. With 2025 a few weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about how you plan to ring in the New Year. Luckily, Chicago is filled to the brim with options! If you’re still narrowing down plans, we’ve got you covered—these are the hottest 2024-25 Chicago New Year’s Eve events and parties. Chicago is all ready for a festive New Year's Eve, from fireworks to galas 03:15. CHICAGO (CBS) -- On Monday night, only one more sunrise remained for 2024—and there are plenty of opportunities As Chicago prepares to ring in 2025 with an explosive showing, how can you watch the big events and countdown to midnight? One of the biggest annual New Year's Eve events is a fireworks show in CHICAGO—Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today the return of the New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular on the Chicago River to ring in 2025. In partnership with ART on THE MART, the New Year’s Eve celebrations will include a custom ART on THE MART Grand Chicago New Year’s Eve 2025. December 31 | 9PM-1AM. Experience the grandeur of Chicago’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at the iconic Aon Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier. This is where elegance meets excitement – where 3,000 of Chicago’s most spirited revelers will gather on the dance floor to welcome 2025 in Dec. 31, 1991, marked the beginning of ABC7's annual broadcast of New Year's Eve specials. Justyna Syska and Terrell Brown are executive producers of "ABC7 PRESENTS: COUNTDOWN CHICAGO 2025." New Year’s Eve fireworks event on the Chicago River will welcome 2025 You can also catch a light show in the sky at midnight via Navy Pier’s free fireworks display along the lakefront. Ring in 2025 at Chicago's New Year's Eve Party at Morgan MFG, a prohibition party mixing a luxury gala, nightclub, & industrial warehouse. The all inclusive event includes drinks, entertainment, celebrations, and more! Experience the grandeur of Chicago's most spectacular New Year's Eve celebration at the iconic Aon Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier. This is where elegance meets excitement – where 3,000 of Chicago's most spirited revelers will gather on the city's largest dance floor to welcome 2025 in unparalleled style. Don’t miss the Royal Shakespeare Company’s exclusive US engagement in Chicago—their first in 30 years. Direct from Stratford-upon-Avon, this acclaimed production of Pericles, directed by RSC co-artistic director Tamara Harvey, tells the tale of Shakespeare’s story of redemption and hope. Ring in 2025 with Glamour, Views, and Luxury at LondonHouse Chicago. As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025, there’s no better place to celebrate than LondonHouse Chicago! Join us for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration, where breathtaking views and unmatched luxury come together for an unforgettable night. Dance, Eat The VIG Chicago is holding all bets and nothing back for those in attendance for the 2025 New Years Eve celebration. Go all in with our swanky crew as we ring in 2025 in style under a sprawling ceiling, exposed trusses and rich leather seating to bring the perfect balance of a playful historic past and modern luxury; where it feels good to be bad. Eventbrite - ChicagoNYE presents New Year's Eve Party 2025 at The Metropolitan - 66th Floor of Willis Tower - Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Metropolitan (66th Floor of Willis Tower - Formerly Sears Tower)., Chicago, IL. Today, we dive into the best events in Chicago for new Years Eve. New Year’s Eve in Chicago is packed with options to make your celebration memorable. New Year's Eve is always an affair to remember, especially in classy Chicago style. From upscale parties to festive outdoor events, the city offers something for everyone. Whether you’re into dazzling soirees, glitz and glamour or prefer Celebrate beyond the ordinary this New Year’s Eve and experience the perfect blend of style and fun with a reveling crowd ready to ring in all the new year has to offer. WHEN Tuesday, December 31st, 2023 9pm - 2am Grand Chicago New Year’s Eve at Aon The electronic music project led by Derek Vincent Smith is doing its cosmic thing at Wintrust Arena to welcome in 2025, put on by Jam Productions Save this event: Chicago New Year's Eve Bar Crawl in Wrigleyville Share this event: New Year's Eve Party 2025 at Congress Plaza Hotel Share this event: While some are throwing New Year's Eve parties, others are preparing to host football fans on New Year's Day with appetizers. But which grocery stores are open on Wednesday, Jan. 1 -- the first 12/31/2024 09:00 PM 01/01/2025 01:30 AM America/Bahia_Banderas New Year on the Pier: NYE 2025 @ Bar Sol Ring in 2025 with an unmatched lakefront celebration at one of Chicago's most captivating hidden gems. Bar Sol delivers a multi-floor reveling paradise this New Year's Eve, offering you and hundreds of guests the most spectacular views of
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