The best New Years Eve parties to ring in 2025
Get ready for balls to drop because New Year's Eve is approaching.
Get ready for balls to drop because New Year’s Eve is approaching. The beauty of queer nightlife is no matter which city you’re in, there are always fantastic party options to pop bottles and bust a move with a bevy of beautiful babes. For those of you still making NYE plans, here’s a round-up of some of the best parties across the globe to ring in 2025
Studio 69: NYE Gilded Gala, Washington, DC
Ring in 2025 at Studio 69: NYE Gilded Gala, a vibrant queer black and gold-themed celebration that captures the glitz and glamour of the iconic Studio 54. Hosted by the charismatic Sugar from RuPaul’s Drag Race, this unforgettable night promises an immersive experience with pop-up performances, stunning décor, and an electrifying atmosphere that will transport you to a disco fever dream.
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NYE at Bourbon St, Key West
If you find yourself in the Florida Keys for New Year’s, be sure to check out the city’s iconic NYE tradition of the annual “Shoe Drop.”
Lost in Music, London
Step into the new year by indulging in the disco past with London’s premiere party producers Carwash.
Masterbeat, Los Angeles
LA’s circuit boys will heading over to the iconic Avalon in Hollywood for a sweaty night of hard bodies grinding to hot beats.
Dreamland NYE, Miami
Indulge in the New Years of your dreams with five different parties spread over the course of four days.
Gala Galactica, New York
Set your sights on the future with House of Yes, with its cosmic featuring futuristic beats from Biianco, Ladymonics, and Moderna.
First Light Festival, Provincetown
P-Town is all aglow for this five-day party marathon of dancing, fireworks, and NYE debauchery.
Industy, Puerto Vallarta
For a week of fun south of the border, get sweaty at Industry with their slate of high octane DJs and caliente go-go niños.
NYE SF! presented by Oasis X Princess, San Francisco
Like a nightlife crossover episode, Oasis and Princess crews team up to present SF’s queerest NYE party, featuring dancing, drag, and live performances throughout the night.
Breakfast of Champions, San Francisco
In SF, the most important meal of the year is Breakfast of Champions. This annual New Year’s Day block party is a carnival of cultural queerness featuring food trucks, aerial performers, and ten different stages showcasing over 100 DJs. Bon appetite!
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