Guide to New Year's Eve in St. Louis: Festivals, Events, Things to Do

Sunset in St. Louis, Missouri

 Lightvision, LLC / Getty images

From big-bash parties to laid-back live concerts, the St. Louis area has something for everyone on New Year's Eve. The city has plenty to keep you celebrating through the New Year. You can also make restaurant reservations over the holiday or bring the kids to a family-friendly event.

The New Year celebrations for 2021 aren't the same as previous years, and all restaurants, bars, and businesses in St. Louis must close by 11 p.m. on December 31, 2020. Many New Year's parties are canceled, while others have been modified to follow new guidelines. Check with event organizers to confirm the most up-to-date details.

01 of 10

NYE Live! at Ballpark Village

Ballpark Village

 NYE Live!

Address
601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone +1 314-797-7530

The massive complex of Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis is the place for sports fans to ring in the new year, with separate outdoor events happening at two local bars, Fox Sports Midwest and Sports & Social. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 and includes access to six venues, live music with Joe Dirt, DJs in every venue, and the only New York-style ball drop in St. Louis. Ballpark Village is located in Downtown St. Louis, right across from Busch Stadium, where the Cardinals play.

02 of 10

Funny Bone Comedy Club

Address
111 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
Phone +1 314-576-7100

If you want to laugh on New Year's Eve, head to the Funny Bone at Westport Plaza. It's one of the St. Louis area's top comedy clubs, bringing in famous comedians from around the country. On Dec. 31, 2022, New Orleans native John Morgan is bidding goodbye to 2022 with a hilarious standup routin so thato you can start the new year in stitches. You have three options to see it, with sets at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 10 p.m.

03 of 10

Rock-n-Roll New Year's Eve at Lemp Mansion

Lemp Mansion

Paul Sableman / Flickr

Address
3322 Demenil Pl, St. Louis, MO 63118-3211, USA
Phone +1 314-664-8024

New Year's Eve at the Lemp Mansion for 2022 isn't just dinner but an entire dinner theater show. You can dine while watching and participating in the comedy-mystery dinner called "A Dickens of a Killing." It also includes champagne, party favors, and noisemakers so you can celebrate the end of the year. In 2022, dinner starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31.

04 of 10

Innsbrook Resort Celebration

Address
596 Aspen Way Dr, Innsbrook, MO 63390, USA
Phone +1 636-928-3366

Innsbrook Resort in Warren County offers a New Year's Eve getaway with dinner, live music, a champagne toast, and fireworks at midnight over Lake Aspen. Anita Rosamond Band will perform, and the event runs from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Note that guests must be 21 or older and reservations are required.

Continue to 5 of 10 below.
05 of 10

Skating Party at Steinberg Rink

Sunrise and fall foliage on Art Hill in St. Louis, Missouri.

 JByard / Getty Images

Address
400 Jefferson Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park typically hosts a New Year's Eve party for kids and adults. Everything at the rink—tickets, rentals, food—is all payable by cash only, although there is an ATM on-site in case you forget. No reservations are required.

06 of 10

New Year's Eve Riverboat Cruise

Paddle steamer in a river, Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Glowimages / Getty Images 

Address
50 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone +1 877-982-1410

You can ring in 2023 on a New Year's Eve Cruise on a Gateway Arch riverboats. This year, guests can choose from a dinner cruise or a party cruise, with the former being appropriate for families. It includes live music, a plated dinner, a mock countdown to midnight, and a Champagne toast. Meanwhile, the party cruise includes hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, a costume contest, and a midnight Champagne toast. Reservations are required for either cruise, and the party cruise is only available to those 21 and up.

07 of 10

St. Louis Symphony Concert

St. Louis Symphony

 Dan Dreyfus

Address
718 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103-1011, USA
Phone +1 314-534-1700

What will the St. Louis Symphony play at its annual New Year's Eve concert? You'll have to go to find out. The program for the evening is always a secret, but former conductor Ward Stare promises a memorable evening at Powell Hall. Tickets start at $45.

08 of 10

New Year’s Eve at Hollywood Casino

Address
777 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, USA
Phone +1 855-785-4263

The New Year's Eve party at the Hollywood Casino is a themed event featuring live music from Breakdown Shakedown covering Top 40 and rock 'n roll hits in The Nightclub at Hollywood Casino. Packages include a single ticket for $15 or two for $25. There is often also a New Year's Eve hotel package at Hollywood Casino, with deals varying from year to year, including a New Year's Day brunch and free slot play.

Continue to 9 of 10 below.
09 of 10

New Year's Eve Party at Pere Marquette Lodge

Pere Marquette Lodge

 Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center

Address
13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037, USA
Phone +1 618-786-2331

Take a mini getaway to Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton. The New Year's Eve celebration includes appetizers, an open bar, and a buffet dinner for two people (cocktail attire recommended). There will also be a live band, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. Then, retreat to one of the lodge's cozy rooms for the night and enjoy breakfast on New Year's Day.

10 of 10

Off Broadway New Year's Eve

Address
3509 Lemp Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA

Off Broadway in downtown St. Louis hosts a New Year’s Eve Party to ring in the new year, with live music and lots of fun. The theme for 2022 is Voodoo Grateful Dead New Year's Eve. Tickets cost $20.

Back to List

Guide to New Year's Eve in St. Louis: Festivals, Events, Things to Do