This article is from 2015. If you’re looking for 2016 events, see our current New Year’s Eve calendar.
You have over 100 options for spending your New Year’s Eve (all of which you can find on our New Year’s Eve calendar), but only some of them promise options like partying with a Real Housewives of Atlanta star, caviar service, or an Absolut open bar. Here are 10 options for extravagant New Year’s Eve parties—just make sure you buy your tickets before they sell out.
1. Indulgence
This EMP party may be your best shot at easy hooking up on New Year’s, with 3,000 guests in attendance, a special singles happy hour, and even bracelets to identify anyone who considers themselves “up for grabs.” Oh, and there will also be 3 performance stages with music (Movin 92.5 + ’80s jams) and live comedy, plus fireworks at the Needle.
2. Baltic Room NYE
DJ Skiddle and C89.5’s Sammy LaForge usher in the new year with an Absolut open bar all night and a complimentary midnight champagne toast,. Plus, views of the Space Needle’s fireworks from their north-facing windows. If that’s not enough, you can reserve a table and get a free bottle of champagne, or upgrade to VIP and get your own private mezzanine and bar.
3. Chase the New Year
Palladian and Pennyroyal present three levels for three different experiences as the ball drops—once at 9 pm in “New York” (vintage vibe, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, champagnes by the glass, caviar service + champagne bottle service), again at 10 pm in “Chicago” (street food, crafted cocktails and a champagne ice luge), and finally, at midnight on the “Seattle” floor with brandy, sweet treats, healthy juices, and a live feed of the Space Needle to watch the fireworks go off at midnight. Each ball drop is accompanied by a champagne toast!
4. Moisture Festival New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
This performance-oriented party (dancing, variety, music) from the Moisture Festival promises a champagne toast, appetizers, and a downpour of giant red balloons when the clock strikes twelve. Plus, it’s kid-friendly!
5. Observation Deck Dance Party
DJ Michelle Myers provides the soundtrack to this elevated, spinning New Year’s Eve celebration at the Space Needle. There will be desserts and a champagne toast at midnight. You can plan for dinner at the Space Needle as well.
6. Porsha Williams’ Red Carpet Bash and Charity Benefit
Porsha Williams, of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” hosts a NYE bash at the Fremont Foundry with complimentary 2016 party favors. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Strong Against Cancer Initiative. For the VIP price, you’ll get a private red carpet entry, dedicated table/bottle cocktail waitresses, a midnight champagne toast, and access to the rooftop terrace for the best views of the fireworks.
7. Resolution
Eurotrash superheroes Dillon Francis, Benny Benassi, and Eric Prydz are teaming up with a whole cadre of like-minded post-post-ravers for what’s sure to be a particularly oonce-oonce evening. (Benny Benassi will also be at Foundation later in the evening.)
8. Shine
“My recommendation is Shine at Kremwerk, if for no other reason than the spectacle of it all. Partygoers are encouraged to “manifest the SHINE theme as you see fit — sequins, glitter, metallic outfits” so prepare to be dazzled. The party goes until 5am, which should give you plenty of time to start the year by getting into as much trouble as possible. Of course there’ll be champagne and confetti and a ball drop at midnight, and if you’re lucky, a pants drop. ” -Matt Baume
9. SPECTRA
KEXP DJs, deliciously intoxicating beverages, and a great view of the fireworks are promised at this New Year’s Eve under the Pacific Science Center’s arches.
10. Three Crowns New Year’s Eve Ball
Three floors of music, bubbly, and food trucks, plus small-plate Swedish meatballs that will make you feel just like you’re back in the homeland… if your homeland was Sweden. Plus, stunning views of Lake Union from the Swedish Club’s windows.
