Your guide to New Year's Eve parties in Phoenix

Here's where to find the best New Year’s Eve parties in Phoenix, Scottsdale and elsewhere. New Year's Eve in Phoenix is always a big deal, and for good reason. It’s your last chance to let loose; everyone eagerly celebrates the year in style.

The good news? There is no shortage of places to do so.

The Valley comes alive with celebrations at bars, nightclubs, and other venues, each catering to a specific taste. The selection runs the gamut from high-style soirees at hotels to block parties, costume balls, and concerts. There are even family-friendly events and a few arty gatherings.

Where are the best New Year's Eve parties in Phoenix? Here's a list of the biggest and most notable celebrations on the final night 2024.

Expect all the nightlife thrills and arty verve flair Walter Where? House is known for — enormous art cars, dazzling laser lights, and boundless creative expression — at its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Fool's Gold co-founder and electro-house superstar A-Trak will headline with support from Brooklyn-based DJ and producer N2N. Doors are at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 on the event day.

This annual party takes several pages from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” and promises to be as posh and decadent as the novel. Highlights include hand-passed appetizers from 8 to 10 p.m., multiple bars, party favors, dancing, and a midnight countdown. Roaring ’20s attire is encouraged, and tickets include two drinks to keep the celebration flowing. General admission is $53.55 to $10, 9 VIP tickets start at $135.

The resident DJs from Valley Bar’s most significant dance events will team up for its annual New Year’s Eve block party. DJ Javin from Most Necessary Hip-Hop and Tempo’s DJ J3 will spin tracks on an outdoor stage in the alley. Earthsurfaceopen and 130 Club’s J-Me Lee and Pootiecat will take over the decks inside. Lit Lighting will provide the visuals, and the music starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $45.

The Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel.

This high-style affair in the Romulus Ballroom and around the Cleopatra Pool will offer four-hour prepaid drinks, hot spins from DJ Damien and DJ Nick, complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., multiple areas to mingle, and other perks. The party begins at 9 p.m. Upscale cocktail or semi-formal attire is required. Tickets are $169 for general admission, and VIP packages start at $239.

Tip your hat to 2024 at The Dirty Drummer’s southern-fried shindig. The lineup includes performances by four country bands, including The Tone Slingers from L.A., Eddie Clendening, and the Blue Ribbon Boys, as well as local favorites Woody Rambell and the Wrecks. The boot-scootin’ begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, with table reservations available for $40.

This stylish indoor and outdoor soiree at the W Scottsdale promises luxe libations, live entertainment, DJs, and a midnight fireworks show. Tickets start at $50.

The annual Decadence Arizona is part of the electronic dance music festival and the New Year's Eve party.

Looking for the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Valley? On Monday and Tuesday, this two-night electronic dance music festival at Phoenix Raceway is a top contender. More than 50,000 people will attend both nights of Decadence Arizona 2024, featuring vendors, a silent disco, roaming performers, sets by superstar DJs and producers, and a midnight countdown by John Summit on NYE. Headliners include Deadmau5, Excision, Dom Dolla, ARMNHMR, Deorro, Dog Eat Dog, and Dr. Fresch. Gates open at 6 p.m. each night. General admission starts at $144.99 to $169 per night, and VIP tickets start at $279 to $299 per night.

Relive the golden age of hip-hop history when the legendary Flavor Flav of Public Enemy, Kurtis Blow, The Furious 5, and Sugarhill Gang take the stage at this New Year’s Eve concert and celebration. Start time is 9 p.m. Tickets are $59 to $89.

Bring 2024 to a close with the bluesmen of the Jimi Primetime Smith/Bob Corritore Blues Band. They’ll be joined onstage by Nick Armendariz, Yahni Riley, and Johnny Rapp, and special guest Carla Denise. Doors are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

Party with The Venomous Pinks on New Year's Eve.

Spend the waning hours of 2024 in the pit during this locals-only punk rock free-for-all headlined by The Venomous Pinks. The rest of the lineup will feature TV Tragedy, Liar’s Handshake, Manicdotes, Braincake, Swigfoot, Squared and Critical Miss. The show is at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15.

Dance like you're in the Goblin King's castle at this costumed affair inspired by 1986’s “Labyrinth.” The Thunderbird will be transformed into an immersive experience, with glittering decorations throughout the lounge and patio. DJ Rad Dude will spin ’80s classics while Cleodora dazzles with burlesque artistry and contortionist feats. Costumes, masks, and formal wear are encouraged. The ball begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but online RSVPs are requested.

This Cuban-inspired eatery and nightspot in Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District promises “Miami vibes, late-night energy, and a free champagne toast to kiss 2024 goodbye” at its New Year’s Eve celebration. Patrons are asked to “dress to impress.” Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $20 in advance and $25 on the event day.

Kyle and Sammy Pratt’s massive holiday attraction at Rawhide will host a family-friendly New Year’s Eve extravaganza big on spectacle. Enjoy train rides, a falling snow experience, and glowing displays with over 7 million lights. Live entertainment includes Taylor Swift and George Strait tribute artists and an action-packed Western stunt show. The evening caps off with a midnight countdown, boot drop, and fireworks show. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $30 for adults and $20 for kids. VIP tickets are $75 for adults and $45 for kids.