VENUES WITH LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE (MANY ARE FREE)
The Balcony
(Fort Lauderdale) – Ring in 2019 at The Balcony with a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party. $99 to $125/pp includes Open Bar, Grand Buffet including Raw Bar, Seafood, Hors d’oeuvres, Carving Station, Midnight Champagne Toast, Live Band – Breeze (1st Floor) and DJ Rockwell (2nd Floor) + Mardi Gras Entertainers, Party Favors and Balloon Drop at midnight. Note: 21+ after 8pm RSVP (954) 200-6344.
Beach House -Pompano’s James Bond-Inspired Casino NYE Soiree. General admission for its first floor will be FREE. There will be a rooftop celebration as well, costing $99 and including unlimited open bar access. With a James Bond theme, you’ll want to dress sharp and look the part. 8 p.m. at Beach House Pompano, 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach; beachhousepompano.com. Tickets for rooftop celebration cost $99 and will be sold at the door.
Blue Martiniof Boca Raton -Early Bird General Admission: $60.00 General Admission at door: $75.00 General Admission Tickets include open Bar & passed hors d’oeuvres from 8-10pm, Champagne Toast & Countdown to Midnight, Live Band at 8PM and DJ Til Close. Elegant Attire Encouraged. Table Packages are also available. Email [email protected] or call 561-910-2583.
Bogart’s American Kitchen in Hollywood will feature live music by The Livesays (Billy, Cuqui & Jorge with guest percussionist Linda Curtis Anton) 8pm till the countdown at midnight. Dinner reservations are suggested for a 5 course meal, $55pp, $100/couple including champagne toast.
Bostons on the Beach – Delray Beach- Entertainment by Victor Wainwright and The Train. Wainwright’s career began over a decade ago with a rock ’n’ roll, honky-tonk style. Since then, he has broadened his musical scope to include virtually every category of the blues. The award-winning singer, songwriter, and piano player has a genuine passion for entertaining, and delivers a dynamic, crowd-pleasing performance. Guests can party all night from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and revel in two different buffets with a breakfast buffet at the end of the evening. Party favors and gratuities are included. Tickets range from $75-$125
Cagney’s House of Rock (Davie) – Loose Cannons band rings in the New Year at Cagney’s “House of Rock ” starting at 10:30pm. FREEAdmission.
Cheers (Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise) – Two New Year’s Eve Bashes to choose from and no cover charge at either location. In Fort Lauderdale, Wrecktifier will rock you into 2019. Further west, White Noise brings the rockin’ party spirit to Sunrise. Both bands start at 10pm. Cheers Sunrise is offering a FREE Buffet from 8pm til 10pm with $5 cover, FREE Champagne toast at midnight, FREE Party Favors, a Spectacular Confetti & Light Show and Video Countdown. Kitchen – Open til 3am.
CityPlace-West Palm-FREE-A spectacular 600-ton Christmas tree sculpted from sand, can be seen in all her glory on New Year’s Eve with special sound-and-spotlight shows that run until midnight. At CityPlace, the last fake snowfall of the season can be soaked in before or after appetizers, drinks and dinner at one of the entertainment complex’s raved-about restaurants, beer, burgers and bowling at Revolutions or a movie at the 20-screen AMC theater. Snow will be falling every hour from 6 till 8 + Midnight! Waterfront Commons, 101 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach / 561-822-1515 / wpb.org
Crazy Uncle Mike’s Brewery & Restaurant – Live music by JM & The Sweets from 8pm till 1am. FREE-No Cover charge. FREEChampagne or Beer Toast at midnight! For reservations call 561-931-2889
Deck 84– in Delray will offer a NYE specials menu in addition to full regular menu. Live music from Erik O’Neill band from 9:30pm till the countdown at midnight.
Elmo’s Rock Bar –in Delray- Live music by Green Means Go starting at 10pm. FREE champagne toast at midnight. FREE late-nite breakfast buffet.
Fishtales on 33rd (Fort Lauderdale) – Two options to choose from. Early Bird dinner includes 1 Drink Ticket and live entertainment by Johnny L starting at 4:30pm. After 8pm, complete dinner includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight with live music by party band Bounce starting at 10pm. $99/pp. RSVP (954) 689-2344.
Fort Lauderdale-Downtown Countdown-This is the annual premier New Year’s Eve celebration. FREE Admission-Touted as one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Florida, this year’s free street festival is full of fun and excitement for both children and adults. Revelers will crowd downtown Fort Lauderdale on Monday, December 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. along S.W. 2nd Street between S.W. 2nd and S.W. 5th Avenues to wait with anticipation for the midnight countdown featuring Fort Lauderdale’s larger-than-life illuminated anchor. The anchor, which debuted in 2015, will descend down from 100 feet in the air above the event’s main stage as the final seconds of 2018 tick down and we usher in the New Year. The anchor measures 20 feet high and 17 feet wide. It weighs more than 700 pounds and features close to 12,000 color-changing LED lights. At 7:45 p.m., live music kicks off on the main stage (S.W. 2 Street and S.W. 5 Avenue). Big City Dogs takes the main stage with their classic rock and blues until 9 p.m. Then, Pocket Change treats party-goers to a wide range of music including funk, R&B, soul, Motown, and dance party music from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. For the entire schedule, CLICK HERE
Fort Lauderdale and Miami- Over 50 different New Year’s Eve Parties in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami-CLICK HERE
The Funky Biscuit – Ring in the New Year with Brothers & Sisters Annual Holiday Jam celebrating The Music Of The Allman Brothers & The Lives of Gregg Allman & Butch Trucks. Tickets range from $40.00 – $70.00. Reserve Seats for this show are subject to a $15 food or beverage minimum Purchase online at www.funkybiscuit.com
Galuppi’s (Pompano Beach) – Choose between coming for dinner and entertainment or skip dinner and participate in the countdown party after 9pm for a reduced price. The complete package includes complete buffet dinner buffet including carving stations and passed hor d’oeuvres and all the benefits of the after-dinner party for $59.95/pp. Or, come after 9pm and pay $20.00 admission for the countdown party with Big Rock Band hosted by Alex Lencina of BIG 105.9. The kitchen will be open till midnight if you get hungry. Either package includes includes party favors, entertainment and champagne toast at midnight (and maybe even some fireworks!). Reservations are not needed for the after-party with open seating on the outdoor patio or bring your own lawn chair. RSVP for dinner (954) 785-0226
Gatsby’s Joint (Fort Lauderdale) – Guests will have the option of having a three-course menu for $45 a person or a VIP package with wine pairings, welcome cocktail, & sparkling wine toast for $95 a person. Prizes will be won for the best dressed – so get your sparkly fringe dress, top hats, jewels, and rich feathers out and come dressed to impress! Entertainment by Funky Blues Band. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing [email protected].
Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar – Fusion and Reggae music (960 North Highway A1A Jupiter, FL 33477). Guavatron creates a fresh sound at every show while keeping their roots of dance, rock, electronica, and funk involved. SOWFLO is South West Florida’s premiere reggae / roots / rock band. The party begins at 9 p.m.; FREE-no cover. For more details, visit www.Guanabanas.com or call 561-747-8878.
Kelly Brothers Irish Pub (Fort Lauderdale) – This hot spot for blues music will feature live music by JP Soars & The Red Hots, Party favors, birthday cake (for a special guest) and light snacks after the ball drops in Time Square + a-la-carte ordering from their extensive dinner menu. Admission $30/pp. also includes 1 free drink. RSVP (954) 630-2856.
Key West- Quirky and “offbeat” events: CLICK HERE
Lulu’s Bait Shack (Fort Lauderdale) – Enjoy the ocean breeze as Project-X rocks you into 2019 at this iconic 2nd floor restaurant-bar featuring a New Orleans seafood menu and raw bar. Band is scheduled to begin at 10pm. FREE Admission.
Piper’s Sports Bar & Grill – Live rock music by Carnivalle at 9:30pm. Mini-buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. FREE-No Cover charge.
Rhum Shak in Lake Worth– Live music by Franscene starting at 9pm. – FREE=No Cover Charge
RIP’s Sports Barat Diamond Strike Lanes (Pompano Beach) – Shaw Davis & The Black Ties ring in the new year with high energy Blues starting at 9:00 pm. FREE-No Cover charge. For more details, call (954) 941-0968.
Tavolino della Notte (Coral Springs) – Seating starts at 6:00pm and ends at 8:30pm and includes 4 Course NYE Menu $99pp or Party Seating from 9:00pm until close includes a table for the rest of the evening to enjoy dinner, dancing & more. Includes 5 Course NYE Menu, Champagne toast & party favors. Live music from Betty Padgett & KRUSH Band. $149 PER PERSON plus alcohol, tax & gratuity. RSVP (954) 509-0046
The Venu – in Boynton Beach-Music by the original Studio 54 disco band. $75 (+ tax, + gratuity) includes a gourmet 4-course meal prepared by Chef Kelley. $100 (+tax, + gratuity) includes both the dinner and show. call 561- 200-0222 to make a reservation at a preferred time slot. First seating has slots available from 6-7pm, and live music from 7-8pm. Second seating has slots available from 9-10pm with live music starting at 10pm. Purchase$25 deposit to the first show or the second show via Eventbrite.
_________________________
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has several options to ring in 2019 including:
- Family-Friendly Affair at Margaritaville Restaurant– Dance your way into 2019 with the whole family at Margaritaville Restaurant with live music by Hyryze, champagne toast, party favors, and midnight balloon drop. The restaurant is serving a prix fixe menu beginning at 9 PM, offered for $125 per adult and $60 per child.
- Poolside Soiree at the Lone Palm – South Florida’s best outdoor party is back! Party in paradise to tunes spun by DJ Johnny Ramirez (from 102.7 FM — The Beach) while sipping frozen concoctions until a special midnight countdown. Cabanas and daybeds can be reserved for groups and include open bar, a bottle of champagne, party favors and a charcuterie platter. The party starts at 8 PM and ticket prices are $50+. Also, local party-band, Havoc 305, will be performing at The Hollywood Beach Theater.
- 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu at JWB Prime Steak and Seafood– JWB will host two prix fixe seatings at 5 PM and 8 PM featuring a diverse selection of plates. See set menus here. Diners will be able to countdown to midnight with a live DJ and saxophonist, as well as party favors and a Moet & Chandon Toast.
- Across the street, you can grab a drink to toast the new year with live music by Curbstone at 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill.
___________________________
CASINOS
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek features live music in the following areas (FREE admission in the bars):
- Reymz at NYY Legends Lounge (8pm)
- Furious George at Sunset Grill (9pm)
- Jeffrey James Gang at Nectar Lounge (9pm)
Sister Sledge at The Pavilion stage. Doors open at 10 p.m. with Miami-based DJ Katrella getting the party started. Then, the band known best for their hit “We Are Family” takes the stage at 11 p.m., . At midnight, guests will enjoy a champagne toast to ring in the new year. Tickets are $95 per person, and include two drinks, a champagne toast, and party favors. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 653-8000.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino-The Benderz are a touring cover band based out of Philadelphia, PA. Sponsored nationally by Coldcock Whiskey, they play music to thousands of fans all over the country. Every show that they play is a high-energy party! For more info, CLICK HERE
________
Gulfstream –501 Federal Hwy. , Hallandale Beach-New Year’s Eve 2019 Party @ Sport Of Kings-9:30pm-FREE Entrance
_____________
You’re in the right place! It’s YOUR “ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE”!
This is the premier website for the 50+ years age group; We list (and organize) social and professional events EVERY DAY of the week. The website is FREE for everyone and available online 24 / 7
