The Circle City comes alive on December 31st with tons of events and things to do in Indianapolis New Year’s Eve. What a perfect time to plan an unforgettable date night that you will be talking about all 2025. There are some amazing options around the city whether you like to have a relaxing, laidback evening or a night out with cocktails and gourmet appetizers. If you are looking for exciting events and things to do in Indianapolis New Year’s Eve, we’ve got a great list for you. Book a babysitter asap. New Year’s Eve is a fabulous time to go out on the town!
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Events & Things to Do in Indianapolis New Year’s Eve
Get dressed up and celebrate with your special date! With these awesome events and things to do in Indianapolis New Year’s Eve, you can’t go wrong!
Tito’s NYE 2025 with CCA
Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis
Ring in the New Year at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. This event, by Circle City Athletics, is jam-packed with things to do including multiple open bars, gourmet appetizers, a variety of casino games, a pop-up arcade, henna artists, palm readings, and one of Indiana’s best DJs, DJ Cool Hand Lex. Single tickets, reserved tables, and VIP options are all available.
Cholita New Year’s Eve
1001 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis
Cholita will be offering 2 floors of entertainment this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy all of your favorite Latin fare with tacos, tamales, tostadas, caviar tacos, and churros with a chocolate fountain! Your ticket also includes an open bar with additional shots being passed out throughout the night. Outside you can even try out the vodka/tequila luge! DJs will be playing all the hits on both floors.
Howl at the Moon 2025 NYE
20 E. Georgia St, Indianapolis
Howl at the Moon Indianapolis is known for fun and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Choose from a variety of tickets and receive options such as a catered dinner, open bar, or reserved seating at a table or at the rail. At midnight, a champagne toast will be shared along with party favors. Live music will keep the party going all night long.
Staying Alive in ’25 by CIROC the New Year
Regions Tower, Indianapolis
If you really want to ring in the New Year in a big way, check out the biggest party in Indy. CIROC the New Year is at the rooftop in the Regions Tower downtown and promises to be the ultimate celebration. The rooftop will be heated and feature a silent disco and ice bar. The rooftop VIP area will have heated igloos. The party spans multiple rooms with premium open bars and hors d’oeuvres, as well as live performances and music. Dress to impress – this is one you will not want to miss!
NYE Prom at West Fork Whiskey
West Fork Whiskey, Westfield
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for the NYE Prom at West Fork Whiskey! Bring back all the glitz and glam of prom night while you enjoy heavy appetizers and delicious desserts, and dance to music from a live DJ. All drinks are 20% off for the night and a champagne toast at midnight is included. Tour the distillery, take funny pictures in the photo booth, and hit the dance floor like it’s your big night all over again!
Midnight at Newfields
Newfields, Indianapolis
Dance the night away at this premier event at Newfields. Your ticket includes delicious food, an open bar, a live Swing, Rhythm, and Blues band, and access to IMA’s indoor galleries, the dazzling outdoor Winterlights display, and THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dali Alive. Don your most elegant evening wear with a splash of inspiration from Salvador Dali for the surrealist soiree of the season. Upgrade your Midnight at Newfields ticket to VIP status to gain entry to two special lounges featuring premium hors d’oeuvres, special favors, and an exclusive Midnight spectacle on the digital ceiling.
Red Room 2025
6335 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis
Start 2025 off with great people and great music! Dress in New Year’s Eve chic and party in style at the Red Room in Broad Ripple. Tickets include a premium open bar, party favors, and a free cover pass to use in 2025.
A Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve
McGowan Hall, Indianapolis
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable 1920s-themed New Year’s Eve celebration filled with live swing music, dancing, a DJ, and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8 pm with a beginner dance lesson at 8:30 pm, perfect for those new to the floor or looking to brush up. A cash bar and snacks will be available throughout the night.
From everyone here at Indy with Kids, we wish you a happy and healthy 2025. Happy New Year! Whether you stay in and relax or get out and enjoy one of these events and things to do in Indianapolis New Year’s Eve, we hope you have a wonderful night. If you are looking for how to celebrate New Year’s with your kids, check out our list of kid-friendly NYE events happening around the city. Many of these take place earlier in the day, allowing you to put the kids to bed on time.
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