New Year's Eve Guide

If you’re looking for a broad range of parties to choose from this New Year’s Eve, then you’ve come to the right city. From college kids to business professionals, the crowd in Boston is diverse and full of people who just want to let loose, so the party scene, as expected, is truly amazing. If you’re planning to spend your New Year’s Eve in Boston, but haven’t decided on a venue, then let us aide you with a few suggestions on the top New Year’s Eve parties in Boston.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Boston’s Resolution Ball @ Top of the Hub or CycloramaYou may have heard of the Resolution Ball before, but until you’ve experienced it in Boston, well, you haven’t really experienced it at all. This year there will be two different Resolution Balls, one at Top of the Hub and the other at Cyclorama. The Top of the Hub, located at the very top of the Prudential Center is an exquisite space – and not just for its stellar views. If you’re looking for a venue that screams elegance and panache, then this is the place to be. With both live music and DJ-spun tunes, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, you’ll be able to ring in the new year with style and class. The Cyclorama, located at the Boston Center for the Arts, is just as classy with a touch of history and rustic Boston charm. A copper skylight dome atop the round, brick-lined 23,000-square-foot space, is the perfect location to dance the night away, sip on cocktails and celebrate this memorable night in a truly upscale space. Surround yourself with classic style and the ultimate upscale celebration at one of Boston’s Resolution Balls this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Boston’s Resolution Ball New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Carpe Diem: New Year’s Eve 2010 @ Ivy Restaurant
The name says it all: Carpe Diem, come seize the day (or the night in this case) and spend your New Year’s Eve at Ivy. This sexy, gothic-style restaurant and lounge is the perfect space for a celebration with friends. DJ Kon, from Middelsex Lounge, will be there to provide the sounds for the evening as you dance, sample exotic cocktails and appetizers and ring in the new year in style. Raise your glass of champagne and seize the moment at this trendy New Year’s Eve soirée. Click here for more information on Ivy Restaurant New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Platinum Party @ Rumor
If you know the club scene in Boston, then you know Rumor is the place to see and be seen. This club, with two different rooms, VIP sections and elevated table areas, is packed on every Saturday night with European fashionistas, trendy BU students and people who love to get wild. The venue is notorious for hosting the best DJs in Boston and this New Year’s Eve they fail to disappoint once again. With Clinton Sparks playing Top 40 mashups in the main room and DJ Nailz and Kaos spinning house and dance classics in the side room, you’ll be on your feet well into the new year. Plus, where else can you see airbrushed models in platinum and silver? – only at Rumor this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Rumor New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Gold Standard @ Venu
Venu is one of those, well, “venues” that you don’t hear about too often anymore, but when you do you’re thrilled to attend any party at this decadent nightclub. Plus, the deal for this party truly cannot be beat. Until December 21st, purchase a regular admission ticket for just $55! For this incredibly low price you’ll be able to dance the night away to the hottest top 40 mashups by DJ Hectik and the best Latin and International tunes by DJ Dres, toast the new year at midnight and watch the ball drop live on tv. It’s highly recommended that you dress in gold for this affair – so don your hottest shiny party shirt and head over to Venu this New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information on Venu New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Emerald City @ Suite
Night owls in Boston know all about Estate, but only the true nightlife connoisseurs know about its subterranean den, Suite. This club is small, intimate and frequented by the hottest people in Boston, making it an excellent place to spend New Year’s Eve 2010. Dress in platinum and silver for this party and dance to the sounds of DJ Tag Team. This party is sure to sell out and with the first 100 tickets on sale for just $55 you’ll want to reserve your spot for Suite’s New Year’s Eve bash before you’re left out in the cold. Click here for more information on Suite New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Diamond Club @ District
District Lounge is a popular hangout for young socialites and celebs, making this one of our top party picks this year for New Year’s Eve. The fiesta will feature “the four c’s” (as they say) with complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, a countdown to the ball drop and catchy tunes and beats by DJ Maty D. Get decked in your finest suits, cocktail dresses and of course diamond gems and get to District for what’s to be a monumental New Year’s celebration. Click here for more information on District New Year’s Eve.

Top New Year’s Eve Party in Boston: Precious 2010 Sapphire Party @ Greatest Bar
With three levels full of entertainment, this truly is the greatest bar, at least in Boston. Find everything you need this New Year’s Eve with DJ Joshua Carl spinning on the first and second levels and Wreckineyez, Asher Roth’s Tour DJ, spinning on the fourth. Enjoy passed appetizers from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m., a large projection of the ball drop and a champagne toast at midnight. Cheers! Click here for more information on Greatest Bar New Year’s Eve.

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 at the most decadent mega-club New York City has ever seen: M2 Ultra Lounge. The party, which is at the top of our list, will be hosted by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. M2′s decor is fashioned after an ultra-luxurious 1930′s estate complete with full frontal velvet-roped arrogance, swank, swag and edgy refinement. The vast, awe-inspiring space features several unique rooms offering a night full of debauchery.

This New Year’s Eve, M2 is hosting at 5 hour premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Along with the open bar, comes a Midnight champagne toast, a televised broadcast of the ball drop, and a complimentary ticket to “The Official After Party for NYE-10”. There will also be a surprise world-renowned DJ spinning the best tracks all night.

Then of course there are VIP tickets available for all different sections of the venue. Each comes with all of the above in addition to VIP seating. For all those big spenders, there are also bottle packages available upon request.

Touch it! Feel it! Live the high life and celebrate your New Year’s Eve at Touch. Located in Midtown Manhattan’s Theater District in the shadows of Times Square, Touch is the premier destination for nightlife aficionados. This astonishing party ticket is a tremendous value for enthusiasts in search of a high voltage, vamped up night on the town. Highlights include an awesome 5 hour premium open bar, delectable hors d’oeuvres, festive party favors, a super-charged NYE countdown with a broadcast of the Times Square ball drop and a world renowned DJ spinning all night long! Don’t forget that each ticket also includes complimentary admission to “The Official After Party for NYE-10”. This party is so exclusive that the venue hasn’t even been announced yet. VIP tickets are also available that offer the same as the general admission, in addition to bottle service and priority admission. There’s plenty of time to rest in ’10 so make the most of your night and ring in the New Year at Touch

There’s no doubt that New York City is one of the top cities to party for New Year’s Eve, but where can patrons find a perfect party when there’s an event happening on every corner? In Manhattan alone, there are at least hundreds of New Year’s Eve parties taking place and some of them are launching for the first time. Fortunately, there’s one well renowned venue that’s not only hosting a New Year’s Eve 2010 extravaganza, but inhabits all the rich, decadent features and star appeal to make it the elite party destination for “everyone’s who’s anyone” in New York. Celebrities, such as Eva Mendes, Hugh Jackman, Beyonce, Jay Z, Howard Stern, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all been to this national landmark at least once. Resurrecting the Italian renaissance through its breathtaking décor and ambiance, Manhattan’s Capitale is the grand, throwback nightclub for models, Hollywood hit makers, and all trendsetting New Yorkers to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 in style.

Capitale has the perfect backdrop to bid adieu to 2009 and welcome 2010 in elegant five-star fashion. Constructed in 1893, Capitale was originally a massive bank, but later transformed into New York City’s top nightclub-meets-restaurants where one can party with supermodels and starlets. Today, Capitale features two tantalizing Venetian ballrooms, Corinthian columns, and marble floors. While Capitale doesn’t have a weekly lineup of parties, it does offer plenty of elite special events, especially for New Year’s Eve 2010. For this year, wear your best cocktail attire and spoil yourself at the five-hour premium open bar, later dancing to the fabulous dance tracks by a sexy, surprise DJ. Capitale’s service is impeccable and it’s light, tasty dishes are award-winning, creating the elegant atmosphere needed for New Year’s. Experience the best of modern luxury at New York City’s Capitale for New Year’s 2010!