Parties
Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk with a raffle, party favors, a live DJ! A huge beach ball will be dropped at midnight along with fireworks over the beach!
Event begins at 9pm is free to the public.
For more information visit the event website.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
New Year’s Eve Bash at Hell’s Kitchen
Enjoy New Year’s downtown at Hell’s Kitchen with live music from Jack Jack 180, party favors, ice sculptures, and a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight!
Event begins at 9pm. This is not a ticketed event.
For more information, visit the event page.
Hell’s Kitchen
118 Princess Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington Latin Dance New Year’s Eve Big Top Bazaar
Party with Wilmington Latin Dance at Islands Fresh Mex Grill with lots of salsa dancing, special performances, party favors and a Champagne toast.
Event begins at 10pm. Admission is $7 to $10.
For more information visit the event website.
Islands Fresh-Mex Grill
260 Racine Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
New Year’s Eve Bacchanalia
TheatreNOW presents a New Year’s Eve Bacchanalia featuring an evening of flame acts, aerial acts, live music, comedy, a four-course meal, party favors and a Champagne toast!
Seating are at 6pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $85 to $165 and can be purchased online.
For more information visit the event page.
TheatreNOW
19 South 10th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
On the Water
A New Year’s Eve Cruise on Henrietta III
Cruise the river on the beautiful Henrietta III and enjoy a sumptuous buffet of heavy hors d’ oeuvres, entertainment, party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight!
Boarding begins at 8pm. Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased here.
For more information, visit the event website. The event notes that assigned seating is in place, please contact Cape Fear Riverboats with seating requests.
Cape Fear Riverboats
101 South Water Street
On the River
Wilmington, NC 28401
New Year’s Eve Winner Party Boat Cruise
Enjoy a night of dancing aboard the Royal Winner Princess II with a variety of dance music, a cash bar and a Champagne toast with party favors! Fireworks will light up the night sky at midnight!
Boarding begins at 10:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling (910)458-5356.
For more information, visit the event page.
Winner Princess Party Boat
100 Carl Winner Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Live Music & DJs
New Year’s Eve with The Phantom Playboys at The Calico Room
Rock out with local rockabilly band The Phantom Playboys and enjoy complimentary champagne and party favors.
Event begins at 10pm. Tickets are $10.00.
For more information visit the event page.
The Calico Room
107 South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
New Years Eve with Benny Hill & SOP Jazz Band
Come by Burnt Mill Creek Billiards & Wine Bar for New Year’s Eve with Benny Hill & SOP Jazz Band and bites from Catch the Food Truck!
Event begins at 7:30pm with Catch and music begins at 8:30pm. This is not a ticketed event.
For more information visit the event page.
Burnt Mill Creek Billiards & Wine Bar
2101 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Ring in the New Year with the Wilmington Big Band
Bluewater Grill in Wrightsville Beach is ringing in the New Year with The Wilmington Big Band, a four-course dinner, Champagne toast, and party favors!
Call 910-256-8500 for seating times. Tickets are $75 per person.
For more information visit the event website.
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Years RES/VOLUTION 2016 at Ziggy’s
DJ Battle and DJ Maxx B will be spinning the night away at Ziggy’s by the Sea with $5 drink specials and a balloon drop!
Event begins at 9pm. Tickets are $15 to $25 and can be purchased online here.
For more information visit the event page.
Ziggy’s by The Sea
208 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Food Events
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebration at Blockade Runner
Chow down beachside and dance the night away at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach. Music will be provided by a North Carolina party band, Risse, which specializes in Motown classics and beach music. Event attendees can also enjoy a dessert buffet and Champagne toast!
Event begins at 7pm. Tickets are $18 to $300. Contact Blockade Runner Beach Resort for tickets and package options at 910-256-2251.
For more information visit the event page.
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
The New Year’s Eve Dinner at Sweet N’ Savory Cafe
This New Year’s dinner will feature the restaurant’s dinner menu with some special additions. Reservations are not required but recommended.
Dinner will be served from 4pm to 9pm.
For more information visit the event website.
Sweet N’ Savory Cafe
1611 Pavillion Place
Wilmington, NC 28403
Galas and Fundraisers
Thalian Hall’s New Years Eve Gala
The evening at Thalian Hall will include dinner, drinks, dessert, and a sensational performance of the Broadway Musical, Memphis, produced by Cape Fear Theatre Arts, one of Wilmington’s most respected community theatre ensembles. After the show, ring in 2016 with a live DJ, dancing, and a champagne toast!
Event begins at 7pm. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased here.
For more information visit the event website.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
A Great Gatsby Gala at Sir Tyler Terraces
The U’Nique Community Fund is hosting the 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at The Terraces on Sir Tyler featuring dinner catered by Middle of the Island, live music by Sonic Spectrum, an open bar, silent auction, and a champagne toast at midnight. Twenties/Gatsby attire is encouraged but not required.
Event begins at 8pm. Tickets are $125 per person and are required- space is limited.
For tickets and more information, visit the event website.
The Terraces on Sir Tyler
1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
New Year’s Eve Gala at Beau Rivage Golf and Resort
This Gala will benefit the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital and features a complimentary drink, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, party favors, a cash bar and a Champagne toast at midnight! Hotel room packages are also available.
Event begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $60 per person.
For more information, visit the event page.
Beau Rivage Golf and Resort
649 Rivage Prom
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
For Brew Lovers
Brew Years Eve at Flytrap Brewing
Ring in the New Year at Flytrap with special beer releases -Apricot Saison anyone?- live music from Striking Copper and a special food menu by 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine!
Event begins at 3pm, 2 Bros menu begins at 7pm and Striking Copper begins at 9:30pm. This is not a ticketed event.
For more information visit the event page.
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Fermental
Ring in the New Year at Fermental with good brews, live music from soul-funk-reggae-rock trio DT3 and local folksters, Kyle Lindley & Nick Simon; a champagne toast at midnight; and an appearance by the T’Geaux Boys Food Truck.
Event begins at 8pm. This is not a ticketed event.
Formore information, visit the event website.
Fermental
7250-B Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Comedy
New Year’s Eve Comedy with Chris Fairbanks
Head to the Dead Crow Comedy Club to laugh in the New Year with Chris Fairbanks, who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel.
Event times are 8pm and 10pm. Call (910) 399-1492 for ticket information.
For more information visit the event website.
Dead Crow Comedy Room
265 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
‘Foreplay’ at City Stage
Enjoy an evening of comedy and improv with ‘Foreplay’ from the Fake Brothers at City Stage along with an open bar, DJ and dance party.
Event begins at 9pm. Tickets are $50 (all inclusive) per person.
For more information visit the event page.
City Stage Co.
21 N Front St, Ste 501
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
We hope you all have a wonderful end to the year and remember to find a ride if you are enjoying libations while celebrating!