It feels like just yesterday we were bidding adieu to 2023, but it’s time once again to ring in a new year in OKC. 2024 was another banner year for our fair city, from big new restaurants to Thunder making it to the playoffs, so it’s only fitting that we send it off in style. All over the city, restaurants are pulling out all the stops for a New Year’s Eve to remember — be it a lavish multi-course tasting menu from a James Beard Award-winning chef, or a Gatsby-themed affair in a historic ballroom. Here is where to celebrate the holiday this year in OKC.
Anthem Brewing
Don your masks and hit the midnight masquerade for a unique New Year’s Eve soiree at Anthem Brewing. The circus-themed event promises a whole spectacle of attractions, including burlesque, a side show, sparkly decor, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, a midnight toast and of course, plenty of Anthem beers. Per the masquerade theme, masks will be available for purchase for anyone who would like to partake, and private tables and Champagne service will be available. The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets start at $75.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Looking for a family friendly way to celebrate the New Year in Oklahoma City? Head to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for Noon Year’s Eve Eve on Saturday, Dec. 30! Perfect for kids and early celebrators, this fun-filled event includes scavenger hunts, sketching activities, and festive crown-making. Enjoy punch and cookies in the lobby before counting down to a spectacular balloon drop at noon. The event is free for Museum Members and kids 17 and under, so grab the whole family and join the early festivities.
Bradford House
If clinking flutes in a historic home sounds idyllic, then snag a seat at Bradford House for New Year’s. The boutique hotel is offering a couple routes to celebrate the evening: for $20, guests get entry to the house with a glass of welcome bubbles and live music. The restaurant is also offering sparkling wine flights and a three-course dinner, with details and timing TBD.
Grey Sweater
If you’d like to really end 2024 with a bang, spend it with OKC’s very own James Beard Award-winner, Chef Andrew Black. He’s hosting a lavish event at Grey Sweater, starting at 5:30 p.m., to include a seven-course tasting menu that promises to “explore the flavors of seven distinct countries, each dish crafted with rare, exquisite ingredients you won't find anywhere else.” The chef teases more “surprises” along the way, in an intimate 42-seat setting. Tickets for this truly one-of-a-kind experience are $475 per person.
JK by Chef King
At JK by Chef King, one of the most consistently Instagrammable restaurants in the city, diners can look forward to a six-course meal, with a welcome cocktail, DJ starting at 9 p.m. and a midnight Champagne toast. Tickets are $120 per person, or $100 for an early bird discount available for reservations made between 4-6 p.m. The deadline for reservations, which can be made online or over the phone, is December 15.
The Jones Assembly
Whatever the season, and whatever the occasion, The Jones Assembly knows how to throw a holiday fete. This year’s annual New Year’s Eve party is no exception, featuring DJ Lite Brite and My So Called Band, festive dinner specials at the patio walkup window, and a midnight Champagne toast. The cost for general admission is $55 or $85 for mezzanine (VIP booths are also available).
Sedalia’s
One of the buzziest newer restaurants in town, Sedalia’s is a great place to visit for New Year’s if you want the last things you taste in 2024 to be top-tier seafood and wine. The restaurant is putting together a five-course chef’s tasting menu, with an emphasis on old-timey French classics, with a “youthful and fun twist.” Served family-style, in larger format presentations, the theme of the meal is “Trust Us,” and you can rest assured that whatever hits the table will be a fitting sendoff to the year. Dinner seatings start at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the cost is $175 per person (excluding tax and tip), plus $125 for wine pairings, while N/A options will be available to purchase a la carte. Reservations for New Year’s Eve go live on the restaurant’s website the morning of Nov. 13.
The Skirvin Hotel
The calendar may say 2024, but at The Skirvin’s Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party, you can party like it’s the Roaring Twenties. The ballroom bash kicks off at 8:30 p.m., and includes a prepaid bar, DJs, party favors, passed appetizers and for VIPs, a casino area filled with games. Tickets start at $80.10, and Gatsby-inspired attire is recommended.
Vast
This New Year’s Eve, you can travel to Monaco, and all it takes is an elevator ride. Midnight in Monaco is the theme at Vast, where the skyline views may say OKC, but the decor — and the casino games — is downright James Bond. It all starts at 8:30 p.m., with the casino running until 11:30 p.m., and the Infinity Lounge open from 9 p.m. until midnight for dancing and DJ tunes. A midnight toast will be offered, along with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar with James Bond-inspired cocktails, a photo booth, raffle prizes, and a balloon drop at midnight. Tickets start at $170.
Tower Theatre
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Uptown Get Down NYE, featuring the electrifying funk duo The Floozies! Held at Oklahoma City’s iconic Tower Theatre, this event also showcases local acts like Gold Lincoln, Ric Float B2B Aeyvo and L!PB!TE. With a midnight countdown like no other, cashless bars and ADA accommodations, this 21+ party promises an unforgettable start to 2025. Tickets start at $35.
Beer City Music Hall
Ring in 2025 at Beer City Music Hall for an iconic NYE event with Gannon Fremin & CCREV, The Smokin’ Oaks and Chance Anderson for an epic red dirt New Year’s Eve party! Doors open at 8 p.m., and the music kicks off at 9 p.m. Enjoy a festive night at this cashless venue, with drinks flowing and free parking options available nearby. Perfect for fans of authentic, high-energy performances, this is a 21+ event you won’t want to miss. Tickets start at $13.13.
