New Years Eve Happenings- Kansas City / Lawrence / Topeka KS (2023-12-31)
So, it’s the tail end of the holiday season and the finish of another year– WHM covered just over 250 shows, which returns us to almost our pre-pandemic numbers, and we hope to bring you even more, in 2024.
As for New Years Eve in the Kansas City area, no national touring artists are playing (in fact, things don’t get going again at most venues until mid-January), so here are a few of the parties and gatherings going on in the area.
Not something we usually spotlight (and we’ll likely be laying low that night), but here are a few ideas if going out (ticket links are in the venue names). Stay safe!
===
Deadman Flats NYE Party
Support from The Tonganoxie Split, Cat Rodeo
Doors: 8PM Advance: $10 | Day of Show: $15
===
The Freedom Affair is a nine-piece soul band formed in 2017 with a vision to write original soul music inspired by the traditions of the genre’s past, with a universal message looking toward the future. 8:00 PM, $48.14
===
Last Dance NYE Blowout ft. Sheppa & Friends + The Phantastics, Itzel, Zimmerman, Haier, & More!
The Phantastics were born of a collaborative effort between the band, KC’s R&B rap talent Kemet the Phantom, and the soulful voice of Leigh Gibbs. The full funk arsenal includes members of the band JJ Cantrell rocking the lead guitar/vocals, Danny Florez on electric bass/vocals/kill streak, Ashley Thompson master of drums/Twizzlers, DJ Mitchell keeping it sexy on Sax/Karate Chops, and Austin Quick classing it up on the keyboard
Two Rooms: Get dressed up and dance the night away!
Open Bar- including beer, wine, call liquor, and craft cocktails all night + champagne toast
9:00 pm $80/$95
===
New Year’s Eve at The Uptown Theater is packed with local talent including main stage DJ’s provided by Levity Events, yacht rock cover band Summer Breeze in the main Theater, Molytn Decadence drag show in the Valentine and DJ Boss Hooligan and DJ Mike Scott spinning records in the Encore!
Three open bars, all drinks are included in the ticket. The mainstage features a music-influenced video wall, with an interactive light show to set the mood.
At midnight, count down to the New Year with a laser light show! Take advantage of free photo booths to capture your NYE memories. The Valentine Room will feature a craft beer lounge with a drag show, while the Mezzanine will transform into a Margarita Cantina.
Doors 8:00, 21+, $60adv / $75
===
New Year’s Eve at The Temple XIV
Unlimited Drinks Included – 3 Floors with 8 Party Areas
Largest Balloon Drop in the Midwest with DJ's – Top 40 / House / Electronic / Hip Hop
Lasers + a Huge LED Screen; Table/Bottle Service hosted in the newly renovated 'Gold Ballroom'. Food options available starting at 10:30pm- cash only. Open bar continues until 1:30am
$54+ (and Flash sale ending 12/27)
===
Black Party XIX
Black Tie optional, 5 or 4 Hour All-Inclusive Premium Beverage Package Upscale
Midnight Balloon Drop with DJ's / Dancing / Party Favors
$76+; $69/4pk (ends 12/27)
===
KC Live! Power and Light District
Access to up to 10+ bars and nightclubs, all-inclusive food and drink packages, DJs, party favors, champagne toasts, confetti cannons, and countdown to midnight – complete with a Times Square ball drop!
$70+
===
Join us at a tropical-themed New Year’s Eve party, featuring Top City Entertainment Co., dancing, drinks, snacks, a photo booth and a champagne toast.
Enjoy cocktails then dinner with our VIP island-themed buffet experience by Bobby’s Food Co. and then party late into the night. GA patrons entrance begins at 8:30p with champagne toast for all at midnight. Tropical attire highly encouraged, 6:30 VIP doors.
$50-$150
| John C (johnc@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ X / twitter.com |