Orlando New Year's Eve Fireworks and Events 2023 - 2024

There is always something to celebrate in Orlando, and celebrating a brand new year is a huge celebration in Orlando, with spectacular firework, all-day events, and parties to remember!

Orlando New Year's Eve Events Guide

As we countdown the final days to the biggest party night of the year, there is nowhere better to celebrate than Orlando, and best of all you won't have Jack Frost breathing down your neck, so forget the hats and scarfs, and get ready to party like its 2024!

New Year’s Eve is an exciting time to be in Orlando, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to ringing in the new year at world-class celebrations, we've got you covered with the biggest and best things do do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida.

New Year's Eve Theme Park Events & Fireworks

New Year's Eve Daytime/Early Evening Family Events

New Year's Eve Fireworks & Events

New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations

New Year's Eve Live Concerts & Shows

PLEASE NOTE: Many events are yet to be confirmed. As we get ever closer to December 31, 2023, New Year's Eve we will be frequently updated this guide, so check back often!

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Theme Park Events & Fireworks

Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks

Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks are not-to-miss spectaculars!

On New Year's Eve both Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT will have fireworks, dance parties and DJs.

Plus its not just New Years Eve, Walt Disney World celebrate New Year's Eve on December 30 also, so you can celebrate the occasion in both parks, and party two nights in a row!

Magic Kingdom Fireworks

Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 6.30 pm and 11.50 pm

EPCOT Fireworks

New Year’s Countdown Fireworks at 11.54 pm

New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando, 9 am - 1 am

The New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect time to embrace the connection to the sea, marine life, and the world as SeaWorld gives 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more.

After an unforgettable evening filled with exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, you can watch SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular fireworks show from a variety of viewing areas around the park. Entry is included with valid park ticket.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 9 am - 1 am

Join Busch Gardens on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring

unforgettable fun during the day and fireworks at night, the park is giving 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, entertainment and more.

Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides.

Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack sure to help you ring in the New Year with cheer.

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Daytime/Early Evening Family Events

Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND Florida, 10 am - 8 pm

Join in the family festivities at Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida, celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun. Celebrate with all the family at this special early fireworks display illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2023! Entry is included with valid park ticket.

New Year's Eve Party For Kids At Boxi Park

Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 4 pm till 8 pm

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the New Year's Eve Party For Kids At Boxi Park, with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4 - 8 p.m.

Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 p.m.

Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve

The Crayola Experience Orlando, 10 am - 8 pm

Families can ring in the New Year on December 31, 2022 at the Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at The Crayola Experience, in the Florida Mall.

Join the dance party from 12pm - 4pm, with Mid-day countdowns at 1pm & 3pm including a streamer launch to ring in the New Year, with Character Appearances by Sunny the crayon

Special crafts & coloring pages available all day, star in your own New Year’s coloring page at Be A Star, craft your own 2024 New Year’s crown at Activity Studio, and create your 2023 resolution list at Colossal caddy.

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Fireworks & Events

Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party

The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8 pm – 1 am

The Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party is a spectacular party featuring live musicians, DJ, vocalists, dancers, street performers, and more.

There will also be complimentary party favors, a confetti storm, and midnight fireworks spectacular.

Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Old Town, Kissimmee, 1 pm – 1 am

Stroll through Old Town entertainment district for a family-friendly Old Town New Year’s Eve Celebration including live music, entertainment, a car show and a free fireworks finale at midnight.

FREE Admission

Rockin' the Cloud in St. Cloud

Downtown St. Cloud, 7 pm – 2 am

Enjoy an unforgettable night at the annual Rockin' the Cloud in St. Cloud.

Three stages of live entertainment, plus a midnight countdown and cloud drop to ring in the New Year. FREE Admission

Rock Your New Year's Eve

House Of Blues Courtyard, 10 pm till 1 am

Say goodbye to 2023 and come Rock Your New Year's Eve at the House of Blues Courtyard!

Rock Your New Year's Eve is a FREE event taking place outdoors in the Courtyard at House Of Blues, with the party starting at 10pm.

New Year's Eve At Boxi Park

Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 11 am till 1 am

Celebrate New Year's Eve At Boxi Park all day long in Lake Nona! From family-friendly daytime events to evening soirees, there’s something for all ages.

Start the day early at Boxi Park, with lunch from 11–3 p.m. followed by a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4-8 p.m.

Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 p.m. The festivities are free until 4 p.m., with a cover charge thereafter.

As the sun goes down, the grown up festivities continue at Box Park late into the evening with a ticketed 21+ party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m, featuring DJ and live music.

New Year's Eve In Lake Nona

Lake Nona Town Center, 7 pm – 1 am

This New Years Eve, head on over and celebrate New Year's Eve in Lake Nona Town Center, and see out the old year in style, while welcoming 2023 in spectacular fashion!

Bring out the whole family starting at 7 p.m. and dance the night away with a live DJ, popup bar, mesmerizing pixel and juggling performances, a strolling magician that’ll make you look twice, and a dazzling midnight fireworks show over Lake Nona to announce the arrival of the new year.

Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party

Thornton Park, 8.30 pm - 2 am

The Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party offers something for everyone. You can dress to the nines red carpet ready, or come casual and comfortable. Taking place over two and half city blocks, this event gives you plenty of space and options to keep you entertained all night long.

The strip has 7-venues to hop around to along with two-stages with jumbo-trons on on either end of the block party, keeping music pumping all night.

A VIP options offers a third stage and DJ performance, with an exclusive area for it's guests.

New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park

Avalon Park, 11 pm - 12 am

Come out to Downtown Avalon Park for New Year's Eve specials at participating restaurants and a firework show at midnight!

Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Downtown Mount Dora, 9pm - 12 am

Mount Dora New Year’s Eve Celebrations is a fun street party will feature live music from DJ John Campisano and The Voodoo Gypsies, street games, food trucks, and drinks in the beautiful Downtown atmosphere decorated with charming Christmas lights.

Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park

ICON Park Orlando, 830 pm - 2 am

The countdown to 2023 will reach new heights this New Year’s Eve at Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park, this year’s highlights will feature a light show on The Wheel, international DJs, a live band and additional entertainment, along with surprises in premium sponsor-hosted areas.

Toast to the good life on The Wheel at 400 feet above Orlando, celebrate with champagne in your own private capsule or enjoy drinks aboard the Sky Bar among other incredible experiences throughout the night.

Select ICON Park bars and restaurants will have special offers to those celebrating on the 20-acre property at the heart of International Drive.

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New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations

Jewel New Year Celebration

Jewel Speakeasy, Orlando, 8 pm - 1 am

Guests can ring in 2023 like a Gatsby at Jewel’s New Year’s Eve Party! Get ready to step back in time, prohibition style, as you step into the classy cocktail lounge for a night full of New Year's Eve fun.

The event will feature live performances from the speakeasy’s famous dueling pianos, charity gaming and the chance to win prizes in the “Dress Like a Gatsby” costume contest.

Tickets start at $49 and guests will receive 100 Jewel chips for charity gaming, party favors and, of course, a champagne toast to cheers to a new year. For $99, guests can also enjoy an open bar on house wine, beer and house cocktails (excludes premiums).

New Year’s Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon Orlando

Howl at the Moon Orlando, 9 pm – 2 am

Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Orlando!

The packages offers you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2022 goodbye and start the New Year having a blast with champagne toast at midnight & party favors.

Mango's Orlando New Year's Bash

Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando, 7 pm – 1 am

New Year’s Eve is a chance to celebrate the past year’s triumphs and next year’s opportunities, preferably with glass in hand and music in the air.

The perfect mix of a great menu and stellar entertainment can elevate your night from a run-of-the-mill party to one of your favorite memories ever.

With a unique show and variety of Latin and Caribbean cuisine, Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando New Year’s Eve extravaganza is sure to bring the heat and start your year off with a bang.

Hard Rockers And High Rollers Casino Royale

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Join Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach for a Casino Royale themed extravaganza with DJ Psycho Ced inside the Avalon Ballroom and Decades of Dance featuring SWITCH - First Wave, on the Avalon Terrace, plus The Bad Actors performing in the VIP Sky Lounge.

Enjoy casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold'Em and slot machines. Gamble for charity and use your "winnings" to bid on luxe silent auction baskets. Then as you roll into the new year, Enjo a champagne toast and ocean front terrace viewing of the spectacular fireworks show at midnight!

Rock In 2023! New Year's Eve Lobby Party

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, 6 pm – 1 am

Come rock in the new year at the family-friendly New Year's Eve Lobby Party at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.

Enjoy specially prepared desserts and entertainment that includes a DJ, roaming magicians, balloonist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, and midnight balloon drop with champagne toast.

Universal's Aventura Hotel New Year's Eve Celebration

Bar 17 Bistro at Universal's Aventura Hotel, 8 pm – 1 am

Celebrate at Universal's Aventura Hotel New Year's Eve Celebration, Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration offers spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2023.

Includes specialty food, beer, wine and featured specialty cocktails until 11pm (cash bar from 11pm – 1am), along with a DJ, party favors and midnight prosecco toast.

New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, 8:30 pm – 1 am

Ring in the new year at New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza, on the Italian-inspired Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

Enjoy gourmet foods (served until 11pm), desserts, beer* and wine*, live DJ and dancing. The countdown to midnight will include a live performance by Portofino's opera singers and a sparkling wine toast.

Sky Lounge New Years Eve

Sky Lounge Orlando, 9 pm - 3 am

Come join Sky Lounge and enjoy Live Music and Special DJ Performances, Open Bar and fine Passed Hor D'oeuvres.

Sky Lounge is a premium rooftop lounge on the roof of the Amway Center. Nestled below the spire of the arena in downtown Orlando, the décor of the quite spacious roof terrace is neat and sleek, with a large number of lounge sofas and a very cool and futuristic bar.

There will be a Photographer on site and Sky Lounge encourage all guests to dress in your Formal Attire.

Enzian Theater New Year's Party

Enzian Theater Orlando, 8 pm - 1 am

Bond is back! Toast to 2023 with your closest friends and family at Enzian Theater New Year's Party.

Enjoy some bubbly, light hors d’oeuvres and our special NYE cocktails while dancing your way into the new year!

2023 New Year’s Eve at ICEBAR Orlando

ICEBAR Orlando, 8 pm – 2 am ICEBAR Orlando is bringing in 2024in style as Orlando’s coolest night in town presents its 2023 New Year’s Eve Party.

The evening features specialty cocktails and entertainment, a live DJ entertainment, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos and raffle giveaways.

New Years' Eve Gala

The Alfond Inn at Rollins College, 8 pm - 12.15 am

The New Years' Eve Gala at The Alfond Inn features Live Entertainment, Premium Open Bar and Champagne Toast, Chef Attended Reception Stations, Live Streaming of Time Square Ball Drop.

Wantilan New Year's Eve Luau

Loews Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando 7 pm – 1 am

Come join Wantilan Luau for a special New Year's Eve presentation of the popular weekly dinner show featuring a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet including pit-roasted pig, with live entertainment and music.

Also included are a New Year's Eve celebratory champagne toast for adults (ages 21+) and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast for guests under age 21.

Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear

Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 6 pm – midnight

The Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear is an exclusive celebration and prix fixe 5-course menu with 1 bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, and dancing all night in the spacious outdoor cabana lawns exclusive for gala guests.

Formal wear is suggested.

New Year's Eve at Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando Museum of Art, 9 pm – 1 am

New Year's Eve at Orlando Museum of Art features complimentary full service open bars, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The fun coqqntinues with photobooths, live music and a rotating DJ collective spinning tunes on the dancefloor all night long.

Toast to the new year with a dazzling firework display at midnight!

New Year's Eve Party

Elevate Rooftop Lounge, 8 pm - 2am

Elevate Rooftop Lounge is hosting an exclusive New Years Eve event with views of Downtown Orlando & Winter Park. Each guest will be able to enjoy, Open Premium Bar, Live Entertainment, Midnight Champagne Toast, plus Live stream of ball drop and countdown from Times Square

Strong Water Tavern New Year's Eve Celebration

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 10 pm - 2 am

Join Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando for a celebration to ring in the new year.

Adults (ages 21+) only New Year's Eve party will feature live entertainment and music and dancing. Plus, enjoy assorted favorites from Strong Water Tavern's menu throughout the evening, as well an open bar from 10pm - midnight featuring select beers, liquors and wines (cash bar from midnight - 2am).

Watch the New Year's Eve ball drop live from New York City's Times Square on the bar's video wall while you raise a glass to welcome in the new year with midnight champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop.

New Years Eve 2023 On Church St

Church St, Orlando, 8 pm - 2 am

When it comes to Ringing in the New Year in Orlando, there's no better place to be than Downtown Orlando on Church Street.

Celebrate all night long inside Downtown Orlando's ONLY 3-Tiered Bar.

You won't want to miss out as they drop the ICONIC Orange Ball from the High Tide rooftop at midnight.

Enjoy live entertainment in all three venues and be prepared to get your party on with some of the best DJs in Orlando as they rock out and kiss 2023 goodbye while welcoming in New Year 2024 inside all 3 bars!

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Live Concerts & Shows

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

Hard Rock Live Orlando

Celebrate 2024 with Classic Albums Live at Hard Rock Live Orlando.

Classic Albums Live puts you in the heart of the recording studio, experiencing iconic albums like never before in a spectacular live experience. Sing, dance and cheer along with like-minded fans as you attend a concert of a lifetime.

On New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, Classic Albums Live will perform Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album, plus the iconic bands greatest hits to ring in the new year, note for note, cut for cut. Tickets on sale now.

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