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The Best New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Parties in NYC

This New Year's Eve Let's Party In Style!

2025 New Year's Eve Experiences

2025 New Year's Eve Parties in Times Square - The Best Live Ball Drop Parties in NYC

3 Unique Party Options to Match Your Style

Enjoy a Customized NYE Vacation With Memories To Last a Lifetime!

Ring in 2025 in luxury with one of three spectacular New Year’s Eve parties in New York City that suits your style! 

Celebrate at the 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at M Social Hotel in Times Square, where gourmet dining, unlimited champagne, and top-tier entertainment come with panoramic views of the Times Square Ball Drop. Or, elevate your night at R Lounge, enjoying front-and-center views of the ball drop, premium food and drinks, and a lively atmosphere high above the crowds. For a family-friendly celebration, join us at Rockefeller Center, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet buffet, live entertainment, and a champagne toast as the Times Square Ball Drop is broadcast live. 

To complete your NYC New Year’s vacation, our Travel Experience Designer will help you customize your itinerary with hotel accommodations, luxury transport, unique NYC tours, and more. Choose your celebration and step into the New Year in style!

New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party
M Social Hotel

🎉Enjoy both indoor and outdoor views of the ball drop!

New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party
R Lounge

🎉Indulge in a front-and-center view of the ball drop!

Family Friendly New Year's Eve Party
Rockefeller Center

🎉Got kids? Join the party by the tree for unmatched fun!

NYE Party Option 1: M Social Hotel

A Live Ball Drop Party at M Social Hotel in Times Square

Event Date: December 31, 2024 

Start Time: 8:00 PM 

End Time: 1:00 AM 

Duration: Approx. 5 hours 

Venue Address: Beast & Butterflies Bar & Lounge at M Social Hotel (226 W 52nd Street, 7th Floor, New York City, NY 10019)

Check-In Point: Baggage area on the ground level

Capacity: 400 guests

Age Requirement: 21 and over

Dress Code: Holiday festive cocktail attire

Step into the heart of the action this New Year’s Eve in Times Square. Our party at the M Social Hotel is set to be a blast—with a night full of music, delicious bites and drinks to keep the spirits high. You won’t miss a beat of the excitement with guaranteed views of the famous Times Square Ball Drop, whether you choose to mingle indoors or step out onto the spacious 5,700 square-foot terrace.

Just imagine the feeling of dancing into the new year with live DJ beats, enjoying gourmet hors d’oeuvres and raising a glass at midnight with a complimentary toast. It’s your evening to shine, so make it exactly what you want—stay cozy inside or soak up the buzz from the terrace above the crowds.

Join us for a New Year’s Eve that’s truly your own, in a place where every moment feels VIP. Here, you’re not just watching the celebration—you’re part of it!

Every guest gets a guaranteed view of the Ball all night long. It’s an exclusive touch that sets our celebration apart – no other venue in Times Square offers such a luxurious indoor/outdoor experience!

M Social NYE Party Inclusions:

* General Admission: First-come-first-serve indoor seating available.

* VIP Tables and Prime VIP Ball Drop View Tables: Available for additional purchase.

* New Year’s Eve hotel & transport package available for additional purchase.

* The event organizer retains the right to alter event features, and Beyond Times Square will have no control over such modifications.

NYE Party Option 2: R Lounge

A Live Ball Drop Party at R Lounge in Times Square

Event Date: December 31, 2024 

Start Time: 8:00 PM 

End Time: 1:00 AM 

Duration: Approx. 5 hours 

Venue Address: R Lounge and Living Room, Renaissance New York Times Square (714 Seventh Avenue at W 48th Street, New York City, NY 10036)

Age Requirement: 21 and over

Dress Code: Formal attire/black tie optional

Looking for the ultimate New Year’s Eve spot in NYC? Join us at the 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at R Lounge! You’ll be high above the crowds lining the streets, yet right in the middle of all the excitement with prime front-and-center views of the iconic ball drop that only R Lounge can offer.

And that’s just the start! You’ll also enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, scrumptious food stations, mouth-watering desserts and a premium open bar. Plus, there’s live entertainment, a DJ and plenty of dancing to keep the vibe lively and fun. Skip the crowds and come hang with us for a night to remember. Reserve your spot now and be part of a truly special New Year’s celebration!

Every guest gets a guaranteed view of the Ball and a panoramic view of Times Square all night long. It’s an exclusive touch that sets our celebration apart – no other venue in Times Square offers such a luxurious front-and-center ball drop experience!

R Lounge NYE Party Inclusions:

*Admission with Inside Ball Drop View: Standing room only.

* Admission with Ball Drop Rooftop Experience: Standing room only.

* VIP Tables and Prime VIP Ball Drop View Tables: Available for additional purchase.

* New Year’s Eve hotel & transport package available for additional purchase.

* The event organizer retains the right to alter event features, and Beyond Times Square will have no control over such modifications.

NYE Party Option 3: Rockefeller Center

A Family-Friendly Party by the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Event Date: December 31, 2024 

Start Time: 8:00 PM 

End Time: 1:00 AM 

Duration: Approx. 5 hours 

Venue Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center (45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY 10111)

Capacity: 130 guests

Age Requirement: All ages

Dress Code: Holiday festive cocktail attire

Looking for a fun, festive, and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City? Our event at Rockefeller Center is perfect for all ages! Begin your evening with a professional photo in front of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to capture this magical moment. Once inside, enjoy a premium open bar with specialty drinks, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a gourmet dinner featuring carving stations and a decadent dessert bar.

Throughout the night, you’ll experience live entertainment, including a band and DJ, ensuring the whole family can dance the night away in a vibrant and dazzling atmosphere suitable for all ages. The celebration concludes with a family-oriented champagne toast as the Times Square Ball Drop is broadcast live.

Bring your family and end the year in style by ringing in the New Year amidst the bright lights of the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree! Enjoy unmatched family fun!

Rockefeller Center NYE Party Inclusions:

* General Admission

* Private Tables per Family: Available at an additional cost

* New Year’s Eve hotel & transport package available for additional purchase.

* The event organizer retains the right to alter event features, and Beyond Times Square will have no control over such modifications.

Program Rates

Let’s create your ideal itinerary, including the M Social NYE party/R Lounge NYE party/Rockefeller Center NYE party, private NYC tours, luxury transportation and hotel accommodations! Purchase your NYC New Year’s Eve Experience today! Secure your booking before the rates increase as the event date approaches. 

Let our Experience Designers assist you in crafting your ideal personalized itinerary!

Sample Itinerary 1

  • Luxury Chauffeured Airport to Hotel Transportation
  • Horse and Carriage Ride in Central Park
  • Crazy Christmas Lights of Brooklyn Private Tour with Private Vehicle
  • NYC New Year’s Eve Party at M Social Hotel or R Lounge*
  • Luxury Chauffeured Hotel to Airport Transportation

* Admission to the New Year’s Eve Parties at M Social Hotel & R Lounge is not sold separately; it is part of a CUSTOMIZABLE New Year’s Eve package.

*All NYE tickets are non-refundable.

Starting from

$3,094.50

Per Guest

Sample Itinerary 2

  • Luxury Chauffeured Airport Transportation with Meet & Greet services upon arrival
  • Home Alone 2: Christmas in NY Private Tour
  • Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party at Rockefeller Center
  • Winter Wonderland NYC Holiday Experience, including:
    • VIP Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center
    • Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes
    • 2-Hour Private Holiday Displays Walking Tour

* Admission to the New Year’s Eve Gala at Rockefeller Center is not sold separately; it is part of a CUSTOMIZABLE New Year’s Eve package.

*All NYE tickets are non-refundable.

Starting from

$2,307.50

Per Guest

Minimum Booking Requirements

  • Option 1: NYE party admission + hotel accommodations + round-trip airport/hotel luxury transportation  
  • Option 2: NYE party admission + 2 NYC tour experiences 

Contact Our New Year's Eve Concierges to Book Your Experience

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

A: All guests are GUARANTEED a live view of the Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve during the entire evening at both the M Social Hotel and R Lounge NYE parties. No other Times Square venue can offer the same experience in a luxurious manner.

M Social Hotel & R Lounge NYE Parties: 21 or older

Rockefeller Center NYE Party: All ages

Yes. Please contact us for more information at info@btsq.com or call (800) 999-8160.

A: Yes, you need to present your photo ID to be admitted to the NYE parties.

A: Parking may be available at local garages, in prior years the NYPD has closed entry to those garages in the “lockdown zone” early in the day. As well, limousine or private vehicle service into the “lockdown zone” is not available for the event. The “lockdown zone” will only affect the NYE parties at M Social Hotel or R Lounge.

We can help you arrange a stay at a hotel near the NYE party venue. Please contact us for more information at info@btsq.com or call (800) 999-8160.

A: On December 31 the NYPD closes access to the area from 40th Street up to 59th Street. The only entrances into this zone are from 6th Avenue or 8th Avenue. Everyone entering this area must pass through NYPD inspection including bag check and wanding. Usually, backpacks and large bags are prohibited. Vehicular traffic of any sort is prohibited. This “lockdown zone” is controlled by the NYPD. Guests who are attending our NYE Gala at M Social Hotel will receive a credential letter to access the M Social Hotel.

A: A credential letter will be provided. For the NYE parties at M Social Hotel and R Lounge, you will show the letter to police officers and on-site event staff to pass the barricade and access the event venue.

A: Yes. Please contact us for more information at info@btsq.com or call (800) 999-8160.

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Beyond Times Square (BTSQ) is a luxury destination management company and tour operator with a 21-year history of delivering tailormade, luxury travel experiences with authentic local experiences. With its exceptional expertise and extensive network of specialists, local experts and high-quality vendors in the travel industry, Beyond Times Square offers supreme hospitality to both individual and group travelers in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston, Savannah and beyond.