New Years Eve in Charleston, SC is a dazzling time! From fireworks shows to black tie events to low key gatherings, there is plenty to do in Charleston for NYE.
As a local, I have rounded up all of the best things to do for New Year’s in Charleston whether you want a nice dinner, festive party, or need a family-friendly option. I’m also giving my top hotel suggestions and New Years Eve outfit ideas to ring in 2025 in style.
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New Years Eve Events in Charleston, SC
All of the best ticketed events going on in Charleston to celebrate NYE 2025.
*This post will be updated as events are announced for 2025 – read on for a sampling of last year’s events*
Charleston Wonderland
56 Beaufain Street | Festival Hall | 8:30pm – 12:30am
Charleston Wonderland is an event held at Festival Hall in the heart of historic Charleston. Expect a premium bar, amazing performers, live bands, DJs, and more. There will be a champagne toast, balloon drop, photo booths and a cigar lounge.
- Ticket Cost: $200
- Attire: Dress to Impress
A Masquerade of Wonders at The Wonderer
1705 Meeting Street Road | The Wonderer | 9:00pm
The Wonderer is hosting a fabulous party again this New Year’s Eve that will be a masquerade ball. They invite you to join as they “reimagine a world filled with wonder, beauty, and transformation”. They will have premium bars, live music, themed entertainment, and hors d’oeuvres.
- Ticket Cost: $150-$2,500 for VIP Tables
- Attire: Dress to impress, wear a mask
Bourbon and Bubbles & Lamar’s Sporting Club
570 King St. | 9:30pm-1:00am
Celebrate the new year at Bourbon and Bubbles and Lamar’s Sporting Club both located right along upper King Street. Flow through two venues with live DJs, heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and party favors. Of course, there will also be an open bar.
- Tickets: starting at $150
- Attire: dress to impress
Celebrate Under the Stars NYE Party at The Ryder
237 Meeting Street | The Ryder Hotel | 9:00pm
Countdown to 2025 at The Ryder Hotel with an open bar and light bites beginning at 9:00pm. Enjoy live music, a champagne toast, dancing, and plenty of festive cocktails.
- Tickets: $125 for early bird! or book a VIP gondola
- Attire: Festive
NYE 2025 at Uptown Social
587 King Street Street | Uptown Social | 8:00pm
Celebrate at Uptown Social with an open bar and pizza. They will have live entertainment featuring multiple DJs all night long. This will be a super fun and more casual option.
- Ticket Cost: $125-$175
- Attire: Festive
Folly Beach Flip Flop Drop
Center Street | 9:00pm – Midnight
The annual Folly Beach Flip Flop Drop is a fun way to ring in the new year as a “flip-flop” will drop instead of the ball in NYC. It will drop as the clock strikes midnight and be followed by a fireworks display on the beach. All the bars will have live music so bar hop along Center Street for a lively NYE.
- Ticket Cost: Free!
- Attire: casual, anything goes!
RITUAL’S Midnight Mirage NYE Party
145 Calhoun St Unit 301 | 8:00pm – 1:00am
Make plans to ring in 2025 at RITUAL for the Midnight Mirage party! They will have DJs DJs JMBX and Icon playing great music at their rooftop space.
- Ticket Cost: $125-2500
- Attire: Black Tie
New Year’s Eve Decades Party
The Restoration Hotel | 77 Wentworth Street | 9:00pm
Head to The Restoration Hotel for the grooviest party in town complete with a silent disco and then music by a DJ and live band. With multiple spaces, each room will feature a different era. Enjoy light bites, open bar, and champagne toast at midnight!
- Ticket Cost: $175/person
- Attire: Sequins!
Motown Countdown at Forte Jazz Lounge
477 King Street | 8:00pm – 12:30pm
Enjoy a night of music and dancing with the sounds of Motown from featuring Legacy and the Unit Band. Tickets include music, dancing, buffet with plenty of great food and champagne toast.
- Ticket Cost: $175/person
- Attire: Dress to Impress – Formal
Neon Nights New Year’s Eve at Sunsets
97 Ronnie Boals Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 | 8:00pm
Head over to Mount Pleasant for a party on Shem Creek to ring in the new year with a view. Sunsets is hosting a neon themed party with DJ, drinks, buffet and glow up station!
This sounds like such a fun party with interactive photo booths, glow paint, and accessories. Plus, it is very affordable.
- Ticket Cost: $40
- Attire: Neon, glow-in-the-dark, or anything that shines under blacklight!
More to come as events are added!
Nice Dinner Restaurants for New Years Eve in Charleston
If you want to do something special, but not stay up til midnight on the party scene, go to a nice dinner. Here are some of my favorite special occasion restaurant in Charleston!
Chez Nous
Chez Nous is hands down the most romantic restaurant in Charleston. It’s set inside a tiny Charleston home with wood and brick interiors and dim lighting. Go with a small group of 2 or 4 people and enjoy this 3-course preset menu.
Circa 1886
Celebrate the new year with a festive six course menu at one of Charleston’s best restaurants located at Wentworth Mansion. Make reservations early! Cost is $175/person and includes a glass of champagne with dinner.
Edmund’s Oast Charleston
Edmund’s Oast is always a great choice. Grab a seat in their cozy indoor dining room or fun outdoor patio if the weather is nice. Dine on creative dishes and unique cocktail creations!
Malagon
Malagon is the sister restaurant to Chez Nous and a great choice for the holidays. It’s a fun spot to go with a few friends and share tapas. It’s a Spanish style menu with tons of small plates, amazing wines, and you have to finish off the night with the churros!
The Ordinary
The Ordinary is my favorite spot in Charleston for fresh seafood and raw bar. We love it for special occasions. Definitely go with a few friends and get a seafood tower and of course, pair it perfect with some champagne to toast 2023!
The Restaurant + Bar at Zero George
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to try the tasting menu at Zero George. It is a very elevated dining experience in their tiny kitchen tucked away in one on the most charming hotels in South Carolina. The tasting menu is a culinary journey based on whatever ingredients are in season along with wine pairings. It’s the closest thing to a Michelin star restaurant in Charleston.
Southbound
Southbound is one of the hottest restaurants to open this year and they’ve got an incredible NYE menu for 2025. Expect welcome champagne and bites like lobster, wagyu, sweet potato gnocchi, lamb, and amazong desserts. It is a 3 course menu for $125/person – make reservations on resy!
Family Friendly Events for New Year’s in Charleston
If you are bringing the kids, checkout these fun family friendly events for New Years in Charleston.
New Year’s Eve at Kiawah
Night Heron Park | 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Tickets: Free!
Ring in 2025 with the family at Kiawah Island’s Night Heron Park. There will be entertainment, fireworks, dinner available, and fun for the whole family.
Noon Year’s Eve at Children’s Museum
25 Ann Street | 10am-12:00pm
- Tickets: Free with paid admission
The Charleston Children’s Museum will be highlighting traditional holiday celebrations from cultures around the world before the ball drops at noon. Have fun with the kids and celebrate with a juice box toast!
New Years Day Events
Polar Bear Plunge Sullivan’s Island
The Polar Bear Plunge on Sullivan’s Island is always a fun event. It’s been going on almost 30 years and raises funds for the Special Olympics of SC. After, head to the bars for drinks at some of my favorite Sullivan’s island restaurants like Dunleavy’s, Mex 1, HomeTeam, The Longboard, or Poes!
The Bill Murray Look-A-Like Polar Plunge
Dress as your favorite Bill Murray character and celebrate New Year’s Day at Folly Beach by running into the icy cold waters. It usually begins around noon in front of the Tides hotel on Folly Beach. After, have lunch or drinks along Center Street.
Where to Stay in Charleston for New Year’s Eve
These are my top hotel picks for New Years Eve in Charleston, SC. It’s a special occasion so you should stay somewhere nice to celebrate! Read my full guide on where to stay in Charleston, SC for all the best hotels.
The Dewberry
The Dewberry is one of the tallest hotels at eight stories high with one of the best rooftop views in the city. It is styled in mid-century decor with a charming, modern edge to it. The Living Room is one of my favorite cozy places for a cocktail or head upstairs to the Citrus Club for an incredible view over the city.
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place is the most iconic hotel in Charleston that really put the city on the map from a tourism standpoint. It is classic luxury and will be undergoing renovations over the next few years as it becomes a bit more modern thanks to its new local owners. You will love the spa and rooftop pool, club-level suites, amazing restaurants, and luxury retail stores.
During the holiday season, it will be decorated in the most festive ways!
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett is located on King Street overlooking beautiful Marion Square. It’s incredibly elegant with its southern take on a grand European hotel. Enjoy luxury rooms and amenities, a spa, rooftop pool, all pink bar Camellias and take in the Charleston skyline at rooftop bar, Fiat Luxe.
Weather in Charleston in December
Charleston weather in December and January is typically pretty glorious. I love this time of year in the city because it’s not too crowded, but you can still have really nice weather days to enjoy the many attractions in Charleston.
The weather could go either way in December, but often we see daytime temperatures in the 60’s and evenings dip into the lower 50s to 40s.
For going out to parties on New Year’s Eve, you can count on it being chilly in Charleston, SC. You will need a coat if you plan to be outside for an extended time period.
What to Wear for New Years Eve in Charleston SC
Whether going to a nice dinner or lively party, you can feel free to dress up on New Year’s Eve. Opt to wear anything with velvet, sequins, glitter, metallics – all the festive outfit must-haves! Charleston ladies do dress to impress.
In the evenings, it will be chilly so you’ll want a coat if spending time outdoors. If you don’t want to carry it around – move quickly to get inside and you should be okay!
Below I am sharing the most gorgeous dresses for New Years Eve 2024/2025 in Charleston. Including accessories like shoes and purses so you are dressed to impress! Most available on AMAZON with prime shipping for last minute shoppers!
