9 events to celebrate the new year this weekend—Dec. 30-Jan. 1

Can you believe 2023 starts this weekend? Let’s give it up for all the amazing memories we made in 2022 and for what’s to come. Read on to find out how to start the new year right in The Magic City, December 30-January 1.

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9 weekend events in The Magic City

1. New Year’s Eve at Bar la Fête

• Why go: Have the best meal of 2022 on New Year’s Eve with a 5-course seated dinner + optional drink pairings at Bar la Fête.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 5:30PM
• Where: Bar la Fête, 2212 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $125 for a 5-course meal (Additional $50 for wine pairings)
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2. Alabama Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve: A Viennese Celebration

• Why go: Toast the end of the year with a nod to the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day performances + a glass of champagne. 
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 6PM
• Where: Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Cost: Varies by seat
• Buy tickets

3. New Year’s Eve Punk Rock Art Show

• Why go: Rock out on New Year’s Eve with your crew + sip on tasty craft beer at True Story Brewing Company.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 6PM
• Where: True Story Brewing Company, 5510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Cost: $13

4. La Calle 205 New Year’s Eve Black & Gold Masquerade Party

• Why go: Grab a mask and ring in the new year with music, scrumptious bites + a cash balloon drop at midnight.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 7PM
• Where: Events at Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $20-30
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5. New Year’s Eve at the Birmingham Museum of Art

• Why go: Dress to the nines for a time of music, delicious food, cocktails, a champagne toast at midnight + more.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 8PM-12:30AM
• Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $200 per person
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6. Magic Night in The Magic City

• Why go: Start 2023 with music from DJ Camel Crush, a midnight balloon drop + champagne toast, yummy bites, ticket giveaways, magicians + tarot readers.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 8PM-1PM
• Where: Iron City, 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $45-145
• Buy tickets

7. Latinos Con Onda: Cheers to the New Year NYE Party

• Why go: Groove out to tech house and Latin hits as you celebrate the beginning of 2023 with your best pals.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 9PM
• Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $25 + $6.29 service fee
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8. New Year’s Eve at the Redmont

• Why go: Kick off the new year in roaring 20’s style at the beautiful, historic Redmont Hotel with a live band, DJ, delicious bites, drinks, a photo booth + more fun.
• When: Saturday, December 31 | 9PM
• Where: The Redmont Hotel, 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: (General Admission) $100 | (New Year’s Eve Party Package) $395
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9. Birmingham Squadron vs G League Ignite

• Why go: Have the best first day of 2023 with your family while cheering on Birmingham’s basketball team.
• When: Sunday, January 1 | 2PM
• Where: Legacy Arena, 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Varies by seat
• Buy tickets

Looking Ahead

• Bluey’s Big Play
  • When: Tuesday, January 3, 3PM | Wednesday, January 4, 6PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $22+
  • Buy tickets

• The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s Sleeping Beauty
  • When: Thursday, January 12 | 7:30PM
  • Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $27+
  • Buy tickets

• Birmingham Bulls vs Evansville Thunderbolts (Star Wars Night)
  • When: Friday, January 13 | 7PM
  • Where: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
  • Cost: Varies by seat
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• Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony
  • When: Friday, January 13-Saturday, January 14 | 7PM
  • Where: Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Cost: Varies by seat
  • Buy tickets

Curious about what’s happening in 2023? Check out these amazing January events happening around Birmingham. 

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