10 weekend events in Birmingham + New Year’s Eve parties—Dec. 29-31

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Events in Birmingham are especially great at The Fennec. (Bham Now)

It’s the last weekend of the year, and you know what that means—New Year’s parties galore! Between NYE celebrations, basketball games and more, you can’t get bored with this schedule. Read on for what’s happening around town, December 29-31.

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Events in Birmingham happening all weekend

Events in Birmingham at the fennec
NYE parties all weekend, including The Fennec! (Bham Now)
  • ’24 Karat Gold New Year’s Weekend: Countdown to the ball drop in style at The Fennec, Innisfree Irish Pub + Moe’s BBQ. 1000 wristbands are available for sale! $75. December 29-31. Details.

Friday, December 29

The upstairs in avondale
The Upstairs at Avondale is the perfect event spot. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)
  • Camp McWane: Bring your curiosity and wonder for hands-on, minds-on, science and fun! For children four to 13 years old. 9AM-12:30PM. $40-$50. Details.
  • The Fab Four performs The Beatles’ Greatest Hits: “The Fab Four – The Ultimate Beatles Tribute” is a musical extravaganza happening at one of the most iconic venues in town. 7:30PM. Details.
  • The 15th Annual Hank Night: DYK that on December 30, 1952 music legend Hank Williams checked into the Redmont Hotel in Birmingham and it was his last full night on earth? “Hank Night” celebrates the life of Hank and his country music classics. 8PM. $20. Details.

Saturday, December 30

Events in Birmingham at Lyric Theatre
The Lyric + Alabama Theatres in downtown Birmingham. (Jon Eastwood)
  • Liberty Flames vs. Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena: It’s true—the Crimson Tide is taking on Liberty University at our very own Legacy Arena for the C.M. Newton Classic. Run, don’t walk to get your tickets! 1PM. Details.
  • Rickey Smiley Stand-Up Special: The star of the Rickey Smiley show is returning to his hometown for an unforgettable night of laughs. 6:30PM + 9:30PM. Details.
  • Project 2024 New Year’s Party: A NYE party with Project X is a guaranteed good time. See it for yourself! 8PM. $10-$20. Details.

Sunday, December 31

Cheers to 2024, Birmingham! (Bham Now)
Cheers to 2024, Birmingham! (Bham Now)
  • Taylor Hollingsworth at Avondale Common House: Live music and brunch at Avondale Common House? Count me in. 11:30AM-2:30PM. Free. Details.
  • New Year’s Eve at Rojo: Visit Rojo in Highland Park for live music with Red Harp, a champagne toast at midnight + a whole lot of fun. 6PM. No cover. Details.
  • New Year’s Eve with Footmad: Contra into the New Year—Birmingham Footmad is hosting an alcohol-free contra dance for all ages. 7:30PM. Free. Details.
  • Alabama Symphony Orchestra, A Viennese Celebration: Toast the end of 2023 with a glass of bubbly at the ASO’s performance of the traditional Viennese Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day repertoire. 6PM. $12-$65. Details.
  • Iron City’s Studio-22-themed New Year’s Eve event: Celebrate in style at Iron City’s Studio 22 event, a chic tribute to New York City’s iconic Studio 54. 8PM. $87-$162. Details.
  • Latinos con Onda NYE Fiesta: Welcome 2024 with this elevated event with Njoithelife + La Realeza. 8PM. Details.
Looking to get out of town?
  • Tupelo’s NYE party: 6PM. Tupelo’s New Year’s Eve Party is back with a diverse line-up of bands in Downtown Tupelo. Held in a safe, secure environment, the event has something for all ages to celebrate at the start of 2024. Details.
  • MoonPie Over Mobile: Enjoy a night full of live music, a parade, the cutting of the world’s largest MoonPie and ring in the new year with 50,000 of your new friends. 7PM (come early for kids activities + more) Details.
  • The Rocket City isn’t short of fun activities this weekend, either. Check out these events in Huntsville.

There’s more where that came from—check out more ways to ring in 2024 across town.

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Callie Morrison
Callie Morrison
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