Milwaukee New Year’s Weekend Guide: Dec. 21-Jan. 1

15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This New Year’s Weekend

Ring in the New Year with dance parties, masquerades and more.

1. Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets

FRIDAY-SUNDAY | WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE 

Waukesha Civic Theatre is bringing Wisconsin’s premiere doo-wop group to the stage. Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets have been harmonizing together since 2003. 

2. MANIA- ABBA Tribute Band 

FRIDAY AT 7:30 P.M. | PABST THEATER 

MANIA is an internationally touring cover band with the mission of bringing the music of ABBA to fans around the world. Sing and dance to favorite hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” and “Fernando,” in a high-energy celebration.


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3. No Can Do – A Tribute to the Music of Hall & Oates

FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | SHANK HALL 

The passion project of WAMI award-winning vocalist Rich Hoffman, No Can Do is a tribute to the nostalgia of the music of Hall & Oates. Attendees must be 21 years or older. 

4. Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner

SATURDAY AT 6:30 P.M. | MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY, WAWAUTOSA

Maggiano’s Little Italy is serving a several course meal with a mystery party this Saturday. Evening wear, black tie and ball gowns are encouraged at this glamorous night of true crime and Italian food. 

5. The Robert Austin Project 

SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. | 1515 W. MEQUON RD., MEQUON

The Robert Austin Project is an acoustic band playing progressive country songs including music by the Eagles and Kenny Chesney. See them at SIP MKE and also enjoy wine and full bar service during the show. 

6. Fighting Bob w/ The Taxmen

SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | LINNEMAN’S INN 

Fighting Bob and The Taxmen will perform a New Year’s Eve Eve show with their funk-jazz sound. Attendees must be 21 years or older to attend. There is a $5 cover at the door. 

7. NYE MKE 2024

SUNDAY AT 8:30 P.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD 

This New Year’s Eve party on Milwaukee’s lakefront will have music from DJ Shawna and Joe Ray, food from Bartolotta Catering, an open bar and a dance floor. Tickets are available on Eventbrite

8. New Year’s Eve Bash

SUNDAY AT 9 P.M. | MAD PLANET 

Mad Planet’s New Year’s Eve party includes everything a dance club party should have to ring in 2024. DJ Don Black is doing a set with the nostalgia of the 90s and the 2000s music, pizza and champagne. 

9. NYE 24: BLACK LIGHT DANCE PARTY

SUNDAY AT 9 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE 

With five of Milwaukee’s best DJ talent playing darkwave, goth, industrial and new music for a dance party like no other, the Black Light dance party is a neon way to start 2024. 

10. New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at The Iron Horse Hotel

SUNDAY AT 9 P.M. | THE IRON HORSE HOTEL

A party full of a captivating mystery, The Iron Horse Hotel’s masquerade ball is an epic evening with food, drink and old glamorous fun. 

11. Slayground: Slumber Party NYE

SUNDAY AT 10 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB 

Don’t fall asleep! This Bay View venue is holding an all-night New Year’s slumber party. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best pajamas, rock out to six local DJs and enjoy an early morning breakfast served at 5 a.m.

12. New Yams Eve 2024 with DJ Bizzon

SUNDAY AT 10 P.M. | COMPANY BREWING 

The Company Brewing New Year’s festivities include a taco truck on the heated patio, movies on the big screen, extended cocktail specials throughout the evening and more. Additionally, DJ Bizzon will be playing songs spanning multiple decades and genres, from Earth Wind & Fire to Whitney Houston.

13. New Year’s Eve Party at SafeHouse Milwaukee

SUNDAY AT 10 P.M. | SafeHouse 

As an espionage-themed restaurant, SafeHouse will have hors d’oeuvres and plenty of spy-themed fun. The New Year’s Eve party will be all you can drink, and the restaurant will also host a live magician. 

14. New Year’s Day Bubbles & Brunch

MONDAY AT 9 A.M. | SAINT KATE – THE ARTS HOTEL

Kick off the New Year with cocktails and croffles at this brunch. The hotel will serve endless mimosas and bloody marys, as well as goat cheese biscuits and ham and cheese croissant waffles.

15. Polar Bear Plunge/Dip

MONDAY AT 12 P.M. | BRADFORD BEACH 

If you’re feeling brave enough to jump into freezing Lake Michigan to kick off your year, the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge will take place at noon on the first of the year. Enjoy some mid-winter swimming with a group of like-minded individuals looking to start the year off right.


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