New York City, Miami, and Las Vegas. These are all popular destinations when New Year’s Eve rolls around, but if you’re looking for an alternative destination that offers up entertainment that’s just as favorable as those cities, look no further than Chicago. With world-renowned restaurants, upper-echelon nightclubs, and a bar scene that’s recognized by the entire country, it’s fair to say that the Windy City certainly holds its own when it comes to enjoyment.
New Year’s Eve in Chicago is one of the best places to go to have an unforgettable New Year’s experience. From fine dining to club hopping, and comedy shows to rockin’ concerts, Chicago has it all.
There’s nothing like spending New Year’s Eve in Chicago, and with so much to do and see, it’s guaranteed you won’t be disappointed. Chicago is famous for its nightlife, and hosts so many events for New Year’s that cater to a variety of tastes from laid-back to full-fledged party mode. Finding an event that you’ll enjoy to ring in the New Year will not be a difficult task in this thriving metropolis.
New Year’s Eve 2023 will be having popular venues all around the city hosting some of the hottest NYE parties to date. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to party in Chicago at one of the amazing venues that are partaking in festive New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations! Celebrate with friends and loved ones as you ring in the New Year in style in a place like Chicago, where thousands flock every year to take part in the wonderment of New Year’s Eve. With such a wide variety of places to celebrate, New Year’s Eve in Chicago is the perfect place to find what you’re looking for to welcome in the New Year!
You can celebrate the spirit of Chicago as you enjoy an open bar, music by a live DJ, a five-course dinner, a midnight champagne toast, comedy shows, firework displays, luxury yacht parties and so much more! Chicago is full of life on New Year’s, and with such an eclectic variety of places to celebrate, it’s a great city to kick off New Year’s 2023 right!!
Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW),
The highly anticipated annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW), now celebrating its 16th year, Friday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
The event will feature more than 335 participants representing 34 distinct Chicago neighborhoods, including 37 suburban restaurants. Of the participants, 55 are women, minority, and/or Black-owned enterprises. In 2023, 51 restaurants make their CRW debut, with participants including a range of both recently opened and established locales, such as Alpana (River North), Bloom Plant Based Kitchen (Bucktown/Wicker Park), Mima’s Taste of Cuba (Irving Park), Lexington Betty Smokehouse (Roseland) and Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (four locations citywide). They join a list of repeat loyalists such as The Berghoff (Loop), Mon Ami Gabi (Lincoln Park), Osteria Langhe (Logan Square), Swift & Sons Tavern & Oyster Bar (Wrigleyville) and Mango Pickle (Edgewater). See a complete list of participating restaurants and their curated menu offerings.
Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and local foodies a meaningful opportunity to experience some of the area’s most sought-after restaurants. For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating dining establishments will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $25 for brunch or lunch, and $42 and/or $59 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). Lending an ideal reason to explore Chicago’s nationally lauded culinary scene, diners can experience new, showstopping restaurants and familiar favorites alike daily.
The highly anticipated celebration premieres on Thursday, January 19 at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week. Making an exciting return for the first time since 2020, the event will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chicago’s Field Museum. Beloved Chicago Chef Darnell Reed of Luella’s Southern Kitchen steps into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the star-studded party. Guests will have the opportunity to experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 50 restaurants showcasing their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as enjoy wine, beer, spirits, entertainment, and more.
Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW23)
Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW23), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets will take place February 16-26, 2023.
The value-priced CTW tickets will be $30, $15, or less. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 am CST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com.
More than 100 productions are expected to participate, offering value-priced tickets to productions throughout the city and suburbs. The program continues to bring in new audiences to area theatres with an average of 2/3 of attendees visiting their chosen theatre for the first time. Despite the pandemic, in February 2022 over 10,500 value-priced tickets were sold to over 60 participating shows and almost 400 individual performances.
Chicago offers lots of fun this new year. Come and be part of the celebrations.
