Where to Ring in the New Year in Des Moines 2025

FEATURED PICK: Smash Park: NYE Party

• 7 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
• Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Starting at 7 p.m., Smash Park is celebrating the end of 2024 with fun all night long! Hit up the pickleball courts, arcade games, or sit around with friends for a night of drinking and dining. VIP Packages are available for open bar, access to shareable buffet, special wristbands + cups, PLUS access to Paddle Club 21+! Looking for a more chill vibe? Their Open Bar package is perfect to keep you going all night long. Make sure to stick around at 9:30 p.m. for live music from Final Mix Show Band!

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The End of Eras Era: Noon Years Eve Party

• 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 East 5th Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Calling all Swifties!! Celebrate the “end of the eras…era” with a “Noon” Year’s Party. This event is perfect for all ages (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). There’ll be a photo station with Kelsey Arganbright Photography,  a silent disco, and balloon drop at noon sharp. Relive the joy of T-Swift’s Eras Tour and celebrate the end of 2024.

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The Pork Tornadoes with Bad Friends + DJ Nick Nystrom at Val Air

• Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.
• Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

There’s nothing more Iowan than a night of live music with our very own Pork Tornadoes! Join them, Bad Friends, and DJ Nick Nystrom for a night of upbeat music to keep the party bumpin’ and drinks flowing all night long!

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NYE Pops: The Doo Wop Project at Des Moines Civic Center

• 8 p.m.
• Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Let 2024 come to a close with a group you won’t want to miss! The Doo Wop project consists of members of touring Broadway, singing the biggest radio hits. Hear throwbacks from Frankie Valli to modern hits from Maroon 5. Tickets start at $40.

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ISPY NYE Party at VooDoo Lounge

• 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• VooDoo Lounge, 208 Third St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Dance into the new year at Voodoo Lounge! Round up your crew and celebrate the end of the year and party into the next. There is a dress code for this event, so be sure to “dress to impress”.  Tickets are $40 with the complimentary drinks from 8 – 11 p.m., a souvenir mug, top DJ’s, and a midnight toast all immersed in an NYE themed party. Want more? VIP options are available!

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NYE Party With Pianopalooza at Wooly’s

• Doors open 7 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
• Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

It’s Pianopalooza with Brad Seidenfeld Dance, drink, and be merry at this signature new year’s event. Tickets start at $15 (Booth and table add-ons are available for purchase).

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NYE Party at Black Sheep DSM

• 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Black Sheep, 223 E. Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Wonderland NYE at Nightingale Cocktail

• 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Nightingale Cocktail, 435 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

For the boujee, this one’s for you. It’s an immersive NYE experience at Nightingale! Packages start at $139 and include an open bar, appetizers & desserts, NYE party favors, and a celebratory toast at midnight! The DJ will be playing open to close, so dance your way into 2025 in a NYE party just like in the movies.

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Light Up the Night at Lefty’s

• 8 p.m. – 2 a.m..
• Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

From 5 different music sets/artists and two DJ hosts, Lefty’s is pulling out all the stops for their NYE party. Tickets start at $20 and get you in on this party with unbeatable vibes, unique visuals with lasers and lights, and drinks pouring all night.

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New Year’s Eve Comedy & Music Throwdown at Ironside Axe Club

• 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Ironside Axe Club, LLC., 2700 University Ave. #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Side-splitting laughter mixed with wood-splitting axe throwing? What more could you want?! Ironside Axe Club is throwing a New Year’s party full of hilarious comedians and live music performances all night long. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for the adventurous types!

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Paint & Sip NYE Party at Mainframe Studios

• 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way #211, Des Moines, IA 50309

If crowds, music, and dancing aren’t your thing- then this might be right up your alley! Charcuterie and music provided by Mainframe, come alone or with others to unleash your inner artist with a paint party. BYOB, so you can bring what YOU want to sip on. And hey, this party ends just a tad early so you have time to meet up with friends out on the town, or head home to watch the ball drop.

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New Year’s Eve at The Garden

• 10 p.m.
• The Garden, 525 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

A jam-packed drag show with glamorous cast members, flowing cocktails, food served all night, and a midnight dance party? Now THAT’S a way to ring in 2025! The Garden is hosting a special NYE drag show with a dance party to follow. There’s NO cover, but we highly recommend reserving a table in advance to ensure you and your group have a good spot- it’s going to be a busy, fun night!

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Comedy Xperiment’s NYE Show

• 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.
• Stoner Theater, 211 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines’ improv troupe is bringing you their NYE show! Comedy-lovers or people who simply want a break from the crowds and bar-hopping, this show is created by the audience, for the audience! That’s right, each show is different and is based on audience suggestion, so you never know what you’re going to get.

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Hessen Haus’ New Year’s Eve 99 Luftaballoon Drop

• 5 p.m.
• Hessen Haus, 101 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Celebrate New Years “early” at Hessen Haus! When the clock strikes midnight in Germany, we party! Grab dinner or pregame your holiday at Hessen Haus with a 99 Luftaballoon drop at 5 p.m., with a free champagne toast. Afterward, stick around and order a giant pretzel for the table or a classic German-inspired dish to get in  the spirit.

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