The Best Las Vegas NYE 2023 Parties and Events, Including the Debut of Fontainebleau’s Private Club (Exclusive)

Las Vegas’ fall/winter 2023 calendar has been nonstop with major events from the opening of Sphere with U2:UV Achtung Baby Live in September to the long-awaited debut of Fontainebleau with Justin Timberlake and Paul Anka helming the festivities in December. Of course, there was also a little street race called Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix sandwiched in between.

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With New Year’s Eve 2023 falling ideally on a Sunday — making it a four-day holiday weekend — the city hosts a private club and theater christening and residency openings as eight fireworks displays from The Strat to MGM Grand light up the sky above the Strip.

Below, keep reading for the best New Year’s Eve 2023 parties, concerts and events in Las Vegas, from performances by Christina Aguilera at The Venetian’s Voltaire Belle de Nuit, Kelly Clarkson at Planet Hollywood and Post Malone at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater, to entertainment headlined by magician David Blaine, comedians Seth Meyer and John Oliver, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese and much more.

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The Poodle Room Debuts at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reveals that Fontainebleau Las Vegas will preview the Poodle Room, a members-only lifestyle and social club atop its 67-story hotel tower on Dec. 31. This will be the first time anyone has seen the Strip from this vantage point as the Fontainebleau is the tallest occupiable building in Nevada. The invite-only A-list first-look pays homage to the original Poodle Room, with its prancing poodle logo on cocktail napkins and swizzle sticks, that served as a celebrity and socialite hangout at the original South Beach resort when it opened in 1954. Expect a mid-century maximal design by Rockwell Group, opulent florals from Jeff Leatham, bars serving cocktails in Baccarat glassware, an omakase sushi experience (which will be open to the public), a cigar room, a conservatory bathed in natural light and as the name suggests, poodle iconography everywhere. Josephine the Poodle is also the Fontainebleau Las Vegas mascot.

While details of the membership remain closely guarded, the application is up and Fontainebleau development president Brett Mufson teases that, “For our members, Poodle Room offers a sense of ownership in an exclusive community where they will want for nothing and enjoy the exceptional service and hospitality that has set Fontainebleau apart.”

Who Is Performing in Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve 2023?

According to Expedia’s 2024 Travel Trends, traveling to see concerts or tour tourism is one of the deciding factors as to why people visit a city — in Las Vegas’ case, for the residencies that fill the theaters year-round. Citing the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, Expedia’s survey found that nearly 70 percent of survey respondents say they are more likely to travel to a concert. With 300,000 to 400,000 people descending on the Strip for New Year’s Eve, a large number of them will be packing the shows with entertainment as a top driver.

Here are the best concerts and parties in Las Vegas during New Year’s weekend, from Post Malone at the new Fontainebleau to Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson.

Post Malone at BleauLive Theater and Liv Nightclub in Fontainebleau 

When Dec. 30 & 31
Where BleauLive Theater and Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (833) 702-7272
Tickets From $238 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

Malone performs two consecutive history-making nights at the resort’s 3,800-seat Live Nation BleauLive Theater. “New Year’s Eve is iconic in this city and I’m excited to ring in 2024 as the first headliner at Fontainebleau Las Vegas,” says Malone, whose fifth album Austin debuted in August at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart. In June, the 10-time Grammy nominee received the Songwriters Hall of Fame “Hal Davis Starlight Award.” The theater features a large GA floor, the best place for a dance-party vibe when Justin Timberlake took the venue for a test spin at the resort’s invite-only opening. VIP sections have lounge seating with couches and bottle service. On Dec. 30, he will head over to the all-new Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau to keep the party going after the concert.

Christina Aguilera at Voltaire Belle de Nuit in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

When Dec. 30 & 31 (Jan. 5-6; Feb. 2-3, 9-10; March 1-2)
Where Voltaire at Venetian Resorts Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 414-1000
Tickets From $146 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

Writing a new chapter in Las Vegas entertainment, Voltaire takes the residency out of the typical theater environment and gives it an intimate spin with only 1,000-person capacity and tables and banquettes — set with champagne, caviar and cookies — that put you right next to the stage, no matter where you sit. Christina Aguilera makes her debut at the venue on New Year’s Eve weekend, promising fans a performance unlike any other she’s done before with her most celebrated hits as the audience is ensconced in an immersive piece of art. Kylie Minogue has been performing at Voltaire since November and takes a break while Aguilera takes her turn.

Kelly Clarkson at Bakkt Theater in Planet Hollywood

When Dec. 30 & 31 (Feb. 9-10)
Where Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood, 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (855) 234-7469
Tickets From $70 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

Kelly Clarkson returns to Las Vegas with another limited-engagement run of Chemistry: An Intimate Night with Kelly Clarkson for two performances over New Year’s Eve weekend. Chemistry, which debuted over the summer and sold out, gives fans the Clarkson they want with a collection of her biggest hits such as “Breakaway,” “Miss Independent,” “Stronger,” “Since You Been Gone,” “Mine” and even some covers. On opening night, she performed her version of Harry Styles’ “As It Was.”

John Oliver and Seth Meyers at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

When Dec. 31
Where The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (855) 234-7469
Tickets From $70 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

After performing together at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in August, comedians John Oliver and Seth Meyers bring their “Two Comedians, One Stage” double-header to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for one-night-only on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps this Vegas gig could be a test run for more dates out west, as they will continue to play the Beacon Theatre through June 2024 with one date scheduled per month.

David Blaine Impossible at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas

When Dec. 29-31 (Feb. 14, 17 & 18; March 27, 29 & 30; May 8, 10 & 11)
Where Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (702) 770-7000
Tickets From $76 at Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

After a run at Resorts World throughout 2022 and 2023, David Blaine returns to the Strip with an all-new residency at Wynn debuting New Year’s Eve weekend. The stunt and illusion artist promises celebrity guest appearances — Keanu Reeves recently pulled a knife out of Blaine’s nose on late-night television — which became a regular occurrence during his last show.

Insomniac’s Forever Midnight at Resorts World 

When Dec. 31
Where The Grounds at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109; (702) 676-7000
Tickets From $130 at Front Gate Tickets

For the first-time ever Insomniac is hosting a dual-city New Year’s Eve festival, Forever Midnight, taking over both The Grounds at Resorts World Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Convention Center for two nights NYE weekend. Sofi Tukker as well as John Summit, Kaskade, Fisher, Kaytranada, Eric Prydz, Green Velvet, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet, Jamie Jones b2b The Martinez Brothers, Lucati, Nicole Moudaber and Solomun, among others. LA’s Factory 93 and Miami’s Club Space act as lineup curators and stage hosts.

Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue at Horseshoe

When Dec. 28-31 (select dates through April 27)
Where Jubilee Theater in Horseshoe, 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; (877) 603-4390
Tickets From $59 at StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, Ticket Network, VividSeats

Incorporating some of the stunning Bob Mackie costumes and sets from by-gone showgirl spectacular Jubilee into her iconic acts, Dita Von Teese revives one of Las Vegas’ lost art forms at the Jubilee Theater in Horseshoe. The burlesque queen is joined on stage by two dozen gender- and body-diverse neo-burlesque performers as she descends from five stories above on a floating disc. With feathers, rhinestones, sequins and a bedazzled circus wagon pulled by male show ponies — and you’ve hit the glamour jackpot. The closer is, of course, five of Dita’s signature champagne and martini glasses on stage at once. Additional costumes from Jenny Packham, Catherine D’Lish, Mister Pearl, Christian Louboutin and more make every performance simply dazzling.

Get Married on NYE: 123123 Wedding Date

New Year’s Eve 2023 is expected to be a popular wedding date in Las Vegas due to its numerical sequence of 1-2-3-1-2-3 and the city’s famous wedding chapels are experiencing high bookings. To control the demand, the Clark County Clerk is offering a  pop-up marriage license office at Harry Reid Airport through New Year’s Eve weekend open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Terminal 1 near baggage claim.The temporary office will issue marriage licenses and vow renewal certificates. Couples using the pop-up location will also receive a NYE-themed keepsake to take with them for the wedding ceremony. The most popular magic date in Las Vegas history was 7/7/2007 when 4,492 couples were married; the second most popular wedding date was 11/11/2011 with 3,125 couples married.