VIBE Guide: Get in the Mix - Hottest New Year's Eve Dance Parties
With the impending new year just around the corner we must ask you dance music fans- have you made you NYE plans yet? If not, then get to it! Some festival/rave rockers have made plans a year in advance, but luckily we have you procrastinators covered. Behold VIBE's guide to this year's top NYE Parties, with the 30 hottest headliners taking place across the nation on that special night where all cares of past year are thrown out the window in preparation for the new year. - compiled by Jessica Wunsch & Sarah Polonsky
Lights All Night Festival - Fair Park, TX - Tickets
Known as one of dance music's top NYE parties, this three day festival sports three nights of the genre's hottest acts but they save the best for last. This year, its a member of Swedish House Mafia as he begins the new year with the start of his new solo career.
VIPs on NYE: Axwell, Diplo, 12th Planet
Known as one of dance music's top NYE parties, this three day festival sports three nights of the genre's hottest acts but they save the best for last. This year, its a member of Swedish House Mafia as he begins the new year with the start of his new solo career.
VIPs on NYE: Axwell, Diplo, 12th Planet
Dada Land Compound - Brooklyn, NY - Tickets
If you're going to go out in 2012, why not go out with the cult of Dada where you can pop champagne and banana chips. The night is sure to involve some outrageous moments and a slew of surprises at every hour, especially with the promise of a TBA guest.
VIPs on NYE: Dada Life (duh!)
If you're going to go out in 2012, why not go out with the cult of Dada where you can pop champagne and banana chips. The night is sure to involve some outrageous moments and a slew of surprises at every hour, especially with the promise of a TBA guest.
VIPs on NYE: Dada Life (duh!)
XS Club - Las Vegas, NV - Tickets
The XS Nightclub is notorious for bringing some hot dance heat to the Las Vegas strip with high-profile headliner residencies that including Alesso, Skrillex, deadmau5 and Steve Aoki. So for New Year's they would have to step up their game by bringing one of the industry's most iconic DJs and champion to the genre's top anthem.
VIPs on NYE: Avicii
The XS Nightclub is notorious for bringing some hot dance heat to the Las Vegas strip with high-profile headliner residencies that including Alesso, Skrillex, deadmau5 and Steve Aoki. So for New Year's they would have to step up their game by bringing one of the industry's most iconic DJs and champion to the genre's top anthem.
VIPs on NYE: Avicii
Life In Color @ Bader Field - Atlantic City, NJ - Tickets
Steve Aoki is bringing is hard-core Cali parties to the East Coast with the nation's largest paint party hosted in Atlantic City. Ravers can expect champagne showers, Aoki crowd surfing, and, of course, lots and lots of dayglo paint.
VIPs on NYE: Steve Aoki, Tommy Trash, Adventure Club, David Solano
Steve Aoki is bringing is hard-core Cali parties to the East Coast with the nation's largest paint party hosted in Atlantic City. Ravers can expect champagne showers, Aoki crowd surfing, and, of course, lots and lots of dayglo paint.
VIPs on NYE: Steve Aoki, Tommy Trash, Adventure Club, David Solano
Jacked NYE @ Pier 94 - New York, NY - Tickets
If you're going to get jacked up on NYE, why not be Afro-jacked? The EDM giant (both literally and figuratively) stages a dance music invasion over NYC with fellow Dutch DJs as they ring in the New Year on Hudson River.
VIPs on NYE: Afrojack, R3hab, Shermanology
If you're going to get jacked up on NYE, why not be Afro-jacked? The EDM giant (both literally and figuratively) stages a dance music invasion over NYC with fellow Dutch DJs as they ring in the New Year on Hudson River.
VIPs on NYE: Afrojack, R3hab, Shermanology
Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA - Tickets
Two of EDM's biggest hotties will be heating things up in L.A. at the city's rising dance venue, Club Nokia, and who knows? One their many celebrity friends/acquaintances (Lady Gaga, Rihanna) might just stop by to celebrate the new year with them.
VIPs on NYE: Zedd, Nicky Romero
Two of EDM's biggest hotties will be heating things up in L.A. at the city's rising dance venue, Club Nokia, and who knows? One their many celebrity friends/acquaintances (Lady Gaga, Rihanna) might just stop by to celebrate the new year with them.
VIPs on NYE: Zedd, Nicky Romero
White Wonderland - Anaheim, CA - Tickets
Tired of hearing "Winter Wonderland" replayed over and over on your local department store track? Luckily on NYE, you can trade that tired old track for "White Wonderland," America's first exclusively dance music festival where patrons are required to wear white. Featuring an all-star lineup, it's one way to step into the new year all pure and bright.
VIPs on NYE: Above & Beyond, Avicii, Hardwell, Sebastian Ingrosso
Tired of hearing "Winter Wonderland" replayed over and over on your local department store track? Luckily on NYE, you can trade that tired old track for "White Wonderland," America's first exclusively dance music festival where patrons are required to wear white. Featuring an all-star lineup, it's one way to step into the new year all pure and bright.
VIPs on NYE: Above & Beyond, Avicii, Hardwell, Sebastian Ingrosso
SnowGlobe Festival - Lake Tahoe, CA - Tickets
Sometimes the crowded streets of the city can be an unpleasant way to ring in the new year, but luckily this year SnowGlobe is the answer. A three-day festival taking place in the scenic mountain country of California, one can celebrate the new year under a combination of night sky stars and strobing stage lights.
VIPs on NYE: Chromeo, Laidback Luke
Sometimes the crowded streets of the city can be an unpleasant way to ring in the new year, but luckily this year SnowGlobe is the answer. A three-day festival taking place in the scenic mountain country of California, one can celebrate the new year under a combination of night sky stars and strobing stage lights.
VIPs on NYE: Chromeo, Laidback Luke
Fort Mason Center - San Francisco, CA - Tickets
Table master and Fool's Gold top dog, A-Trak is bringing his Brooklyn beats to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge with this year's "Streets of San Francisco NYE" where party goers will enjoy a fireworks show along with panoramic views of the entire Bay, while kicking it to the jams of the remix wonder.
VIPs on NYE: A-Trak
Table master and Fool's Gold top dog, A-Trak is bringing his Brooklyn beats to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge with this year's "Streets of San Francisco NYE" where party goers will enjoy a fireworks show along with panoramic views of the entire Bay, while kicking it to the jams of the remix wonder.
VIPs on NYE: A-Trak
Castle - Chicago, IL - Tickets
If you want to ring in the new year like a king (or queen) then you have to do it at Castle with the annual Chicago NYE Ball. With one of EDM's trance kings headlining the event, this is sure to be an occasion of royal magnitudes.
VIPs on NYE: Paul Oakenfold
If you want to ring in the new year like a king (or queen) then you have to do it at Castle with the annual Chicago NYE Ball. With one of EDM's trance kings headlining the event, this is sure to be an occasion of royal magnitudes.
VIPs on NYE: Paul Oakenfold
Bass Odyssey @ Oregon Convention Center - Portland, OR - Tickets
If you're looking for a more alternative approach to celebrating the year's biggest event, then maybe consider entering the Bass Odyssey. Taking place in one of the nation's most eccentric cities, it promises a show of space-like proportions. "A dream of 2013 is a NYE party in Portland."
VIPs on NYE: Nero, Kill The Noise, Paper Diamond
If you're looking for a more alternative approach to celebrating the year's biggest event, then maybe consider entering the Bass Odyssey. Taking place in one of the nation's most eccentric cities, it promises a show of space-like proportions. "A dream of 2013 is a NYE party in Portland."
VIPs on NYE: Nero, Kill The Noise, Paper Diamond
The Bang @ Palace of Auburn Hills - Detroit, MI - Tickets
American pioneer of dubstep Skrillex is never one to do things by conventional means. Forget the typical NYE locations of New York, Chi-town or Los Angeles. Sonny is going out of 2012 with THE BANG in the nitty gritty streets of Detroit, along with the help of his fellow hardcore associates.
VIPs on NYE: Skrillex, Boys Noize, Flosstradamus
American pioneer of dubstep Skrillex is never one to do things by conventional means. Forget the typical NYE locations of New York, Chi-town or Los Angeles. Sonny is going out of 2012 with THE BANG in the nitty gritty streets of Detroit, along with the help of his fellow hardcore associates.
VIPs on NYE: Skrillex, Boys Noize, Flosstradamus
Pier 36 - New York - Tickets
Who wouldn't want to celebrate 2013 with 2012's #1 DJ. Armin van Buuren prepares for the new year (and the possibility of a fifth consecutive win) with a four hour set in NYC's South Street. We guarantee he'll be showcasing his iconic smile while he remixes well after the Times Square ball has dropped.
VIPs on NYE: Armin van Buuren
Who wouldn't want to celebrate 2013 with 2012's #1 DJ. Armin van Buuren prepares for the new year (and the possibility of a fifth consecutive win) with a four hour set in NYC's South Street. We guarantee he'll be showcasing his iconic smile while he remixes well after the Times Square ball has dropped.
VIPs on NYE: Armin van Buuren
LIV - Miami, FL - Tickets
The year 2012 has been good to Scottish DJ, producer and singer Calvin Harris with a multitude of all-star collaborations (including Rihanna and Florence Welch) and the release of his third studio album, 18 Months. No doubt he'll only get better in the next year, and at LIV nightclub fans and dance enthusiasts will have the chance to see him start off right as he remixes in the new year.
VIPs on NYE: Calvin Harris, Jacob Plant
The year 2012 has been good to Scottish DJ, producer and singer Calvin Harris with a multitude of all-star collaborations (including Rihanna and Florence Welch) and the release of his third studio album, 18 Months. No doubt he'll only get better in the next year, and at LIV nightclub fans and dance enthusiasts will have the chance to see him start off right as he remixes in the new year.
VIPs on NYE: Calvin Harris, Jacob Plant
Drop the Ball @ 2424 Studios - Philadelphia, PA - Tickets
This event will not only hosting its own live six foot ball drop, but the entertainment of Mad Decent's DJ Sega and Dark Child producer DJ Caspa among others. Combining sophistication with NYE celebration, the party takes place in Philly's SkyBox lounge - a combination of a contemporary art exhibition and entertainment space - making this an event to see and be seen.
VIPs on NYE: DJ Sega, DJ Bonics, DJ Caspa
This event will not only hosting its own live six foot ball drop, but the entertainment of Mad Decent's DJ Sega and Dark Child producer DJ Caspa among others. Combining sophistication with NYE celebration, the party takes place in Philly's SkyBox lounge - a combination of a contemporary art exhibition and entertainment space - making this an event to see and be seen.
VIPs on NYE: DJ Sega, DJ Bonics, DJ Caspa
Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY - Tickets
A venue hosting both history and today's hottest acts, Roseland Ballroom is the ideal place to celebrate both the previous and upcoming years. And with the iconic strobe light displays of Pretty Lights (how do you think he got his name), it sets the standard for a bright new year.
VIPs on NYE: Pretty Lights
A venue hosting both history and today's hottest acts, Roseland Ballroom is the ideal place to celebrate both the previous and upcoming years. And with the iconic strobe light displays of Pretty Lights (how do you think he got his name), it sets the standard for a bright new year.
VIPs on NYE: Pretty Lights
LED presents OMFG! NYE 2013 - San Diego, CA - Tickets
With temperatures dropping as low as 30 degrees F in the East Coast on NYE, it's no wonder a lot of the hot parties take place in warm coasts of California, including this LED event in San Diego. Hosting such heavy hitters as Zedd and Hardwell, it will be enough to make you scream "OMFG!"
VIPs on NYE: Laidback Luke, Hardwell, Zedd, Dillon Francis
With temperatures dropping as low as 30 degrees F in the East Coast on NYE, it's no wonder a lot of the hot parties take place in warm coasts of California, including this LED event in San Diego. Hosting such heavy hitters as Zedd and Hardwell, it will be enough to make you scream "OMFG!"
VIPs on NYE: Laidback Luke, Hardwell, Zedd, Dillon Francis
Decadence Festival - Colorado, CO - Tickets
Decadence is the name of the game for NYE, and that's what you get for this event with not one, but two separate rave venues for attendees - one dance, one dubstep. Plus, since it's in Colorado, ravers are free to LEGALLY toke up out in the open - though, that never really mattered before anyway.
VIPs on NYE: Wolfgang Gartner, Krewella, Zeds Dead, ATB, Mimosa
Decadence is the name of the game for NYE, and that's what you get for this event with not one, but two separate rave venues for attendees - one dance, one dubstep. Plus, since it's in Colorado, ravers are free to LEGALLY toke up out in the open - though, that never really mattered before anyway.
VIPs on NYE: Wolfgang Gartner, Krewella, Zeds Dead, ATB, Mimosa
Ovation Hall - Atlantic City, NJ - Tickets
You know it's going to be a momentous occasion with Tiësto and his Club Life brand in tow. On NYE he does his one-man show for the high-rolling audiences of Atlantic City.
VIPs on NYE: Tiësto
You know it's going to be a momentous occasion with Tiësto and his Club Life brand in tow. On NYE he does his one-man show for the high-rolling audiences of Atlantic City.
VIPs on NYE: Tiësto
Soundgarden Hall - Philadelphia, PA - Tickets
Prepare for a European invasion of epic proportions at Soundgarden Hall's NYE bash, featuring British artists Michael Woods and Funkgenda along with Dutch DJ R3hab. Together they bring the latest beats from the discotheques to our club floors, and welcome the new year with some fresh new sounds.
VIPs on NYE: R3hab
Prepare for a European invasion of epic proportions at Soundgarden Hall's NYE bash, featuring British artists Michael Woods and Funkgenda along with Dutch DJ R3hab. Together they bring the latest beats from the discotheques to our club floors, and welcome the new year with some fresh new sounds.
VIPs on NYE: R3hab
Congress Theater - Chicago, IL - Tickets
EDM's skilled youngblood serves as the perfect performer for the start of a brand new year. Laying down new beats in a venue that has seen so much history, the event is an ideal symbol of NYE, merging of the old and the new.
VIPs on NYE: Porter Robinson
EDM's skilled youngblood serves as the perfect performer for the start of a brand new year. Laying down new beats in a venue that has seen so much history, the event is an ideal symbol of NYE, merging of the old and the new.
VIPs on NYE: Porter Robinson
Moon Nightclub - Las Vegas, NV - Tickets
Reach for the stars next year by celebrating New Year's on the top floor of the Palms' Fantasy Tower in the Moon Nightclub of Las Vegas. Headlined by the Queens superstar herself, Wynter Gordon, it is sure to be an event of momentous proportions.
VIPs on NYE: Wynter Gordon
Reach for the stars next year by celebrating New Year's on the top floor of the Palms' Fantasy Tower in the Moon Nightclub of Las Vegas. Headlined by the Queens superstar herself, Wynter Gordon, it is sure to be an event of momentous proportions.
VIPs on NYE: Wynter Gordon
Vanguard - Los Angeles, CA - Tickets
If you're looking to get down and dirty this NYE, then look to Los Angeles' Vanguard whose one purpose is to provide the ultimate dance club experience. Funktion One Sound System and gyrating bodies are two things one can expect on its dance floors.
VIPs on NYE: Thomas Gold
If you're looking to get down and dirty this NYE, then look to Los Angeles' Vanguard whose one purpose is to provide the ultimate dance club experience. Funktion One Sound System and gyrating bodies are two things one can expect on its dance floors.
VIPs on NYE: Thomas Gold
Avalon Hollywood - Los Angeles, CA - Tickets
For those looking to make the most out their new year's celebration, then look to Avalon Hollywood - the only club in the city open till 8 a.m. Though, it will be hard to even leave then when America's Best DJ competition winner Markus Schulz is working the tables.
VIPs on NYE: Markus Schulz
For those looking to make the most out their new year's celebration, then look to Avalon Hollywood - the only club in the city open till 8 a.m. Though, it will be hard to even leave then when America's Best DJ competition winner Markus Schulz is working the tables.
VIPs on NYE: Markus Schulz
Story Nightclub - Miami, FL - Tickets
After undergoing a million dollar renovation, Miami's Amnesia reopens as Story Nightclub and they've enlisted the help of DJ legend Kaskade to welcome in 2013 and their new year in business.
VIPs on NYE: Kaskade
After undergoing a million dollar renovation, Miami's Amnesia reopens as Story Nightclub and they've enlisted the help of DJ legend Kaskade to welcome in 2013 and their new year in business.
VIPs on NYE: Kaskade
W South Beach - Miami, FL - Tickets
Two venues, two DJs, one hotel. The W has always been known to provide high entertainment on top of luxury, and for NYE they're bringing the heat down to South Beach with two hot Swedish acts in two separate venues. Do we really have to choose?!
VIPs on NYE: Alesso, Otto Knows
Two venues, two DJs, one hotel. The W has always been known to provide high entertainment on top of luxury, and for NYE they're bringing the heat down to South Beach with two hot Swedish acts in two separate venues. Do we really have to choose?!
VIPs on NYE: Alesso, Otto Knows
