The NYE 2014 Party Guide

We’re back again this year to school you on the best parties in Pittsburgh for the upcoming New Year’s Eve festivities. Save the night at home for some other time, grab a posse and head out to one of our top picks to maximize your party spirits. As is the case every year, there’s something for every kind of partier, whether you’re low-key, ready to rave or looking to get fancy.

If you’re looking to get fancy this NYE, consider the following options. From formal attire to expensive champagne toasts and multi-course meals, these parties will have your pinkies up in no time. For even more fancy NYE options, check out our NYE dinner guide, but make your reservations ASAP! These prime locales to ring in the new year are filling up fast!

Masquerade: New Year’s Eve 2014 at Round Corner Cantina, hosted by Urbanist PGH

The Player’s Ball at The Gallery

Bar Marco NYE, featuring Drag Times with Trixie Treat and DJ Huck Finn

The Grown Ass People’s NYE Party at James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy

If you’re looking to rock out this New Year’s Eve, there are many shows to choose from. Everything from beloved Pittsburgh natives Rusted Root to Foxy Shazam’s triumphant return to Mr. Smalls is on tap for the evening. Make sure to read through to the bottom of this post, where we’ll be giving a pair of tickets away to Foxy Shazam’s NYE gig! What better way to ring in the new year than with a little rock & roll!?

Foxy Shazam – World Champions New Years with Gene the Werewolf and Dazzletine at Mr. Smalls

A Very Harlan New Years at Belvedere’s Ultra Dive

Against Me! at Altar Bar

Rusted Root New Year’s Eve at The Rex

Those looking to get down and dance typically have the most options to choose from, and this year is no different. The folks behind Lazercrunk are at it again at the Brillobox, Free Ride is continuing their NYE tradition, and Time Travel is still going strong. The following NYE party staples can be counted on to keep the vibes flowin well past midnight.

Time Travel, at a new, intimate location – Pub I.G.

New Year’s Eve Party at Free Ride (Construction Junction)

Static Nightclub New Year’s Eve 2014

The USPS: New Year’s Eve 2014 at Brillobox

EMBER: New Years Eve at Tilden, which is as far as we know, the only afterhours thing going on NYE if you don’t count gettin freaky in the bedroom.

And remember! We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to Foxy Shazam‘s NYE gig at Mr. Smalls. Doors are at 8 and the show begins at 9 with local openers Dazzletine and Gene the Werewolf. If you aren’t familiar with Foxy Shazam and their antics, get acquainted, and then leave a comment below to enter our giveaway. We’ll select a winner next week and you’ll be well on your way to having a killer New Year’s Eve! If you’d like to purchase tickets, you can do so here.