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Seattle New Years Eve 2024

Things to do in Seattle on new years eve. Fireworks, cruises, top parties & hotels for NYE 2023-2024

Seattle space needle new year fireworks

From the bustling nightlife  to First Night Celebrations, Seattle's signature new years eve event still remains to be its spectacular midnight fireworks display that lights up the sky over the city's iconic Space Needle. This landmark has always been the focal point for the celebrations with it's central position making it visible from all across the city, while also providing an excellent vantage point in it's own right.

Elsewhere there is plenty going on across the city, with a huge variety of parties and celebrations to greet the new year in style, and a number of options for seeing in the new year out on the water with a new years eve fireworks cruise.

New Years at the Needle

The main new years eve event in Seattle continues to be the T-Mobile's New Years at the Needle, and the spectacular fireworks display at midnight on NYE which is usually preceded by the Space Needle being lit up in glorious colours throughout December. This year will also have an amazing 500 drone illumination next to the Space Needle.

The NYE midnight fireworks at the Needle dominate the skies and can be seen for miles around, with the best outdoors viewing points out in Kerry Park, where there are fantastic panoramic views of the city - it does get crowded though, so be sure to get there early.

New Years at Sky View Observatory

If you're looking for a great view of Seattle then a great option is to head to the Skyview Observatory, located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center and offering panoramic 360 degree views across the city.

There are usually standard and limited VIP tables VIP ticket options, more details can be found online here.

Seattle Center Winterfest

The Seattle Center Winterfest continues right through to the new year and including new years eve with Groove Nation on Armory Stage and The Fountain of Light at Internaitonal Fountain bringing you some fantastic music performances and a dance party. Full event list at Seattle Center found here.

Argosy NYE Fireworks Cruise

Another great way to secure one of the best views possible is to take to the water for a fireworks cruise where an unobstructed view is guaranteed - Seattle has a maritime setting with lakes Union and Washington on one side and the ocean on the other.

There are several offerings to choose from - one of our favourites is with Argosy Cruises, who on new years eve they position themselves in the middle of Elliott Bay for the best view you can get. The cruise departs from the famous Pier 55 on the waterfront - get more details and buy your tickets online here.

Seattle Symphony New Year's Eve Concert

More classical musical diversions are provided by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, performing at 9pm on December 31st at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium in Benaroya Hall. There's a post concert party where you can sip champagne and dance into the new year.

Performance details and ticket sales available here.

Shaken Not Stirred: A James Bond 2024 New Year's Eve Soiree

You'll want to channel your inner bond girl or favourite 007 when it comes to dressing for James Bond Theme party. There's a red carpet entrance with welcome glass of bubbly, a 6 piece band featuring vocalist Stephanie Porter for some big band music, casino tables and balloon drop at midnight. Get your tickets here: Shaken Not Stirred Soiree

NYElectric 2024

The Hyatt Regency in downtown Seattle has an amazing night prepared for you. a 5 hour premium pre-paid bar, top Seattle DJs playing the very best of House and Top 40 hits throughout the evening. There will be an amazing countdown to midnight with a giant LED wall on the main stage! Tickets out now: NYElectric 2024

New Years Eve Hotels

There is plenty of accommodaton in central Seattle and the surrounding areas, with many hosting their own private parties, some even offering event spaces with views of the fireworks.

Hotels with Space Needle view rooms for the fireworks include the Pan Pacific, Seattle Westin, Edgewater Hotel and the Holiday Inn - be sure to specify you would like a view when making your reservation.

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Seattle new year hotels here.

NYE Live Stream

The range of live coverage of the Seattle Space Needle new years eve fireworks display, both on television and online has increased greatly over the last few years, meaning it is now possible to watch a live stream wherever you are.

There is live TV coverage via local channels like King 5 that also offer an online webcast option as well as excellent and ideally positioned webcam views, including skyline streaming cameras that have the Space Needle right in shot:

Seattle fireworks live streaming

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