Live Music & Dance
Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen: New Years Eve Bash
Head to Sevy’s for a night of fun and good times! They will have food & drink specials all night with special menus, including a reverse Happy Hour from 8pm until 10pm, and live music from the Joint Chiefs from 8pm-12:30am! Book a reservation at Open Table or take a chance with the first-come, first-serve bar seating. Late night Happy Hour from 8pm – 10pm Dinner specials available Live music: Joint Chiefs Band from 8pm – 12:30am Make a reservation on OpenTable
Downtown Santa Cruz: Grateful Dead NYE Celebration
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa CruzThe China Cats are a Grateful Dead tribute band based in Santa Cruz and are known for their creative jams and ability to capture the spirit of the Dead’s live shows. Liquid Light Productions will be adding a light show, and there will be a balloon drop from the rafters of the gorgeously restored 1930’s era Chris Matthews Ballroom. Dress to the nines! There will be champagne at the Shakedown Street vendor market, and a fully decked out evening of dancing and merrymaking.
The Crow’s Nest: Fishhook NYE Party
Crow’s Nest Restaurant 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa CruzFishhook is the band that does not let up on the gas! You will hear all your favorite songs “leveled up” the FISHHOOK way! Go experience some of the best Rock and Roll in town and bring friends for a party! There will be party favors and champagne toast!
Santa Cruz Civic Center: NYE Galactic Ball
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa CruzGet ready to ring in the New Year like never before! Head to the Civic Center for an unforgettable night filled with magic, music and starlit celebrations! Dance to the stars, enjoy out of this world drinks, and blast off into the year 2025!
Catalyst: NYE Celebration
The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa CruzRing in the new year with Beats Antique, a world fusion and electronic music group that combines music, performance art, and storytelling into a stage show! There will be a special guest appearance from Yaima, a Cascadian Folktronic Duo that will blend some new age mysticism into your new year! Ages 16 and up welcome.
Moe’s Alley: Space Disco NYE Party
Moe’s Alley 1535 Commercial Way, Santa CruzRing in the new year at Moe’s Ally with intergalactic funksters Space Heater plus DJ traveler! There will be a countdown with a champagne toast, photo booth and more! Get your funky disco threads on and party! 21+ only.
Joe’s Bar: New Years Eve Party
Joe’s Bar California 9, Boulder CreekRock and Alt-Rock Dance all night long with power trio of Ted Welty (aka T. Rollin), Daniel Lewis, and Rop Ouse! They will be covering ZZ Top, Cream, Pearl Jam, Robin Trower, Stone Temple Pilots, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, originals and much more. If you haven’t been to Joe’s, you haven’t been to Boulder Creek!