New Year's Eve in Saint Paul
We've rounded up a list to safely celebrate New Year's Eve in the Capital City this year. Whether you want an all-night party or one that gets you home well before midnight, Saint Paul has a New Year's celebration for you.

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Mall of America - Nickelodeon Universe
Ring in the New Year at Nickelodeon Universe’s Moonlight Circus. Featuring Circus performances including contortion, juggling, aerial fabrics and a family-friendly countdown to 2022 at 10 p.m.! VIP tickets include a Nickelodeon Universe unlimited ride wristband, seating to one the circus performances, 2022 glasses + food vouchers to Fair on Four. Dec. 31, Various Times, $60 early-bird, $75 day of.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
This year, get up close & personal with newly expanded exhibits because The Great Minnesota Holiday Get-Together is now a walk-through event! GLOW Holiday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds features over a million lights, sElfie Plaza, a three-story ice palace, bike-powered tree, State Fair Food Court, Sky Glider rides and so much more! Dec. 31 & Jan. 1, Various Times, $13.75-$45.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Night Trains® season is a special holiday tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. The Magic of Night Trains® is perfect to ring in the new year! They are offering limited advance ticket sales in 2-hour time blocks. Jan. 1, Various Times, $15 per guest, kids under the age of 4 are free.
Live Music & Performances
Dark Horse Bar and Eatery
New Year's Eve Rock Out! Party all night at Dark Horse Bar and Eatery for the 2022 Stompers Ball with The 4onthefloor with Elour. Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m.
Kj’s hideaway
NYE 2022 is right around the corner! Join Erin McCawley and her Harrison Street Band at kj’s hideaway - they know how to entertain and energize the crowd with blues styles from Chicago to Louisiana while putting a little sass in that “Minnesota Nice.” Dec. 31-Jan 1., 10:30 p.m., $25
The Lexington
Reserve a table in The Lexington's historic Williamsburg Room to ring in the New Year with live music by Joel Shapira Quartet Featuring Sheridan Zuther Vocals. Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Ordway Center for Performing Arts
Mix it up this NYE and celebrate with an icon at the Ordway Center! Pay tribute to the voice of a generation that is Donna Summer in a live performance called Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Ring in 2022 with the classics and greatest hits! Dec. 31, Various Times, Starting at $48
Minnesota Music Cafe
Start the celebrations early at Minnesota Music Cafe with Sumo Seven’s New Years' Eve EVE Celebration! Come party to ring in the new year a day early. You won't want to miss this! Dec. 30, 7:00 p.m.
Dance into 2022 at Minnesota Music Cafe with Jaybee & The Routine and The Soul mates featuring Maurice Jacox! New Year's Day loopback to Minnesota Music Cafe for Funcktion Junction! Dec. 30 & Jan. 1, 8:00 p.m.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Livestream
Ring in 2022 with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in a New Year’s Eve Livestream highlighting energetic and dazzling performances from recent seasons. Hosted and curated by Eunice Kim, violinist in The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Dec. 31, 7:00 p.m
Xcel Energy Center
Dance into 2022 this year at the Winter Classic New Year's Eve Bash with Thomas Rhett and special guests Cole Swindell and Conner Smith at the Xcel Energy Center. Closeout 2021 with an epic New Year's Eve celebration the night before the Minnesota Wild host the St. Louis Blues in the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Target Field on January 1. Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m., Starting at $55
Party 'Til the Ball Drops
11 Wells Spirits
Bhump Day x Culminate Presents bring you Convergence NYE! Enjoy live music, live painters and local vendors at 11 Wells Spirits. Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m, $25
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
It's going to be 2022, but we are going to party like it's 1999! Join Flip Phone and friends for an evening of 90's NOSTALGIA with DJ Izzie P, Tygra and Sasha R Cassadine at Amsterdam Bar and Hall. Dec. 31, 9:00 p.m, $15-$20
Gabe's by the Park
Gabe's By The Park is hosting a New Year's Eve Dance Party "Como Night Fever NYE Party" featuring 70’s disco & current hits. Dress on theme to impress because you could win a prize! Dec. 31, 9:00 p.m, No cover
Relax & Renew 2022
Creator’s Space
Join Creator’s Space for an epic evening to end the year and get ready to embrace the year of 2022! The intention for New Year's Eve Ceremony + Sound Bath is to hold a sacred space for you to let go of the things that 2021 brought you that have served their purpose and are ready to be let go of. Dec. 31, 4:00 p.m., $66
Tula Yoga and Wellness
Join Grace Panian for a special New Years' Eve class “New Year's Eve Slow Flow Release” at Tula Yoga and Wellness. Through movement, breath, and meditation, they will create space in the body and mind and allow time to reset ourselves for the New Year. Dec. 31, 4:00 p.m.
NYE Dining Specials
Brunson's Pub: Reserve Here
Chip's Clubhouse: Reserve Here
Gabe's By The Park: Reserve Here
Luci Ancora: Reserve Here
Mucci's Italian: Reserve Here
Pillbox Tavern: Reserve Here
Saint Dinette: Reserve Here
No matter what you choose, we hope you have a happy and safe New Year! Let us know where you're celebrating on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MYSAINTPAUL.
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Creators Space
218 E. 7th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 234-7687 Website >
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 West 7th St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 225-6000 Website >
Minnesota Wild
317 Washington St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651-222-WILD (ticket Website >
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
6 West 6th St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 285-3112 Website >
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave N St Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 925-2261 Website >
The Lexington
1096 Grand Ave Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 (651) 289-4990 Website >
11 Wells Spirits
704 Minnehaha Ave E Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 (651) 771-1875 Website >
Mall of America
E Broadway, 60 Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 (952) 883-8800 Website >
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave N Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 (651) 288-4400
Dark Horse
250 7th St E Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
Palace Theatre
17 7th Place West St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Website >
Minnesota Music Café
501 Payne Ave St Paul, Minnesota 55130 (651) 776-4699 Website >
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 224-4222 Website >
Black Hart of Saint Paul
1415 University Ave W St Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 528-8028 Website >