If you are looking for fun and excitement around the holiday season, consider the wonderful options available in the Queens City of Charlotte. Charlotte is a beautiful city year-round, but it especially lights up toward the end of the year and into the New Year. Here are some great options to consider for your time in Charlotte, North Carolina on New Years and beyond.

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First Night Charlotte is the best-known celebration in all of Charlotte. This party is held in uptown starting at 8 pm and runs throughout the evening. Visitors to First Night will see a display of cultural expression that represents all of the influence present in Charlotte. There are a variety of talents that range from artists, musicians, dancers and more.

Charlotte has plenty of parties taking place on New Years Eve, here’s a few:

  • At Dixie’s Tavern is the Diamonds in the Sky Bash, which includes a buffet station and guest DJ.
  • If you are looking to dust off your dancing shoes and get loose on New Years Eve, head over to the Westin. The party starts at 9 pm and goes until 2 am. You can expect to hear a variety of popular music with a dance-infused style.
  • A fun and crazy Back To The Future themed party will take place on 5th Street at the Roxbury. There you can find champagne, a balloon drop at midnight and even a VIP private room if you choose.
  • The Mez will be having a Black Tie Ball, for those looking to party in class and style.
  • And at the Whiskey River is a New York Style New Year’s Eve party.

Whatever you are in the mood for, there are plenty of party options on New Years.

The holiday season may be coming to an end for most, but you can send it out right by experiencing the Twelfth Night on January 4th. This traditional experience includes a backcountry bonfire with colonial games and history about Charlottes past.

If you want to plan something more upbeat and modern on the 4th, then you are in luck with Jay Z coming to town. One of the most influential and iconic artists of the generation, Jay Z will head to Charlotte for the Magna Carter World Tour and will be playing at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Expect Jay Z to make you get out of your seat with his catchy songs and unmatched live experience.

Later in the month, on January 18, you can join the World Record attempt for a huge bar crawl that will take place in Charlotte. The name of the game is trying to find Waldo, while also having a great time drinking with friends, and making new ones, along the way.

The Carolina Panthers are one of the most exciting teams in the NFL with a hardnosed defense and an explosive offense led by young quarterback Cam Newton. This year the Panthers are among the tops teams in the league, so going to a game is always an exciting things to see. Their home games are played at Bank Of America Stadium, which is located in uptown Charlotte.

The Charlotte Bobcats are a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference in the NBA. They play their home games at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, and are led by a cast of players including Kemba Walker, Al Jefferson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Cody Zeller and more. Bobcats games are always an exciting time where you can expect the fast paced entertainment of live sports from the NBA. The Bobcats play at home throughout the winter months, so you can catch plenty of games that work around your schedule.