2026 Chicago All Access New Years Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl

Schedule

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Downtown Chicago | Chicago, IL

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3...2….1 create the first experience for 2026 in the moments right before the clock strikes midnight!
About this Event

***Max Attendance For This Event Is 499 People, Buy Early Before We Sell Out***



Cheers To New Years 2026 With Friends That Bring You Cheer!

Calling all lovers, friends, besties, sisters & brothers ...

Take your tribe into the New Year at the 2026 NYE (New Year’s Eve) Bar Crawl taking place Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at many locations presented by Social Scene.

From dance parties, DJs, live bands & the must-have midnight champagne cheers… the New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl is the perfect place to wrap up 2025 and celebrate the kick-off of 2026 with those you care for the most.



Our Tempted By A Good Time Offer:

🕛 6-hour Countdown Crawl: Toast your way into the new year with access to multiple venues!
🎉 No Cover, All Celebration: No extra fees to get into any of our party spots!
🍾 Cheers to Food & Drink Specials: Sip on special cocktails and munch on NYE treats.
🥂 Midnight Toast: Ring in the new year with a bubbly celebration! 1x complimentary midnight toast per person.
🎁 NYE Scavenger Hunt: Hunt for party favors and prizes to make your night even sweeter!
🎶 Dance Through the Decades: Groove to music that’ll keep you moving from the old year to the new.
💃 Meet Your Midnight Crew: Mingle with fellow party-goers and make new friends before the clock strikes twelve!
😄 Dazziling giveaways! Receive fun NYE-themed gifts to celebrate the night.
🎆 Countdown to Future Fun: We're giving away thousands of dollars in free tickets to future events—start 2026 with even more to celebrate!
🥳 A Night of Cheers & Cheersing: End 2025 with fun, laughter, and endless good vibes!

*Some venues might charge a cover later in the night, all details regarding this will be on the event poster.



Bonus Temptations For Better Times:


Your Midnight Guarantee – Plans changed? Don’t let it burst your bubble! We’ve got you covered with a credit good for up to a year, so you can ring in the fun whenever it works for you!
🤝 Text us for a Sparkling Solution! – Confetti, cocktails, and a flurry of venues—things can get a little hectic. But with our contact info on your wristband, just text or email us anytime for a quick response! It’s like having a personal countdown concierge to guide you through the night.
🎁 After-Party Gold Perks – The fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight! With over $100 in perks from our venue and lifestyle partners, we’ll keep the celebration going. Expect a sparkling surprise in your inbox post-event with details on all your amazing "After Event Perks!"




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📍Participating Neighborhoods and Venues - Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park

(Additional Venues Will be Added Soon and Are Subject To Change)



Pre Check-in Location Tuesday 6-9PM

Location TBA



Check-in Locations Wednesday 8-10PM

Lincoln Park: TBA

Wicker Park: TBA

River North: TBA



🍻Bar Crawl Venues
Lincoln Park:
  • Dog Haus (2464 N Lincoln Ave)



River North:
  • Chalet (228 W Chicago Ave)



Wicker Park:
  • SWIG (1469 N Milwaukee Ave)


🎟️Ticket Options:

Lock in your tickets ASAP as this event will SELL OUT!

**Prices will increase as the event gets closer.



Pre Check-In Ticket (Tuesday 6PM - 9PM)
  • Best discount (up to 60% Off)
  • Check-in the day before and start the bar crawl at anytime on NYE Wednesday
  • Beat the lines and start at the bar of your choice
  • 1 -Person can check-in for everyone in their group Tuesday December 30
  • Check-In must happen Tuesday from 6-9PM or a $15 surcharge will be applied for Wednesday check-in



Early NYE Check-In (8PM-9PM)
  • Up to 40% discount
  • Beat the lines and start the party with early check-in
  • Arrive early and save money
  • Check-In must happen Wednesday from 8-9PM or a $10 surcharge will be applied for late check-in



NYE Group Check-In (8PM-10PM)
  • Limited Time Group Discounts For 4+ People
  • Start the party at your convenience
  • Check-in by 10PM with no surcharge (Check in ends at 10PM for all attendees)

NYE Check-In (8PM-10PM)
  • Start the party at your convenience
  • Check-in by 10PM with no surcharge (Check in ends at 10PM for all attendees)

Now the real question is… which bar and NYE cocktail treat will give you the mouth feels and leave your crew thirsty for more?
Updates about the event can be found on our FB event page.



Social Scene’s "Why"

Social Scene is all about community - to connect people, build relationships, and create memories with awesome events!


**This is a self-guided bar crawl, we provide maps and a time schedule to help with your experience though we encourage you to choose your own adventure and enjoy it how you best see fit.

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Where is it happening?

Downtown Chicago, Downtown, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 77.20

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