11 Fun Boston Bars that Aren’t Charging Covers for New Year’s Eve 2024

Ring in 2024 with sparkly clothes (or comfy ones like me), disco balls, and fireworks. It’s time to make a toast with friends at one of these FREE parties to welcome the new year. Make sure to take advantage of <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/free-mbta-on-new-year-s-eve/306798">FREE MBTA on New Year's Eve</a>. And don't forget to check out our picks for <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/12-places-to-celebrate-new-year-s-eve-2024-in-boston/441265">12 places to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024</a>. by Yelena Nicolle Salvador 1) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/nye-remnant-brewing-s-satellite/440893">NYE! @ Remnant Brewing’s Satellite</a> Where: East Cambridge When 9pm Info: Looking for chill vibes and funk music? Head over for a free cava toast at midnight with vinyl jams that play nonstop. Make it an Inman Square NYE pub crawl with Trina's Starlite Lounge and An Sibin New Year's Eve parties below. 2) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/show-me-the-bubbles-nye-rebel-rebel/441175">Show Me the Bubbles NYE @ Rebel Rebel</a> Where: Union Square Where: 8pm Info: A female-owned wine bar with all female and non-binary bartenders? Say yes to Rebel Rebel’s 90s Yesteryear throwback party with glitter and wine.   3) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/trina-s-starlite-lounge-new-year-s-eve-party/441290">Trina's Starlite Lounge New Year's Eve Party</a> Where: East Cambridge When 9pm Info: Ring in the New Year at Trina's Starlite Lounge with a laid-back celebration with DJ L'Duke spinning from 9pm to 2am, and no dress code, cover charge, or reservations required. 4) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/bubbles-beads-nye-2023-b-g-oysters/440512">Bubbles &amp; Beads: NYE 2023 @ B&amp;G Oysters</a> Where: South End When: 5pm Info: Ring in the new year with fancy attire and champagne. Come for the caviar and stay for the bubbles. A classy night awaits. 5) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/an-sibin-new-year-s-eve-party/441289">An Sibin New Year's Eve Party</a> Where: East Cambridge When: 10pm Info: Groove into the New Year with DJ Sparky at An Sibin, The Cambridge Whiskey Bar, as the beats spin from 10pm to 2am, culminating in a festive champagne toast at midnight in the heart of Inman Square. 6) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/night-shift-s-super-mario-new-year-s-eve-party/439885">Super Mario New Year’s Eve Party</a> Where: Everett When: 8pm Info: Say hello to the new year from Mushroom Kingdom at Night Shift Brewing. Bring your best Mario costume, play some Mario Kart, and sip on cocktails inspired by Princess Peach. Mamma Mia, it’s-a-time for 2024! 7) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/mighty-squirrel-x-new-year-s-eve/437913">Mighty Squirrel x New Year's Eve</a> Where: Waltham When: 5:30pm Info: Head to Mighty Squirrel Tap Room for a New Year's Eve bash in the taproom, featuring a special release of 'MIDNIGHT TOAST' Brut IPA, live music, delicious food trucks, and all-around good vibes. 8) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/new-year-s-eve-kickoff-party-at-castle-island-brewing-co/441292">New Year's Eve Kick-off Party</a> Where: Southie When: 4:30pm Info: Get the party started early at Southie's Castle Island Brewing Co. taproom. The DJ will be spinning and drink specials will be flowing all day. 9) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/ilona-new-year-s-eve/441140">Ilona New Year's Eve</a> Where: South End When: 5pm Info: Countdown to 2024 with flair at Ilona—no cover charge for the lounge bar area, DJ DAK's beats starting at 10 pm, and a champagne toast at midnight. 10) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/new-year-s-eve-starry-night-pajama-party/440455">New Year’s Eve Starry Night Pajama Party</a> Where: Seaport When: 9pm Info: Who wouldn’t want to shimmy under the stars in PJs? Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast in your comfiest onesie on the waterfront and watch the ball drop on the big screens at Tony C’s. 11) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/new-year-s-eve-party-common-craft/440457">New Year’s Eve Party @ Common Craft</a> Where: Burlington Start Time: 8pm Info: Enjoy live music as you dance 2023 away and welcome 2024 with a champagne toast. There will be games and late-night food too! ✨BONUS:✨ Not a bar but free things to do on NYE: <ul><li><a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/first-night-boston--3/400663">First Night Boston</a>: The perfect event for kids, teens, and adults alike, First Night Boston will be showcasing music and improv all day long. With an ice skating show and a cultural parade, everyone will be entertained. There will even be fireworks not once, but twice throughout the night!</li><li><a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/new-year-s-eve-on-the-waterfront-ice-sculpture-stroll-celebration/438612">Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll</a>: With over 30 unique ice sculptures, the 11th Annual Ice Sculpture Stroll is the largest one yet. Grab your friends and a camera for an interactive, outdoor experience to start the year fresh with intricate art.</li></ul>Not free but cheap: <ul><li><a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/nye-thrill-x-bow-chill/440467">NYE Thrill X Bow Chill</a>: For only $5, endless munching with unlimited snacks on the last day of 2023 is in store. Dance with DJ Deaf Tunez at the Upstairs in Bow Market and try some Nook cocktails.</li></ul>

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