AMC 42nd St Times Square New Years Eve

Experience some of the best views of the NYE Ball Drop on 42nd St.

AMC 42nd Street is the premiere movie and entertainment destination steps from the iconic New Year’s ball drop. With 2 floors of movie magic fun, it’s LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION all night long! Grab your drinks (at designated areas), favorite concession stand snacks and watch the latest Hollywood movies in the state of the art theaters all night long.

New Year's Eve at AMC 42nd Street Times Square

Then take a break from your movie marathon and hit the dance floor as the celebrity DJ plays the best in top 40, hip hop, house and rock! With 2 different areas to choose from, this 21 and Over event has something for the movie star in all of us. New Year’s Eve celebrations always bring special magic to the air. This year, why not step out of the cold and onto the red carpet to enjoy the magic of the latest Hollywood films at the AMC Times Square and step out in one of the terraces at midnight to partake in the festivities!

RATED #1 PARTY IN TIMES SQUARE WITH 2 FLOORS FEATURING A LIVE VIEW OF THE NYC NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL DROP.

NYC New Years Live Ball Drop View at AMC 42nd Street

Level 5 (All Ages) – Ready to party the night away and ring in 2024 with a high-energy, over-the-top, fist-pumping good time? Welcome to the Open Bar Party! We’re transforming these floors with a surprise twist in velvet-rope nightlife that will make you forget you’re in a grand luxe movie theater! For one night only this theater rocks like an A-list hotspot complete with premium open bar service, a world renowned DJ spinning the best hip-hop, electronic, rock and top 40 hits to keep you grooving all night. Party like a rock star with Ultra VIP and Platinum table and bottle service packages! And it doesn’t stop there – the latest Hollywood hits will also be playing all night long!

Level 6 (For Adults 21+) – Party the night away on the exclusive, VIP ‘Top of the World’ level located on the highest floor of the theater. You’ll enjoy access to the party on the lower levels, as well as this VIP floor! Take your party experience to ultimate level and have the full-on NYC NYE experience with one of our guaranteed view of the Ball Drop LIVE tickets!

  • Capture the most exciting moment of the night with spectacular views of the crowds of revelers below and best of all, the world famous Waterford crystal Time Square Ball Drop along with the live countdown to 2025!
  • Location on either terrace is on a first come basis and is standing room only. There is no seating on either one of these terraces.
  • From 5 or 6 stories in the air, viewing the Waterford Crystal Ball down 42nd Street will never have looked so dazzling and bright! It feels like you could almost touch it so set your sights on the hottest ticket of 2024 at AMC Times Square! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
  • Step out onto a terrace on either the “Platinum Terrace (6th Fl)” or “Gold VIP Ball Drop (5th Fl)” levels
  • Capture the most exciting moment of the night with spectacular views of the crowds of revelers below and best of all, the world famous Waterford crystal Time Square Ball Drop along with the live countdown to 2025!
  • Terraces are reserved strictly for “Platinum Terrace Live Ball Drop VIP” or ‘Gold VIP” ticket holders only.
  • The “Platinum” terrace is the 6th floor
  • The “Gold” terrace is on the 5th floor
  • Location on either terrace is on a first come basis and is standing room only. There is no seating on either one of these terraces.
  • From 5 or 6 stories in the air, viewing the Waterford Crystal Ball down 42nd Street will never have looked so dazzling and bright.


Amenities include

  • Dinner
  • Beer, Wine, and Champagne Open Bar All Night
  • Live DJ
  • Live Entertainment
  • Movies
  • Popcorn
  • Dessert
  • Champagne Toast

Food Menu

  • Penne Ala Vodka
  • Swedish Meatballs
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Chicken Francaise
  • Chicken Parm
  • Italian Meatballs
  • Stringbeans
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Seafood Paella
  • Eggplant Parm
  • Batter Dipped Flounder
  • Potato Croquettes
  • Hors D’ouvres Wraps
  • Croissant Sandwiches
  • Mixed Cookies
  • Brownies

Note:  Menu subject to change.


You MUST enter the Times Square area at a specific entry point in order to access this event. There will be barricades set up throughout Times Square at the discretion of NYPD that will limit where pedestrians can / cannot walk on New Year’s Eve.

The New York Police Department requires that guests present tickets in order to access party venues that are within the barricaded area of Times Square. Large crowds should be expected and you may be required to wait outside for a period of time (Show up early and help reduce the wait time). Regardless of admittance time to your party, make sure to enter the Times Square area at your designated venue entry point no later than 8 PM. All movement in the area will be at the discretion of NYPD and guests accept all risks and agree to adhere to all NYPD rules and regulations for the evening. Strict admittance restrictions may be in place during the ball drop (11:30 PM – 12:15 AM)

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*** Pricing is Per Person unless stated in the Ticket Type ***

Price increase warning: New Year's Eve ticket prices often go up significantly (100% +) the closer you get to New Years Eve. Also note that many NYE Events will sell out well in advance of New Years Eve. About your Tickets:  (1) Show up early and help reduce the wait time, (2) Make sure to have your physical ticket on hand because you will need to show it to NYPD and security upon request, (3) You accept the risks and agree to adhere to the NYPD rules and regulations for the evening, (4) If you select shipping as your delivery method, tickets will not be sent out until December, (5) A LIVE VIEW of The Ball Drop is not guaranteed. Large crowds should be expected