New Years Eve at Fishbowl NYC inside Dream Midtown

Ring in the New Year at the self-dubbed playground for adults

Located inside the Dream Hotel in midtown, Fishbowl NYC is something of an adult play-space wonderland. Featuring two mini bowling lanes, an actual fish tank, vintage arcade games and skee ball machines, the Fishbowl is a guaranteed good time for your New Year’s Eve celebration. 

fishbowl  inside dream hotel midtown new years eve 2024

When you’re not busy playing games, Fishbowl NYC offers flat screen TVs and a DJ booth so you can dance, drink and ring in 2024 while unleashing your inner child within the glamor of the beautiful midtown Dream Hotel. Fishbowl is the perfect option if you want an alternative to a traditional nightclub experience as you and your friends can ditch the crowds and lines for a night of games and oversized shared cocktails. 


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)

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