New Year's Eve at Newfields

Midnight

Melt into the Moment

Midnight: Melt into the Moment
VIP opens at 8 PM / Doors open at 9 PM

The clock is ticking on 2024. Melt the year away and welcome 2025 at Midnight, the surrealist soiree of the season in the heart of Newfields. The second annual New Year’s Eve party themed “Melt into the Moment” is back with a twisted take on an evening of glitz, glamour, live music, and high spirits. Don your most elegant evening wear with a dash of inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s wild and wonderful imagination.  

Enjoy chef-specialty light bites and an open bar featuring fantastic cocktails and mocktails. Twirl and whirl on the dance floor to Chicago’s best party band, The Rhythm Rockets, and their new front woman, Miss Lou. The surreal celebration includes THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive, all four floors of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and admission to Winterlights presented by Bank of America. When the clock strikes midnight, be ready for a dreamy moment in Pulliam Family Great Hall.  

For guests looking to dream big, the Midnight Magic ticket holders will get early entry at 8 PM, special access to two lounges, one in THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive with a private bar and hors d'oeuvres, as well as another in the exclusive Clowes Pavilion where you’ll enjoy a Midnight spectacle on the digital ceiling. You will also receive enhanced party-favors and a souvenir wristband.  

All guests must be at least 21 years of age or older to attend Midnight. Please bring a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport, or state-issued ID) for entry.

December 31, 2024
Newfields
Members: Countdown $185 / Midnight Magic $240
Public: Countdown $195 / Midnight Magic VIP $250
21+ Event

Countdown Ticket

$185 Member Adult / $195 Public Adult 

Entry at 9 PM

  • Champagne and caviar entry experience sponsored by G.H. Mumm Champagne 

  • THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive, all four floors of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and admission to Winterlights presented by Bank of America 

  • Specialty bars including, Rabbit Hole Premium Bourbon Bar, Tito’s Ice Bar, and Remy Cognac Specialty Cocktail Bar  

  • Garnish your own martini bar with infused gin from The Botanist Islay Gin 

Midnight Magic Ticket

$240 Member Adult / $250 Public Adult 

Entry at 8 PM

  • Access to every single bar and experience before Countdown Ticket holders arrive at 9 PM 

  • Exclusive access to Clowes Pavilion and VIP area in THE LUME Indianapolis 

  • Westland Whiskey tasting experience in Clowes Pavillion 

    • Includes three specially whiskeys paired with a small bite 

  • G.H. Mumm Champagne, premier spirit offerings including single-barrel whiskey, scotch, top-shelf tequila, and premium wines all evening at Midnight Magic bars 

Upgrade your experience

Resolution Package for Two

$465 Countdown / $575 Midnight Magic

Make the magic last all year long! New for 2025, this special package comes with two tickets to Midnight and a 25% discount on a Newfields 2 Membership. The Resolution Package is designed to help you kick start your resolution to spend more time in art and nature with the most surreal party in town then continue to come back to enjoy the IMA Galleries and The Garden all year long. The Newfields 2 Membership allows for any variation of two adults. Bring your family, friend, or neighbor all year long.

Add-ons: 

On-site parking / $30 per vehicle 


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The Rhythm Rockets featuring Miss Lou

The Rhythm Rockets are a guaranteed good time, full of boundless energy, top-flight musicianship, and flat-out fun. Since 1996, Chicago's Rhythm Rockets have been performing on stages across the country and throughout the Midwest. Steeped in post war Jazz, Rhythm & Blues from the 1940s and 1950s, the band brings an authentic representation of the genre.


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MIDNIGHT 2023 HIGHLIGHTS


Interested in supporting Midnight? 

A variety of sponsorship and entertainment packages are available for the event. Please contact Stacy Clark, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, at (317) 923-1331 ext. 271 for more information. 

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Proceeds from Midnight directly support Newfields’ mission to enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature. Your generous support benefits the care and conservation of the Indianapolis Museum of Art Collection, future special exhibitions, new community-focused programming and education, seasonal festivals like Harvest Nights, Winterlights and Spring Blooms, as well as the ongoing maintenance and new infrastructure projects in The Garden and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.  

 


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Looking for a hotel room?

Newfields has partnered with Conrad Indianapolis as the official hotel partner for Midnight. Make the most of this NYE with a room stay in Indianapolis. Book your room today!

 


Dress to impress

Midnight guests get $60 off most tux rentals from Men’s Wearhouse for the occasion.

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THANK YOU TO OUR midnight sponsors

GH Mumm Champagne
Botanist Gin
Titos Handmade Vodka
Stella Artois
Rabbit Hole
Altos Tequila
Kenwood Vineyards
Dittoe Public Relations
Conrad Indianapolis
Men’s Warehouse

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