New Year’s Eve can certainly come with high expectations. Getting your outfit just right, scoring tickets to the most exclusive party, finding a partner to kiss as the clock strikes midnight…it can all add up to more trouble than it’s worth. Which is why, if you’re thinking of hanging at home and making fun for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ve gathered up 22 of the best New Year’s party themes for 2022, and there’s an idea for every style of celebration.
Whether you’re looking to host a soiree that’s cutesy and casual or fancy and for adults only, you’ll find a party theme here that’s sure to fill the bill. (What’s also in store: decoration ideas and even a few New Year’s Eve party games to pair with each theme.) So forget going out, and start looking forward to staying in—especially because there will be more time for snacking on tasty New Year's Eve appetizers and sipping on New Year's drinks!
Wherever and however you choose to watch the ball drop in Times Square, you can still make the night feel fun and lively with these unique and creative New Year’s Eve party ideas. From romantic dinners for two to cookie baking competitions to backyard hangs by the fire, there are so many ways to ring in 2022. And just because you’ll be at home doesn’t mean you can’t dress up, so pop on a favorite piece of clothing, glam up with a pretty New Year’s nail art idea, and look your best for those New Year’s Instagram posts!
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Holiday Movie Marathon Party Theme
Gather your friends for some winter revelry. Embrace the cold weather and serve up some Hot Buttered Rum with Vanilla Ice Cream Balls and your favorite desserts for an ice-skating party. No snow? No problem. Throw on a scarf and make it a porch party.
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Backyard Fire Pit Party Theme
Take the party outside—to the backyard, to be exact. Bring out blankets, sip hot toddies, and toast marshmallows for gooey s'mores. Someone across the lake will surely be shooting fireworks at midnight!
SHOP CAMPFIRE SKEWERS
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Cozy Pajama Party Theme
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Be a Bartender Theme Party
We can't think of a better time to take an online mixology class. The evening will fly by, and you'll have an expertly crafted cocktail in hand (made by you!) at midnight to toast the new year!In this MasterClass, learn how to craft cocktails with a James Beard honoree who has been at the forefront of the NYC craft cocktail movement and founder of the world’s best bar.
TAKE A VIRTUAL MIXOLOGY CLASS
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Home-cooked Dinner Party for Two Theme
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Midnight Breakfast Party Theme
That's right: You can finish the year off with the most important meal of the day—breakfast. Serve up stacks of pancakes, extra bacon, and of course, bottomless mimosas, with a breakfast-themed New Year's Eve party. Pajamas required!
SHOP CHAMPAGNE FLUTES
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Wine Tasting Party Theme
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Holiday Cookie Party Theme
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Game Night Party Theme
Break out the board games, card games, and even video games for a New Year's Eve party full of laughter and friendly competition.
SHOP PLAYING CARDS
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Around the World Dinner Party Theme
Instead of cooking any old New Year's dinner menu, experiment with cuisines from around the world. You might just discover a new dish you love!
SHOP COOKBOOKS
Say goodbye to 2021 in the sweetest way (if that's possible!), and start the new year with a satisfied sweet tooth. Try our gorgeously whimsical Peppermint Icebox Pie for the occasion.
SHOP PIE PLATES
Toast the arrival of the new year with a champagne theme. Think shimmery silver and gold decorations, and, of course, lots of bubbly. And even if you're staying home, go ahead and dress up for the occasion!
SHOP GLITTER CHAMPAGNE FLUTES
Sure, you may not be at a ski lodge fresh from the slopes, but après-ski means "after ski," so you can definitely turn that vibe into an at-home party theme. Serve champagne, hot toddies, and spiked hot chocolate, and make sure your indoor or outdoor fireplace is going strong to combat the chilly weather (no mountains required!).
SHOP WHISKEY GLASSES
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Comfort Food Party Theme
What's better than a whole buffet of comfort foods, like this delicious Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese recipe? (After 2021, we could all use some!) Round out the menu with your favorite slow-cooked meat, cornbread, and your favorite dessert, of course!
SHOP DUTCH OVENS
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Tarot Card Reading Party Theme
Look to the cosmos to see what the new year has in store for you. Try an online tarot card reading for yourself and friends who may be scattered in different locations this New Year's Eve.
SHOP TAROT CARDS
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Country Karaoke Party Theme
You may not sound like Carrie Underwood, but belting out your favorite country songs always makes for a good time. Surprise your crew by handing out awards for Best Duet, Most Passionate Ballad, Best Spot-On Impersonation, and so forth.
SHOP KARAOKE MACHINES
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Poker Night Party Theme
Gamble the night away without forfeiting tons of your hard-earned cash. Trade in no more than $20 for poker chips so no one is tempted to bet the farm, and serve offer up easy-to-nibble finger foods and drinks. If you win the jackpot, you're guaranteed bragging rights for all of 2021!
SHOP POKER CHIP SETS
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Masquerade Party Theme
Welcome the new year with some mystery by throwing a masquerade party. Provide metallic and sequined masks for a glitz and glam New Year's party without much fuss at all. Let the kiddos decorate their own for a fun craft.
SHOP MASKS
The Roaring '20s was a glamorous time that's fun to relive—especially more than 100 years later! Turn up the jazz and dance to the Charleston in your Gatsby-inspired best. Transform your place into an old-fashioned speakeasy by making up a secret password to gain entry.
SHOP PRINTABLE 1920s PARTY SET
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