Thursday, Dec 31 The Midnight Affair: New Years Eve at Hudson Vu

The Midnight Affair is a party at Hudson VU in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Doors 8:30pm, ends 12:30am the next morning. 21+ with ID. Tickets from $194 on Eventbrite when checked Nov 9, 2026.

21+

Doors: 8:30pm · ends 12:30am (next morning)
Venue: Hudson VU, Hell's Kitchen
Address: 653 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Price: From $194 (lowest Eventbrite ticket incl. fees, seen Nov 9, 2026)

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About the party

Hudson VU hosts The Midnight Affair, its second annual New Year's Eve party, on the 16th floor of the INK48 Hotel in Hell's Kitchen on Thursday, December 31, from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The rooftop looks out over the Hudson River.

What to expect

An elegant rooftop countdown with a live DJ, a four-hour open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast and a ball drop viewing. Formal attire is encouraged, not required, and reserved VIP tables are offered for parties of two or four. My take: this is for couples and small groups who want a dressy, early-ending countdown with river views.

Music and lineup

A live DJ is included, per the listing. No DJ is named, no genre is stated, and set times are not published.

Before you go

Eventbrite lists 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. It is 21+, so bring a government photo ID. Hudson VU is on the 16th floor of the INK48 Hotel, 653 11th Avenue. Whether the ball drop viewing is a direct view or a screen is not stated. Coat check, re-entry and accessibility are not stated.

Refunds (Hudson VU (Eventbrite)): No refunds, per the listing's refund policy.

Before the party: happy hours nearby

Happy hours within a short walk of Hudson VU that run on Thursday before doors, with the deal as published.

Anejo · 4 min walk
Chipotle sofrito NACHOS $12.00 · SEASONAL TACO $4 · 4pm–6pm
As is NYC · 5 min walk
$3 off menu cocktails, wine by the glass · 3pm–6pm
Ardesia Wine Bar · 5 min walk
Wines $8 · Cocktails $10 · 4pm–6pm

Questions

Is there a dress code?

Formal attire is encouraged.

Can I see the ball drop?

The listing includes a ball drop viewing; whether it is on a screen is not stated.

Is there a DJ?

Yes, a live DJ, per the listing.

Is it 21+?

Yes, per Eventbrite.

Where is The Midnight Affair?

At Hudson VU, 653 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 (Hell's Kitchen).

How much are tickets?

From $194 including fees on Eventbrite when we checked on Nov 9, 2026. Prices rise as tiers sell out.

Is there a happy hour near Hudson VU before the party?

Yes: Anejo (Chipotle sofrito NACHOS $12.00 · SEASONAL TACO $4, 4 min walk); As is NYC ($3 off menu cocktails, wine by the glass, 5 min walk); Ardesia Wine Bar (Wines $8 · Cocktails $10, 5 min walk), on Thursdays before doors, as published by each bar.

What else is on in NYC that night?

78 other parties are listed for Thursday, Dec 31, including Ring in 2027 at Lagos Times Square Your Ultimate New Year's Eve Celebration at Lagos Times Square; New Year's Eve Party in Times Square at Dos Caminos & Blue Fin at Dos Caminos Times Square; Times Square Bowling at Lucky Strike - Times Square.

How do I get home from Hudson VU?

The New York subway runs all night, with fewer trains after midnight; check the MTA app for weekend changes. Yellow cabs and ride apps work across Manhattan; the night is listed to end at 12:30am the next morning.