On the night of December 31st, we will throw a circus like Chicago has never seen before!

Picture-Perfect Moments

Playful Mime from 7PM – 11PM

Whimsical Caricature Artist sketching complimentary circus-style portraits from 10PM – 2AM

Thrilling Tiger Dancers in a Tiger Cage from 11PM – 3AM

Spectacle at the Entrance & Beyond (Chicago weather permitting!)

Larger-than-life circus animals welcoming you at the casino entrance!

Two towering stilt walkers calling you to join the show

Two jugglers dazzling audiences in the vestibules

Picture-Perfect Moments

Medinah Shriners’ magic carpet, genie-inspired photo experience on the second floor

Meet, mingle, and snap photos with the Medinah Shriners while learning about their special ties to the historic Medinah Temple - the very place where Shriners Children's Hospital was dreamt up! 

Food, Drinks & Ringmaster-Worthy Treats

special New Year’s Eve menu crafted for the occasion

Circus-inspired cocktails flowing at the bars all night long

The First 300 guests to order a circus cocktail take home a Bally’s special-edition souvenir hurricane glass - starting at 7PM!

Big Top Giveaways

Complimentary Garrett’s Popcorn starting at 6PM for the first 1,000 interested guests

Bally Chicago LED necklaces lighting up the night starting at 7PM for the first 1,000 interested guests

Showtime Details

The festivities begin at 6PM and the circus rolls on well past midnight into the New Year

The countdown to the New Year has never been this spectacular—welcome to the party under Bally's Big Top!