First Light with Provincetown 2023

Dina Martina Christmas Show
Thursday & Friday December 29 & 30
7:30pm

The holiday season will be extra special this year, as beloved comic genius Dina Martina will blanket Provincetown in yuletide merriment with THE DINA MARTINA CHRISTMAS SHOW. Miss Martina (a.k.a. “The Second Lady of Entertainment”) will be bringing her famed train wreck of a holiday show to the Paramount at the Crown & Anchor for the first time since 2018.

A-House New Year’s Celebration
Thursday-Saturday December 29-31
10pm

Provincetown’s #1 dance club comes alive every night of the New Year’s Celebration with 2023! with the best sounds and atmosphere in town. Unlike other clubs that try to reflect a big city feel, the A-House Dance a true feel of Provincetown. State of the art lighting and sound mixed in with an old nautical feel makes for the perfect experience in this historical fishing village. Special 2AM close time on NYE!

Canteen Holiday Market and Winter Lodge
Friday-Sunday December 30-January 1
11am – 8pm

The Canteen’s Holiday Market and Winter Lodge is a month-long pop-up celebration offering a place to gather, warm up, enjoy holiday foods & drinks, buy handcrafted goods from local artisans & experience live music, performances & other events to fill you with warmth & holiday cheer!

Freedom: The George Michael Experience
Friday December 30
7pm

Freedom: The George Michael Experience is an electrifying immersive musical event celebrating the life and iconic songs of one of pop music’s greatest stars. Starring and conceived by New York pop singer/songwriter Todd Alsup, this upbeat “club music cabaret” traces Michael’s trailblazing history through 20 of his most unforgettable hits including “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure,” “Faith” and “Freedom ‘90.”

New Year Macho Bar
Friday-Saturday December 30-31
10pm

Provincetown’s original leather and Levi bar that provides the right atmosphere weekend with New Year Macho Bar with a cruisey scene perfect for this clientele and alternative to the club scene. This dark sensual room comes complete with a cage and is a popular hang-out for those into the leather, Levi or uniform scene. Special 2AM close time on NYE!

Ring in the New Year with VJ Tom Yaz
Friday-Saturday December 30-31
9pm

The Crown & Anchor will Ring in the New Year with VJ Tom Yaz at the Wave Bar, Ptown’s Favorite Video Bar. Friday & Saturday at 9pm.

The Underground for New Years Eve Weekend
Friday-Saturday December 30-31
10pm

Join us at The Underground Provincetown for New Years Eve Weekend! Friday night Funktapuss & Saturday night DJ Lizzy Pitch with the People’s Bar of Provincetown, Est. 2011.

Ball Drop Bingo hosted by Austin & Mackenzie
Saturday December 31
1pm-3pm

It’s First Light weekend, and everyone is encouraged to rally their family and friends to Ball Drop Bingo join Austin & Mackenzie at the Crown & Anchor for an afternoon of Bingo!

First Light Fireworks Cocktail Party
Saturday December 31
4pm-6pm

Tin Pan Alley will have a First Light Fireworks Cocktail Party from 4pm-6pm. Join us for a front row seat of the fireworks over Provincetown harbor!

Light Bright Bike Ride Provincetown
Saturday December 31
4:30pm

Light Bright Bike Ride on New Year’s Eve for on this annual fun, short bike ride along Provincetown’s Commercial Street. The Light Bright Bike Ride starts at 4:30 PM on December 31 right in front of the Public Library at 356 Commercial Street. The ride takes about 15 minutes plus 15 minutes for the awards ceremony. Stop by the library starting before the ride if you need help with decorations. We’ll have some lights, glow sticks, garlands, and other swag to help you bling out your bike.

Ring in 2023 with Lea DeLaria & Qya Cristal
Saturday December 31
5pm & 9pm

Join us on New Year’s Eve as we celebrate Ring in 2023 with Lea DeLaria, Qya Cristal, and The Chris Grasso Trio. We have 2 seatings, and 2 fabulous shows! Start your revelry at 5 pm to 8 pm at The Club Provincetown with our 3 course dinner and performances by Qya Cristal and Lea DeLaria. Or ring in the new year 9 pm to closing at The Club Provincetown with our 4 course dinner, Hats, Noisemakers, Champagne Toast, and performances by Lea DeLaria and Qya Cristal.

New Year’s Eve Provincetown Fireworks
Saturday December 31
4:30pm

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with Fireworks high above Provincetown’s Harbor on New Year’s Eve.
Scheduled for 5:30pm, Fireworks are dependent on weather conditions and may be rescheduled in the event of adverse conditions.

The First Light Fireworks Celebration over the harbor – originally scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. – will now launch from MacMillan Pier at dusk on Saturday, December 31, and the best views for the fireworks are on the beach by the pier.

Christine Ebersole at Broadway @ Town Hall New Year’s Eve Show
Saturday December 31
7pm

Mark Cortale proudly presents legendary the legendary Two Time Tony Winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE with Billy Stritch at the piano for BROADWAY @ TOWN HALL concert series for one show only on Saturday, Dec. 31st at 7PM.

Turn Back Time with Thirsty Burlington and Friends
Saturday December 31
7:30pm

Thirsty Burlington is Turn Back Time to ring in the New Year! Join the world’s number one Cher tribute artist LIVE for this spectacular evening of merriment and celebration! Feat. Special guests Dana Danzel as Cyndi Lauper and Jona Williams as Celine Dion!

New Years Eve Party: Turn Back Time Disco
Saturday December 31
9pm

Ring in the new year at The Crown! Come down to The Paramount Club to say goodbye to 2022 and celebrate the start of 2023 Turn Back Time Disco! With music by Andrew Lenox and James Cerne, Disco Go-Gos, live entertainment from Ptown favorites, the opportunity to win a $250 cash prize and a complimentary New Year’s toast… we are pulling out all the stops to ensure the last moments of this year are some of your best! Book now and skip the line!

1620 Brewhouse New Year’s Eve
Saturday December 31
10pm

Come celebrate with 1620 Brewhouse New Year’s Eve with DJ Philip James. All the fun will be had and plenty of shenanigans! Champagne toast with midnight!

2023 Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge
Sunday January 1
11am

On New Years Day 2023, January 1st, Provincetown will celebrate the sixth annual Polar Bear Plunge. On that day, an intrepid group of people will gather in the Johnson Street parking lot, collect T-shirts, listen to some carefully selected music spun by our DJ, Chris Racine, and learn about the important work of the Center for Coastal Studies. At noon, weather permitting, we will run, splash and plunge into the waters of Provincetown Harbor.

Hair of the Dog Disco
Sunday January 1
1pm

After a raucous night on the town, now’s your chance to imbibe and recharge with the Hair of the Dog Disco at the Provincetown Brewing Co.

There is a never ending winter schedules of fun events.  ptownie wants to make sure you know about all our local favorites!

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BINGO! with Tiki Bronstein
A-House
Wednesday December 28

It’s Bingo Bitch!
Pilgrim House
Friday December 30

Dragalicious Karaoke
Governor Bradford
Thursday-Saturday December  29-31

Austin Tyler’s Sunday Roast
1620 Brewhouse
Sunday January 1

Sunday Funday Bingo
Governor Bradford
Sunday January 1

Your stop for a full schedule of Provincetown events, programs, shows, parties, and more!: Provincetown Event Calendar