13 Gay Hotspots to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in D.C.
After a steady, decade-long decline in the number of LGBTQ bars and clubs in Washington, D.C., the trend has finally reversed: 2023 saw the opening of several new venues, adding to a similar number that emerged in 2022.As a result, the D.C.
area now counts at least 20 LGBTQ watering holes and safe spaces to call its own. Certainly, that’s cause for celebration and raising a toast — or three.And while you could have a festive New Year’s Eve at any number of venues around town — gay or straight — what follows is a selection of how 13 local nightspots are ushering in 2024 this Sunday, December 31.Our New Year’s Eve roundup includes a mix of both brand-new and classic venues specifically for the queer community, as well as two of the city’s preeminent concert venues, one of which is hosting a themed party dedicated to ABBA and disco, the other on the music of Taylor Swift.Cheers to the queer dancing queens, and a very happy new year to all.815 V St.
NWwww.930.com www.instagram.com/930club 202-265-0930NYE Cover: $35Several times a year, the storied concert venue offers a DJ-driven dance party devoted to quintessential dance-pop band ABBA, a long-ago disbanded quartet of Swedes whose popularity remains strong in party because they refrain from the limelight and refuse to tour.
Now, on the cusp of yet another year — one marking the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest breakthrough — comes not one but two more to close out 2023. “Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA” will commence with doors at 9 p.m.
