This year’s celebration, “Saints & Sinners: A New Year’s Affair at The Knick,” marks The Knickerbocker’s most anticipated event of the year—a black-tie soirée inspired by the hotel’s legendary past and storied glamour. Celebrating on the heels of our 120th anniversary, guests are invited to revel in a night of indulgence, elegance, and modern allure atop St. Cloud Rooftop, as history and decadence intertwine beneath the Times Square lights.

The evening’s festivities unfold across multiple levels of The Knickerbocker Hotel. Platinum and Platinum Plus guests will begin their night with a decadent dinner, open bar, and live entertainment at Charlie Palmer Steak IV on the 4th floor, before ascending to St. Cloud Rooftop Bar on the 17th floor for the grand celebration overlooking the iconic Times Square Ball Drop.

Yes. Guests at St. Cloud Rooftop enjoy exclusive, unobstructed views of the Times Square Ball Drop—one of the most coveted perspectives in New York City on New Year’s Eve.

Tickets for “Saints & Sinners: A New Year’s Affair at The Knick” can be purchased exclusively through our official website. Early booking is strongly encouraged, as this event sells out each year. Guests interested in VIP table experiences or large group reservations are invited to contact The Knickerbocker’s Sales Team directly at [email protected] for personalized assistance and availability.

Yes. The Knickerbocker offers a selection of luxury room packages and seasonal offers available over New Year’s Eve, each designed to enhance your stay in the heart of Times Square. All current packages can be found on our Offers page. Please note that tickets to our renowned “Saints & Sinners: A New Year’s Affair at The Knick” celebration must be purchased separately and are not included in any overnight packages.

Each ticket level offers a distinct experience designed to elevate your New Year’s Eve celebration at The Knickerbocker. Depending on your selection, inclusions may feature a premium open bar, chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and a champagne toast at midnight. Full inclusions for each tier can be found on the individual ticket pages: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

Yes. The evening is Black Tie Optional, inviting guests to embrace the elegance and allure of our Saints & Sinners theme. Formalwear is encouraged — tuxedos or dark suits for gentlemen and evening gowns or cocktail attire for ladies — as we celebrate in timeless Knickerbocker style high above Times Square.

Absolutely. The Knickerbocker welcomes both hotel guests and the public to join the rooftop celebration, subject to ticket availability.

Door times vary by ticket level. 

• Platinum and Platinum Plus guests begin the evening at 8:00 PM with dinner and cocktails at Charlie Palmer Steak IV on the 4th floor, followed by rooftop access at St. Cloud. 

• Gold ticketholders gain access to St. Cloud Rooftop Bar at 9:00 PM. 

• Silver ticketholders are welcomed beginning at 10:00 PM.
  Programming and entertainment continue through 12:30 AM, with a champagne toast and live countdown to midnight high above Times Square. 

All sales are final. However, you may transfer your ticket or table reservation to another guest by notifying our team at least 48 hours prior to the event.