Ring in the New Year at the Gold Coast Gatsby Party at The Ambassador

New Year’s Eve in Chicago deserves a celebration that rises above the ordinary — and this year, The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast is hosting a night that does exactly that. Step into a world of shimmering chandeliers, velvet drapes, live entertainment, and a touch of 1920s glamour as Vibeapple presents the Gold Coast Gatsby New Year’s Eve experience. ✨🍾

With three rooms of entertainment, Champagne moments, culinary experiences, and immersive performances, the Ambassador becomes the most unforgettable place to welcome 2026.

A Night Inspired by the Roaring Twenties

From the moment you arrive, the evening feels like stepping into a modern take on Gatsby’s most iconic parties. Think feathers, pearls, champagne towers, dramatic lighting, and nonstop energy. It’s bold, glamorous, and designed for guests who want a celebration that’s truly over the top — in the best way.

Guests are greeted with a complimentary welcome drink to set the tone, followed by three distinct entertainment spaces, each bringing its own vibe. Throughout the night, enjoy live DJs, a full 1920s-style band, photo ops, luxe activations, and surprise moments designed to feel straight out of a vintage cinematic party scene.

The Experience Includes

✨ 1x Complimentary Welcome Drink

✨ Three Rooms of Entertainment

✨ Live DJs & a 1920s Band

✨ Champagne Toast at Midnight

✨ Passed Appetizers

✨ Experiential Productions

✨ Caviar Bumps

✨ Photo Ops & Interactive Activations

This is not your typical NYE — it’s an immersive evening built around performance, spectacle, and celebration.

VIP Dinner Experience

For guests looking to elevate the night, the VIP Dinner Experience brings a multi-course menu worthy of the setting.

First Course — Choice of:

• Shrimp Cocktail Martini

• Beet Carpaccio

• Black Truffle Velouté

Main Course — Choice of:

• Filet Mignon with Truffle Demi-Glace

• Lobster & Saffron Risotto

• Pan-Seared Halibut with Winter Citrus Beurre Blanc

• Sea Bass with Sunchoke Velouté

• Roasted Chicken Supreme with Truffle Jus

Dessert — Choice of:

• White Chocolate Mango Dome

• Chocolate Trifecta

• Raspberry Mousse & Crème Brûlée Chocolate Shell

It’s a beautifully curated dinner that aligns perfectly with the glamour of the evening — luxurious, indulgent, and designed to be a highlight of the night. 🍽️✨

VIP Tables

Groups looking for the full party experience can reserve VIP tables, which include:

• Admission for 6–10 guests

• 1x Complimentary Bottle

• 1x Complimentary Bottle of Champagne

• 1x Complimentary Welcome Drink per guest

• Confetti Cannons for Midnight

• The table is yours all night

• Access to all Experience benefits

It’s the ultimate way to celebrate with your crew — a private home base in the middle of all the action.

Why The Ambassador Is the Place to Be This NYE

The Ambassador Gold Coast already carries an iconic presence in Chicago — historic architecture, glamorous design, and an unmistakable sense of character. Pair that with the full-scale production of Gold Coast Gatsby, and the result is a New Year’s Eve celebration that feels unlike anything else in the city.

Guests enjoy immersive entertainment, beautifully crafted food and drink, and a space transformed into a glittering Roaring Twenties dream. 🍸💫

Make This New Year’s Eve One to Remember

Whether you’re dressing in sequins and pearls or showing up in modern black-tie chic, this is the night to do it boldly. The Gold Coast Gatsby party brings together everything NYE should be — style, spectacle, music, and a midnight moment that feels electric.