Masterbeat L.A
New Years Festival 2023

Ring in the new year LA Style

Masterbeat’s biggest events of the year return to Los Angeles for their 23rd year of the largest New Year’s celebration in the world, taking over LA’s finest venues.

• Visiting for New Year?  Book your stay in WEHO in advance and you are guaranteed to be close to all the busiest and best parties.

Masterbeat Los Angeles Gay New Year’s Eve

• Live shows, the legendary countdown to midnight, Masterbeat’s world famous dancers and production, with superstar DJ’s  from kickoff, to the main event, afterhours and our closing party – it’s the only way to ring in the New Year.
• “Where will the road take you” – Expect an OZ theme for the 2024 edition – Confirmed DJs include Brett Henrichsen, Micky Friedman, Rosabel and Tom Stephan.
• Check out our insider gay guide to Los Angeles.

Venues

• Masterbeat takes over some of the city’s top clubs, transforming them with its signature style, design, light and sound. Previous events have taken place at the following locations:

The Belasco

• The Belasco is a spacious theater with ornate styling hosting more than 1,500 guests, just blocks away from the L.A. Live complex and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
• If you want to stay close to the downtown venues, check out The Hoxton  for a cool vibe, great pool and excellent service.

The Mayan

• Mayan Theater  – a landmark former movie palace and current nightclub and music venue and is located in downtown LA on 1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles.
• Check out the best hotels near this location.

Academy LA

• Academy Los Angeles – is perfect if you want to enjoy a night where you can just dance with loud bass-pumping music on a huge indoor dance floor. It has as has a spacious outdoor patio area for people who need a minute to decompress or chill.
• Academy is located at 6021 Hollywood Blvd
• Stay close to this venue at the Kimpton Everly Hotel  with a great pool and amazing views.

Avalon

• Avalon is a historic nightclub in Hollywood, California, located near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, at 1735 N. Vine Street. Built in 1927, the venue has been thoughtfully restored and thoroughly maintained over the years and features state-of-the-art sound, lighting and visuals.
• Check out the best hotels close to this venue.

Where to stay in Gay Los Angeles

• There are some amazing hotels in Los Angeles at prices to fit every budget, but remember Los Angeles is spread out across multiple neighborhoods and cities, so unless you want to hire a car,  it is better to stay as close to the gay bars.
• Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
• Sunset Marquis Hotel,    Petit Ermitage,    Le Parc Suite Hotel,    Best Western
• If you want to stay close to the downtown venues, check out The Hoxton  for a cool vibe, great pool and excellent service.