Kit Kat Club Rings in 2026 with “The Great Gatsby” New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Kit Kat Club, Chicago’s most glamorous destination for dining, cocktails, and dazzling drag entertainment, invites guests to step back into the Roaring Twenties at “The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve 2026” celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m.

The newly expanded Kit Kat Club (3524 N. Halsted Street) will be transformed into a glittering Art Deco dreamscape where flappers, feathers, and fabulousness collide. Expect an unforgettable night of indulgence, music, and show-stopping performances as Chicago’s favorite divas Shantell D’Marco and Kinley Preston headline a spectacular Dinner & Drag experience, followed by a roaring late-night dance party that keeps the champagne flowing until 2 a.m.

EVENING HIGHLIGHTS

DINNER & DRAG
2 Seatings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Guests are welcome to stay all evening.

Tickets include Prix Fixe Menu and Drinks - $89.95
Price includes Tax and Gratuity.

• Four-course prix fixe dinner
• Two signature martinis (non-alcoholic substitutions available)
• Champagne toast at midnight
• Live performances by Shantell D’Marco & Kinley Preston
• Glamorous immersive entertainment in full Gatsby flair

NEW YEAR’S EVE PRIX FIXE DINNER MENU

FIRST COURSE
(SOUP OR SALAD)

FRENCH ONION SOUP
Parmesan, Garlic, Croutons, Thyme

PROSCUITTO & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Spring Mix, Candied Pecans, Pomegranate Seeds, Apple Butter Vinaigrette

APPETIZERS
(CHOOSE ONE)

BACON WRAPPED DATES
Goat Cheese, Honey

DEVILED EGGS
Bacon, Chives

STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Cream Cheese, Breadcrumbs, Parsley

ENTREES
(CHOOSE ONE)

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Vodka Sauce, Parmesan, Scallions

STEAK OSCAR
Skirt Steak, Crab Meat, Hollandaise, Grilled Asparagus

PESTO GNOCCHI
Goat Cheese, White Wine, Basil

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Ham, Swiss, Dijon Crema, Parsley

DESSERT

PANNA COTTA
White Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Cranberry Coulis

MARTINIS
(CHOOSE TWO)

LADY GAGA
Ketel one citroen, Alize, blue curazao, lemon juice, lemonade splash

PORN STAR
Ketel one, strawberry-kiwi puree, sparkling wine

BRITNEY, BITCH
Ketel one citroen, elderower liqueur, lemon and orange juice, topped with sparkling wine

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Ketel one citroen, strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup

ESPRESSO MARTINI
Three olives triple shot vodka coffee liqueur and splash of coffee

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO
Three olives espresso dark chocolate liqueur vanilla cream

PEANUT BUTTER N' COFFEE
Bird dog peanut butter whiskey coffee liqueur coffee splash of cream

LATE-NIGHT DANCE PARTY

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $149
10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. open bar
All-inclusive. Tax and Gratuity included.

• 90-minute open bar (10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)
• Three martinis from Kit Kat’s special NYE cocktail list

11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Open to the public, capacity pending.
Regular service following all pre-paid packages.

• Cash Bar with complimentary Champagne toast at midnight.
• Dance floor hosted by Chicago’s top DJs spinning retro, disco, and modern club hits

A Night to Remember

Guests are encouraged to don their finest 1920s-inspired attire — think sequins, tuxedos, pearls, and panache, for a night of timeless glamour. Dinner guests are welcome to stay for the after-hours festivities and keep the celebration going Gatsby-style.

Expect over-the-top light shows, audience interaction, surprise drag appearances, and photo ops worthy of Jay Gatsby’s mansion.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. CST
Location: Kit Kat Club, 3524 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: Starting at $89.95 (Dinner & Drag) and $149 (Dance Party with Open Bar from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; cash bar thereafter)
Ages: 21+
No refunds

Tickets available now at: Eventbrite – The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve 2026

For table reservations, call (773) 525-1111. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

What to Expect at Kit Kat Club

• Glittering 1920s-inspired décor and immersive atmosphere
• Dazzling drag performances with full-scale theatrics
• Gourmet dining and top-shelf cocktails with dinner packages
• A midnight champagne toast to welcome 2026 in style
• High-energy dance party featuring Chicago’s finest DJs
• Chic, inclusive, and unforgettable celebration of life and glamour

Notes for Tickets
Your ticket guarantees your seats and is your reservation. You do not need to make a separate reservation on OpenTable or by calling the Kit Kat Club.

Please purchase tickets together in one group to be seated together. Kit Kat Club cannot guarantee seats together unless tickets are purchased together.

Good to Know:
Tips are welcome! Kit Kat Club will supply singles via credit card or we can make change. Our drag diva dinners are wild. Expect pumping music, personal interaction with the divas, light shows and more.

Please be flexible; sometimes performance schedules do change. And, please contact us before purchasing tickets regarding any dietary restrictions.

Join the conversation:

Instagram: @kitkatchicago
Facebook: facebook.com/kitkatchicago
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kitkatclubchicago

Hashtags: #KitKatChicago #GreatGatsbyNYE #ChicagoNYE #DragDinner #HalstedNights

Details & Reservations:

Kit Kat Club
3524 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Reservations: 773.525.1111
Website: KitKatChicago.com

Space is limited, and reservations for all Halloween events are strongly encouraged at KitKatChicago.com

HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Thursday: 4pm–2am (Kitchen until 10pm)
Friday: 4pm–2am (Kitchen until 11pm)
Saturday: 11am–2am (Kitchen 4pm–11pm)
Sunday: 11am–2am (Kitchen closes at 3pm; bar only in evening)
A La Carte Menu:
Tuesday–Thursday: 4–10pm | Friday–Saturday: 4–11pm
Happy Hour:
Tuesday–Thursday, 4–6pm
$8 wine | $9 select apps | $10 select martinis/craft cocktails
Weekend Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday — Seatings at 11am and 1:30pm
(2-hour seating limit for all brunch packages)

Shows Hourly after 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM—Reservations recommended.
Tuesday: Instrumentalist
Wednesday: Vocalist
Thursday: Dance
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Drag

Note: Two VIP Seatings are available for shows on Friday and Saturday at 6 PM and 8 PM, including a Prix Fixe menu. Reservations for VIP Seatings are available on Eventbrite. Hourly reservations for general seating with off-the-menu ordering are available via OpenTable.

ABOUT KIT KAT CLUB

Kit Kat Club, re-located to 3524 N. Halsted Street, in Chicago (773-525-1111), has re-emerged as a beautiful, luxurious restaurant and nightclub that retains the excitement and sophistication of its earlier incarnation, but in a much bigger space that showcases a gorgeous Deco décor and immense, wrap-around video screens that immerse guests in dramatic moving imagery.

The food and beverage offerings have been re-imagined with more style and deliciousness. The entertainment lineup has expanded to include a variety of musical and theatrical performances on weekdays, as well as the famous drag shows on weekends.