New Year’s Eve – like everything else this year – is bound to feel very different than years past. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing, and I don’t think anyone will miss the pressure of having the perfect New Year’s Eve night out.
And even though we might be a little sick of them now, there are some really great virtual experiences available out there – and we’re not talking about an awkward work pub quiz over Zoom. How does learning how to make pasta from a local restauranteur in Italy sound? Or a wine tasting with a sommelier in Argentina?
That’s just a few of the amazing virtual New Year’s Eve ideas out there. From cocktail making to HIIT classes to guided meditations, there’s something for everyone. Here are the best virtual experience to have a fun – and safe – at home New Year’s Eve. Happy 2021!
DISCOVER: The Best Virtual Experiences For An At-Home New Year's Eve
Making Cocktails at Home & More
Fancy a bit of mixology? Host Cole will lead your group through 90 minutes of cocktail making and tasting all from your own home.
Intuitive Tarot Reading and Meditation
If you're wondering what 2021 will have in store for you, this hour-long tarot card reading and meditation will be perfect. First, host Diana will guide you through a meditation to open your own intuition and inner guides. Then, she'll use tarot cards and crystals to give you an in-depth one-on-one intuitive reading. This experience is great on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.
Flamenco Class & Party with Spanish Dancer
Travel to Seville and immerse yourself in Flamenco culture with this at-home dance class hosted by Spanish dancer Eva.
Wilking Sisters Sweat
Get a head start on your New Year's resolutions with this dance class, focusing on hip hop, groove and cardio-inspired moves, hosted by the Wilking sisters in LA. The session itself lasts for 40 minutes, followed by a 10 minute dance challenge testing viewers on current and previous TikTok challenges. Are you ready?
Boozy Drag Queen Bingo w/ Tye
For this hour-long Bingo session hosted by Tye, all you need is a computer and a cocktail (or two). Choose your theme, send the Zoom link to your friends, and get ready for some fun.
Improve Emotional Health Using Astrology
New Year's resolutions are always full of ideas about physical health, but maybe 2021 is the time to look after your emotional health. In this hour-long session, host Aris will show your group how the sign your Moon is placed in can impact how you respond emotionally. Expect to find answers to questions like why do you react to provocations the way you do? Are you emotionally detached or easily engaged? Are you properly nurturing your emotions and getting the best possible outcome through your responses to people and circumstances?
Sing Holiday Songs with a Broadway Star
Perfect for those missing karaoke bars, Broadway star Stephen will lead you through 60 minutes of festive singalongs from his home in New York City.
Fun Argentine Wine Class with Local Somm
Wish you knew more about wine? Spend your New Year's Eve with Argentinian sommelier Diego as he teaches you everything you need to know about Argentinian wine, from what makes it special to what food to pair it with.
Make Gnocchi and Ravioli at Home
The next best thing to hopping on a plane to Italy, learn how to make gnocchi and ravioli with Massimiliano as he teaches you how to cook something that tastes like it's from a local Italian restaurant.
Sangria and Secrets with Drag Queens
So much more than a live cocktail class, in this 90 minute session the hosts at DragTaste will teach you how to make the most delicious, authentic sangria from scratch while giving you a unique live performance on stage. It'll be a cabaret-style virtual cocktail class you'll never forget.
Harry Potter Magic in Edinburgh Tour
Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, join hosts David and Julie as they show you Edinburgh through the eyes of J.K. Rowling.
MAPLE BUNS & GINGERBREAD LOAF WITH WAITROSE & PARTNERS COOKERY SCHOOL
Learn how to make sticky maple buns flavoured with cinnamon and gingerbread loaf for the perfect festive treat with the Waitrose & Partners Cookery School.
Virtual gin tasting at home
The Chesterfield Mayfair is bringing its Gin & Tonic tasting experience to your home with a virtual mixology session and special delivery of 3 hand-piked G&Ts. You'll be guided through an innovate and exciting video call and learn how to make the perfect gin and tonic.
Virtual Gin Tasting Experience
Perfect for two people, this at-home gin tasting kit comes with 4 50ml gin samples, 4 tonics, botanicals, snacks and a surprise gift. The virtual journey will include the history of gin, the perfect garnish and tonic pairings and the opportunity to ask all your gin-related questions.
The Mindful New Year's Eve Experience
There's certainly a lot to reflect on this year, so join this online event featuring guided meditations, talks, workshops, laughter yoga and a mindfulness rave.
MAP LAB PREMIUM BOTTLED COCKTAIL GIFT BOXES
East London-based MAP Lab is offering a collection of premium bottled craft cocktails by their expert mixologists. Using only the best quality ingredients and finest spirits around, get yours delivered on the 31st and have a virtual cocktail tasting on Zoom.
MULTISENSORY DINNER IN YOUR HOME
For a more delectable New Year's Eve opt for this experience that includes a 6 course menu selected from the Kitchen Theory Chef's Table menu along with wines, tableware, table dressing, audio playlist and other sensory elements such as texture cubes, wireless headphones, levitating plates and of course a chef and host to guide the experience, explaining the stories behind the dishes and wines.
New Year Eve Virtual Cocktail Masterclass
With an option to supply your own ingredients and an options to receive everything you need in the post, this virtual cocktail masterclass is perfect for mixologists of all skill levels.
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