TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE SOLD OUT, LOOK FOR AN EVEN BIGGER EVENT IN 2026!
We do New Year's Eve a bit differently here at Lakefront Brewery. We understand the infatuation with midnight, but have you tried 5pm? After a truly special Swedish New Year’s Eve celebration last year, we’re welcoming back the Swedish Community and anyone else that is looking to immerse themselves in a night of Swedish delights followed up with a solid 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
In the late 1800s, Wisconsin saw a big influx of Swedes to the state. The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed for much more freedom in farming public land and Sweden was dealing with crop difficulties around that same time. In 1841, the first Swedish community in Wisconsin was established at Pine Lake, just outside of Waukesha, near Hartland.
We’re celebrating Wisconsin’s Swedish heritage here by hosting the only Swedish New Year’s Eve event in Wisconsin! Expect proper decor, both modern and traditional Swedish music hits, and plenty of dancing. Sweden will ring in the New Year at 5PM Central Time (CT) and we will be providing a live Swedish television feed of the countdown right here in the Beer Hall.
The event will occur from 330PM to 7PM on New Year's Eve. Tickets cost $50 and include a champagne toast (at 5PM), your first drink (beer, wine, cocktail, soda) on us, as well as passed appetizers, a charcuterie display, a full buffet, and dessert – all Swedish-inspired cuisine carefully curated by our Executive Chef, Kristin Hueneke.
NEW THIS YEAR! ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Our first ever IKEA "Build-A-Shelf" Contest! Gather your team of 4 and prepare to build at 5:30PM sharp! Entry can be purchased during checkout for $20, only 6 spots (teams of 4) available, first come, first served. Winners will receive free beer and each team can take their new furniture home.
Must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent. Tickets available for $20 for those that are 12 and under, families are welcome and encouraged to attend! We have soda & root beer!
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Swedish New Year at Lakefront Brewery is sold out.