I won’t be in town – or even in the country – this New Year’s Eve and I don’t think I’ve ever been so upset about it. Here are 26 reasons why:

Do you have another party to add to the list and make me regret my decision to leave even more? Let me know: [email protected].

2017 New Year’s Eve Royal Ball at Whisky River

Party favors, confetti blasts, a mechanical bull and a champagne toast at midnight. $25. Details and tickets.

A Foxy Hollywood New Year’s Eve at Leroy Fox

Start the night with a 4-course meal that includes items like Filet Roast and Shrimp & Crawfish Etoufee that are paired with champagne cocktails. Dinner to be followed with a Glitz & Glam Afterparty complete with party favors, photo booths, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. $70. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

Amos’ Final NYE at Amos’ South End

Help say goodbye to Amos’ before they close the doors permanently this spring with an 80s vs. 90s theme and live music from two of Charlotte’s prime 80s and 90s tribute bands. $15 – $20. Doors open at 8 p.m. Details and tickets.

Chicago: A NYE Affair at Barreled at the Lift

A speakeasy-themed New Year’s Eve party with cocktails, a champagne toast, live music and hookah. $45-$75. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

CLT New Year’s Eve: Presented by Ally

Live music and fireworks at Romare Bearden. Free. 8 p.m. – midnight. Details.

New Year’s Eve @ Industry

Expect giveaways, finger foods and a champagne toast at midnight. $25-$100, $250+ for tables. 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at 5Church

Four-course dinner, champagne, a DJ, balloon drop, countdown and champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. – til. $120. Details.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub

All-inclusive tickets include liquor, beer, wine and champagne as well as a breakfast buffet. Expect live music and a champagne toast at midnight. $65. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Lucky’s Bar and Arcade

Drinks, dancing and arcade games. Each ticket includes an all-inclusive game package. 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. $60. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Rooftop 210 

Expect a heated tent, DJs, appetizers, full buffet and unlimited drinks with your all-inclusive ticket. $70 – $1,000. 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Tilt on Trade

Expect drinks, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. $60. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve 2017 at The Wine Loft at South End

Samba dancers, a DJ and champagne toast at midnight. $25 – $600. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details.

New Year’s Eve Bash at Thirsty Nomad Brewing

Expect hors d’oeuvres, Belgian beer and a beer contest. One flight included in your purchase. $15. 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve Carnivale presented by SportsLink at Southend Station (Slate/Oak Room/All American/Hot Taco)

Expect a photo booth, DJs, drinks, balloon drop and a champagne toast. Most tickets include admission to Slate, Oak Room and the outdoor tent, but the VIP option includes entry to Hot Taco, All American Pub, Slate, Oak Room and the outside tent. 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. $70 – $130. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Brazwell’s Premium Pub Ballantyne

Enjoy a three-course meal featuring a 12-ounce ribeye or crab cake entree. A bottle of wine, champagne and party favors are included. At midnight, there will be a balloon drop with $1,000 in cash and prizes. $75 per couple. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Coyote Joe’s

Expect arty favors, live music, a champagne toast and $1,200+ in cash and prizes to be given away. Noon to 2 a.m. $12. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Confetti 2016 presented by SportsLink at Ink ‘n Ivy

Beer, wine, cocktails and spirits to pair with the appetizer and breakfast buffets along with live music and a midnight champagne toast. $100 – $150. 9 p.m. – 1:45 a.m. Tickets.

New Year’s Eve Great Gatsby Gala at Kandy Bar

Champagne toast, party favors and live music. $20. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

New Year’s Eve Party at Howl at the Moon

Expect food, drinks and dancing. Food isn’t included, but a set number of drinks are, depending on the ticket package you purchase. $40 – $115. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Details and tickets.

NYE 2017 at Southside

DJs, ice luges, party favors, beer, wine, liquor and appetizers along with a champagne toast at midnight. $45. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

NYE Party Uptown – an All-Inclusive Event at 8.2.0

Expect dancing, karaoke, four bars with all-inclusive drink prices, a buffet starting at 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $90. Details and tickets.

Rio De Carnival NYE! at Blackfinn Ameripub

Drink specials, DJs, performers, food and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $20 – $100. Details and tickets.

Southern Skyline Grand Ball at Le Méridien

Live music, signature cocktails and half-price hotel rooms. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $130 – $400. Details and tickets.

Flight’s Rockin’ NYE

Ticket price includes top shelf liquor, craft beer app buffet and house wine. Live music from two bands (Minutes and Years, and Crane). $60 – $100. Tickets.

StrikeCity New Year’s Eve

A no-frills New Year’s Eve celebration with bowling and a champagne toast hosted by Maney from KISS 95.1. $10. 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Details and tickets.

Len-NYE-ve at Lenny Boy

Party goes until 1 a.m.! $4 champagne and $15 pitchers. Details.

Feature photo courtesy of Center City Partners