The new decade is almost here, and we’re ready for all the sequins, champagne toasts and to get down like the Great Gatsby! Still looking for where to spend your evening? Don’t sweat it, our editors put together a list of the best events all over Texas to ring in the New Year.
AUSTIN
Austin’s New Year is the perfect event for the entire family! Spend the evening listening to amazing bands and enjoying delicious fare from local food trucks. This free event starts at 7:30PM and concludes with one of Austin’s biggest fireworks shows at 10:00PM! We recommend coming a little early so you can pick a spot to watch the bands and the fireworks!
If you’re looking for a more upscale event, you’ll have a roaring good time at Gatsby’s House located in the Omni Hotel Austin! Ring in the New Year with 2 dance floors, 3 of the best Texas DJs and casino games. Tickets for this event start at $199 and are available here.
DALLAS
From 7PM to 12:30AM, head to Party on the Plaza to immerse yourself in the NYE celebrations. You don’t want to miss out on the live music by American Idol artist Jason and Michael Castro, 25 of the tastiest local food trucks and a great view of Reunion Tower’s 360-degree, panoramic firework presentation!
Dance your way into the new year at Emerald City’s Rock the 2020 New Year’s Eve Party! This upbeat, electric evening is one for the books! Of course you’ll see the Emerald City Band crushing the stage, but with the VIP experience you can enjoy a delicious dinner, a private concert and even a meet and greet! Check out ticket options here.
FORT WORTH
Two-step your way into the New Year, and countdown with all your friends in cowtown! Cole Swindell will be taking the stage at Billy Bob’s at 10:30PM. Doors open at 6PM, and we recommend coming early so you can get a taste of Texas at the Honky Tonk Kitchen before you kick off your evening of dancing, celebrating and maybe a little bull riding! Get your tickets now to avoid the line before the show!
FREDERICKSBURG
Head over to the beautiful hill country to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Marketplatz in Fredericksburg for the annual New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020. If you’ve got little ones, this event is ideal for you! From 4-6PM your family can enjoy games, face painting and other activities, including an early bird ball drop at 6PM. For all the night owls, a second round will start at 9PM and conclude at 12:30AM. You can expect live music by Groove Night and an additional ball drop at midnight!
GRAPEVINE
Immerse yourself into a murder mystery dinner at the Texas Star Dinner Theater this New Year’s Eve! Enjoy a three-course meal, champagne toast and a party favor! The theme of the night is “Unseasonable Greedings” and will keep you on your toes all night long! Tickets for the event are $99 and can be purchased here.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Head to the beach and celebrate your New Year’s Eve watching the waves and dancing the night away at the Pearl South Padre Resort. For just $99, indulge in a mouth-watering buffet at 8PM, music and light show until 2AM and a champagne toast with party favors at midnight. Purchase your tickets here while supplies last!
SAN ANTONIO
Celebrate SA is the best Texas-sized New Year’s Eve party downtown, and is completely free to the public! Upwards of 70,000 partygoers are expected at this years bash, so get excited to enjoy some live music, carnival attractions, food vendors and a fireworks show! Gates open at 6PM and the countdown starts right before midnight.
THE WOODLANDS
Step back in time from 9PM to 2AM at The Westin at The Woodlands as they present The Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Channel your best Great Gatsby spirit while you revel in the classic 1920’s music and wear your best flapper attire. Dive into the appetizing food from Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen and don’t miss the complimentary Champagne toast!