Wow: 2024 is basically over! What are you gonna do about it? If you’re cool, you’ll be at a New Year’s Eve event that’ll serve as a portent to your 2025. Saint that I am, I’ve sorted myriad NYE events around town into categories so you can choose the future you desire.
Note: Events sell out, so be sure to confirm times and ticket availability before you head out.
A Year of Foodie Fraternizing
Get your prix-fixe fix.
Kalimotxo
1813 E. Sixth
$95 with à la carte menu available
Serenade American Brasserie
200 Lavaca, W Austin
$105
Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine St.
$130, with optional $90 wine pairing
Canje
1914 E. Sixth
$125
A Year of Queer Cheer
Whatever letter you’re vibing with in the alphabet mafia, these are the places to be.
Austin Roundup’s New Year’s Eve
Austin Galano Club, 6809 Guadalupe St.
Feat. non-alcoholic bevvies and dancing. $25 or free for set up/take down volunteers.
A Tuna Surprise! New Queer’s Eve Day Show
Knomad Bar, 1213 Corona
Feat. the Tuna Helpers, St. Inky, Deceptaclown, Angel Fur, and Stanley Roy. Free. 3-8pm.
Western Elegance New Queer’s Eve Party
Knomad Bar, 1213 Corona
Feat. the Side Saddles and Country Fried Danceree. Free.
NYE @ CUC
Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St.
Feat. Orya, Dina, Dragonnqueen, Lidia Beatz, and Winona Grindr. $17 with complimentary champers and a tequila shot at midnight.
New Bear’s Eve
The Iron Bear, 301 W. Sixth
Feat. DJ Mike, Miss Good, and Chique Fil-Atio. Free. Champagne toast at midnight.
Yearly White Party
The Austin Eagle, 8201 Cross Park Dr.
Feat. DJ Tristan Jazz and DJ Marco. Free until 11pm.
A Year of Body Shaking
No more stagnant celebration: These events are all about getting down on the dance floor – or roller rink!
Swing in the New Year
Louis Shanks Furniture Store, 2930 W. Anderson
Feat. Dan Walton & the Night Owls. $40-45 with a midnight sparkling cider toast.
Player’s Ball
Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd.
Feat. Body Rock ATX. $20 with the option to add champagne for $15.
New Year’s Eve Dance Resolution
Austin Uptown Dance, 8868 Research
Feat. the Nash Hernandez Orchestra, hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight toast. Free.
Totally Awesome ’80s NYE Bash
Austin Roller Rink, 11600 Menchaca Rd. #101
$75 and BYOB.
A Year of Brat
No one told these venues and event organizers that brat summer is over, so settle in for another 365 days of Charli.
BRAT NYE 2025
Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado St.
$20 or $1,000-plus for the 365 Party Girl Package.
360 NYE: A Very Brat, Not Demure NYE Party
Remedy Austin, 360 Nueces #30
Free.
nye is brat
Drinks Lounge, 2001 E. Cesar Chavez
Free.
A Year of Classic Austin
This is the normie event of choice for a reason: It never loses its spark.
Austin’s New Year
Auditorium Shores
Feat. Third Eye Blind and a midnight fireworks display. Free.
This article appears in December 27 • 2024.
