Welcome 2024 at New Year’s Eve parties, concerts & events in Greater Houston

Updated Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:05pm

Ring in 2024 at 45+ New Year’s Eve parties for grown-ups around Houston on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Are you ready to put 2023 behind you? What better way than to count down the final seconds at one of many exciting New Year’s Eve events around Greater Houston.

From special dinner menus and parties at your favorite neighborhood bar to extravagant hotel parties, concerts, and family-friendly bashes, there are many events—at every price point—to choose from.

We will continue to add to this list as New Year’s Eve approaches, so check back for updates as more Houston area New Year’s Eve parties and events are finalized.

All events continue past midnight or later unless otherwise stated.

Looking for family-friendly New Year’s events? We’ve picked ten of the best kid-friendly celebrations happening in the early hours of New Year’s Eve across Greater Houston.

Featured New Year’s Eve Parties & Events in Greater Houston

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New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at The Warwick | Uptown – Uptown’s upscale dining destination opens its doors—complete with a red carpet entrance—for a special New Year’s Eve party with an elevated prix-fixe 3-course dinner, with optional drink pairings, plus a red carpet entrance, 360 photo booth and more. With staggered 2-hour dinner seatings, families and groups with members of all ages can find a time window that perfectly suited to their bedtimes. $125. 5pm to 11pm.

New Year’s Eve Comedy Jamz & Monster After Party Gala at Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston – Laugh it up to the comic stylings of 6 comedians, emceed by Galveston’s own Reginald Ballard, before partying and dancing the night away at an after party with tunes by DJ Bigg-Mac. $39.99 and up. 7pm to 1am.

New Year’s Eve Party with A Sure Thing at B. Jigger’s Bar & Lounge | Galveston – Dance the night away in Galveston while enjoying a Miami Nights theme, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, party favors, midnight Champagne toast and a welcome gift. $100. 7pm to 2am.

A Very Merry New Year’s Eve at True Anomaly Brewing | EaDo – The EaDo brewery, sprung from the minds of 4 guys from NASA and named Brewery of the Year 2023 at the Texas Craft Brewer’s Cup, hosts a snazzy, all-inclusive party with a 5-hour open bar—including draft beer, wines, Champagne, and specialty cocktails—along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, live music, dancing and a midnight countdown with a toast. $95 per person; $180 and up for 2. 8pm to 1am.

The Tux & Tennies NYE 2024 Celebration at Grooves of Houston | Third Ward – Put on your New Year’s Eve finest and pair it with the perfect kicks for this Third Ward bash at Grooves. The night features a VIP casino lounge, a cash balloon drop, a midnight toast and breakfast buffet, a complimentary photo booths, live DJs and more. $30 and up. 8pm to 2am.

Angelucho Copacabana: New Year’s Extravaganza 2024 in Sugar Land | Sugar Land – This Cuban-themed New Year’s Eve party will have you rocking out on the dance floor with the Copacabana band and a DJ between sets. Tickets include a gourmet buffet dinner, two drinks and a midnight Champagne toast. $125. 8pm to 2am.

New Year’s Eve Night Party at Chapman & Kirby | EaDo – The largest Sunday Funday in the nation hosts a special NYE night party complete with DJ HI-C, four rooms filled with entertainment, a laser light show, 360 photo booth, 3 bars, party favors and more in EaDo’s swankiest venue. Opt for VIP for a buffet dinner, all access, expedited admission, Champagne toast and more. $40 and up. 10pm to 2am.

New Year’s Eve Silent Disco Extravaganza at the Daley Sports Club | Midtown – Strap on a pair of headphones and make your pick among three DJs spinning a range of genres at this silent disco celebration in Midtown. Dance all night and enjoy party favors, plus a Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. $30 and up. 10pm to 2am.

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New Year’s Eve Parties by Neighborhood

Downtown Houston

• Resolution Run Houston along Buffalo Bayou – Whether you’re trying to sneak in a resolution in the final hours of the year or just trying to start the year right, this annual run event offers lengths from a family 1-miler and 5K to half-marathon. The course starts in Downtown and follows Memorial Drive past Shepherd and back. Registration starts at $55 for the 5K, up to $80 for the half marathon; family 1-mile run/walk is $40. 7:30am.
• New Year’s Eve at Sambuca – The Downtown nightlife destination located in the Rice Hotel will host multiple seatings for a three-course New Years dinner along with live music from the Tracy Perez Band and a midnight champagne toast. $65 and up. 6pm to midnight.
• New Year’s Eve Bash at The Rustic | FREE – The Downtown restaurant and music venue provides the downhome vibes for a night of live bands to keep you dancing, plus fun photobooths, games and giveaways, drink features and a midnight toast. 8pm to 12:30am.
• Retro New Year’s Eve Bash at McIntyre’s Downtown – This third annual bash at the Downtown outpost of the Irish pub celebrates with a retro disco upstairs and a special guest DJ downstairs. Pick your vibe and enjoy a full night of dancing, food trucks and a complimentary toast at midnight. $29 and up. 8pm to 2am.
• NYE Bash with Skyrocket at Last Concert Cafe – Skyrocket delivers the hits of the ’70s and ’80s at the Downtown haunt for Tex-Mex and live music. Dance the night away to the high-energy hits of yesteryear as midnight drops at this longtime Houston institution. $75 and up. 9pm to 2am.
• If It Don’t Feel Like 90s New Years Eve Edition at House of Blues – The Foundation Room at the Downtown venue is the place to be if you’re in the mood for some classic ’90s R&B to ring in the new year. Keith Jacobs brings his popular throwback series to House of Blues for a special NYE edition with an open dance floor all night. $40 and up. 9pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Celebration at Post Houston – The Skylawn hosts a NYE celebration with stunning views for the midnight fireworks show in Downtown, plus live DJs, tasty adult beverages and more at the rooftop park. $50 and up. 9pm to 2am.
• Gatsby’s House NYE at Hilton Americas – This 21+ party is a posh affair with Top 40 DJs, three distinct areas to mingle, a 5-hour prepaid bar, complimentary hors d’eouvres, party favors and a massive ballroom countdown at midnight. $115 and up. 9pm to 2am.

Midtown, Museum District & Third Ward

• KTSU New Year’s Eve Brunch & Day Party at the Eldorado Ballroom | Third Ward – Lucille’s delivers the eats for this New Year’s Eve jazz and gospel brunch at the historic Third Ward ballroom. Spud Howard, Jenni P and other special surprise guests will supply the music for the afternoon. $75. 11:30am to 3:30pm.
• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Brennan’s of Houston | Midtown – Grab your New Years dinner at the Gulf-Creole institution in Midtown, which will serve up their dinner menu alongside music from a roaming jazz band. 5:30pm to 9pm.
• Crawl ‘Til the Ball Falls Bar Crawl at Leon’s Lounge | Midtown – Go bar-hopping and pick your spot for the ball drop with this New Years pub crawl that kicks off at Leon’s Lounge, before proceeding to five other nearby spots like Front Porch Pub, Holman Draft House, Playground HTX and more. With your wristband, you can skip any cover charges and enjoy drink specials throughout the night. $20 and up. 6pm to 2am.
• Mixers & Elixirs NYE Party at Houston Museum of Natural Science | Museum District – JoiLux Band headlines this evening at HMNS, providing the tunes for a night of dancing under the dinosaurs along with multiple bars, food, DJs and stellar view of the fireworks show at midnight. 21+. $60. 8pm to 1am.
• New Year’s Eve with Bayou City Funk at Continental Club | Midtown – The Mid-Main stage parties through midnight with headlining performances from the brass-heavy Bayou City Funk, as well as Austin-based Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers. $20 and up. 9pm to 2am.
• NYE Bash at Hotel ZaZa | Museum District – Snag a room at the swanky Hotel ZaZa in Museum District and get access to the boutique hotel’s NYE party and brunch the next day. Enjoy live DJ, cocktail pop-ups, a champagne toast and then quell the hangover the next day with an elaborate brunch buffet, mimosas and Bloody Marys. Room reservations begin at $499; Party-only VIP tickets are available for $1,000. 10pm to 2am.
• Gatsby New Years Eve at Clé | Midtown – The Midtown nightlife spot hosts a Roaring ‘20s–themed bash with DJ Rectic on the decks and a midnight bubbly toast, plus dancing and mingling until the early hours of the morning. $25 and up. 10pm to 6am.

EaDo & East End

• NYE Whole Hog Day Party at J-Bar-M Barbecue | EaDo – Fill up on delicious smoked bbq for lunch before the evening parties begin. David Dan BBQ and Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q team up with the EaDo smokehouse for a whole hog special, serving up sandwiches on a pretzel bun with black eyed peas, collard greens, Maui Wowie sausage link, and a Lone Star until the pig is gone. The Mighty Orq will provide tunes from the outdoor stage. $40. 11am to 4pm.
• 2023 Year in Review Comedy Breakdown at the Secret Group | EaDo – The EaDo comedy club hosts two special sets on New Year’s Eve, covering the crazy year of 2023 and all its ups and downs. Snag a ticket to a show and enjoy entry to the NYE bash that kicks off at 9pm. $15 and up. 7pm and 9pm.
• LVL 2024 New Year’s Eve at Cidercade | EaDo – This 21+ event at the sprawling arcade and cidery will supply a night of unlimited play on more than 275 games, along with food trucks, confetti cannons and a midnight toast of Cidercade’s champagne-style cider. $40 and up. 8pm to 1am (open to VIP at 7pm).
• NYE 2024 with Icon at Noto Nightclub | East End – One of the nightlife newcomers to the Houston scene, Noto hosts a New Year’s Eve party with a 5-hour open bar to help the good times flow all night long. Enjoy a sensational night of live DJs, a confetti-covered midnight countdown, complimentary Champagne toast, and more. $60 and up. 9pm to 2am.
• 2024 New Years Bash at the Secret Group | EaDo | FREE with RSVP – The EaDo comedy club and music venue returns with its signature New Year’s bash, featuring a $1,000 balloon drop, ticket giveaways and drink specials all night long. Free with RSVP before 10pm; $10 after. 9pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Night Party at Chapman & Kirby | EaDo – The largest Sunday Funday in the nation hosts a special NYE night party complete with DJ HI-C, four rooms filled with entertainment, a laser light show, 360 photo booth, 3 bars, party favors and more in EaDo’s swankiest venue. Opt for VIP for a buffet dinner, all access, expedited admission, Champagne toast and more. $40 and up. 10pm to 2am.

Montrose, River Oaks & Upper Kirby

• New Year’s Eve Bash at Five Central | Upper Kirby | FREE – This dining and nightlife cluster off Kirby Drive hosts an all-day New Years event that kicks off with brunch and DJ sets through the afternoon before the evening festivities get rolling at 7pm. Expect a night of live music and high-energy dancing through midnight, and a complimentary bottle of bubbles for VIP. Free to attend; $20 for VIP. 10am to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve in Ireland with Ulla & Piper Jones at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | Upper Kirby – Celebrate the new year Irish-style with traditional Irish music by Ulla, joined by Piper Jones. This year’s performance is synced with the New Year’s drop in Ireland, which takes place in the early evening of Houston. $50 and up. 4:30pm.
• New Year’s Eve at Flight Club Houston | River Oaks – Aim for a bullseye on your New Years plans at this social dart club in River Oaks. Individual tickets will net you two free drinks plus a complimentary midnight champagne toast and bottomless bites. Packages for groups of 6 to 20 are also available and include a private area for darts and dining, premium beverage packages and complimentary champagne toasts. $60 per person for an individual ticket; $130 per person for a group package ticket. 9pm to 1am.
• New Year’s Eve at Numbers Nightclub | Montrose – The Montrose haunt hosts a midnight bash for New Year’s, returning to the dance floor with a $2,024 cash balloon drop at the stroke of 12, plus complimentary party favors. Cover charge at the door. 9pm to 2:30am.
• New Year’s Eve Bash at La Colombe d’Or | Montrose – The Montrose fine dining restaurant hosts their first ever New Year’s bash that also celebrates its centennial anniversary. The iconic mansion will feature a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, cigars and scotch, plus DJs and dancing all night. $195 and up. 10pm to 1am.

Greater Heights, Washington Avenue & Uptown

• NYE Last Dance Brunch at We Olive & Wine Bar | Heights | No Cover – The Heights spot for wine and food celebrates the friends they made along the way with this final event on the last day of their six-year run. Come by to enjoy glasses and bottles from their selection of small production, artisan wines and enjoy 50% discounts on the remaining olive oils, balsamic vinegars and other retail products. Noon to 3pm.
• New Year’s Eve at Lei Low | Heights | No Cover – Head to the Heights-area tiki bar and step back in time to 1940s Havana, as Lei Low continues its New Year’s Eve tradition of transforming into another iconic tiki bar. This year, the bar channels El Floridita, the Cuba spot where Hemingway held court. Expect El Floridita cocktails on the menu, along with Lei Low favorites. 4pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at The Warwick | Uptown – Uptown’s upscale dining destination opens its doors—complete with a red carpet entrance—for a special New Year’s Eve party with an elevated prix-fixe 3-course dinner, with optional drink pairings, plus a red carpet entrance, 360 photo booth and more. With staggered 2-hour dinner seatings, families and groups with members of all ages can find a time window that perfectly suited to their bedtimes. $125. 5pm to 11pm.
• New Year’s Eve Celebration at Buffalo Bayou Brewing | Arts District Houston – Head up to Buff Brew’s signature rooftop for great views of the Downtown skyline as you ring in 2024. The taprooms will be open at 6pm, but the rooftop beer garden welcomes everyone ages 21 and up at 9pm, with free hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary beer, live music and a midnight champagne toast. $25. 6pm to 1am.
• Dancing & Desserts: NYE with Boomtown Brass Band at the Heights Theater | Heights – Spend New Year’s Eve enjoying live music from the New Orleans jazz group, Boomtown Brass Band and treat yourself to dessert selections and a champagne toast in the Heights. $28 and up. 9pm to 1am.
• New Year’s Eve Party Night at Wakefield Crowbar | Garden Oaks | No Cover – The Garden Oaks bar opens it up for adults at this no-cover New Years bash, featuring free sand volleyball and cornhole court play, DJ music all evening, complimentary drinks with a drink package purchase, and a midnight toast. $20 and up for drink packages. 9pm to 2am.
• Absolute ’80s NYE Party at Hungry Like the Wolf | Washington Avenue – The Washington Avenue restaurant stays true to theme with a throwback bash featuring the hottest hits of the ’80s, from Madonna and Michael Jackson to Flock of Seagulls and Duran Duran. Take in the retro decor, sip on ’80s-inspired cocktails and dance through the midnight countdown. $20. 9pm to 2am.

Memorial, Sugar Land & Southwest Houston

• New Year’s Bash 2024 at The Moran Hotel CityCentre | Memorial – The CityCentre hotel caps off a weekend of celebration with this New Year’s Eve party offering a totally tubular ’80s experience with Mr. Wonderful. Hit the dance floor for the hits of yesteryear and countdown to midnight. Book a room at the hotel and enjoy complimentary cocktails and free admissions to the NYE party. $25 and up. 9pm to 1am.
• Sober Eve 2023 at The Asylum Collector Car Storage | Bellaire – Held amid a backdrop of collector cars, this alcohol-free celebration offers a great place to dance to live DJs, enjoy light shows and mingle with like-minded people. A mocktail and coffee bar will be serving all night and midnight will bring a confetti drop to cap the party off. 18+. $25 and up. 9pm to 1am.
• 6th Annual NYE Gala 2024 at 6am Kitchen & Bar | Southwest Houston – Groove to the sounds of hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, soca and reggae as 5 DJs keep this nightlife hotspot rolling well past midnight. Enjoy a light show, photo booth, balloon drop, confetti, party favors and more to cap off 2023. $15 and up. 9pm to 4am.
• NYE Bash at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City | Memorial – The Memorial location of the posh hotel offers a New Years celebration for 21+ guests, inclusive of drinks, with hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, photo ops, and a midnight countdown with bubbly toast. $135 and up. 10pm to 2am.
• NYE 2024: Kloud with Triptykh, Hellhound at Stereo Live | West Houston – Ring in the new year with a pulse-pounding set from hard techno DJ and producer Kloud, with support from Triptykh and Hellhound at the West Houston venue for EDM. $14.99. 10pm to 2am.

North Houston, Spring & The Woodlands

• New Year’s Eve in the Square at Redemption Square | Northeast Houston | FREE – The shopping and dining destination in Northeast Houston hosts a New Year’s celebration for the whole community, complete with live music and entertainment, plus a fireworks show at midnight to ring in 2024. 7pm to midnight.
• New Year’s Eve Party at Mo’s Irish Pub | Cypress | No Cover – Stop by the lively pub in Cypress and enjoy a no-cover celebration on New Years with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 8pm to midnight.
• 80’s Prom Night at Sawyer Park Icehouse | Spring | FREE – Swing by the Spring icehouse for a no-cover New Years party with all the rad tunes of the 1980s playing for this throwback prom night. VIP options available; includes party favors, champagne and a reserved area. 8pm to 2am.
• Circ de Centric at Hyatt Centric | The Woodlands – Ring in the new year with an evening of cirque performers at the Woodlands Hyatt. Enjoy an upscale dinner, complimentary drinks, music and dancing and a Champagne toast at midnight. $199. 8:30pm to 12:30am.
• Havana Nights Party at The Woodlands Resort | The Woodlands – Walter Suhr and Mango Punch provides Latin rhythms to get you moving at the Woodlands Resort’s NYE party. Open bar is provided through 11pm, and you can enjoy a midnight toast and snacks. Book a room and you can also grab a 4-course dinner at Back Table Kitchen & Bar before the party. $150 and up. 9pm to 1am.

Galveston

• New Year’s Eve Family Fun at Galveston Island Brewing | FREE – The Galveston brewery just a block from the seawall hosts its annual family-friendly event for New Years, offering an early evening of fun, NYE swag, sparkling cider for kiddos and a countdown to “midnight” at 6pm. The Shepherd Mix food truck will be on-site supplying the grub. 4pm to 6pm.
• New Year’s Eve Comedy Jamz & Monster After Party Gala at Galveston Island Convention Center | Galveston – Laugh it up to the comic stylings of 6 comedians, emceed by Galveston’s own Reginald Ballard, before partying and dancing the night away at an after party with tunes by DJ Bigg-Mac. $39.99 and up. 7pm to 1am.
• New Year’s Eve Supper Club at the San Luis Resort – Celebrate the coming of 2024 in extravagant style with a curated five-course New Year’s Eve Supper Club steakhouse dinner with wine service and an open bar. Password Band will play live for dancing, plus there will be a Champagne toast, countdown to midnight, party favors, and more. $325. 7pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Party with Mambo Jazz Kings at Moody Gardens Hotel – Dance all night to the rhythms of Mambo Jazz Kings at the scenic Galveston attraction and hotel. The event also celebrates Moody Gardens Hotel’s 25th year with a Champagne toast at midnight and an eco-friendly take on the traditional ball drop. $32.48 and up. 8pm to 1am.

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