Usher in 2016 at 45 parties & dinners around greater Houston

Find the perfect spot to ring in the New Year – at every price point – at New Year’s Eve parties around Houston on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2015.

As we look back on what a great year 2015 was, we’re looking forward to celebrating the countdown to 2016 at great New Year’s Eve parties around 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.

Downtown

• Party Before the Party in Crossroads at House of Blues | FREE to attend – Before your big countdown, enjoy happy hour specials on food and drink or pop in for hoppin’ rock, blues and zydeco tunes from the The Bourbon Street Band. Happy hour 4pm to 7pm. Live music from 7pm to 11pm.
• The Red Party at the Nightingale Room | FREE to attend – Dress in red cocktail attire as the bar takes on a red hue. Everyone gets a complimentary masquerade mask and a midnight champagne toast. There is no cover; six five-person booths with complementary champagne are available with a $300 deposit. 4pm to 2am.
• The New Year’s Eve Jazz Gala at Four Season Hotel – Get dressed up for this black-tie affair at the Four Seasons. Choose between two seatings, the first with a dance quartet and the second with music from Paul English’s Little Big Band Dinner, and then countdown to midnight with a champagne toast and balloon drop. Dinner starts at $110; overnight packages start at $449. Reservations required. 5:30pm and 8:30pm.
• ROAR 20.15 in Foundation Room at House of Blues | FREE to attend – Hop in the lift and head into Houston’s most high profile speakeasy for a roaring twenties party with complete with tunes from the Hale Baskin Jazz Trio, followed by beats from DJ Baby Roo. Snazzy cocktail attire and 1920s costumed highly encouraged. 6pm to 12am.
• New Year’s Eve Houston hosted by the Theater District | FREE – Jam to music from The Tontons and The B-52’s and enjoy special performances from the Theater District during this family-friendly celebration that closes out the evening with a fireworks show. 7pm to 12:30am.
• 38th Annual New Year’s Eve at the Hyatt Regency Houston – Live it up in the grand atrium of the Hyatt Regency, with a midnight drop of 50,000 balloons and four floors showcasing two live bands and a DJ. $99; Overnight packages start at $299. 7pm to 1am.
• New Year’s Eve 2016 at Henke & Pillot – Indulge in a buffet and passed hor d’ouvres with a champagne toast, party favors and balloon drop at midnight during Henke & Pillot’s NYE bash. Tickets start at $25. 7pm to 2am.
• The Suffers in Concert at House of Blues – Spend New Year’s Eve with The Suffers during a concert with Los Skarnales, Gio Chamba, Blue Healer, Def Perception and KiKi’s Sordid Sideshow at House of Blues. Tickets start at $25. 8pm.
• Fire and Ice at the Hobby Center – Kick the evening off with dinner at Artista and then move the party to Zilkha Hall for a Fire and Ice concert. Cap off the night at Ars Lyrica’s annual gala in the Founders Room. Tickets start at $37; limited discounted $23 tickets available. 8pm.
• Let Go 2015 at Walter’s Downtown – See a packed show with sets from Space Villains, Devil Killing Moth, Pitter Patter, Black Lodge, Dad’s Records and comedy by Micro Satan at Walter’s Downtown New Year’s masquerade. Masks and formal wear strongly encouraged. Tickets start at $12. 8pm.
• Ruby Revue Burlesque Show in the Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues – End your year on a risqué note as the masters of burlesque tease and American variety shows return to Houston for two shows. Tickets start at $25. 8pm and 10:30pm.
• Happy New Year Party at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar – Sing in the New Year at Pete’s alongside four dueling piano players. 8pm.
• The Crystal Ball NYE at the Crystal Ballroom and Lawless Spirits in the Rice Hotel – Enjoy unlimited premium cocktails in the grand and swanky historic ballroom, with music by Empire 6, DJ beat, a 1am breakfast taco buffet from Sambuca and more included in the ticket price. $135. 9pm.
• A Midnight Kiss New Year’s Eve at Pure Nightclub & Lounge – Seal your evening with a kiss at PURE. Guests will enjoy live DJs and a complimentary champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight. Tickets start at $20; limited discounted $10 tickets available. 9pm.
• New Year’s Eve Soul Celebration at MKT Bar – Jive to the live funky sounds of The Journey Agents as well as ’60s soul, pop and rock 45s spun by DJ Tempty at Phoenicia Specialty Foods’ MKT Bar. Snack on light bites throughout the evening and enjoy chicken and waffles and artisan pizza with your champagne toast. Tickets start at $45. 9pm to 2am.

Midtown, Montrose + Museum District

• NYE Beer Bash at The Hay Merchant – Head to Hay Merchant early to cheer on the Cougars against the Seminoles in the Peach Bowl. There will be burgers from the pit and Korean fried chicken available all day. Champagne toast at midnight. 10am to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Tarakaan – Enjoy delicious pan-Asian fair at a four-course, prix fixe dinner in Midtown’s hip restaurant and lounge. Seatings start at 4pm. $80.
• Countdown to Anvil’s Favorite Spirits of 2015 | FREE to Attend – The staff Anvil reveals their favorite spirit of the year, and offers all top 10 choices at half-off. There will be a balloon drop and champagne toast. 4pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl in Midtown – Hop from bar to bar after picking up your all access pass from Midtown Drinkery and enjoy free admission into participating bars, drink specials and other New Year’s Eve shenanigans. $20; limited comped and $16 tickets available. 6pm.
• Howl at the Moon’s NYE at the Moon – Purchase your tickets early for guaranteed entry, half-priced drinks until 9pm and loads of entertainment at Howl at the Moon’s NYE party. Tickets start at $30. 6pm.
• New Year’s Eve 2016 at The Dogwood – Dance all night to beats from DJ T Gray and toast the New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne during this bash presented by Studio 54 at Midtown’s The Dogwood. Tickets start at $30. 8pm.
• All That Glitters Block Party at Silo Midtown – Count down to the New Year in the streets of Midtown during a block party with a tented pavilion, live DJs, hookah, food trucks, complimentary buffet, champagne toast, balloon drop and more. Tickets start at $30; limited discounted $15 tickets available. 8pm to 3am.
• Midtown Drinkery’s New Year’s Eve – Raise a glass to 2016 at Midtown Drinkery’s NYE bash featuring a live DJ. $20; limited discounted $10 tickets available. 8:30pm.
• New Year’s Eve Soul Celebration at MKT Bar Groove to the live funky sounds of Jordan “Chili Sauce” Donald, saxophone and vocoder extraordinaire, and dance to the tunes of the 60s spun by DJ Tempty, with delicious foods and a champagne toast at midnight. $45. 9pm.
• Black and White NYE Dinner at Holley’s Seafood & Oyster Bar – Chow down on a five-course menu from chef Mark Holley and then dance the night away as local blues band Luther and the Healers play. Champagne toast and party favors included. $125. 9pm.
• Hotel ZaZa New Years Eve Party 2015 – Ring in 2015 with cocktails, hors d’ouevres and music from DJ John Tran at Hotel ZaZa. $75; room and party packages available starting at $495. 10pm to 2am.

Washington Avenue + The Heights

• New Year’s Eve Bash at Fitzgerald’s – Headliner Paul Wall is joined by Lil Keke and Big Pokey during this epic show at Fitzgerald’s. Tickets start at $30. 7pm to 2am.
• The H-Town Countdown NYE 2015 at Silver Street Studios – Silver Street Studios comes alive with bright lights, flying aerialists, a balloon drop and booming beats from DJ Tony Styles and DJ Bizonee. Take advantage of an open bar, champagne toast and breakfast buffet during this all-inclusive event. Tickets start at $135. 9pm to 3am.
• James Bond New Year’s Eve Party at Hughes Hangar – Walk the red-carpet and then step into a 007-themed bash with aerialists, DJs and more. Tickets start at $25. 10pm to 2am.

Upper Kirby + River Oaks

• New Year’s Eve Dinner at Triniti – Indulge in a decadent meal before you head to your NYE bash, or turn dinner into your night out. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a multi-course dinner accompanied by wine pairings. The 8:30pm seating includes a ten-course dinner and a champagne toast. Two seatings available. Dinners start at $110. 5:30pm.
• New Year’s Eve Carnaval at Arnaldo Richards’ Picos – Savor a menu from chef Arnaldo Richards and dance to music from Latin band Mango Punch during Arnaldo Richards’ Picos NYE Carnaval.
• Skyball NYE Bash at Local Pour – Enjoy music from Swagger and DJ Looney during this ultra sexy, James Bond themed New Year’s bash at Local Pour. Tickets start at $30. 9pm to 2am.

Galleria + Uptown

• New Year’s Eve at Royal Sonesta Houston – Surround yourself with friends and family this New Year’s at Royal Sonesta’s party featuring music from Adam Yagot and a program for the kiddos (aged 12 and under). $100; $45 for kids. 7pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Ball at Stereo Live – Get on your feet for Stereo Live’s 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball featuring trance artist Andrew Rayel, Sam Thompson DJRN and Albert Fix. Tickets start at $25. 9pm.
• New Year’s Party at the Omni – Have an unforgettable night at the Omni Hotel this New Year’s Eve. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, a champagne toast, party favors, a photo booth, balloon drop and more. Packages start at $199. 9pm to 2am.

West Side + Energy Corridor

• New Year’s Eve at CityCentre – Enjoy a live DJ in the CityCentre plaza and a spectacular fireworks show as the clock strikes midnight. 7pm.
• New Year’s Eve at Hotel Sorella’s Monnalisa – Move from the CityCentre NYE festivities inside to the chic Hotel Sorella for a show from Cody Bryan and Roxy Roca, complete with a midnight champagne toast and balloon drop in the stylish Monnalisa Bar. Overnight packages available starting at $379 for two.
• 5th Annual Rock The Clock New Year’s Eve Affair at Red Oak Ballroom – Count down to midnight at Red Oak Ballroom during their annual Rock the Clock party. The formal affair (dresscode strictly enforced) will feature a red carpet arrival, laser light show, confetti, photo booth and music from four of Houston’s hottest DJs. $30; VIP packages start at $90. 9pm to 2am.
• New Years Eve at Top Golf Katy – Get competitive or play for fun all night at one of Top Golf’s heated bays with options to order from their full food and drink menu during the driving range/event center’s NYE party. Tickets start at $10. 9pm to 2am.

North Side + Spring + The Woodlands

• New Year’s Eve in France at Kris Bistro and Wine Bar – Enjoy an elegant five-course dinner at Culinary Institute LeNôtre’s Kris bistro featuring French cuisine. $123.82. 5:30pm and 8:45pm seatings.
• Great Gatsby NYE Dinner at Hubbell & Hudson Bistro – Take a seat at Hubbell & Hudson Bistro for one of three Gatsby-themed meals, the last of which (seating at 9:30pm) features live music, a champagne toast and party favors. Seatings begin at 5:30pm. Dinners begin at $49.
• New Years Eve at Top Golf Spring – Get competitive or play for fun all night at one of Top Golf’s heated bays with options to order from their full food and drink menu during the driving range/event center’s NYE party. Tickets start at $10. 9pm to 2am.

Bay Area

• New Years Eve at Top Golf Webster – Get competitive or play for fun all night at one of Top Golf’s heated bays with options to order from their full food and drink menu during the driving range/event center’s NYE party. Tickets start at $10. 9pm to 2am.
• New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Kemah Boardwalk – Head to the coast with the whole family to ring in the New Year with live music in the plaza, a dinner cruise (reservations required) and fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk. 8pm.
• Sylvan Beach Pavilion New Years Eve Gala – Ring in 2016 in La Porte with a buffet dinner, midnight champagne toast, blackeyed peas, party favors. The Sylvan Beach Pavilion will also have non-stop dance music throughout the evening from Stellar Unit, Duly Noted, Gene Keen and Common Ground. Tickets start at $80.79. 8pm.