New Year’s Eve is a night of grand expectations, especially for those of us who have been swept off our feet by movies like When Harry Met Sally. Hollywood makes perfect the one night a year when we ceremoniously bid the past 365 days adieu. NYE should be dedicated to sending off the old year and ringing in the new surrounded by good friends, a curated flow of danceable music, and, of course, champagne fountains.
Well, maybe that’s just my fantasy as crafted by the clever mind of Nora Ephron, may she rest in peace. Maybe your perfect New Year’s Eve involves a ball drop, a delicious meal, or crazy costumes. No matter how you like it, this night of nights has a way of becoming more complicated than it should be.
The perfect New Year’s Eve takes planning, but thankfully we live in a city that provides something exciting to do for everyone. So, if you find yourself googling ‘New Years Eve 2023 Austin Parties’ or ‘NYE 2023 Austin Parties’ we have you covered with this list below.
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Austin New Years Events – New Year’s Eve 2023 Parties
The Mohawk presents: Ghostland Observatory
Ghostland Observatory’s entire approach to music – sonically, aesthetically, conceptually – is essentially a melding of the two distinctly different personalities of its two members, Thomas Ross Turner and Aaron Behrens. Behrens and Turner formed Ghostland Observatory in Austin in 2003 and haven’t looked back since.
They now sell out prominent venues across the country, have played at Lollapalooza, Bonaroo, Coachella, and the Austin City Limits music festival, which they headlined, and continue to play at various music festivals and venues around the globe to an ever-increasing fan base, thanks to their now-famous live shows.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm | Outdoor | All Ages
Where: 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: $70 Advance
The Highball’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Bash at Alamo Drafthouse
NYE at the Highball is BACK! Featuring Classic Hip Hop Live, a midnight champagne toast, and a balloon drop, say hello to 2023 in style!
No New Year’s Eve is complete without a balloon drop and a glass of champagne at midnight, so of course, they’ve got that covered.
For other covers, they’ll have Classic Hip Hop Live performing, well, classic hip hop tracks, all performed live by some of the best musicians and MCs in Austin, TX. They perform iconic hip hop songs with stunning accuracy, and ALL the music is created live with no tracks and no computers.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Where: 1120 South Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78704
How Much: $30
New Year’s Eve at Hotel San José
Leave the long week/long year/long feelings on the dance floor. The time is right for a disco connection at Hotel San José. Feel the real love explosion with tunes from DJ Just Jim and a balloon drop that’s begging for your boogie.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Where: 1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
How Much: FREE
Empire Presents: Sunsquabi with Cloudchord on NYE
Empire Presents Sunsquabi with Cloudchord at Empire Garage in Austin, TX on NYE, December 31.
VIP Package includes:
– Pre-show Meet and Greet
– Signed “Arise” vinyl
– Event Poster
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8:30 pm
Where: 606 E. 7th St., Austin, TX, 78701
How Much: Price starts at $35.38 GA (Srv Fee included)
Dance Yrself Clean NYE: David Ramirez & Friends play LCD Soundsystem
As songwriters evolve as people, so does their art, and that could not be more apparent than in David Ramirez’s newest offering. The soundscapes utilized on My Love Is A Hurricane may be unlike any recording he has previously crafted, but it’s not a departure from his journey.
It’s a new path created in order to tell a new story. A new canvas is needed to hold the scene that his intensely personal lyrics are painting. Join him on NYE as he performs live in 3Ten Austin!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Doors 8:00 pm | Show 9:00 pm
Where: 310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Suite 1A, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: Price starts at $55 GA
The Belmont’s NYE – The Capitol Countdown
Make New Year’s Eve 2023 A Night To Remember. Join The Belmont for their Annual Capitol Countdown!
The Belmont features three full-service bars along with three illustrious areas to party: a posh indoor space, a heated/tented outdoor courtyard with an elevated stage/dance floor, and a tented/heated VIP Rooftop deck.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm – onwards
Where: 305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: $0 – $1,000
Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve – The Roosevelt Room
Ring in the new year in classic fashion at The Roosevelt Room’s annual Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party!
Join and comfortably enjoy the finer things in life with this classy, seated celebration. Indulge in classic cocktails first crafted in the 1920s while listening to the upbeat Electro-swing of DJ Beatsmode. And of course, they’ll be showing the Ball Drop at Midnight on our projector above the bar!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Where: 307 West 5th Street, Unit B, Austin, 78701
How Much: $195 – $750
Speakeasy’s Legendary New Year’s Eve Bash
Every year since 1997, Speakeasy has been throwing an extraordinary New Year’s Eve party for thousands of partygoers and revelers alike! They have stepped it up a notch in 2022 with a New Years’ Eve celebration even bigger and better than last year.
With available reserved seating, superior VIP options, acclaimed DJs, high-energy live music, and exemplary bottle service it is the perfect way to end 2022 and start off your 2023 right. Complete your grand entrance into the New Year with a countdown to midnight and a complimentary champagne toast.
Of course, don’t forget their party favors which include festive hats, noisemakers, multiple balloon drops, and more! Buy your pre-sale tickets for General Admission, Seated Reservations, and VIP options to get their best deals. Buy early because they sell out every year!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm
Where: 412 Congress Avenue #D Austin, TX 78701
How Much: $49 – $250
NYE Cidercade Austin Bash – Cidercade Austin
Start 2023 on the Right Cide! Arcade games, delicious grub, confetti cannons, and a midnight toast… If your resolution is to have more fun next year, you might as well start a little early.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Where: 600 East Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704
How Much: $40-$50
2023 NYE Block Party – 77 Degrees, Wonder Bar, Rose Room
One night only, one cover to all 3 bars! If your resolution is to party hard, you’re in luck—The Rose Room is teaming up with 77 Degrees Rooftop and Wonder Bar to bring y’all a huge NYE blowout!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Where: 11500 Rock Rose Austin, TX 78758
How Much: $50 – $60
2023 Black Eyed Pea Cook Off GA – William Chris Vineyards (NOT RUNNING ON NYE BUT NEW YEAR’S DAY)
The annual Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off is a New Year’s tradition that WCV fans flock to Hye for. Join William Chris Vineyards for a Southern-style celebration and help them crown their 2023 champion on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 1 PM.
When: Sunday, January 1, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 10352 US-290, Hye, TX 78635
How Much: $50
2023 Austin New Year’s Eve Party – Gatsby’s House
Join Austin Night Life for the most upscale New Year’s Eve Party in Austin, Gatsby’s House! 5hr prepaid bar, top DJs, casino games with prizes, and more!!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:30 pm – 1:30 am
Where: 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: $115.00 – $849.00
The 7th Annual Goblin King’s New Years’ Eve Ball
Join Elysium Austin as they descend into a looking-glass world Alice only wishes she’d known about for the 7th Annual Goblin King’s New Year’s Eve Ball! White flowing walls, feathers, pearls, and twinkling lights will make this an evening you will never forget!
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Where: 705 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: Price starts at $23 for early GA access
Austin New Years Eve 2023 Dinner – Where to eat in style?
L’Oca d’Oro’s Don’t Worry Darling NYE ’23
For this New Year’s, L’Oca d’Oro will be celebrating the coming of the new year 1950s style! Join them for a Don’t Worry, Darling-themed bash! After 10 PM the restaurant will remain open with a limited bar menu to usher you into the new year. Reservations will be necessary as space is limited. Seating will be both indoors and on our heated patio. Optional wine pairings will be available at $50 per person.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: 1900 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
How Much: $100 per person
New Year’s Eve at Tillie’s
Ring in the New Year at Tillie’s with a special five-course meal crafted by our Executive Chef, Andy Knudson.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Where: Tillie’s – Camp Lucy Resort, 3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, Texas
How Much: $125 per person | $55 – $75 wine pairing
APT 115’s New Year’s Eve Chef’s Tasting
Ring in the New Year with us with a multi-course tasting menu. For parties of 5 or more, please contact the restaurant directly.
When: Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 10:00 pm
Where: 2025 East 7th Street, Apt 115, Austin, TX 78702
How Much: $150 per person
Even if your New Year’s Eve doesn’t go exactly as planned, Austin has your back! Check out your favorite restaurants to see if they have brunch, a surefire way to start the year off right, or at least wipe the slate clean if your night before got a little wild. If you want to shake it up a little more, check out what else New Year’s Day has in store for you.
Rogue Running: Mimosa Run 2023
Rogue Running’s New Year’s Day run is an annual tradition that Rogue started back in 2014. It’s Day 1 of a new year of training, of re-committing to your goals, and chasing those goals with a community of others who want to help you get there!
When: Saturday, January 1, 2023 | 8:30 am
Where: 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
How Much: Free
Austin New Years Events – What to do the morning after?
2023 Polar Bear Splash
Take part in a Kyle tradition and make a splash into the New Year on January 1st, 2023. The Polar Bear Splash event takes place at James Adkins Pool.
When: Sunday, January 1, 2023 | 10:00 am
Where: James Adkins Pool, 1100 West Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640
How Much: $20 Early Registration | $25 Regular Registration | FREE for Spectators
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