The Absolute Best Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Dallas
Start the year off with a bang.
Bidding farewell to one year while welcoming in the next gives us all the chance to reinvent ourselves in ways big and small. Or at the very least, the opportunity to drink free champagne and kiss people at midnight. Depending on the vibe you desire this December 31, ringing in 2024 can be a laidback celebration over an early dinner with friends or a party horn-tootin’ party on a crowded dance floor with the glimmering lights of a disco ball filling the room. Once again this year, DART and Coors Light have partnered to offer free transportation on NYE so there’s no need to worry about DUIs, rideshare surge pricing, or finding parking. We’ve gathered several options for your enjoyment, so practice counting backward from 10 and make an early resolution to finally learn the lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne.”
Dallas New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Reunion Tower’s Over the Top NYE 2024 fireworks and drone light show can be enjoyed in several ways this year, including from the top of the ball itself while enjoying dinner at Crown Block. Catch it live on NBC 5 and over the internet on YouTube or Facebook Live, or wherever you have a view of downtown while listening to the fireworks music soundtrack on 98.7. You can also book a room at the adjoining Hyatt Regency and catch the light show in person right from your window. Experience the pyrotechnics show from indoor/outdoor watch parties at Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Texas Ale Project, and Sky Blu Rooftop Bar.
New Year’s Eve Dinners in Dallas
Whether you’re looking to end the year with a nice dinner out or takeout in your pajamas in front of the television, these choice restaurants have you covered: Margaret’s, Roots Southern Table, Vidorra, STIRR, The Finch, Harper’s, Commons Club, Miriam Cocina Latina, Crú Wine Bar, Truluck’s, Urban Seafood Company, Cut and Bourbon, The Saint, Monarch, Kessaku, Coupes, Trick Rider, Rodeo Bar, and Mansion Restaurant.
LGBTQ+ New Year’s Eve Parties in Dallas
Nearly every bar in the Oak Lawn entertainment district will be hosting multiple New Year’s Eve events this year and it promises to be a great time with drag, drinks, and dancing across the venues. The Round-Up Saloon and Dance Hall, Station 4, JR’s, Alexandre’s, TMC, Sue Ellen’s, Dallas Woody’s, The Rose Room, Hamburger Mary’s, Cedar Springs Tap House, and Mr. Misster will be among the venues welcoming revelers of all genders and orientations for an inclusive night of self-expression and celebration.
New Year’s Eve Parties in Dallas
8 pm–12:30 am
Meow Wolf Grapevine, $50
Meow Wolf Grapevine: The Real Unreal hosts wild 21-and-over Adultiverse nights throughout the year, but the special New Year’s Eve edition should top them all. A full bar, Night Shade Burlesque, and a midnight toast highlight this interdimensional gathering.
9 pm
Frisco; Fort Worth, $25-$300 (table for 4)
Ring in the new year with a raucous night of hilarious sing-alongs and plenty of party favors. Table reservations include a signature bathtub cocktail for the group and a bottle of champagne.
7 pm-2 am
Henry’s Majestic, Free
Flashback to the neon-hued 1990s with live music from 7-10 pm and a DJ taking things into the future that is 2024. Dress the part, sip on glow-in-the-dark cocktails, and enjoy one of the best parties in the city without a cover charge. (Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome).
8 pm–2 am
South Side Ballroom, $50-$85
The 14th annual Dallas NYE Ball features three different parties on two floors, including a chill speakeasy and a lively dance floor. Better still, both levels offer excellent views of the downtown fireworks show at midnight.
9 pm–2 am
Punch Bowl Social, $10-$100
Snag an early bird VIP ticket for only $75 and enjoy free bowling, karaoke, and arcade games, as well as hearty snacks from the kitchen. Junk Food provides the tunes for the dance floor before and after the midnight balloon drop and champagne toast.
9 pm–1 am
Electric Shuffle USA, $125-$150
Shuffle your way into 2024 with a welcome drink at the door, high-tech shuffleboard, a four-hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and pizzas, DJ music, and a champagne toast.
10 pm–2 am
Club VIVO Dallas, $75-$99
Kocktails by Kevin Kelley brings an over-the-top black tie NYE experience to downtown. Complete with five bars (including an open bar with the $99 ticket), firebreathers, aerialists, and go-go dancers, the party promises one surprise after another.
9 pm–2 am
Round Two, $5-$25
Do the hustle and boogie down at this 21-and-over disco bash with unlimited arcade gameplay for only $5. A $25 drink ticket gets you three beers, glasses of wine, or cocktails during the evening, plus a champagne toast during the balloon drop at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Hotel Parties in Dallas
9 pm–2 am
Catbird, $100-$50,000
Go big or go really big at this glam mad hatter party with the option to gain access to an open bar from 9:30 pm-midnight. Fueled by champagne, caviar, dancing, live music from Goodboys, and the immersive Wonderland experience, it’s going to be an indulgent start to 2024. Reserve a room for a short commute to bed.
10 pm–2 am
Hotel Zaza, $1000 (VIP entry for four)
Your ticket gets you bottle service (one spirit of your choice plus mixers included), open bar access, an hors d’oeuvres station, live entertainment, and a midnight toast. Book a room and stay the night.
9 pm–1 am
Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, $200 (single)-$350 (couple)
Savor a four-course dinner at the start of the evening, along with a bottle of house sparkling wine, valet parking, gratuities, and festive party favors to make noise throughout the night while cutting up on the dance floor. Stay the night in a hotel room while you’re at it.
9 pm–2 am
Virgin Hotels Dallas, $200-$6,000 (VIP table for 12)
Bid a fond farewell to 2023 from the ethereal world of Disco Heaven. Dance to the music of Sparkle City Disco and Disko Cowboy with optional open bar and table packages, access to decadent food stations, and views of the downtown Dallas fireworks spectacular at midnight. Get a room while you’re at it.
NYE Live Music and Dance Parties in Dallas
2 pm–2 am
Revelers Hall, $6 music fee added to bar tab
Throughout the day, transport your soul to New Orleans for one music set after another from the Revelers Hall Band, Patrick Pombuena’s Community Orchestra, and other performers. Drink specials will be available all night with hats and horns to complete the festive vibe.
7:30 pm
Longhorn Ballroom, $58-$308
American band Little Feat fuses rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie for a sound that’s uniquely their own. For NYE, they’ll share the stage with special guest Miko Marks.
7:30 pm
Meyerson Symphony Center, $79-$193
Start your NYEvening off in classic style with a symphonic explosion of glorious sounds from the DSO. For $100 more, you can add on a four-course dinner with wine, plus an intermission champagne and dessert reception.
8 pm–2 am
Hilton Anatole’s Trinity Ballroom, $100-$675 (includes hotel stay)
One of Dallas’ all-time favorite party bands, Emerald City, brings the party to any setting like few other groups can. VIP experiences sold out a while back, but you can still snag GA tickets, as well as overnight accommodations.
December 30 & 31
Dallas Market Hall, $124-$440
This two-day electronic dance music festival sells out every year, so snag your tickets to a celebration of EDM ASAP. With more than 20 performances per night from the industry’s top DJs and musicians, it’s a glow-up rager for the ages.