Looking for the perfect place to cheer on new beginnings?
Several New Year’s celebrations will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
From free champagne to balloon drops, here’s where you can ring out the old across Tarrant County:
Celebrate with your family at ‘Noon Year’s Eve’
Countdown to the new year kid-style by taking pictures and participating in special activities. A big confetti drop will happen inside the museum’s atrium at noon.
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth
Admission: $12-$16
Shaquille O’Neal hits Arlington stage to spin hits all night
Shaquille O’Neal, aka DJ Diesel, welcomes 2026 with his Cotton Bowl NYE show. He will spin hits in front of large 100-foot screens. The venue will pop champagne at midnight.
When: 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Where: Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
Admission: $64-$89
Welcome New Year’s in the heart of downtown Fort Worth
Sundance Square will light up the night sky with fireworks and invite local musicians and street performers to take to the stage.
When: 5 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Bid adieu to 2025 with elegant Arlington dinner
Think about your New Year’s resolutions while enjoying a meal at Loews hotel’s steakhouse Cut & Bourbon. The restaurant’s executive chef has whisked up some great dishes, including a Seared Gulf Snapper Oscar, Roasted Duck Breast and Elk Chops à la Bourguignonne.
When: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Cut & Bourbon, 1600 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
Admission: À la carte
Reflect on how it’s been a ‘Hell of a Year’ with Parker McCollum
One of country music’s biggest artists will perform a special New Year’s Eve show alongside special guests Jake Worthington and Jarrod Morris.
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
Admission: $44-$245
Say howdy to 2026 at ‘Buckin’ New Year’s Eve’
Enjoy a night of bronc riding, bull riding and freestyle bullfighting as the Stockyards buck off 2025. The arena will light up with pyrotechnic displays as the clock strikes midnight.
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $61-$113
Step into sparkly dimension at ‘Cosmic Cabaret’
Meow Wolf Grapevine will transform into an intergalactic space full of art, music and celestial celebration in honor of New Year’s Eve. There will be special performances from Nightshade Burlesque and Circus Bitties. The event is for ages 21 and up.
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
Admission: $44
Feel the music as Dylan Gossett sings into the new year
The American country singer will perform his biggest hits, including “Coal” and “Beneath Oak Trees.” Guests can sip on champagne and enjoy four different balloon drops at midnight.
When: 10 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth
Admission: $34-$100
Southside bar hosts intimate celebration instead of large party
Nickel City will have balloon drops and a live DJ at their New Year’s Eve celebration. The Near Southside bar is asking guests to “leave downtown to the amateurs.”
When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Where: Nickel City, 212 S. Main St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Raise your glass at Second Rodeo Brewing
Meet up with your favorite people to enjoy the tunes and stay for the brews. There will be complimentary champagne while supplies last.
When: 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31
Where: Second Rodeo Brewing, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Are we missing a New Year’s Eve event?
If you have a Tarrant County celebration not listed here, email reporter David Moreno at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org with more information.
David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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