Just because December is coming to a close doesn’t mean the celebration has to end. Across North Texas, the area’s most exciting New Year’s Eve events offer something for everyone.
Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, enjoy a sophisticated evening of music and fine dining, or gather with family for an early countdown, there’s a North Texas celebration ready to welcome 2026 in style.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated guide to the top New Year’s Eve events across North Texas:
Legacy Hall’s Rhinestone Rodeo
When: Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m. doors | 8 p.m.–1 a.m. show
Where: Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
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Saddle up for a glitzy, boot-stompin’ celebration as Rhinestone Rodeo rings in 2026. Dance all night to ’90s country hits with live music from All Hat No Cadillac, covering Shania, Garth, Reba and more. Dust off your boots and rhinestones, and toast to the new year with a complimentary champagne at midnight.
Grandscape 2026 New Year’s Eve Bash
When: Dec. 31, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Corona Stage & Lawn, Grandscape, 2401 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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Celebrate the new year early at Grandscape with live music from DJ Shaun and the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, plus a range of family-friendly activities. Enjoy face painting, airbrush and glitter tattoos, a lashes and glitter bar, New Year’s freebies and photo ops — all before the midnight rush. Perfect for families and early birds who want fun without the late-night chaos.
Midnight on Main
When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Rollertown Beerworks, 6450 Main St, Frisco
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Ring in 2026 on Main Street with cold beer, cocktails, great music, and friends as Rollertown Beerworks transforms into Frisco’s go-to New Year’s Eve party. Enjoy the vibes in the Downstairs Tap Room, free to attend with first-come, first-served seating. The celebration is 18+ after 7 p.m., so grab your crew, claim your spot early and get ready to toast when the clock strikes midnight.
TUPPS Neon New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: Dec. 31, 4 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: TUPPS Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
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Ring in the new year at TUPPS Brewery with a free, laid-back celebration featuring live music, fireworks and plenty of local beer. The Flannel Pajamas headline the night, with music running from late afternoon through midnight and into the new year. Families can catch an early 2 p.m. countdown, while adults can settle in for a heated beer hall, first-come seating and a festive sendoff to 2025.
Pete’s New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, 6765 Winning Dr #810, Frisco (The Star)
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Photo: Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
Ring in 2026 with high-energy sing-alongs and nonstop entertainment at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Frisco. Four dueling pianists lead the night with crowd-favorite songs, party favors and plenty of laughs, plus signature cocktails and champagne for table reservations. It’s a lively, late-night way to send off 2025 and welcome the new year.
New Year’s Eve at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
When: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.–Jan. 1, 1 a.m.
Where: Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Toast to 2026 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa with live music from the Rockestra Duo in The Lookout Lounge & Bar. Guests can enjoy champagne specials and a complimentary midnight toast, all in the elegant setting of the resort. Special room packages are available for those looking to make the night extra memorable.
Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower
When: Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m.
Where: Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas
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Photo: Reunion Tower
Dallas rings in 2026 with a sky-high spectacle as Reunion Tower hosts the 10th edition of Lone Star NYE. At the stroke of midnight, more than 5,000 pyrotechnic effects will launch from the landmark tower, joined by a choreographed show of 259 LED lights and 500 drones illuminating the downtown skyline. Note: Street closures of Reunion Blvd, Hotel St. and surrounding streets will begin around 7:30 p.m. The celebration can be watched live locally on NBC5-KXAS from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., or nationwide via Nexstar’s Coast to Coast broadcast. Whether viewed in person or on screen, it’s one of North Texas’ most iconic ways to welcome the new year.
New Year’s Eve with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
When: Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
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Toast the new year with an elegant evening at the Meyerson as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents a festive New Year’s Eve concert. The program features waltzes, polkas, marches and operetta favorites, including works by Johann Strauss Jr. in honor of his 200th birthday. Upgrade to the premium experience for a four-course buffet and private intermission reception, and welcome 2026 in classic symphonic style.
Sidecar Social Frisco: New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec 31, 8 p.m–2 a.m.
Where: 6770 Winning Dr, Frisco
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Celebrate 2026 at Sidecar Social with live music, DJs Quick Mixx Rick and Luxury Raps, and a big countdown on 18-foot screens. Dance the night away and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight with balloons and confetti. General admission is $10, or reserve a table for seating and NYE party swag. The venue is 21+ after 8 p.m., with VIP experiences available by reservation.
New Year’s Eve Cosmic Cabaret
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. (doors), 21+
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine
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Ring in 2026 inside Meow Wolf’s immersive universe as the venue transforms into the Cosmic Cabaret. Expect a high-energy mix of burlesque by Nightshade Burlesque, roaming circus performers, tarot readings, VR interactions and multiple DJs spinning across Meow Wolf’s surreal spaces. The night culminates with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, blending art, music and spectacle into one otherworldly New Year’s Eve.
Even More Ways To Celebrate
Kai New Year’s Eve Experience
When: Dec. 31
Where: KĀI Lounge, Legacy West, 5601 Legacy Dr, Plano
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Concrete Cowboy New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: Concrete Cowboy, The Star, 6765 Winning Dr, Frisco
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New Year’s Eve at Scruffy Duffies
When: Dec. 31, 12 p.m.–Jan. 1, 3 a.m.
Where: Scruffy Duffies, 5865 Kincaid Rd E8, Plano
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Emerald City’s Rock the 26 New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
Where: Toyota Music Factory Pavilion, 2850 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving
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NYE at Harvest Hall
When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Where: Harvest Hall, 815 S Main St, Grapevine
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New Year’s Eve at Bottle Rockets 2026
When: Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Where: Bottle Rockets, 5800 Legacy Dr., C-11, Plano
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Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve (Kid-Friendly)
When: Dec. 31, 1–5 p.m. CT
Where: The Crayola Experience, 6121 W. Park Blvd., A100, Plano
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