These are some of the spots in the Houston area to ring in 2026.

HOUSTON — It’s New Year’s Eve and there are plenty of ways to ring in 2026 in Houston, including several fireworks displays and family-friendly fun. Here are just a few options to choose from.  


POST Houston downtown

9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
POST Houston is hosting a Great Gatsby–inspired New Year’s Eve celebration with rooftop bars, late-night bites and skyline views. VIP tickets are sold out, but limited GA tickets are still available. The night leads up to a midnight fireworks show by Celestial Displays, with multiple launch zones on the 5.5-acre Skylawn.  


Constellation Field in Sugar Land

6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Constellation Field in Sugar Land will feature family fun and a midnight fireworks show, presented by Houston Methodist.


Kemah Boardwalk

Free to the public
Kemah Boardwalk is offering a full day of live music, entertainment and activities leading up to fireworks.
Schedule highlights:

  • 1–5 p.m.: Live Music — The Outsiders
  • 2–6 p.m.: Kids’ craft corner, DJ, stiltwalker
  • 4:59 p.m.: Kids’ Bubble Countdown
  • 6–10 p.m.: Live Music — Timeless HTX
  • 9 p.m.: Fireworks


Moody Gardens in Galveston Island Options

Early Fireworks at Moody Gardens

6:30 p.m. at Over Offatts Bayou
Moody Gardens kicks off the night with early fireworks at 6:30 p.m., surrounded by holiday décor and seasonal attractions. The display is positioned as a starting point for the night rather than a finale.


Home Run Dugout in Katy

Starts at 5 p.m.
Katy’s Home Run Dugout is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration with early fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Tables include a complimentary bottle of champagne.


Redemption Square in Houston

Take in the premiere New Year’s Even experience with live music and fireworks at midnight. 

Tickets:
 $55 per person or  $200 per table (seats 4)


Go skating in downtown Houston

Discovery Green will not have fireworks this year, but will offer ice skating instead:

  • Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tickets are $18 and include skate rental. The seasonal rink, Green Mountain Energy Ice, is made from the Kinder Lake model boat basin and will operate through February 2.

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