Looking for the perfect place to cheer on new beginnings?<\/p>\n
Several New Year\u2019s celebrations will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From free champagne to balloon drops, here\u2019s where you can ring out the old across Tarrant County:<\/p>\n
Celebrate with your family at \u2018Noon Year\u2019s Eve\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Countdown to the new year kid-style by taking pictures and participating in special activities. A big confetti drop will happen inside the museum\u2019s atrium at noon.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>10 a.m.-noon<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$12-$16<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Shaquille O\u2019Neal hits Arlington stage to spin hits all night<\/strong><\/p>\n Shaquille O\u2019Neal, 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.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>1 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$64-$89<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Welcome New Year\u2019s in the heart of downtown Fort Worth<\/strong><\/p>\n Sundance Square will light up the night sky with fireworks and invite local musicians and street performers to take to the stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>5 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bid adieu to 2025 with elegant Arlington dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n Think about your New Year\u2019s resolutions while enjoying a meal at Loews hotel\u2019s steakhouse Cut & Bourbon. The restaurant\u2019s executive chef has whisked up some great dishes, including a Seared Gulf Snapper Oscar, Roasted Duck Breast and Elk Chops \u00e0 la Bourguignonne.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>5-10 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Cut & Bourbon, 1600 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>\u00c0 la carte<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Reflect on how it\u2019s been a \u2018Hell of a Year\u2019 with Parker McCollum<\/strong><\/p>\n One of country music\u2019s biggest artists will perform a special New Year\u2019s Eve show alongside special guests Jake Worthington and Jarrod Morris.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>7 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$44-$245<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Say howdy to 2026 at \u2018Buckin\u2019 New Year\u2019s Eve\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>8 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$61-$113<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Step into sparkly dimension at \u2018Cosmic Cabaret\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Meow Wolf Grapevine will transform into an intergalactic space full of art, music and celestial celebration in honor of New Year\u2019s Eve. There will be special performances from Nightshade Burlesque and Circus Bitties. The event is for ages 21 and up.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>8 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$44<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Feel the music as Dylan Gossett sings into the new year<\/strong><\/p>\n The American country singer will perform his biggest hits, including \u201cCoal\u201d and \u201cBeneath Oak Trees.\u201d Guests can sip on champagne and enjoy four different balloon drops at midnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>10 p.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Billy Bob\u2019s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>$34-$100<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Southside bar hosts intimate celebration instead of large party<\/strong><\/p>\n Nickel City will have balloon drops and a live DJ at their New Year\u2019s Eve celebration. The Near Southside bar is asking guests to \u201cleave downtown to the amateurs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Nickel City, 212 S. Main St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Raise your glass at Second Rodeo Brewing<\/strong><\/p>\n Meet up with your favorite people to enjoy the tunes and stay for the brews. There will be complimentary champagne while supplies last.<\/p>\n When: <\/strong>11 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31<\/p>\n Where: <\/strong>Second Rodeo Brewing, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: <\/strong>Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Are we missing a New Year\u2019s Eve event?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n If you have a Tarrant County celebration not listed here, email reporter David Moreno at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org<\/a> with more information.<\/p>\n David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. 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