NYE FTW

30 best New Year's Eve parties and events in Houston to toast 2024

Four Season Houston throws two chic soirees.

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Houston, we made it. As we bid farewell to an eventful 2023, myriad spots around the city are ready to ring in the new year with chic, fun, cocktail-and-Champagne-fueled soirees. Many hotels are offering staycation packages for a fun — and convenient — way to celebrate and chill.

As always ridesharing and responsible partying is advised. Stay safe, and here's to a happy 2024.

Four Seasons Houston, lovingly known as "Houston’s living room," will throw two big bashes. Bayou & Bottle, the bustling downstairs Bourbon and Whiskey bar, will host a New Year’s Eve party will BELLOSOUND DJ, a midnight Champagne toast, party favors, and a photo area for those first 2024 IG pics. The fun runs from 9 pm to 1 am. Tables and booths start at 1 am; private event rooms are also available. Reserve seats here.

Meanwhile, Bandista, the swanky Four Seasons’ 1920s-style speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase, will host an intimate party. Guests who score one of the 20 coveted seats can enjoy the artistry and attention of some of Houston’s best bartenders — plus a whole new cocktail menu. The a la carte evening includes party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. 9 pm to 1 am; seats start at $50; reserve here.

Bandista Four Seasons Houston Steal away to an intimate party at Bandista in Four Seasons Houston. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Houston

Berg Hospitality’s New Year bashes

All Berg Hospitality’s New Year’s Eve celebrations include live music, Dom Perignon Champagne specials ($75/glass or $295/bottle), food and drink specials, a complimentary glass of Telmont Champagne with an entertainment fee, festive décor, and party favors. Call ahead or book online at the these hot spots:

The Annie Café & Bar will be open on New Year’s Eve from 11 am-3 pm for brunch service followed by three seatings that evening for a spectacular celebration featuring The Richard Brown Band from 7 pm-midnight.

Turner’s is hosting its fourth annual New Year’s Eve bash in true New York City style with live music by Thomas Cokinos, with two seatings at 6 pm and 9:15pm. Black tie attire is encouraged as you ring in 2024 under a sea of gold balloons.

Emilia’s Havana is hosting its second annual Havana-style New Year’s extravaganza. Enjoy a bossa nova-style house band from 8-11 pm followed by a live DJ who will spin tunes until 2:30 am.

Annabelle Brasserie will be open all day on New Year’s Eve for a festive brunch or fab evening featuring a DJ plus strings combo performing from 7 pm-1 am. Or join in the next day for the inaugural New Year’s Day Hangover Cure brunch.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant is back for the New Year’s Eve celebration where a DJ and strings combo will be spinning tunes upstairs from 10 pm-1 am, leaving plenty of time to dance the night away after dinner.

Benny Chows is hosting its first New Year’s Eve to ring in 2024. Enjoy a festive lunch from 11 am-4 pm or dinner featuring a DJ and sax combo playing from 8:30 pm-1 am.

B.B. Lemon will be open all day New Year's Eve, so stop in for brunch or dinner service. No need to get all dressed up — come in for dinner or a late-night snack and enjoy a laid-back evening of celebrating with DJ Mohawk Steve spinning tunes.

Trattoria Sofia is set to be open all day for a festive brunch or evening featuring Houston's favorite piano player and singer, Bubba McNeely, who will be performing on the patio from 9 pm-1 am. Recover with the New Year’s Day Hangover Cure Brunches, available at the above restaurants except Turner’s, Emilia’s Havana, and Benny Chows, on Monday, January 1, 2024.

More New Year’s Eve fun

Children’s Museum Houston’s Rockin’ New Year’s Noon rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops, just like in Times Square! Artistic talents will spotlight this celebration complete with noon countdowns, activities, and DJ dance parties. 10 am.

Lawless, the downstairs hot spot in the historic downtown Rice Hotel, will host a chic party where guests can enjoy a premium bar, chef appetizers, a live DJ spinning throughout the night, and a midnight Champagne toast. Stroll the grand Rice space and snap pics under the chandelier or on the terrace overlooking the downtown skyline. Reserve tickets here.

Break the rules at Lawless. Photo via Lawless Houston

True Anomalybrewery will be closed to the public for its special New Year's Eve celebration. Admission include a five-hour open bar with a premium selection of draft beer, exquisite wines, refreshing champagne, and handcrafted specialty cocktails. Nosh on heavy hors d'oeuvres, have fun with the party favors, hit the dance floor, enter for a chance to win door prizes, and toast 2024 with the midnight toast. Dress to impress with cocktail or party attire.

La Colombe d’Or, the majestic Montrose mansion hotel and tower, invites revelers to the mansion’s big Centennial with an elegant New Year’s Eve fete. Ring in the 2024 with specialty cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, cigars and scotch, a live DJ, dancing, and more! Don't miss the Telmont Champagne toast at midnight. Make it a staycation with a New Year’s Eve package starting at $599 per night plus tax and including two general admission tickets. Ask about other specialty New Year’s Eve packages.

La Colombe d'Or Hotel - Bar No.3 interior Bar No. 3 at La Colombe d'Or is a stylish place to celebrate. Courtesy of La Colombe d'Or

C. Baldwin Hotelwill take the part back to the Prohibition days with Prohibition Nights. Look for fully stocked bars, gourmet light bites, party favors, burlesque performances, and a live DJ playing classic and current hits. Party guests who also stay at the hotel will enjoy express entry, exit, and re-entry to the event, and more. Tickets start at $110.

Traveler’s Table, the globally inspired restaurant, will serve up a sumptuous, four-course New Year's Eve dinner — think Viet oysters, salmon tartare, crispy pork belly, and more. Reservations are highly encouraged.

The Decoy will have a NYE celebration with $100 bottles of premium spirits, along with $5 Blue Lagoon and Branch Water signature cocktails, all day long. Dance into the night with a live DJ at 9 pm, and a complimentary champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. 11 am.

Chapman & Kirby’s throwdown will include four rooms of entertainment with heated, covered patios, a 360-degree photo booth, three bars, noisemakers, party favors, tiaras, hats, foil horns, hookah service and cigars, a laser show, hors d'oeuvres and light bites, and a midnight toast.

Hilton Americas Houstonwill throw a Gatsby-inspired soiree dubbed Gatsby's House New Year's Eve. Expect four hours of complimentary drinks, four areas to mingle, three top-rated Texas DJs, two VIP areas, party favors, and a casino night with prizes.

J-Bar-M Barbecue's New Year's Eve Whole Hog Party, an exclusive ticketed culinary journey, is limited to 100 guests at $40 each. The festivities will be enhanced by live music, including a performance by The Mighty Org. 11 am.

Albi Houston's unforgettable NYE party rings in the New Year with sophistication and style. It will be an evening of exquisite dining, champagne toasts, and entertainment that will set the tone for a memorable start to 2024. 5 pm.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will have a NYE Murder Mystery. Kicking off with a complimentary welcome beverage, the two-hour, interactive murder-mystery will wrap up at 10pm, so you will have plenty of time to ring in the New Year. 7 pm.

MB Speakeasy’s NYE celebration will have a ‘70s disco theme. A fantastic DJ will spin the best disco hits of the 70's and 80's. There will also be a complimentary champagne toast, where you can take home a commemorative champagne flute. 7 pm.

Redemption Square will host their annual New Year's Eve party on the lawn. This event will feature live music, entertainment, and fireworks at midnight to ring in the new year. 7 pm.

Numbers Nightclub will have the biggest and best NYE party in town with a $2024.00 cash balloon drop at midnight. And don’t forget about the complimentary party favors and champagne toast, also at midnight. 9 pm.

POST Houston’s NYE celebration will be a live one. Experience panoramic skyline views, multiple cirque performers, complimentary caricature drawings, live DJs, a live band, and a fireworks show at midnight by one of the best pyrotechnic companies in Texas. 9 pm.

Southside Sporting Club’s New Year’s Eve Party will kick off with free entry until 10 pm, accompanied by a complimentary drink for those who RSVP in advance. DJ Stevo will be curating an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience that promises to keep the energy high well after midnight. 9 pm.

Bar Louieis hosting a can’t-miss, 24K gold celebration. Indulge in a food and drink package for two that includes two appetizers, six drink tickets and midnight champagne toast. Tickets for the late-night celebrations are $100 and can be purchased online or at the door. 10 pm.

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City and Museum District always throw a raucous NYE bash. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress in their finest cocktail attire to enjoy live entertainment and photo-ops throughout the evening. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be served, along with hors d’oeuvres. 10 pm.

MaKiin invites you to a sensational New Year's Eve Glam Gatsby Party. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, the beats of a talented DJ, and a complimentary champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight. 10 pm.

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These are the top 15 things to do in Houston this weekend

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Since we’re officially in the holiday season (or “Mariah season,” as we like to call it), several seasonal, holiday-themed events will be popping off this weekend. Houston Ballet will have its annual Nutcracker Market. Discovery Green will open up its Green Mountain Holiday Ice rink. Coca-Cola will even bring us a new, immersive light experience.

But we’ll also have live music from Jelly Roll and Cyndi Lauper, delicious art openings at CAMH, Mitochondria Gallery, and Archway Gallery, and legendary cult filmmaker John Waters providing live commentary for one of his most beloved films.

Thursday, November 14

44th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
The 44th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is a four-day shopper’s paradise filled with larger-than-life nutcrackers and ornament-adorned trees. It features curated collections with holiday items, gourmet food, apparel, jewelry, gifts, and more from over 270 merchants from across the country. Highly sought-after merchant Paul Michael returns to the market this year after a two-year hiatus with his signature décor pieces, including ornaments and décor, topiaries, snow globes, nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and garlands. 10 am.

Contemporary Arts Museum presents Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream… public opening
CAMH will present Vincent Valdez’s new exhibition this weekend. This exhibition is the artist’s first major museum survey, spanning over two decades of work. This unique lineup and show will include a mix of singer-songwriter Nick Gaitan’s original “Tejas Roots” music along with a curated set of covers, paying tribute to legends and cultivators from Houston, San Antonio and further down the Gulf Coast, that have had an influence on his work and sound. Chicano Boulevard will close things out with a DJ set. Through Sunday, March 23. 7 pm.

The Hobby Center presents Hairspray with John Waters
As part of this year’s Houston Cinema Arts Festival, John Waters (aka The Pope of Trash) comes to Houston for his first-ever live and in-person director's commentary of his original Hairspray. A special pre-show trailer reel will kick things off, followed by the main event, the screening with live commentary by Waters, followed by a Q&A. VIP ticket holders will join in a Group Therapy Experience, which includes preferred seating, an autographed show poster, and a socially distanced selfie with Waters, on stage with you in the foreground. 7:30 pm.

Friday, November 15

Discovery Green presents Green Mountain Energy Ice
Kick off the holiday season at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green. Visitors can glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic at Discovery Green. The first 50 people in line at 5 pm skate for free, and Forever Green members skate for free from 5-7 pm. Entertainment is provided by the winners of the Discover Houston Music showcase on the Anheuser-Busch stage. And the Lake House will be serving classic American fare such as burgers, salads, and tacos. Through Sunday, February 2. 7 pm.

Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Disney On Ice will present the magical adventures of Frozen and Encanto as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films, as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and more. Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more. 7 pm (10:30 am and 7 pm Friday; 11 am, 3 and 7 pm Saturday; 1 and 5 pm Sunday).

Mitochondria Gallery presents "Place of Repose II" opening reception
Mitochondria Gallery will present “Place of Repose II,” their culminating group exhibition of 2024. The exhibition completes the year with a thoughtfully curated space where viewers can find a sense of tranquility and restoration. It serves as both an invitation and a gentle reminder: first, to live mindfully, with gratitude for the present; and second, to intentionally embrace rest - reclaiming time to renew both mind and body. Through sculptures and paintings, this exhibition explores facets of the human experience. Through Saturday, December 14. 7:30 pm.

Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour
You gotta love it when a comic goes on tour, complete with a take-no-prisoners title. Comedian Chelsea Handler comes to Sugar Land as part of her Little Big Bitch Tour, which will give fans a retrospective look (including her years as host of E!’s Chelsea Lately and Netflix’s Chelsea) at what made her the person, comedian, and New York Times best-selling author she is today. Let’s hope that former boyfriend/Houston resident Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will make an appearance from the stands. 8 pm.

Saturday, November 16

Hogan Brown Gallery presents “Take Me As I Am: Redemption and Grace for the Discarded” opening reception
Hogan Brown Gallery will be showing off a new solo exhibition from artist Lance Flowers. This showcase highlights Flowers’ collage work, a reflection on the cultural preservation of Houston’s Third Ward in the face of growing gentrification pressures. A multimedia video installation will complement the exhibition, featuring interviews and statistical data on Third Ward’s highs and lows. The exhibition will also engage Third Ward businesses and cultural spaces, creating a rich and immersive experience across the neighborhood. Through Thursday, December 5. 6 pm

Archway Gallery presents A Native Feast
Archway Gallery and Ishtia chef David Skinner will present a food journey through Indigenous culture in conjunction with Harold Joiner’s "Homeland: Random Musings of a Native Son," an exhibition of paintings and mixed media works inspired by his Southwestern homeland. The five-course tasting dinner created by Skinner, a Choctaw tribal member, is inspired by his ancestors' stories and will include the Indigenous ingredients gifted to the world by Native Americans. 6:30 pm.

Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is a festive, new, immersive holiday light experience that will transport guests to a world of Christmas magic. The event will feature larger-than-life light sculptures, ice skating, a snow slide, shopping, live entertainment, visits with Santa, hot cocoa, and more. There will also be a variety of theme nights, where visitors can dress up or enjoy special events. Go to the event website for more information. Through Sunday, December 29. 6:30 pm (5:30 pm Sunday).

Cyndi Lauper in concert
All the girlie-pop divas of today – Charli, Chappell, Billie, Sabrina – owe a debt of gratitude to girlie-pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who dropped such ‘80s classics as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” Lauper comes to Houston as part of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony-winning singer-songwriter has released 12 albums in her career, most recently Detour in 2016. 8 pm.

Sunday, November 17

Handies Douzo/Ensō Pop-Up + Giveaway
Handies Douzo, the hand roll and sushi bar in Montrose, is hosting a handcrafted matcha pop-up in collaboration with Ensō, a local, Asian-owned matcha and tea company. Guests can experience the unique pop-up where matcha meets temaki. Guests can enter an Instagram giveaway for a chance to win a $100 Himari gift card. The contest is open now, and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 19. The event is open to the public, and no reservation is necessary. 11 am.

Long Way Home presents Honky Tonk For Hope
Honky Tonk For Hope is an all-day festival helping those in need in the community. It will feature performances by Hayes Carll and Band of Heathens, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Eddie 9V, John Evans Band, and Two Tons of Steel. The afternoon of independent Texas music artists and a few of their friends will raise funds for Long Way Home to assist in meeting the needs of pediatric transplant patients and their families. Children 12 years and under are free with adults. 2 pm.

Chris Shepherd’s Table to Stage: A Conversation with Tom Colicchio
The Houston chef and media personality sits down with Top Chef head judge Tom Colicchio for a conversation centered about Colicchio’s new book Why I Cook. “He kind of scares the shit out of me,” Shepherd told CultureMap last month. Expect a lively look at Colicchio’s career that has included winning eight James Beard Awards as well as serving as an advocate for the restaurant industry. 6 pm.

Jelly Roll in concert
Tennessee rapper-turned-country rocker Jelly Roll has been having a very wonderful year. He was nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy. Beautifully Broken, his latest album, was number one on the Billboard 200 and country charts. He even appeared on an episode of that gangstalicious Sylvester Stallone show Tulsa King. This weekend, he’ll be in Houston along with special guests ERNEST, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen. 7 pm.

Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson

Jelly Roll performs this Sunday.

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