New Year's Eve in Austin 2026
New Year's Eve in Austin 2026 falls on a Thursday, and the night already has Spoon at the Moody Theater, Kill Tony at Moody Center and a Talking Heads dance party in 3TEN. Families get a morning countdown at the Thinkery and a polar plunge in Lakeway. Tickets for the big shows are on sale now.
Austin's own Spoon plays the Moody Theater on Dec. 31 at 8:30pm, with Alejandro Escovedo and Jo Alice. Tickets are on sale through AXS.
A New Year's Eve dance party built on the music of Talking Heads and David Byrne. The show starts at 8:45pm in 3TEN at ACL Live.
Austin's homegrown comedy podcast rings in 2027 at Moody Center on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 7pm.
A family countdown with balloon drops and a gentle scarf drop for little ones. Two sessions on Dec. 31: 9am to 11am or 1pm to 3pm.
Close out the year with a splash at the Lakeway Swim Center, Thursday, Dec. 31, 9am to 10am.
The city of Fredericksburg counts down to 2027 on the Marktplatz, under the holiday lights. Make a night of it in the Hill Country.
How we checked: Every event date and time was confirmed on the venue's or organizer's official page on Nov 6, 2026.
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