Ring in 2026 – Celebrations in and ‘Round the Rock
What are you doin’ New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is almost here, and we’ve rounded up a few of the best ways to celebrate in and around Round Rock! Whether you’re planning to watch the ball drop with family or friends, there’s something for everyone.
Family-Friendly Events: Looking for a kid-friendly way to celebrate? We’ve found several options to keep the little ones entertained.
Indoor and Outdoor Fun: Whether you prefer cozy indoor gatherings or lively outdoor festivities, there’s a celebration just for you.
Celebrate with the Best: Many of our 2025 Best of Round Rock winners are hosting New Year’s Eve parties—don’t miss the chance to join in the fun.
Check out the list below and start planning your night. Let’s ring in 2026!
Kalahari New Year’s Eve
Grand Buffet: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Glow Party: 8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pricing:
Adults (Ages 11+): $95.00
Child (Ages 3-10): $40.00
Child (Ages 2 & Under): FREE
Celebrate the New Year in style at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions!
Ring in the New Year at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions! Join us for our New Year’s Eve Buffet, where you will enjoy your favorite holiday dishes. Plus, don’t miss our dessert station featuring a wide array of sweet treats, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Dinner includes soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea. A full bar is available with beer, wine, and craft cocktails for purchase.
Your New Year’s Eve buffet includes complimentary access to our family-friendly celebration! Join us for two festive countdowns—one at 9:00 pm designed especially for kids and families, and another at midnight for the traditional New Year’s celebration. Fun, excitement, and unforgettable moments for all ages!
Click here to grab your tickets to celebrate Kalahari Resorts & Conventions!
Monstrous Countdown to 2026!
NYE Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pricing:
Mini-Golf $13/$11
Laser Tag $8
Ask about our COMBO Prices!
While you’re having a blast on our golf course and playing in our arcade, we will be Counting Down to 2026 at the Top of Every Hour! This way, all the “kids”, big and little, can join in on the celebration!!! This is a Monster Fan Favorite year after year that you won’t want to miss! Celebrate at Monster Mini Golf!
Back to the 80’s: New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Odds Bar & Bistro
Hours: 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Pricing: $36.64 per person (21+)
Location:
1401 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road
Round Rock,78664
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with an elegant evening inspired by the 1980s. Ring in 2026 with a sophisticated night of music, dancing & celebration with Odds Bar + Bistro.
Your VIP Ticket Includes:
-One complimentary drink upon arrival
-Complimentary champagne toast at midnight
-Entry into our 2026 raffle at 12:15 AM
-Multiple prize opportunities throughout the night
-Rotating DJs providing a curated music experience
-Karaoke for those who wish to showcase their talent
Special Highlight: Dress in your finest 80’s-inspired attire — prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
Ring in 2026 with a rockin’ night at Bar Louie Round Rock! Join us for our New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Party featuring live music by North of Luck from 8 PM to midnight!
For just $20 per person, enjoy a table and a toast at midnight. The perfect setup for an unforgettable night filled with rock hits, party favorites, and those songs you forgot you loved.
Bar Louie Round Rock will be open until 12:30 AM, so grab your friends and make your reservations now by calling 512-957-8660 or visiting barlouie.com. Let’s light up the night and welcome the new year in true party style. Don’t miss out!
Pardners New Year’s Eve Karaoke
Hours: 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
That’s right — we are doing karaoke this Wednesday at Pardners, and it’s almost time to ring in the New Year with a mic in hand!
Grab your friends, your karaoke crew, and come on through for our New Year’s Eve party. We’ll have festive decorations, party hats and favors, a champagne toast at midnight, and karaoke rocking all the way into the New Year.
It’s going to be one hell of a celebration, so don’t miss it — sing, sip, and countdown with us.
New Year’s Eve Mala & Sound Healing Retreat
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Pricing:
Member – $102.85
Non-Member – $121.00
Embrace 2026 with clarity, peace, and purpose at our NYE Mala and Sound Retreat. Join Julie, co-founder of Soul Strong Yoga, and Jessica, founder of Sound for Stress, for a heart-centered afternoon of meditation, sound healing, and intention setting to welcome the New Year.
This 2-hour retreat includes a deeply restorative sound journey featuring crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and more, designed to help you release the weight of 2025 and create space for new beginnings. You’ll also receive a high-quality Amazonite mala necklace to use during the retreat and carry forward as a powerful reminder of your New Year’s intentions.
Guided by Julie and Jessica, co-authors of Seasons of Sound, this special New Year’s Eve gathering is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and step into 2026 feeling grounded, inspired, and ready for what lies ahead. Register today!
Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Pricing: FREE to attend
K-Pop Demon Hunters New Year’s Celebration
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pricing: $59
Location:
My Party Palace
208 W Bagdad Ave
Round Rock, TX 78664
Get ready to immerse yourself in the K-pop experience of a lifetime! Join us at My Party Palace for an unforgettable K-pop Celebration Party, co-hosted with Blue Diamond Boutique, where fun and creativity come together!
The event is designed for ages three and up, and tickets are LIMITED! This is the perfect experience and gift for any K-pop Demon Hunter Fan! Grab your tickets today!
Celebrate the New Year the Brazilian way at TorresBee! Join us for a special night filled with the vibrant flavors and sounds of Brazil. Indulge in authentic Brazilian cuisine and enjoy live music that brings the festive spirit to life. Groups of 4 or more will also receive a complimentary bottle of Brut to toast the night! Let’s welcome 2026 together, Brazilian style – with joy, great food, and good vibes! Reserve your table now and experience Brazil right here!
Time: 6:00 pm
Pricing:
Table for four: $120
Walk-in: $10 cover charge
NYE Piano Show – Wednesday, December 31st! Celebrate NYE with us. A table of 4 is $120, and that includes your cover charge, bottle of champagne, and NYE party favors. Cover charge is $10 at the door, no reservations required. Call us at 512-840-1302 or email us at rockeyspianobar@rockeysrrtx.com to make your reservation.
NEW YEAR’S EVE Party @ Pixel Palace
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Pricing:
VIP Ticket: $44.52 / General Admission: Free
Location:
2471 South A.W. Grimes Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
Let’s celebrate another year like it’s 1980, baby. Join us on December 31st from 8 PM to Midnight to ring in the new year at Pixel Palace! (18+). Raise some spirits with a midnight toast! VIP Ticket Holders can enjoy 50% off all appetizers all night and play arcade games with extended hours!
VIP TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
💎One FREE Shirt, Hoodie, or Hat
💎20 Arcade Tokens
💎50% off All Appetizers All Night
💎Complimentary Drink with Purchase of 50% off Appetizer
💎Confetti Cannon
💎Extended Guest Hours
Ready to start 2026 off with a bang? We’ll be waiting at Pixel Palace Arcade & Bar!
Time: 1:00 pm – 12:30 am
Pricing: Free
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2026 – Join us at Main Street Bar 101 to ring in the New Year right. Come celebrate with us and toast to 2026!
Free champagne at midnight
Balloon drop
No cover
Doors open at 1 PM for the UT game
Dress to impress
New Years Eve Gala, Texasdude’s Productions
Time: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
Pricing: $80 per person
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, 78665
Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at Texasdude’s Productions’ New Years Eve Gala – it’s gonna be a night to remember! Come join us for the most epic New Year’s Eve celebration at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and good times as we ring in the new year in style. This event is the place to be if you want to dance, mingle, and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the party of the year!
Outside the Rock
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Pricing: FREE
Location:
Auditorium Shores (Vic Mathias Shores)
800 W Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78704
This year’s festivities feature an incredible music lineup, with everything from national bands to local artists. The acclaimed indie-folk band, The Head and the Heart, will headline this year’s Austin’s New Year and set the stage for an evening of music, food, and fireworks. The celebration will also feature local Austin musicians Chaparelle, Tameca Jones and The Point. The event will also feature local food trucks, including Shwarma Point, Chi’Lantro, Amy’s Ice Cream and more, serving tasty bites and beverages all evening. The event will take place at Auditorium Shores with the iconic Austin skyline in the background. Don’t miss this free and family-friendly event as Austin says goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026! Click here for the know-before-you-go info!
Cottonwood Creek New Year’s Eve Party
Times: 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Pricing: Free
Location:
610 Hwy 79
Hutto, TX 78634
Ring in the New Year with Cottonwood Brewery! We’re throwing a FREE New Year’s Eve party and you’re invited to celebrate all night long! Party kicks off at 8pm with live music from Heat of the Night, playing from 8pm straight into next year. Come ready to dance, laugh, and countdown with friends old and new.
Enjoy: $5 house beers all night / Champagne toast at midnight / Drink and food specials
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and make your last night of the year your best one yet. RSVP now and let’s welcome the new year together!
Manifest 2026 at the NYE Cosmic Countdown! Enjoy Music Bingo, DJ beats, free arcade games, tarot, tattoos and a Midnight toast! We’re celebrating NYE at Punch Bowl Social Austin DOMAIN with high vibrations and good fortune. Dress for your star sign and bring the friend group to ring in 2026! 21+ only. Grab your spot here!
What To Expect:
9:00PM – 12:00AM | Galactic Pop-Ups: Get clarity on your year ahead with tarot readings or snag some flash tattoos. Featuring Salty Witch Tarot Readings, Purple Star Tarot, AND Cherry Pop Tattoos. (Note: readings and flash tattoos will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.)
9:30PM – 10:30PM | Celestial Music Bingo: Test your luck and music knowledge with a special one-hour, themed Music Bingo. Play for a chance to win PRIZES, perfect for boosting your 2026 forecast. Don’t be late!
10:30PM – 2:00AM | Rising Sign Beats: Noise Complaint spinning until last call!
ALL NIGHT | Free Play Arcade: Recharge your personal energy field with unlimited free arcade games (first come, first served)
Complimentary Cocktail: One (1) signature cocktail included with your ticket – The Resolution. And as a bonus – this signature drink is only $10 all night after your first one!
Midnight Manifestation Toast: A complimentary glass of bubbly to welcome 2026!
Main Event Austin: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Times: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pricing:
$18.95 – $35 per person
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Main Event’s “When the Clock Strikes FUN” Family New Year’s Eve Celebration—a lively, family-friendly event packed with games, goodies, and fun for all ages.
Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash! Ring in the New Year with endless excitement, food, and family fun. Enjoy an afternoon packed with games, prizes, delicious food, and entertainment before the midnight crowd takes over. This VIP ticketed experience includes unlimited activities, food & fun combos, exclusive raffles, and your chance to win “Free Laser Tag for a Year!” Bring your family and friends and Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash!
Don’t miss out on this epic event to kick off the new year in style! See you there! Get your tickets here!
Hooky Hutto – New Year’s Eve Midnight Strikes & Bubbly
Times: 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Pricing:
$42.42 and up per person
Join Hooky Entertainment for a wild night of ball drops and bowling fun — let’s strike up some excitement! Join us in person for a super fun time at Hooky! It’s all about dropping those balls and hitting some strikes. Whether you’re a bowling pro or just looking for a cool way to hang out, this event’s for you.
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make some awesome memories together. Don’t miss out on the laughs, the competition, and all the good vibes! Get tickets now!
Cap City Comedy Club: New Year’s Eve With Chris Fairbanks
Show Times: 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm
Pricing: $46 – $61 per person
Location:
11506 Century Oaks Terrace
Bldg B Unit 100
Austin TX 78758
Ring in the New Year with an evening filled with laughter courtesy of Chris Fairbanks! There’s no better place to welcome 2026 than right here at Cap City!
Late show includes free entry to the After Party in the lounge with a champagne toast, breakfast buffet, drink specials, party favors, & good vibes! Grab your tickets here!
Bob Schneider’s Great Big Spectacular New Year’s Eve Party at Paramount Theatre
Show Time: 9:00 pm
Pricing: $47 – $127 per person
Location:
719 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Party with Bob Schneider and Suzanna Choffel in the glittering gold Paramount Theatre to ring in the new year! This show and party combo is the best way to see 2025 out in style while ensuring your first moments of 2026 are unforgettable.
Our New Year’s Eve Party with Austin’s beloved Bob Schneider is a tradition for a reason! We’re breaking out the chandeliers and disco balls so you can experience Bob like you’ve never seen him before. Come party in the glittering gold Paramount Theatre to ring in the new year! This show and party combo is the best way to see 2025 out in style while ensuring your first moments of 2026 are unforgettable.
