Ring in 2026: Austin’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Austin is ready to welcome 2026 with its annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Auditorium Shores, offering residents and visitors a free, family-friendly way to bid farewell to 2025.
The festivities begin at 7 p.m. and run until midnight, featuring live music from The Head and the Heart, along with local artists including Chaparelle, Tameca Jones, and The Point. The evening will culminate with a drone show at 11:45 PM followed by a midnight fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
Food trucks will be on site throughout the evening, and attendees are welcome to bring blankets or collapsible chairs. Free CapMetro rides will be available after 5 p.m., with rail service running until 2:30 a.m. on January 1st, making it easy to get home safely…