Hello, 2022! We’ve been waiting for you. Welcome the new year and good times ahead with these events and celebrations. Check websites for COVID-19 safety precautions or schedule changes.
REUNION TOWER OVER THE TOP NYE
Reunion Tower and Hunt Realty Investments will host the annual event featuring a 360-degree panoramic fireworks show benefiting Children’s Health System of Texas. New for this year, a 25-drone light show engineered and flown by locally based Sky Elements will accompany the fireworks display. No viewing will be allowed inside Reunion Tower or from the Reunion lawn or restricted areas within the “hot zone,” but the display can be seen from other vantage points around the city.
Dec. 31 starting at 11:59 p.m. from the Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas. Free to view from surrounding areas and on TV or online. Watch the show live on facebook.com/reuniontower or youtube.com/reuniontowertx and on KXAS-TV (Channel 5). The KXAS programming will begin at 11:30 p.m. with Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022.
LIGHTS ALL NIGHT
This annual electronic music festival features two days of performances. Headliners include Subtronics, Deadmau5, Slander and Illenium on Dec. 30 and Madeon, Above and Beyond, Loud Luxury and DJ Snake on Dec. 31 with more than 50 other artists performing on three indoor stages and two outdoor stages. The patio will have food trucks, and there will be other food and drink vendors inside. Free water stations will be available to help you stay hydrated after all that dancing. There will also be emergency medical and security personnel throughout the festival grounds.
Dec. 30-31 at 6 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. Sold out, but you can find an authorized exchange for resale tickets on the website. For ages 18 and older.
NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND LIVE
Celebrate the new year all weekend long with parties, tasty eats, live music and screenings of football games. On Dec. 30, Sarah Faith and Emerald City Band’s Downtown Fever will perform. The Kroger Game Day Live college football playoff watch parties will begin Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. A New Year’s Eve party begins at 9 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, a countdown, midnight surprises, games and prizes. The venue opens Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. — all the day’s college football bowl games will be shown, and there will be live music and food and drinks for purchase.
Dec. 30-Jan. 2 at Texas Live, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. Free admission on Dec. 30 and Jan. 1 and for the Dec. 31 NYE party; $20 for the Dec. 31 Game Day Live event; $10 for the Jan. 2 Game Day Live event.
REVELERS BALL
Ring in the new year with Savoy Swing’s Swing Dance Spectacular from 6 to 9 p.m. and Congo Square’s New Year’s Eve show from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Dec. 31 at Revelers Hall, 412 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas. Doors open at 4 p.m. $10 cover from 4 to 8 p.m.; $20 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $200-$400, tables for four people; $300-$550, tables for six. For ages 21 and older.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION IN THE AT&T DISCOVERY DISTRICT
This Roaring ‘20s-themed party will have a 360-degree photo booth, a live countdown on a 104-foot media wall and a balloon drop at the Exchange food hall. The first 500 partygoers will get party favors.
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at the AT&T Discovery District, 208 S. Akard St., Dallas. Free with RSVP.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT THE EXCHANGE
Tickets to this food hall celebration include two drinks and food tastings from 13 restaurants like Revolver Taco, Rise + Thyme, Monkey King, Zalat and Baboushi. Get your pic taken at the photo wall and dance all night to a DJ. Black, white and gold attire is encouraged.
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at the Exchange food hall, 211 S. Akard St., Dallas. $95. For ages 21 and older.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT THE SECOND FLOOR
This fancy fest will feature live music, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and stations with sushi, carved meats, yakitori and sweets from Ichi Ni San, Ounce and Hard Shake. There will be a balloon drop at midnight with a Champagne toast. Black, white and gold attire is encouraged.
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at the Second Floor at the Exchange, 211 S. Akard St., Dallas. $295. For ages 21 and older.
NYE CABARET SOIRÉE AT LEGACY HALL
The hall’s three floors will have entertainment options galore, from cancan dancers and cirque performers to photo ops, DJs and live music from party band Live 90. More than 20 eateries and bars will be selling food and drinks throughout the night. You can look forward to a huge balloon drop at midnight with a Champagne toast. Tickets include one craft drink and a glass of Champagne for each guest.
Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. $60 general admission; indoor tables are $300 for four people; outdoor Box Garden tables are $400 for four people or $600 for six people.
ARTPARK NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
All are welcome on New Year’s Eve, but ticket holders get access to a VIP area stocked with food, desserts and an open bar with special cocktails. All ticket holders will also receive goody bags filled with ArtPark swag. ArtPark guests will have a great view to watch the Reunion Tower fireworks show.
Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at ArtPark, 331 Singleton Blvd., Dallas. Free; VIP tickets are $100.
GATSBY’S HOUSE NYE
Frisco Nightlife invites partygoers to ring in the new year in ‘20s flapper fashion. The upscale event will feature multiple open bars, light bites, music by four Texas DJs, casino games with prizes, festive party favors and a Champagne toast.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Omni Frisco Hotel, 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco. $199 general admission; $125 per person for groups of five or more. For ages 21 and older.
THE BLACK AND WHITE PARTY
Ring in 2022 in the historic Statler Ballroom at this party that pays homage to the Black and White Ball, Truman Capote’s famous “party of the century” in 1966. There will be music by Emerald City Band’s Party Machine, and admission includes two drink tickets, $10,000 worth of fake casino chips, a Champagne toast and party favors. VIP tickets include bottle service.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Statler Hotel, 1914 Commerce St., Dallas. $125 general admission. VIP tickets are $155; VIP tickets including a three-course dinner are $295; VIP tables are $1,600-$3,200. For ages 21 and older.
NIGHT FEVER PARTY
Ring in 2022 with music by DJ Love, who specializes in disco-funk. Partake in a midnight Champagne toast, party favors and a snack bar with views of the Reunion Tower fireworks show.
Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. at Canvas Hotel Dallas, 1325 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas. $100.
BACKDOOR COMEDY’S NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY CELEBRATION
Join Dallas comedian Paul Varghese and his friends for two NYE shows. The second show includes a midnight Champagne toast, party favors, black-eyed peas and cornbread after midnight and a ticket to a future show.
Dec. 31 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Backdoor Comedy, 940 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson. $35 for the 8 p.m. show, $50 for the 10:30 p.m. show. Call 214-328-4444 for tickets.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT TERRA
Celebrate the new year Italian-style at Eataly’s Terra restaurant with an open bar with signature cocktails and Italian wines, festive bites and Terra specials, a live DJ, dancing and a midnight prosecco toast. Other foodie festivities include tastings of Calvisius caviar and fresh Urbani Italian truffles and a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel cracking demonstration.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Eataly Dallas, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas. $150.
ROCK THE 2022
At Emerald City Band’s annual party, guests can dance to music from the ‘70s through today’s pop hits. The event also will include music by DJ Spinderella, a huge dance floor, a light show, drinks, food and party favors. Hotel packages are available.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. $85 general admission; $175 for three-course dinner package; $225 for VIP dinner; $2,050 for VIP tables for 10. Dinner begins at 7:45 p.m. Free parking.
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1981
The Richardson and Arlington locations of the Free Play arcade, restaurant and bar will welcome the new year with a party that includes a midnight breakfast buffet, a 1980s retro ball drop montage, a confetti explosion and Champagne at midnight.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Free Play Arlington, 400 E. South St.; and Free Play Richardson, 1730 E. Belt Line Road. $28-$33. For ages 21 and up.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT SAINT ROCCO’S
The Italian restaurant hosts a party that includes a dinner buffet from 7 to 9 p.m., an open bar and entertainment from Emerald City Band’s Elevation. The rooftop will have views of the Reunion Tower fireworks.
Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Saint Rocco’s New York Italian at Trinity Groves, 3011 Gulden Lane, Dallas. $150. For ages 21 and up. Search Saint Rocco’s NYE on eventbrite.com.
DALLAS NEW YEAR’S EVE BAR CRAWL
Social Scene hosts this multivenue party with a scavenger hunt, party favors, dancing, DJs, live bands, food and drink specials, and midnight Champagne toasts at each location. See ticket website for a list of participating venues.
Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Check in at the Nodding Donkey, 2900 Thomas Ave., Dallas. $30.
THIRD RAIL’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Party in style with live music by Dive Bar Boombox and DJ Mike B, unlimited bubbly, party favors and karaoke. All seven kitchens of the food hall will be open, including Main Line coffee bar. Admission includes a $25 Harvest Hall gift card.
Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Third Rail in Harvest Hall, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine. $100. For ages 21 and older.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HOTEL VIN
The festivities begin with a five-course meal in the Bordeaux Ballroom, overlooking Grapevine’s historic Main Street. Dishes include New England oysters, spiced lobster bisque, chateau de boeuf and mini desserts. Then play blackjack or dance the night away to big band classics courtesy of the Hunter Sullivan Band. Don’t miss the Champagne toast at midnight.
Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection, 215 E. Dallas Road, Grapevine. $75 for blackjack and dancing only; $225 includes dinner and drinks. For ages 21 and older.
GLITZ AND GLAM
This Studio 54-inspired soiree on the fourth floor of Virgin Hotels Dallas will have two parties and two DJs all night long. The open bar will be available from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with premium spirits, specialty cocktails and Champagne, plus complimentary sushi and light bites from 8 to 11 p.m. Countdown until midnight with the views of the skyline and fireworks.
Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Virgin Hotels Dallas, 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. $200. For ages 21 and older.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE LIFE
The theme of the 11th annual event is “Royalty Masquerade and Casino.” Dress to the nines for this multiroom party — the black-tie dress code will be enforced. Walk the black carpet and take pics at the step and repeat. An open bar will be available from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and there will be live entertainment and casino games.
Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Aloft Dallas Love Field, 2333 W. Mockingbird Lane. $199. For ages 21 and older.
TRIPLE CROWN NYE
This seventh annual event will feature party favors, complimentary food and a Champagne toast at midnight. The formal dress code will be enforced.
Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Aloft Dallas, 1033 Young St., Dallas. $30.
POSH NY
Dallas Nightlife presents a swanky party featuring an open bar from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., party favors, two areas to mingle and three Texas DJs playing all the hits. The upscale dress code will be enforced.
Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the W Dallas Victory Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas. $219 general admission; $175 per person for groups of five or more. Valet is $39, and self-parking is $30. For ages 21 and older.
A NEW YEAR IN HOLLYWOOD
The glamorous event will feature an open wine and beer bar, a Champagne toast, party favors, late-night bites and four areas to mingle and dance in.
Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown, 101 W. Fifth St. $200. For ages 21 and older.
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE IRISHMAN PUB
The Irishman is hosting two New Year’s Eve parties. The family-friendly event is from 4 to 8 p.m. and will feature music by the Irish Rogues and a Champagne toast at 6 p.m., which is midnight in Dublin. The late party is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with music by DJ David Iz Real and a Champagne toast.
Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Irishman Pub, 8101 Preston Road, Dallas. No cover.
TEXAS ALE PROJECT NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AND FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Classic Texas Ale Project beers Mango Lime Pantera, On Thin Ice 2020 and Oaty McOatface plus nine other seltzers and beers will be available on tap. Jam to music by The Break, and tamales, elotes, chips, salsa and queso are available for purchase for $16 total. A complimentary toast will bring in the new year with views of the fireworks.
Dec. 31 from 3 p.m. to midnight at Texas Ale Project, 1001 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas. $15 admission.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Six Flags Over Texas will bid farewell to 2021 with an early fireworks show at 10 p.m. launched from the top of the 300-foot Oil Derrick tower.
Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. at Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags St. Arlington. The park is open from noon to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. $34.99 general admission.
GREEN LIGHT SOCIAL OPENING
The new venue opens on New Year’s Eve with a live DJ set from DJ Five and plenty of creative cocktails to go around.
Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. Green Light Social, 2625 Floyd St., Dallas. No cover charge before 10:30 p.m. Text 469-928-4430 for table reservations.
