New Year's Eve in Austin
Plan a New Year's Eve Getaway to Austin, Texas
Ring in the New Year with live music, festive events and an unforgettable midnight fireworks show. Austin is the place to be as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025. Start your evening at the city’s annual Austin's New Year celebration at Auditorium Shores with live music from headlining act Third Eye Blind, food trucks and family-friendly activities, all capped off with a dazzling fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. Beyond Auditorium Shores, the city's iconic music venues, rooftop bars and unique dining spots offer endless options for celebrating. Keep the party going and explore even more of what Austin has to offer by following our 3-day itinerary filled with local attractions, activities, and must-see experiences. Join us in Austin for a New Year's Eve filled with music, energy, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Austin's New Year
Get ready for Austin's largest New Year's Eve celebration at Auditorium Shores. Enjoy live music performances by Third Eye Blind and local acts, food trucks and, of course, a fireworks spectacular.
Event Details
Date: December 31, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am with a countdown to fireworks beginning at 11:55 pm
Location: Auditorium Shores (800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704)
Admission: Free and open to the public
Austin's New Year. Credit Chris Lammert Photography.
What to Know Before Attending
This event is open to all ages, making it a perfect way for the family to celebrate together. For safety, all bags may be subject to search. Only bring the essentials to speed up entry.
Visitors can bring a blanket or collapsible single-seat chair to relax and enjoy the evening and strollers or small wagons are allowed to transport little ones or belongings. Please leave personal fireworks/sparklers, weapons, outside food and drink and pets (except for service animals) at home.
Check back soon for an official event map to help navigate Auditorium Shores and locate food vendors, restrooms and stage areas.
Accessibility
The event has ADA parking available in adjacent garages, with ADA-accessible sidewalks from all posted garages to the park site. CapMetro will also have a drop-off location for those who schedule services. Please contact CapMetro directly to reserve. ADA-accessible portable restrooms are onsite for all attendees.
The park consists of various terrains including concrete sidewalks, granite and turf areas. The majority of surface is turf and stability can vary depending on weather conditions.
For those with sensory needs, be aware that the event will feature amplified sound from bands and announcements, moving lights around the stage and loud sounds from the fireworks display.
Parking
Limited public parking is available near Auditorium Shores. Visit the official website for more information on paid parking garages nearby, including ADA parking options. Early arrival is recommended.
For more information on how to get around Austin, visit our Transportation page.