As we say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017 there are many choices on how to spend this exciting holiday.  Austin is no exception and I put together a list of my top 9 New Years Eve events!

Concerts

• Ghostland Observatory at Emo's Austin

​Doors open at 8:30 at Emo’s Austin.  Come dressed in your best 90's prom attire and dance the night away as Emo's transforms their venue into a high school gymnasium! The 90's are back!  This is an all-ages show.

• Willie Nelson & Family New Year Concert

Austin’s hometown musician Willie Nelson returns to Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater with special guests Ryan Bingham and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.  Doors open at 6:30.  There will also be special appearances from Father Time and the New Year’s Baby!

Dinner

• The Driskill

Being one of the most famous hotels in downtown Austin, their NYE menu does not disappoint.  This 5 course southern style menu is $125 per person.  It also includes entrance into their bar after dinner to ring in the New Year!

• Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

This New Year’s Eve Smoke Out Saturday beings at 6 pm and includes a special holiday menu. Located in the heart of Rainey Street there will be live music as well as plenty of food and drinks to choose from!

• Geraldine's

Dinner starts 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. This party is about feeling good, which means good music and cocktails with bubbles.  Reservations are recommended!

Events

• Speakeasy

This party starts at 8 pm with live performances from Austin Party Band at Speakeasy on Congress Ave.   This holiday tradition has been happening since 1997 and each year it is even bigger than the last! Cocktail attire is encouraged.

• The Rooftop on 6th

At this all-inclusive party everyone is a VIP. They will have the largest ball drop in Austin and sounds from popular DJ’s.  Doors open at 9 and be sure to get your tickets fast because this party sells out every year!

• NYE at Highball

Doors open at 9 and come dressed to the nine’s with your best dancing shoes! They will be hosting this year’s largest dance party and all you need to bring is your favorite dance moves!

• Moontower Saloon

Enjoy live music from Big Balls along with food trucks and fun games such as volleyball and corn hole. Their fun outdoor environment is a great way to ring in the New Year.

Be safe and enjoy ringing in the New Year in Austin!