Celebrate SA!

The biggest New Year’s party in the city takes over downtown with Celebrate SA!, complete with live music, food and drink vendors, and fun for all ages.

As midnight nears, the countdown begins beneath the Tower of the Americas, followed by a fireworks show that lights up the skyline. It’s loud, festive, family-friendly, and the most iconic way to ring in 2026.

This is a true San Antonio-style celebration you don’t want to miss.

Zocca at The Westin Riverwalk

Enjoy three elegant courses at Zocca at The Westin Riverwalk along the River Walk with semi-private seating, cocktails, and optional wine pairings.

After dinner, keep the night going at the hotel’s Masquerade at Midnight party for a sparkling countdown.

Paesanos Riverwalk

Start your night with a special NYE dinner on the River Walk, or level up with Paesanos Riverwalk’s signature River Cruise, where you’ll dine onboard and float past downtown lights as you make your way into 2026.

Biga on the Banks

Chef Bruce Auden’s beloved Biga on the Banks' NYE prix fixe returns with refined flavor, seasonal ingredients, and wine to match.

It’s the perfect choice for a special dinner that feels celebratory, intimate, and distinctly San Antonian.

From block parties and fireworks to thrill-rides, comedy, and late-night dancing, the city is stacked with ways to keep the night going long after dinner.

Whether you're looking for a high-voltage downtown celebration or something epic, these NYE parties deliver big sound, big lights, and a midnight moment to remember.

Countdown on Crockett NYE Block Party

Downtown amps up the volume with celebrations at Hard Rock Café's Countdown on Crockett NYE Block Party.

Ring in 2026 right in the heart of downtown at Hard Rock Cafe’s high-energy NYE block party. The night kicks off with live music, a Chef-Specialty holiday buffet, party favors, and a champagne toast as fireworks light up the San Antonio skyline.

General Admission tickets include buffet access and entry to the street-level celebration, while groups can upgrade to a VIP Igloo Experience, which includes a private, cozy igloo for up to eight guests with bottle service and a dedicated server. 

Masquerade at Midnight: River Walk NYE

Ring in 2026 with Texas-sized glamour at The Westin Riverwalk during this elegant masquerade celebration right on the River Walk. Slip on a mask and enjoy a night filled with live music, dancing, cocktails, and festive flair in the hotel’s grand ballroom.

The evening kicks off with a live band from 9–11 PM, followed by a DJ from 11 PM–1 AM to keep the dance floor packed until midnight and beyond. Expect a lively atmosphere, including a photo booth, party favors, and a celebratory balloon drop at midnight.

Dress to impress, embrace the mystery, and toast the New Year in true River Walk style.

New Year’s Eve Party at Sternewirth

Toast to new beginnings at Sternewirth, the stylish bar inside Hotel Emma, where New Year’s Eve is equal parts elegant and energetic. Ring in 2026 with a festive soundtrack from DJs Jevonchi and Diego Martinez, plus plenty of reasons to stay on the dance floor all night long.

Enjoy complimentary Moët & Chandon, a Champagne luge carved into an ice sculpture, a Polaroid photo station, party favors, and special culinary surprises from the Hotel Emma team. The atmosphere is celebratory, polished, and perfectly suited for a memorable night out.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in true Pearl District style with great music, Champagne, and a lively crowd to match.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Rockin’ New Year’s Celebration

The party starts early on December 26 with festive bites, rides, and nightly fireworks, and continues through January 4, 2026.

The epic fun culminates in a massive 360-degree New Year’s Eve spectacular. Prestige Passholders get exclusive late-night ride time and private fireworks viewing at the Midnight Bash.

New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon San Antonio

If you want a loud, sing-along, River Walk kind of New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon San Antonio is bringing the party.

Their dueling pianos and live band keep the hits coming all night, with big crowd energy and a midnight champagne toast to welcome 2026.

You can go all-in with reserved table or rail seating packages that include party favors and a Paesano’s appetizer buffet, or keep it simple with standing-room “Just Dance” tickets.

This event is 21+, and tickets are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.

Little ones don’t have to stay up late to celebrate. San Antonio offers family-friendly ways to welcome 2026 early, with countdowns set to strike noon instead of midnight.

Kids Countdown at The DoSeum

Face painting, dancing, treats, and a museum full of interactive fun lead up to the Kids Countdown at The DoSeum's annual Noon Year balloon drop.

It’s a perfect pick for families who want a festive sendoff to 2025 without the late-night hours.

Noon Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Ring in the new year LEGO-style with a noon ball drop made of bricks at Noon Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

Kids can build, play, sip apple juice, and leave with complimentary swag (while supplies last).