If you’re someone who needs to get out of the house on New Year’s Eve rather than watch Ryan Seacrest or Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper ring in 2026 while you sit under a blanket on your sofa, we’ve got you covered.
Especially if you’re looking to raise a champagne class in the company of other LGBTQ+ people. Perhaps even sneaking a kiss with a stranger at midnight, too.
We’ve gathered an alphabetical list of all the can’t-miss happenings in the gayborhood and beyond (if they had details available at press time). Click on the business name for more details.
Alexandre’s
No Cover; Inquire about dinner pricing
2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Traditional Champagne toast celebration at midnight; Seated, limit-capacity dinner at 7:00 p.m. for those who wish to be home early.
Barbara’s Pavilion
No Cover
2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Happy Hour until 7:00 p.m.; Champagne toast at midnight; Music by DJ Error.Cheat Code Lounge
No Cover
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Free games; Random cash drops; Champagne toast at midnight.Dallas Eagle
$30 advance; $40 at the door
8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Underwear contest; Music by DJ Philip Webb; Views of Reunion Tower fireworks; Champagne toast at midnight.JR’s Bar & Grill
No Cover
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Cash drop; Champagne toast at midnight; Top 10 music countdown.Pinkie’s Coffee & Cocktails
No Cover
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Music by DJ Apthout; Champagne toast at midnight; Table reservations available.ReView Lounge
From $9.85
10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Music by DJ Tony Dean; Black and white theme; Hors d’oeuvres; Champagne toast at midnight.Roundup Saloon & Dance Hall
From $36.64
8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Wicked theme; Food from Campuzano; Cash balloon drop; Champagne toast at midnight.Station 4/S4
From $28.52 (VIP options available)
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Two dance floors; Music by DJs Charlie Phresh and Josh Sanders; Cash drop; Champagne toast at midnight.Sue Ellen’s
From $28.52 (VIP options available)
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Cash drop; Top 10 music countdown; Champagne toast at midnight.TMC
No Cover
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Music from DJ Mateo; Random cash drops during the night; Champagne toast at midnight.
