Austin’s annual New Year’s event with Visit Austin has made some upgrades to this year’s experience with a drone show and expanded media coverage from national outlets.

What to know

Community members can check out headliners The Head and the Heart, who will be joined by local musicians Chaparelle, Tameca Jones and The Point. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the experience with bites from local food trucks, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and a drone show.

Presented by Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, the drone show will be a first in Austin’s New Year’s celebration and will kick off the lighting of the downtown skyline with a fireworks finale.

As part of their national New Year’s Eve coverage, CNN will broadcast live from Austin.


“Austin's New Year party is a blast. It draws thousands of Austinites and visitors wanting to be in Austin. It also continues to be a symbol of our city's values: inclusivity, creativity and community spirit,” Mayor Kirk Watson said in a news release. “This celebration captures what makes Austin so special—a place where everyone can come together to enjoy great music, local food and a sense of belonging as we welcome a new year.”

Stay tuned

The city will share the full lineup of artists in December. Individuals looking to attend the event can also expect transportation and general event tips to be posted on the website in the near future.