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It’s time to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 to the stage! Houston has celebrations throughout the city, but the gayborhood is really where the party’s at. Check out our roundup of the top spots to ring in the new year with your LGBTQIA+ community!
Are you ready to ring in the New Year at Houston's number one no cover New Year’s Eve party? JR's invites you to come ring the New Year in style. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight, serpentine, hats & noise makers while DJ Atreyu spins you into the New Year. The party kicks off at 9 pm as you dance the night away until close at 2 am. The amazing bartenders at JR’s are ready to serve you up some delicious drinks (21+).
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Houston’s only lesbian-specific bar is pulling out all the stops for a truly incredible New Year’s Eve bash! Both Pearl Bar and SidePeace will host New Year’s Eve events, complete with a balloon drop, free champagne toast, and countdown at midnight. Pearl Bar will feature the sounds of DJ Mnae & DJ Alex D from Los Angeles, while SidePeace will host a Lesbiana Ano Nuevo celebration w/ Dj Raqqcity. Tickets/VIP Sections are available for purchase at ilovepearlbar.com. A $15 cover will be required, and doors are at 8 pm, so get there early and be ready to welcome in 2025!
One of the newest bars in the gayborhood is ready to ring in the new year with a bang! Bring in 2025 with the team at PLAY with music and good vibes. Complete with a champagne toast at midnight, $3 wells until 9pm, and a $1,000 balloon drop, this NYE bash has no cover and is not to be missed. Grab your friends and get ready to send 2024 packing with a night to remember! Doors open at 4 pm.
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Barbarella Houston welcomes you to their Intergalactic New Year's Eve Party! Say goodbye to 2024 with a mix of all of the bar’s themed nights featuring music by DJ Brandon Duhon. Dance the night away before the countdown to the new year with a free champagne toast at midnight. Ring in the new year with a balloon drop and even cash prizes! A special party will be on the patio and party goers are encouraged to dress in their silver and gold, or go with the theme and don an outfit that is out of this world! Cover will be taken at the door for this 21+ event and doors are at 9:30 pm.
The leading ladies of Barcode welcome you to join them for a fabulous, festive New Year’s Eve celebration! Kicking off at 10:30 p.m. on Fairview, the celebration will culminate with a champagne toast at midnight. Join Kara Dion, Roxanne Collins, Tanya Hyde, and Preston Steamed for a celebration filled with entertainment that will absolutely kick 2025 off on the right note!
Houston's best LGBTQ+ friendly piano bar and cabaret, Michael’s Outpost, is hosting a New Year’s Eve drag and musical extravaganza! Head to the bar on Richmond for a drag review featuring some of Michael’s most well-known weekly performers, along with live singers who will serenade you into the new year. You’ll also enjoy drinks served with a smile throughout the night and a champagne toast at midnight. If you’re looking for a festive, gay ole time with great company, this is the party for you! Doors at 9 pm.
