Looking for ways to properly bid adieu to 2025? Here is our list of New Year’s Eve events happening in and around Corpus Christi to help you ring in 2026. Searching for live entertainment and a balloon drop? You’ve got options! Maybe a gourmet meal and a couple of glasses of champagne are more your vibe? You’re covered. From fireworks in Port Aransas to a countdown at the Omni, there is something for everyone on this list!
Omni Hotel’s Midnight on the Bay New Year’s Eve Bash
Whether you’re visiting for the holidays or looking to book a staycation, Omni Hotel invites you to spend New Year’s Eve with them! The hotel’s Midnight on the Bay Gala includes live entertainment from Emotions Band, an elegant buffet dinner with carving stations, a champagne toast at midnight, a balloon drop and more. Purchase the Gala Package for luxurious accommodations and gala tickets for you and your guests. The gala begins at 7 p.m. and includes a late check-out of 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
One-night minimum length of stay required. December 31, 2025, must be included in the stay dates. Subject to availability.
A Tribute to the 80s at Rockit’s
Celebrate with local band The Max and their New Year’s Eve party at Rockit’s! Starting at 9 p.m., enjoy live performances of the classics, old and new, plus all-night dancing and a midnight toast. General admission starts at $15, and all tables include additional party favors. Purchase your tickets online.
Countdown & Cocktails at The Landing
What better way to welcome the New Year than with cocktails and a coastal view? Spend the evening at The Landing at Laguna Shores in Flour Bluff, where food options and drink specials will flow all night long. Doors open at 5 p.m. and there is no cover!
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve w/ Fifth & Elm
Rockin’ New Year’s will take over The Great Lawn at Fifth & Elm, offering a free, family-friendly way to ring in 2026. Guests can watch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on a big screen while enjoying live music, food, drinks and a high-energy countdown to midnight under the stars. General admission is free and standing-room-only, with reserved tables and VIP seating available for those looking to upgrade their night.
New Year’s Eve at Pook’s Pub
Looking for some more fun over in Port A? Join Pook’s Pub in celebrating the New Year with cold drinks, light bites, DJ Dolly’s bumping tracks and a free champagne toast at midnight. The party starts at 9 p.m. with no cover.
Port Aransas Firework Show
Cap off 2025 with an evening fireworks show at Roberts Point Park in Port Aransas! The show is scheduled to begin around 7 p.m., and the City of Port Aransas encourages guests to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, sit back, relax and enjoy the colorful display over the bay. Catch the show from the water by purchasing seats on the Scarlet Lady for its special fireworks cruise!
NYE Early Bird Cruise
Interested in celebrating the new year without staying out too late? Consider a New Year’s Eve cruise around the bay on the 3-story Texas Tease from 7-9 p.m. with live music by DJ Dynamite and a full bar.
GA Tickets are $40 per person, and Reserved Tickets are $50. Call 361-677-2901 or reserve online.
New Year’s Eve at BUS
Ring in the New Year at Bar Under the Sun and get access to a private bar, live entertainment, drink specials and a midnight toast! Purchase individual tickets or reserve a table for your whole party before they sell out.
New Year’s at The Beacon Rooftop
Start the year off in style with a New Year’s Eve party at The Beacon Rooftop, overlooking the dazzling downtown Corpus Christi skyline. Tickets include entry to the private rooftop starting at 8:30 p.m., plus late-night bites, free champagne at midnight, music all night and more. The theme is elegant disco, so come dressed to impress! Make sure to purchase tickets online before the event.
Rock Hard Comedy NYE Edition
The Rock Hard Comedy series closes out the year with a New Year’s Eve edition at House of Rock, offering a laugh-packed way to pre-game before midnight plans begin. The showcase features Roast Battle semifinals, open mic spots and sets from some of Corpus Christi’s funniest comedians, spotlighting the city’s fast-growing comedy scene. Doors open at 7 p.m. with showtime at 8 p.m.
RETRO’s New Year’s Eve Party
RETRO is hosting its annual NYE bash with a long list of DJs, specials and a midnight toast. The $20 ticket gets you in the door, a free drink, an all-you-can-play arcade night and a glass of champagne for the ball drop. Purchase your ticket online.
Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge & New Year’s Day Run
After you’ve properly said goodbye to 2025, jumpstart 2026 with a cold plunge on North Beach! The annual Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge & Run invites the community out for a chilly tradition for a good cause. The plunge commences at noon, and participants receive a souvenir T-shirt or embroidered hat, a decal, a drink and access to post-plunge warm-ups, including a hot tub and snack buffet. The day also includes a pre-plunge fun run at 11:15 a.m. along the Beach Walk with the Corpus Christi Roadrunners and prize packages for the top fundraising individual and team. The event benefits ALS TDI, with 100% of registration proceeds supporting research toward a cure for ALS.
Bayside Pilates x Lucy’s Snack Bar New Year’s Day Pilates Brunch
Two downtown neighbors are teaming up to help you start 2026 feeling your best. Bayside Pilates will host a sidewalk mat Pilates class at 10 a.m., followed by an Eleanor’s takeover at Lucy’s Snackbar—serving up coffee, fresh juice and plenty of avocado toast. Don’t hit snooze—stop by for a sweat, great eats and good company to kick off the new year. Lucy’s will operate normal hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day.
