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Austin's Spectacular New Year’s Eve Concerts: A Night to Remember

  • Writer: Matticus Lowery
    Matticus Lowery
  • Dec 10, 2024
  • 2 min read

As the year comes to a close, Austin is set to host an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Auditorium Shores. This free event promises a night filled with live music, delicious food, and a dazzling fireworks display, making it the perfect way to ring in 2025 with friends and family.

Key Takeaways

  • Date and Time: December 31, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

  • Location: Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX

  • Performers: Third Eye Blind, DJ Mel, Angélica Rahe, and Gina Chavez

  • Special Features: Food trucks, beer garden, drone show, and fireworks

Event Overview

Austin’s New Year celebration will kick off at 7 p.m. with the park grounds opening to attendees. Guests can enjoy a variety of food trucks and a beer garden while listening to live performances from local artists. The event will culminate in a spectacular countdown to midnight, featuring a fireworks show that will light up the Austin skyline.

Performance Schedule

The evening will feature a lineup of talented musicians:

  1. 7:00 p.m. - Park grounds, food trucks, and beer garden open

  2. 7:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Performances by:DJ MelAngélica RaheGina ChavezThird Eye Blind

  3. 11:45 p.m. - 11:55 p.m. - Drone show

  4. 11:55 p.m. - Midnight - Countdown to 2025 and fireworks display

Food and Beverage Options

Attendees can indulge in a variety of local food offerings from popular food trucks, including:

  • Amy’s Ice Cream

  • Burro Cheese Kitchen

  • Garbo’s Lobster

  • Gelu Italian Ice

  • Iron Burger

  • Peace, Love and Burgers

  • RedFin Mobile

  • Shawarma Point

  • Tacobaby

  • The Mighty Cone

  • Yapa Artisan Empanadas

Transportation and Parking

To accommodate the expected crowd, several parking options are available:

  • One Texas Center

  • Palmer Events Center

  • RiverSouth Garage

  • City Hall Garage

  • State Garage N

CapMetro will provide free rides on all services after 5 p.m. on December 31, making it easy for attendees to reach the event without the hassle of parking.

Road Closures

To ensure safety and smooth traffic flow, several road closures will be in effect:

  • West Riverside Drive from Lee Barton Drive to South First Street: Closed from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • South First Street from Cesar Chavez Street to Riverside Drive: Closed from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Additionally, Lady Bird Lake will be closed to all watercraft from 10:30 p.m. on December 31 to 1 a.m. on January 1.

Safety Measures

The Austin Police Department and local emergency services will be on hand to ensure a safe environment for all attendees. Guests are encouraged to:

  • Remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

  • Dress warmly, as temperatures may drop.

  • Stay with their group and have a pre-planned meeting location.

  • Keep their phones charged and plan for a safe ride home.

As Austin gears up for this exciting New Year’s Eve celebration, residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities and create lasting memories as they welcome 2025 together.

Sources

  • New Year's Eve in Austin, Spectrum News.

  • Ring in 2025 at the City of Austin’s New Year Celebration | AustinTexas.gov, AustinTexas.gov.

  • 20 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with live music in Austin, Austin American-Statesman.

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