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Your Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day in San Antonio

Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in San Antonio. Photo: Kimpton Santo, used with permission.

Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day in San Antonio

Whether you’re looking for rooftop fireworks, elegant prix-fixe dinners, or a cozy New Year’s Day recovery brunch, San Antonio offers plenty of memorable ways to ring in 2026. Here’s your guide to the city’s standout New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations.

🎆 Events at Pearl

New Year’s Eve at Pearl – Stable Hall

December 31 | 8 PM
Ring in the new year with The Texases, a lively country cover band performing the final show of 2025, and the first of 2026, at the iconic Stable Hall. Tickets available here. (Pearl, 2025)

Cellar Select New Year’s Eve Dinner Featuring Eagle Rare 25

December 31 | 7 PM
Hotel Emma celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exclusive NYE dining experience featuring Eagle Rare 25. Guests also receive wristbands for entry to the annual Sternewirth NYE Party. Tickets available here.

🌃 Rooftop & Skyline Celebrations

Light Up the Night: Rosario’s Rooftop New Year’s Eve Countdown

December 31 | 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Celebrate 2026 with sweeping skyline views from Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar’s rooftop in Southtown. Enjoy live beats by DJ Kenzo, craft cocktails, curated bites, and front-row views of the city’s New Year’s fireworks. (Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar, 2025)

Tenfold Rooftop at Kimpton Santo: The Skyline Soirée

Wednesday, December 31 | 8 PM – 12 AM
Black & White Attire | 21+

  • $180+ per person
  • $1,800+ VIP sections
    📍 431 S Alamo St.

Toast to the new year at Tenfold’s chic rooftop party overlooking downtown San Antonio. Tickets here. (Kimpton Santo, 2025)

🍽️ Elevated Dining Experiences

The Clementine Countdown Dinner

December 31 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Chefs John and Elise Russ host a four-course prix-fixe dinner to close out 2025. Each guest receives a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the new year. (Clementine, 2025)
Reservations recommended via OpenTable.

Jots at The Gunter Hotel: NYE Chef’s Signature Dinner

December 31 | 5 PM – 10 PM
$80++ per person
Includes a three-course chef-curated dinner and a glass of Duc de Chagny at Jots. (Gunter Hotel, 2025)
📍 311 N St. Mary’s St.

The Keystone Club: NYE $5 Bubbles

December 31 | 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Celebrate casually with $5 bubbles offered throughout the hotel outlets.
📍 311 N St. Mary’s St.

🥂 Hotel Parties & Packages

Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa – Anaqua Garden Bar: A New Leaf NYE

December 31 | Doors at 4 PM | DJ 8 PM – 1 AM

Toast & Stay NYE Experience

Stay overnight and welcome 2026 in style with this special NYE hotel package.

NYE Fireworks via Private Balcony

Celebrate the new year with a direct view of the Tower of the Americas fireworks from a private balcony, perfect for out-of-town guests. (Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, 2025)

Kimpton Santo: The NYE Skyline Stay

Celebrate, stay, and recover. This NYE hotel package includes overnight accommodations and easy access to Tenfold’s rooftop celebration—plus a relaxed New Year’s Day experience.

The St. Anthony Hotel: NYE Celebration & VIP Rooftop Party

December 31 | Doors at 9:30 PM | 21+

  • $225++ General Admission
  • $300++ VIP Admission
    📍 300 E Travis St.

Step into old-world glamour with a Gold, Glitz & Glamour–themed celebration featuring DJs, roaming performers, chef-crafted bites, and a midnight countdown. Tickets here. (St. Anthony Hotel, 2025)

🥞 New Year’s Day Brunch & Recovery

Dean’s Steak & Seafood: The 2026 New Year’s Revival

January 1 | 6:30 AM – 10 AM
Start the year strong with an indulgent New Year’s Day breakfast at Kimpton Santo.

Jots: New Year’s Day Hangover Hash

January 1 | 7 AM – 11 AM | $21
A comfort-forward breakfast featuring braised short ribs, pork belly, Yukon potatoes, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, and a sunny-side-up egg.
📍 The Gunter Hotel

✨ From rooftop revelry to refined dinners and restorative breakfasts, San Antonio offers something for every kind of New Year’s celebration. Cheers to 2026!

Día de los Muertos Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Pearl ofrenda. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.

Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Antonio: A Guide to New and Expanded Events

From art-filled altars to soulful dinners, the city honors life, love, and remembrance.

San Antonio is a city that remembers, a place where history, heart, and heritage intertwine beautifully during Día de los Muertos. In 2025, the celebration grows even more vibrant, with expanded events at Pearl, Pullman Market, and Clementine. Whether you’re drawn by the music, the food, or the cultural traditions, these celebrations offer a meaningful way to honor loved ones and embrace the spirit of community.

Día de los Muertos at Pearl

Dates: Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2
Location: Pearl Park

Pearl once again comes alive with color, music, and memory as it hosts its annual Día de los Muertos festivities, now a two-day celebration.

Highlights include:

  • Large-scale, artist-curated ofrendas across the Pearl campus
  • Live performances by Grupo Volcan (Sunday)
  • Children’s art activities hosted by the Consulado de México
  • A communal procession through Pearl on Sunday evening at 7:15 p.m.
  • Roaming entertainers, art installations, and food inspired by Mexican traditions
  • A Catrin & Catrina Contest featuring a partnership with i la Catrina, showcasing seven live fashion Catrinas that tell the story and evolution of La Catrina through the ages

Special Experiences:

Mark your calendars and experience a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community remembrance at Pearl.

Pullman Market: A Four-Day Celebration

Dates: October 23 – November 2
Location: Pullman Market

Pullman Market honors Día de los Muertos with a lively four-day celebration featuring ofrendas, costume contests, live DJ sets, and family-friendly fun at Mezquite.

Event Highlights:

  • Ofrenda Live (Oct. 23–Nov. 2): The Pullman Market altar honors San Antonio’s farmers and market pioneers, adorned with fresh produce, baked goods, and a Texas beer as an offering of remembrance.
  • Muertos Mariachi (Oct. 30, 5–7 p.m.): Enjoy live mariachi performances by the market’s ofrenda, blending music and memory in a community gathering.
  • Muertos at Mezquite (Nov. 1–2): A two-day celebration of music, color, and community featuring food, fun, and festive beats for the whole family.

Halloween Offerings at Pullman Market

  • Mezquite Halloween Pachanga – Friday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. to midnight
    Celebrate with food, music, and costume contests for both kids and adults.
  • Trick-or-Treating – All day across the market
  • Late-Night DJ – Until midnight in the Mezcaleria

Clementine’s Día de los Muertos Dinner

Date: Sunday, November 2 | 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Clementine, Castle Hills

Clementine, the beloved Castle Hills restaurant, is hosting its annual Día de los Muertos dinner in collaboration with 2M Smokehouse and Baked.

Chefs John and Elise Russ, Esaul Ramos Jr., and Grecia Ramos join forces for a one-night-only six-course prix-fixe menu, a heartfelt celebration of remembrance, flavor, and community.

Evening Highlights:

  • Mariachi performances and a stunning community ofrenda on the patio
  • Guests can write love affirmations for departed loved ones and place them on the ofrenda
  • Interactive beverage tasting stations featuring a curated selection of wines

To close the evening, Elise and Grecia will present Día de los Muertos-inspired desserts, including creative takes on pan de muerto, calabaza treats, mini sundaes, and sweet mignardises.

Reservations:

  • $135 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)
  • Optional wine pairing: $65
  • Book via OpenTable

Clementine’s annual dinner is a beautiful tribute to loved ones, where food, music, and shared memories bring the community together in true Día de los Muertos spirit.

Celebrate, Remember, and Reconnect

From Pearl’s grand installations to intimate culinary experiences at Clementine, San Antonio offers countless ways to celebrate life and honor those who came before us. This Día de los Muertos season, immerse yourself in the city’s rich blend of culture, remembrance, and community spirit.