Let the countdown begin. It’s almost time to officially say goodbye to 2023 and ring in the new year! Now, the question is, what do you want to be doing when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve? Whether your answer is admiring sparkling fireworks with your loved ones or raising a glass of champagne with friends, Toronto has plenty of NYE events to choose from. Plus, TTC and Go Transit will be free on New Year’s Eve in Toronto!
Cheers to the new year at these Toronto events
Fireworks At The Waterfront
Location: Toronto’s Waterfront
The City of Toronto is gearing up to host the biggest fireworks display in Canada to ring in 2024. At midnight on NYE, residents and visitors to Toronto are invited to countdown to the New Year and witness a free 10-minute fireworks show, synchronized to music, visible from anywhere with a view of the city’s inner harbour and also live-streamed online. Click here to see the designated viewing areas!
NYE 2024 Celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Every year, The City of Toronto hosts a night of New Year’s celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square! The evening includes a lineup of live music, DJs, fireworks, and more beginning at 9PM. Admission is free, and it’s the perfect NYE event that the whole family can enjoy!
Taylor Swift NYE Party At The Opera House
Location: The Opera House: 735 Queen Street East
What better way to ring in 2024 than with the Midnights queen? Well – with her music at least. Swifties, head over to The Opera House on NYE to hear your favourite Taylor Swift hits, take photo booth pictures with your friends, enter giveaways, and more! The doors open at 10PM and you can get tickets here!
King Street Club Crawl
Location: Petty Cash, 487 Adelaide Street West
If you can’t choose 1 bar to celebrate NYE at, go to 4! Beginning at Petty Cash, followed by Century, Juliet, and The Liberty Grand, King Street Club Crawl is your chance to hop from club to club with an all-access VIP wristband. The wristband includes cover and VIP line access to all 4 locations.
Eataly’s Mezzanotte Italiana: A New Year’s Celebration
Location: Eataly Yorkville, 55 Bloor St West
On Sunday, December 31st from 9:30PM to to 1AM, Eataly is hosting a late-night celebration at its Yorkville location, featuring endless Italian bites, unlimited entertainment, and sips to toast the end of the year!
CN Tower’s NYE
Location: CN Tower 360 Restaurant
Celebrate NYE at the top of Toronto, with twinkling city views, delicious food, drinks, and dancing at 360 Restaurant! Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine, and an exclusive 3-course plus amuse-bouche Canadian-inspired menu by Executive Chef Angel Sevilla.
New Year’s Eve With The Drake Hotel
Location: 1150 Queen Street West
Step into the spotlight for a magical 2024 countdown at The Drake Hotel or Drake Devonshire. This New Year’s Eve they’re transporting you forward with decadent dinner parties, late-night performances, floor-filling sounds, fireworks, sleepovers and more. Click here for more details!
ROM After Dark: NYE
Location: ROM: 100 Queen’s Park
Indulge in a special New Year’s Eve celebration at ROM After Dark: NYE. In case you aren’t aware, ROM After Dark is a monthly 19+ event that features curated music, visual arts, performances, food, and drinks. For the NYE edition, you can rock around the clock with amazing live music, thrilling DJs, epic performances, and so much more! Tickets also include access to food stations, a beverage ticket, free coat check, and access to the entire Museum.
New Year’s Eve Boat Party
Location: Jubilee Queen Cruises, 539 Queens Quay
At Midnight, watch the fireworks celebration from the City of Toronto along the skyline at this New Year’s Eve Boat Party hosted by Jubilee Queen Cruises! During the cruise, music will be played by some of Toronto’s top DJs with drinks and food available at an extra cost.
And with that, the 2023 season comes to an end.
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Can you believe it’s already time to ring in the new year? This year completely flew by, and now it’s already time to welcome 2023. After the past couple of years being a little iffy in terms of going out and celebrating the New Year, it seems that now most people are ready to go out and celebrate this New Year’s Eve! Now the question is; Where can we go to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Toronto? There’s no shortage of places and events to go to this NYE right here in the city!
Here are the best events happening this new year’s eve in Toronto
Petty Cash – New Year’s Eve 2023
Tickets: $30+
Petty Cash is having a special New Year’s Eve event with live performances followed by DJ Bobby K. Currently, tickets are $30 here.
Nathan Phillips Square
No Tickets Required
Celebrate the New Year’s in the heart of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square! Every year there’s live music, DJs, skating, and fireworks – for free!
New Year’s At The CN Tower
Tickets: $175+
Ring in 2023 at new heights! If you’re looking for a more luxurious NYE experience, you can get tickets to The CN Tower’s New Year’s Eve event for $175+. Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, food stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and of course, access to the Main Observation Level.
Italian New Year’s Eve
Tickets: $175+
Contrary to popular belief, New Year’s Eve isn’t just about the drinks – it can be about food, too! Eataly, in partnership with Second Harvest, is hosting an ‘Italian New Year’s Eve’ where you can get a taste of some staple dishes while learning about Italian holiday traditions. Carb-lovers, unite!
A Studio 54 New Year’s Eve Party – Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!
Tickets: $90+
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like a Studio 54-themed party. Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Is hosting a dinner, disco, and dance party featuring a 3-course dinner with an optional $30 beverage pairing. There will also be a toast at midnight!
Toronto Club Crawl
Tickets: $50+
f one bar isn’t doing it for you, you have the option of partying the NYE night away at four different locations! With one wristband, you get access to; Petty Cash at 7pm, Arcane at 8pm, Juliet at 9pm, and finish off the night at Liberty Grand at 10pm.
Black & White Ball – New Year’s Eve 2013 at Valerie inside Hotel X
Tickets: $160+
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Valerie located on the 27th & 28th floor of HOTEL X at their Black & White Ball – How fancy?! Enjoy the oyster bar, sushi bar, and appetizers while looking over the city.
New Year’s Eve Boat Party
Tickets: $50+
Float into 2023 at Toronto New Year’s Eve Boat Party and enjoy music, fireworks, and a view of the Skyline at midnight! It’s probably also important to note that the boat is fully covered and heated.
The Rec Room NYE Bash Toronto
Tickets: $30+
For all you game lovers, there’s a New Year’s Eve event just for you! The Rec Room is hosting an NYE Bash with unlimited gaming, live entertainment, a prosecco toast, and more!
New Year’s Eve 90’s-2000’s Throwback Dance Party
Tickets: $20+
Ring in the new year while dancing the night away to the best music from the past! Clinton’s is hosting an NYE 90’s-2000’s Throwback dance party. You can feel all the nostalgia while you get ready for the future year!
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Although New Year’s Eve may look a bit different again this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have a great time! There are a bunch of ways to celebrate and finally bid farewell to 2021. It’s time to get creative and throw a party for your household. Or turn on the tv and stay in your pjs all night long.
Here are ways you can celebrate New Year’s Eve this year.
Dress Up… Or Don’t
Typically you may have dressed up for NYE in the past, so who says that has to change this year? Throw on your favourite dress or suit and tie and get to it. Create a fun photo opp and invite over a few friends and/or family.
Check Out Christmas Lights
If you’re looking to get some fresh air, then check out all of the Christmas light set-ups happening in Toronto and the GTA this year. It will definitely brighten your mood to see all of the glistening decorations.
Support Businesses & Order Food
It’s always a great time to support your local businesses, so take a night off from cooking and order a delicious meal. Check out our fave local restaurants to order from!
Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest
Tune in to ABC to check out Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. There will be a ton of celebrity guests performing all night long. Be sure to check it out!
Host A Video Call
Grab all of your friends and loved ones on a video call to celebrate the night. It’s always best when everyone’s together, and with a virtual call, you can be! Even get everyone to mix up a festive cocktail to get into the spirit.
Kick Back & Relax
If you rather have a quiet NYE, then that’s cool too. Put on your favourite movies and just relax, you deserve it! Make some popcorn, lather on a mud mask, and really give yourself some TLC.
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If you don’t have anything planned for New Year’s Eve, it’s not too late to make to make it a night to remember! Toronto has plenty of events the night of New Year’s Eve. Whether you want to spend the night dancing and partying at the bar or club, or want a less traditional New Year’s Eve experience with a New Year’s work-out when the clock strikes midnight, we have you covered.
Here are 10 places to go on New Year’s Eve in Toronto!
Valentino’s Masquerade Ball
Price: $40
Location: 1608 Dundas Street West
If you’re someone who wants to get glam for New Year’s Eve, what could be a better way to do so than a chic masquerade party!? Get all dressed up to attend the Valentino’s Masquerade Ball. Plus, there will be a surprise performance at midnight!
Royal Ontario Museum
Price: $141
Location: Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a New Year’s countdown event that will have access to its Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibit! So, you can dance, drink, and eat while enjoying some art as well as plenty of entertainment! The museum is offering different packages with exclusive visits to exhibitions.
REBEL
Price: $65
Location: REBEL Nightclub – 11 Polson Street
For those of you who want to spend your night out dancing and partying, REBEL nightclub has you covered for New Year’s Eve, with the club’s annual huge New Year’s Eve party featuring a lot great music and tons of people!
Nathan Phillips Square
Price: Free
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square is hosting its iconic annual New Year’s Eve countdown event! This event is alcohol-free and all ages! Perfect for a family-friendly New Year. It will have skating, live music, and of course fireworks to ring in the new year!
Ripley’s Aquarium
Price: $100
Location: Ripley’s Aquarium – 288 Bremner Blvd
Ripley’s Aquarium is having a 19+ event for New Year’s Eve featuring its amazing and beautiful aquarium galleries. The event will feature live entertainment, drinks at the cash bar, as well as hors d’oeuvres, and food stations. If you attend this event, your #NYE pictures will totally stand out from the rest.
Adelaide Hall
Price: $20+
Location: Adelaide Hall – 250 Adelaide Street West
For the classic New Year’s Eve clubbing experience, check out Adelaide Hall. This club holds over a thousand people, so it’s sure to be a huge party. The DJ will be playing top hits, mashups, house music, and more.
Big Ball Drop
Price: $15+
Location: SPIN Toronto – 461 King Street West
Bumble and Jagermeister is hosting a ’90s themed New Year’s Eve House Party to change things up a bit! There will be food, drinks, games, and great music, including a live performance. Plus, tickets start at only $15 for the group bundles.
CN Tower
Price: $200
Location: CN Tower
If a regular bar and club just isn’t your thing, the CN Tower is having a New Year’s Eve cocktail party event. There will be a DJ playing top hits on the glass dancefloor, tons of food, party favours, and even poutine at midnight.
NYE Club & Bar Crawl
Price: $40+
Locations: Cube, Underground Live, and Fiction
Why go to one nightclub when you could go to three!? There are ticket options that provide transportation (limos and party buses) – which is a nice added bonus. This club and bar crawl will travel as a large group to the three bars/clubs, allowing you to skip the line. If one club just isn’t enough, this event might be for you.
New Year’s Eve Midnight Run and Party
Price: $90
Location: Liberty Village – 80 Lynn Williams Street
Start your New Year’s off with a resolution! This unique New Year’s Eve party has a 5k run (or walk) as soon as the new year begins, at midnight. The great thing about this event is that you can opt to just run or just party with the different ticket options. You even get a free swag-bag and a free beer!
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Even if you haven’t quite finalized your New Year’s Eve plans just yet, the city of Toronto has just announced that the TTC will be free all night long.
Similar to other years, the free transit will be sponsored by Corby Spirit and Wine.
All subways, streetcars, and buses will be totally free from 7:00 p.m. on December 31st to 7:00 a.m. on January 1st.
This is all to help counter any drunk/impaired driving that unfortunately tends to happen around this time. The free TTC also helps prevent the roads from being less packed than they need to be.
In addition to the extended service hours, the TTC will also add standby trains on lines 1 and 2 later at night.
The last line 1 trains of the night will be leaving Union Station at 3:30 a.m. north to Finch Station, and 3:34 a.m. north to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
The last line 2 trains will leave from Bloor-Yonge Station at 3:37 a.m. heading westbound to Kipling Station and eastbound to Kennedy Station.
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It’s officially a new year, so why not spend the day doing something fun to start 2019 off on the right foot? Whether you want to stay in or get out, we’re rounding up the best things you can do this New Year’s Day!
Go Tobogganing
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Almost every neighbourhood in the city has a hill where you can get outside and relive your childhood!BlogTO has an awesome list of hills across the city to help find the one nearest you. Adults and kids will both love this fun (and free) activity. Not only does it get you out of the house, but it’s a great way to spend the day!
Go For Brunch
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Whether you’re a little tired from your New Year’s Eve celebrations the night before, or just are looking for a great meal, why not meet your friends for brunch? Tons of restaurants will be open New Year’s Day. So, grab your first Instagram-worthy meal of 2019 at one of these delicious spots.
Visit a Museum
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The Royal Ontario Museum will be open from 10 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Day, so you can check out the exhibits and learn something new! The museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland. They also have three special exhibitions going on so there is something for everyone! You can check out the Spiders: Fear and Fascination, Zuul: Life of an Armoured Dinosaur, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Catch a Raptors Game
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The Toronto Raptors play the Utah Jazz on the home court this New Year’s Day. Tickets can be purchased online, so get your cheering voice and hometown spirit ready!
Go Shopping
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Don’t let New Year’s Day get in the way of your shopping plan. Lots of shopping centres (like CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Square One Shopping Centre, and Toronto Premium Outlets) in the GTA will be open, so you can shop until you drop!
Host a Movie Marathon
If you don’t feel like going out, why not host a movie marathon at home? You can have friends and family over to watch all of your favourites. Just make sure to stock up on popcorn since it will be tricky to find an open grocery store! New Year’s Day will be a good time to put these Netflix hacks to good use.
Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
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The super popular aquarium will be open on New Year’s Day and is fun for the entire family! Kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by all the different sea creatures they’ll see. And if you have a Presto card, you can score an extra discount on tickets.
Go Skating
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If you’re looking to get active, why not take advantage of the city’s multiple free outdoor skating rinks? It’s the perfect way to burn extra calories and spend time with your loved ones!
Visit the Toronto Zoo
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The Toronto Zoo’s 12 Days of Enrichment event is on with all kinds of indoor pavilions, adorable animals, and scenic walking trails. This event will be fun for the entire family!
Check Out the Winter Flower Show
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If you want to get out of the house without spending a bunch of money, check out the Winter Flower Show at Centennial Park Conservatory and the Allan Gardens Conservatory! They have incredible floral scenes made up of thousands of colourful flowers, vines, and plants from all around the world. Plus, these events are completely free!
Check Out the Winter Light Exhibition
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This free event is definitely worth checking out! There are 18 different light exhibits as well as other fun activities like free public skating and community bonfires.
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We always want to end the year with a bang, but if you’re not careful, you can end up spending an arm and a leg on one night of New Year’s Eve fun. If you’re determined to head into 2019 with some cash in your pocket, a free NYE event is the way to go! Luckily, there are a bunch of Toronto events that have kept your wallet in mind.
From DJ skating parties to a beautiful winter light exhibition, dance parties, fireworks and more, there are tons of free events on New Year’s Eve.
Winter at Ontario Place
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In the winter, Ontario Place turns into a winter wonderland. A stroll through their various exhibitions and activities is the ideal way to have a no-spend NYE. Make sure to plan your time accordingly as you can enjoy skating, the snack shop and the bonfire until 9 pm, and then you can enjoy the winter light exhibition and fairy lights as you welcome the New Year!
DJ Skate Night at Harbourfront Centre
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Harbourfront is known for their amazing DJ skate nights and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Admission is free, and skate and helmet rentals are available if you don’t have your own. This year’s NYE skating party will feature tunes by DJ Titan of Nth Degree Entertainment Group. What could be more fun than ringing in the new year on ice? On NYE, skate night goes until 1 am.
NYE at Nathan Phillips Square
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From 8 pm to midnight, you can enjoy an array of winter activities at Nathan Phillips Square. From DJ skating parties, to live musical performances, and a fireworks show, you can ring in the New Year in style. The DJ acts for the night include DJ Money Jane and DJ Mel Boogie, and the musical performers are LIZA, Cadence Weapon and DJ NDN. As always, there will be an epic countdown at midnight, featuring a magical fireworks display.
The Ballroom NYE
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Head to The Ballroom on New Year’s Eve for free entry and spins by DJ Thugli. With two levels of pub/club fun, you can head to the dance floor, hang at the bar, play some pool, or book a lane to bowl. Bowling will cost you though, so if you want a totally free NYE, stick to the dance floor!
NYE at Swan Dive
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If you want to dance the night away on New Year’s Eve, head to Swan Dive on Dundas Street West for no cover, cheap drinks and music all night long. Boogie to tunes by DJ Shirley Tempo, who will be playing everything from pop to soul and of course, a few guilty pleasures. This is a banger you don’t want to miss.
3030 Dundas Street West
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3030 Dundas Street West knows how to throw a party, and on New Year’s Eve admission is free and DJ Corey Dawkins will be spinning starting at 10:30 pm and bringing guests into the New Year! If you’re into hip-hop, reggae and RnB, this is the place to be for NYE!
NYE After Party at Weslodge
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Need somewhere to ring in the new year after your dinner plans? Head to Weslodge to enjoy the countdown with live entertainment, complimentary bubbles at midnight, and more! With a ticket, you’re guaranteed access to the party, but not a reserved table, so get there early if you want a place to sit!
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From all New Year’s traditions around the world, fireworks have always been one of the most anticipated and popular festivities to celebrate the beginning of the New Year.
Long gone are the days when regular fireworks could impress the crowd. Today cities spend millions of dollars to put on unforgettable firework displays that include up to 10,000 explosions, 400 different types of fireworks and laser shows. Today, it’s far more than just a firework show, it’s sort of an indicator for the wealthiest cities in the world that often compete with each other in order to attract visitors.
There is an unspoken rule – the bigger the city, the greater (and more expensive) the fireworks. From Australia to Dubai, we’ve rounded up the most epic firework displays of 2018 to help you start the year off on a high note.
London:
Dubai:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LKHldBxY_A
Sydney:
The Philippines:
Hong Kong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgYXOTOpNI
Moscow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZSIZx9Rplo
Which firework display do you like the most? Share with us in the comments!
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