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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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The new year is quickly approaching, which means New Year’s Eve events are around the corner! New Year’s Eve fashion is super fun with all of the sequins, sparkles, and shimmer typically involved. However, a lot of the clothing that generally classifies as appropriate for New Year’s Eve is typically difficult to re-wear. Which is 1. Not very sustainable and 2. Kind of a waste of money. I’m not saying don’t shop for a new shimmer-filled sparkly outfit to ring in the new year, but I will say before you go out to the mall or shop the look online, hit up a few thrift shops first to see what’s already out there! That way you’ll have a completely unique NYE look that won’t break the bank. 

I challenged myself to visit my local thrift on a mission to find clothing that would make perfect New Year’s Eve outfits. Here’s how it went!

During the trip to my local Value Village thrifting for New Year’s Eve clothing, I basically had my eyes peeled for anything that sparkled. I came across this cute sparkly black tank with a cowl neck detail. I also found a pair of black leather pants which paired perfectly with the tank! These pieces paired with some platform heels and a clutch with some sparkle would be perfect for NYE.

I also found this purple shimmery top that could be paired with pretty much any bottoms to make a simple yet effective New Year’s Eve look.

Next, I found this colourful sequin dress that would be sure to turn heads at any NYE event! I thought it paired perfectly with a black blazer I found that had some beading details throughout it – making it totally NYE-approved.

When I came across this gradient sequin dress on the rack, I was super excited to pull it out and take a look, and I was not disappointed! The gradient reminds me of a night sky in a way, so it feels super fitting for NYE. I think it would be great styled with some sheer black tights, black heels, and maybe even an oversized blazer.

I think this silver dress by BCBG Max Azria would be great for a New Year’s Eve house party, possibly even dressed down with a knit cardigan thrown on top to serve cozy-glam vibes. Or simply worn as-is for a general glam look.

This was probably my favourite find of the entire visit. It feels like a modern style NYE dress and looks effortlessly chic with its boxy silhouette. I love the mix of sequin and sheer black fabric too, it just feels luxe. I think it would be perfect for absolutely any NYE event!

The last couple of pieces I found were a leather black skirt with some hardware details, which add a bit of grunge, and another sparkly tank! One thing I learned on this thrift trip is that there is no shortage of sparkly tank tops at the thrift. I picture the tank tucked into the skirt and paired with some knee-high boots and a moto jacket to give a more “cool-girl” NYE vibe. 

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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.

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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!

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Wondering what to do on New Years Eve? We’ve got you covered. While there are lots of restaurants to choose from, we’ve done some digging and found the best meal deals to ring in the new year. No matter what you’re looking to eat, if it’s at any of these Toronto restaurants, you know it’ll be delish.

We have rounded up the top 8 Restaurants worth making a reservation at on New Years Eve 2019.

Oretta

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For one night only, Oretta will transform into a Venice Carnival and will offer two, four-course dinner seatings as well as a countdown celebration. The first seating will be at 5:00 p.m. for $55 and will be served with prosecco, while the second seating will be at 8:30 p.m. and is available for $95, which includes late night snacks and a champagne toast at midnight. Skipping dinner or eating at home? No problem! The Oretta NYE celebration only tickets starting at 10:00 p.m. are available for $45 and includes carnival dancers, complementary masquerade masks, and more.

La Société

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Say it ain’t so! New Years Eve will be the last evening ever to dine at La Société, Yorkville’s Parisian style bistro. Make a reservation to celebrate the restaurants last night of service and enjoy a $100 prix fixe menu starting at 7:30 p.m., along with a DJ and complimentary sparkling wine at midnight.

STK

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Instead of the standard prix fixe menu offered at most high end restaurants, STK is offering diners a selection from its New Year’s a la carte menu. Options include the delectable Wagyu beef carpaccio, STK’s famous beef board, and much more.

Montecito

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Montecito’s Palm lounge will offer half-price champagne all night long as well as a live music performance that starts at 8:00 p.m. While there won’t be a prix fixe option but you can enjoy all of your favourite signature dishes from the seasonal menu.

MARBL

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Head to Marbl on King West for MARBBLanc, presented by Belvedere Vodka, is offering a four-course prix fixe menu filled with exclusive items and complimentary bubbly. There will be two seatings available at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for $95 per person. 

Byblos

Head over to either Byblos location for its Midnight in Marrakesh party that has seatings until 7 p.m. at $90 per person, or after 8 p.m. at $125 set menu with complimentary bubbles. Keep the party going because there’s a huge bonus at the downtown location! Show your dinner receipt to get free entry to the Weslodge after party.

Piano Piano

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This is a special one because over here at Piano Piano, it’s a prix fixe menu with choice options. With three seatings available at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9p.m., optional items will include your choice of pasta, pizza, or main course as well as a glass of Mumm Cordon Rouge for $89.

Rosalinda

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If vegan is more your vibe, then Rosalinda has your back with it’s tasty Mexican dishes. The folks over at Rosalinda are keeping the kitchens open late and will be serving up its full menu of plant based eats. To keep the party going, cheers the evening with the restaurant’s feature ‘Holiday in the Tropics’ cocktail that’s made up of Cocchi Rosa, Cranberry Gin, guava and citrus. Yum!

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With everyone buying up presents left, right, and centre this time of year, going to an event that you won’t have to dip into your wallet for is a welcome change. Now don’t think that just because these events are free of charge, it doesn’t mean that they’re any less fabulous than ones that cost money. From family-friendly holiday fun and ice skating, to seeing your fave Christmas flicks and ringing in the new year, these December events have it all.

Keep reading for 7 super fun and free December events in Toronto!

Holiday Fair In The Square

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From December 7 until the 23, experience the excitement of Christmas while enjoying the magic of a winter carnival at Holiday Fair in Nathan Phillips Square. Located in the heart of Toronto, this free and fun holiday market has it all — skating, rides, games, seasonal treats, and drinks!

Family Holiday Cheer at Yorkville Village

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Grab the family and head to Yorkville Village on December 7. From 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., enjoy activities like letter writing to Santa, story time, ornament making, face painting and more. While the event is free for all to attend, a toy donation is suggested as it’ll benefit CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.

Hot Docs’ Free Holidays Classics Screenings

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It’s not really the holiday season until you watch your favourite Christmas movie, is it? Whether you’re into classics like White Christmas, or prefer newer ones like The Holiday, head to Hot Docs for a free screening from December 14-21. Tickets can be reserved for members but if you’re not a member, fear not because you can grab your tix at the box office!

Skating at Union Holiday

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Who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned winter skating session? Grab your family, friends, or go solo, and head to Union Station to enjoy skating at Union Station’s Union Holiday that’s open until January 4. Don’t have skates? No prob because skating lessons, skate, and helmet rentals will be offered by TD and Union for free.

Cineplex Community Day

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What could be better than a morning of free movies? From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on December 7, you and the whole family can enjoy holiday films like A Christmas Story, ElfGremlins, The Polar Express, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at Cineplex’s Community Day. While the movie tickets are free, concession items like popcorn, soft drinks, and select candy will be just $2.50. All proceeds from donations and select concession sales will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Newchoir Singalongs at stackt market

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Get festive at stackt market this year and sing along to your favourite holiday carols. On December 7 and the 21, Toronto’s first rock choir, newchoir, will be performing holiday hits from artists like George Michael, John Legend, Wham, this will be a holiday spectacular unlike any other!

New Year’s Eve At Nathan Phillips Square

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Don’t think that just because Christmas will be over, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Head back to Nathan Phillips Square to ring in 2020 in style. Admission is totally free and the event features DJ skating parties, live performances, and of course, a mind blowing fireworks display.

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With the maddening craze of planning Christmas parties, dinners, outfits and gifts, it’s almost easy to forget about New Year’s eve. We know how expensive the holiday season always is, but don’t let that stop you from starting out the new year with a bang or a bash! We’ve gathered some expert hosting tips on how to plan a New Year’s Bash on a Budget and because it’s the season of giving…we’ve decided to share it with you.

1. BYOA

Ditch the fancy dinner entrees and have your guests bring their own appetizers (BYOA!) Not only will you save on the cost of food, but also save on time since you won’t have to prepare everything yourself. If you’re stumped for recipes, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite holiday dishes for you here.

2. Make Champagne sangria

Champagne can be costly, especially if you plan on having a large gathering, so instead of drinking it straight –make it into sangria and replace the traditional wine in the mix with Champagne instead, that way people will still get their fix. We love this simple serving station and recipe by Something Turquoise.

3. Make your own photo booth – without the booth!

Dedicate a small section of your home (or even just a wall) for picture taking purposes. You can go to the dollar store and find props to make it even more entertaining or use our simple tips and make your own photo booth!

4. Skip the lavish décor and use what you have.

Black, White, Gold and Silver tend to be the popular colour choices for NYE parties so stick to a specific colour scheme and use whatever décor you already have. If you still have the glittering gold candles from Christmas dinner or the sparkling silver center pieces from previous birthday parties – bring them out!

Do you have any more tips on how to plan a New Year’s Eve bash on a budget? Share them with us in the comments below!

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1. Calling all Motown music lovers. For the 4th year, Toronto’s biggest Motown orchestra will treat you to music by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and more at the Mod Club in Little Italy. Buy tickets here.

2. For more eclectic music lovers, hear the best dance tracks from 1890 to 2018 played in chronological order, culminating with the grand finale at midnight, at The Garrison on Dundas West. Buy tickets here.

3. Put on your Studio 54 at Wayla Bar in Leslieville. Disco Devotees can twirl to Donna Summer and Barry White at their all disco extravaganza. Buy tickets here.

4. Want to be part of Toronto’s biggest New Year’s bash? Head on down to Rebel in the Port Lands. Buy tickets here.

5. Strap on your dancing slippers at Clinton’s Tavern in Koreatown. 90s jams in the front of the bar, contemporary sounds in the back. Buy tickets here.

6. Party hard with DJs, live electronic music, animations, DJ skating party, and spectacular fireworks at midnight at Nathan Phillips Square in the Financial District. Find out more here.

7. Skip the champagne at midnight and get free burgers instead at the Hasselhoff party at Otto’s Bierhalle on Queen West. Find out more here.

8. Celebrate the New Year at the hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall music party at Parts & Labour in Parkdale. Buy tickets here.

9. Ring in the New Year with DJs Max Mohenu, Houndstooth, Laura Barnett, and more at the Tranzac in the Annex. Buy tickets here.

10. With two floors of house, techno, bass, and dub, Box of Kittens in Little India will surely offer a great end of the year party. Buy tickets here.

11. In the King West area? Head over to Liar Liar’s mega bash. Buy tickets now.

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12. Have a cavernous New Year’s celebration at the Warehouse, 178 Queen’s Quay E. Be wowed by the décor, talented DJs, and thumping sounds. Buy tickets here.

13. For hip hop enthusiasts, Handlebar holds the biggest all night party in the Kensington Market. Vanessa and Chayna will turn the tables with tunes from Post Malone, Migos, SZA, Brockhampton, and more. Buy tickets here.

14. Join in on a night of progressive and electronic music at the Danforth Music Hall. DJ Sash, a world icon, takes command. Buy tickets here.

15. Looking for romance and history? Then join the energetic crowds at the stunning Broadview Hotel in Riverside to toast to the New Year. Buy tickets here.

How are you ringing in the New Year?

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