New Year's Eve in Edmonton
It's time to celebrate the beginning of a new year! Discover some of Edmonton's best NYE happenings to help inspire your 2024 celebrations.
Downtown Festival & Fireworks
Gather your loved ones and ring in 2024 in Sir Winston Churchill Square! Enjoy free family-friendly fun with music, roaming performers, holiday activities, and complimentary skate rentals. The New Year's Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks boasts not one, but two dazzling fireworks displays – an early show at 9pm for families with little ones, and the classic midnight fireworks to cap off the celebration.
Celebrate in the ICE District
The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Anaheim Ducks on New Year's Eve, and fans are invited to join the festivities at ICE District Plaza! Celebrate with friends at the tailgate and watch party, followed by a post-game transformation of the plaza into Edmonton's biggest New Year's Eve celebration. Enjoy performances by Josh Ross and Taylor-Rae, a legendary countdown, fireworks, and professional ice carving by Chiseled.
Local NYE Nightlife
Edmonton has a ton of great options for NYE nightlife! Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 in The Bower's chic, upscale atmosphere, check out The Grindstone's New Years Eve Masquerade, sip champagne at The Common's New Year's Eve party, or dance the night away at SOHO's New Year's Disco Dance Party. No matter what you're looking for, Edmonton has something for everyone on New Year's Eve!
Dinner and a Show
Ring in the new year in at Atlas Steak + Fish for a lavish 5-course dinner paired with exceptional wines. Then, dive into Halley’s Club with VIP entry, where Halley’s Band, The King Comets, will rock the night. A late-night DJ will keep the energy high for an unforgettable celebration. Win exciting door prizes, including hockey and concert tickets, and enjoy a night of glamour, entertainment, and joy while welcoming the New Year!
Cirque de Soleil: Corteo
Corteo, the long running and most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Edmonton for the holidays! This mesmerizing show premiered in Montreal in 2005, this extraordinary show has enchanted over 10 million spectators in 20 countries on 4 continents. You won't want to miss this heartwarming spectacle, running from December 27-31!
NYE Beach Ball at WEM Waterpark
Hit the New Year's Eve Beach Ball at West Edmonton Mall's World Waterpark to escape the cold and celebrate the arrival of 2024. The event features live entertainment, a delicious buffet, caricature artists and character appearances, and the highlight of the evening... the largest indoor firework show! Make waves and celebrate the new year in paradise!
Edmonton International New Year’s Eve Gala
Indulge in an evening of food, fun, and unforgettable entertainment at the New Year's Eve Gala hosted at the Fantasyland Hotel! This event will feature a multitude of beautiful acts, captivating displays of contortion and aerial acrobatics, a gourmet meal, a unique silent auction, and a dance to follow. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing entertainment with awe-inspiring circus shows, highlighting the extraordinary talents of performers who once graced the stage with Cirque du Soleil!
Brett Kissel at the River Cree
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Brett Kissel's Compass Tour at the River Cree Resort & Casino! Ring in 2024 with chart-topping hits like 'Drink About Me,' 'Anthem,' and 'Airwaves.' Get your tickets to experience this unforgettable night of Canadian country music!
EVO's Black & White NYE
Deck yourself out in Black & White (for the chance to win a hefty cash prize), say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in 2024 in style at Evolution Wonderlounge! They've got Showboy and Pengwen trading off in the DJ booth, plus three mini shows with your favorite entertainers happening before the countdown. Don't forget your sunglasses – these divas will be shining bright like diamonds!
Chilliwack at Century Casino
Rock into the New Year with Vancouver's legendary rock band, Chilliwack! The iconic group will light up Century Casino with hits like Lonesome Mary, Fly at Night, and My Girl (Gone Gone Gone), and more. Chilliwack has earned their place in Canadian music history with 19 chart-topping singles. Don't miss your chance to witness these icons live on stage as they ring in the new year in true rock 'n' roll style!
Celebrate at Métis Crossing
Join us at Métis Crossing for a New Year's Eve experience of a lifetime! Ring in 2024 by journeying into the heart of Métis culture, filled with laughter, stories, a buffet feast, and traditional dances, echoing the lively gatherings of ancestors who came before us. It's the perfect way to have fun, learn something new, and start the year off right.
Beers & Queer NYE Drag Show
Enjoy with a night of entertainment at Arcadia's NYE Beer & Queer Bingo & Drag Show! Join Colin Bae for Arcadia's Beers & Queers Burlesque Takeover, featuring special guests. Arcadia is a cash-free venue, so please bring cash if you'd like to tip the performers. Virtual tipping via PayPal is also available during the show.
Champagne in the Chateau
Indulge in champagne and celebrate the arrival of the new year at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald's Champagne in the Chateau Soirée! Held in the hotel's century-old Wedgwood Ballroom, the evening includes champagne on arrival and at midnight, evening canapés, and dancing with a live DJ. For an additional cost, you can also enjoy an exquisite six-course dinner for two in The Harvest Room prior to the soirée. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the glamour and elegance of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on New Year's Eve!
Mile Zero Dance Party & Cabaret
Mile Zero Dance concludes 2023 with its final CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS Cabaret, curated by Josh Languedoc! This unique evening blends winter tales, camaraderie, and fresh artistic expressions. Revel in a diverse showcase of fresh artistic expressions, then join us post-event for a lively New Year's Eve dance fest. Languedoc describes the theme SOULstice as a celebration of winter's essence, embodying shared bonds and ushering in the new year with joy and festivity.