Charlottetown 
Wondering what to do to welcome the new year? Here is a list of New Year’s Eve/Day 2026 activities & events happening in and around Charlottetown.
Please verify all details from event organizers / official websites (links given).
Contents:
1. New Years Eve Family Activities
2. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
3. More Things To Do on New Year’s Eve
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I. New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
Capital New Year
Ring in the new year at Founders’ Food Hall & Market with Capital City New Year on December 31!
This free, family-friendly celebration features face painting, live ice carving, and nonstop entertainment. Enjoy a high-energy performance by Iconix A Pop Icon Tribute Band, with your favourite hits from Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. End the night with a spectacular fireworks display at 7 PM! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Founder’s Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Free
Charlottetown Christmas Festival
Historic downtown Charlottetown transforms into a storybook Christmas setting filled with holiday traditions for all ages. Enjoy the Victorian Christmas Market, the Mistletoe Market, horse-drawn wagon rides, the Charlottetown Tree Lighting, the Charlottetown Christmas Parade, the Indigenous Artisans Christmas Market, festivities at Founders’ Food Hall & Market, a Whoville-Inspired Christmas Village, visits from Santa, live performances, holiday-themed hotel packages, Capital New Year Celebrations, and much more.
Details
November 21, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Queen Street, Charlottetown
Horse & Wagon Christmas Light Tours
Bundle up, sip hot chocolate, and hop aboard our festive wagon for a 20–30 minute ride through the twinkling holiday lights!
Details
Various dates
Founder’s Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince Street, Charlottetown
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II. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
New Year’s Eve at Red Shores
Ring in 2026 uniquely and excitingly at Red Shores Charlottetown or Summerside on December 31st. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Red Shores, 58 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown
No Cover Charge or Admission Fee
NYE with After Hours Band
Get ready to rock into 2026 with the After Hours Band! TWO shows in ONE night with this powerhouse six-member PEI cover band—featuring seasoned pros from Haywire and Ninth Hour—brings together Kenny Vail, David Rashed, Dean MacKinnon, Ron Atkinson, Matt Anderson, and Will MacKinnon for an electrifying live experience. 19+. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM & 10:45 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$73.86
Retro Funk NYE with The Soosh
Celebrate NYE at Hunter’s with The Soosh! Retro funk, good vibes, and a $15 cover. Dance your way into 2026!! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10:30 PM
Hunter’s Ale House, 185 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$17.50
Restaurants to Order NYE Dinner:
- Chambers Restaurant & Bar
- Top of the Park Restaurant
- Sims Corner Steakhouse
- The Pilot House
- The Gahan House
- John Brown Grille
- Slaymaker & Nichols
- Ada Culinary Studio
- The Brickhouse Kitchen & Bar
- Claddagh Oyster House
- Piatto Pizzeria
- The Old Triangle
- Marc’s Lounge
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