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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 Guelph.
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
Guelph Sparkles in the Park
Enjoy beautiful decorations and lights converting Riverside Park into a winter wonderland. Join us for early, family friendly celebrations as we ring-in 2026 with fireworks presented by Tim Hortons starting at 8:00 PM! Free carousel rides run from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM New Year’s Eve too. Details
December 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fireworks: 8 PM
Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph
Free
Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Dreams of Vienna
Ring in the New Year with your favourite waltzes, arias, and Viennese-inspired revelry. GSO’s New Year’s Day in Vienna concert is a delightfully joyous tradition – it’s the perfect way to bid a fond farewell to an old year while ushering in a new one. Details
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM
River Run Centre – Main Stage, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph
$25 – $66
II. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance
A VERY WICKED NEW YEARS: A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!
Join us for A VERY WICKED NEW YEARS EVE: A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!! Hosted by Kara Melle, Ultraviolet & Peach Blossom!! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 PM
The Albion, 49 Norfolk Street, Guelph
$19.56
Places to Enjoy NYE Dinner:
- Sugo on Surrey
- La Cucina Ristorante Guelph
- Borealis Grille & Bar
- Elora Mill
- miijidaa Cafe & Bistro
- Cusina Mediterranean Bistro
- State & Main
- Atmosphere cafe + etc
- Italian Canadian Club
- The KEG Steakhouse
- Broken English Bistro
- Romero’s
- Queen’s Cafe
- La Cucina
- Manhattans pizza bistro
- Buon Gusto
- The Fat Duck
OpenTable listings
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