2026 New Year’s Eve in Guelph

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

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