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Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve 2026?
Here is a list of New Year’s Eve/Day 2026 activities, fireworks, events & parties happening in and around Calgary.
Contents
1. New Years’ Eve Fireworks
2. NYE Family Activities
3. Adults Events & NYE Parties
- New Year’s Eve Gala
- Dinner & Dance
- NYE Parties
Please verify all details from event organisers / official websites.
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I. New Years Eve Fireworks
1. New Year’s Eve Fireworks | Calgary
Celebrate 2026 with midnight fireworks over Prince’s Island Park, plus family fun from 8 p.m. onward at Eau Claire Plaza. Enjoy fire pits, food trucks, stilt walkers, a DJ skate-dance party, and a breathtaking fire dragon parade. Catch the musical fireworks live or via livestream at 11:55 p.m., featuring a blessing by Elder Bryan Little Chief and a countdown with Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary
2. New Year’s Eve Fireworks | Airdrie
Say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the new year with a dazzling 15-minute fireworks display! Join your friends and family to celebrate New Year’s Eve and enjoy the dazzling show. A tradition you do not want to miss! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
II. New Years Eve Family Activities
ZOOLIGHTS
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
$13.95 to $22.95
Calgary Flames vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Get ready for an electrifying showdown at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Flames prepare to light up the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers! Don’t miss out on the adrenaline-packed action – be a part of the roaring C of Red and fuel the Flames to victory! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
$45 & up
A Luminous New Year’s Eve
A Luminous New Year’s Eve returns with the choir singing a stunning array of unaccompanied works that will echo through the hall in reflection and celebration. Sparkling wine highlights this concert, which has become a choral tradition in Calgary and is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM
The Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mount Royal Circle SW, Calgary
$25 – $50
Circle K Classic U18AAA Tournament
Mac’s AAA Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament. The weeklong invitational tournament features top tier teams from Canada, the United States, and Europe competing to take home the championship trophy.
December 31, 2025 | 10 AM onwards
Various Venues, Calgary
$20 to $25
New Year’s Eve at the Calgary Public Library
Say goodbye to 2025, and hello to 2026! Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled day to ring in the New Year. Activities will include a special Storytime, a family DJ dance party with a mock countdown to “midnight”, and much more! Details
Wednesday December 31, 2025 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Various Calgary Library Locations, Calgary
Free
Other Things to Do
Explore Christmas Lights in Calgary.
Lions Festival of Lights – The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary.
Airdrie Festival of Lights – Explore this beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars worth of displays and other special features.
Legacy Christmas Light Parade – Experience the magic of the holidays with your family in Legacy’s winter wonderland.
Winter Fun
Enjoy tubing, outdoor skating, rent ice bikes and more on New Year’s Eve.
III. Adult Parties, Gala,Dinner & Dance on New Years Eve
Lounge XVIII, 1005 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$42 to $84
Get ready to ring in 2026 at the most glamorous party in town! Lounge Eighteen is rolling out the red carpet for a New Year’s Eve celebration ... »
King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$30 to $65
Dueling Piano Kings bring their highly interactive all-request piano show to the historic King Eddy for a New Year’s Eve like no other. This is the ... »
DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North (, 2120 - 16 Avenue NE, Calgary
December 31, 2025
4032287888
$119 & up +fees
25th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Society PRESENTS: New Year’s Eve Dinner, Comedy AND Dance Party * 3 Headline Comedians! • SEAN LECOMBER – A FunnyFest Favourite – Sean is a stand ... »
Stage West Calgary, 727 - 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$189 to $210
Ring in the New Year with the performance of Sister Act! Your ticket includes a gourmet dinner buffet, champagne toast & midnight snack. Dancing afterward as the ... »
The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$62.91
Celebrate NYE in style with a glitzy cabaret show hosted by The Cab Co, and a special champagne toast at midnight. This New Year’s Eve, The ... »
Twisted Element, 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$16.82 - $27.42
Twisted Element’s GLITTERBALL New Year’s Eve is Almost Here! Step into a dazzling world of sparkling vibes, and over-the-top fabulousness as we count down to 2026 ... »
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre, 9030 Macleod Trail South, Calgary
December 31, 2025
403-850-3562
$130 & up
The ‘night club’ of them all! Settle in and enjoy a fabulous gourmet buffet in a slick, modern environment, then enjoy fabulous top 40 hits! Switch it up ... »
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel, 1316 33 St. NE, Calgary,
December 31, 2025
403-775-1235
$125.00
Step into pure elegance this New Year’s Eve at the JCAA New Year’s Eve Gala hosted at the Best Western Premier Hotel. This highly anticipated ... »
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Events
The Laugh Shop at Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$109.95 to $139.95 +fees
Come ring in the New Year with the hilarious and talented Dana Gould! Your ticket includes the best comedy show on Blackfoot Trail as well as our ... »
Modern Steak, 100 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G0K6
December 31, 2025
$39,95 to $98.50
Experience New Year’s Eve across three floors of old-school vibes at Modern Steak, powered by Virgin Radio. Enjoy a specially curated three-course NYE menu. Starters include ... »
Tropical Downtown, 1011 1 Street Southwest, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$25 & up
New Year's Dinner and Party, Mexican Style. Let's ring in 2026 together. NYE Party at your favorite Latin place in Calgary »
Craft Beer Market, 345 10 Ave SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$20 to $65.99
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delectable chef crafted 4-course prix-fixe dinner. Choose one dish per course: starters include lobster bisque or mixed greens; second-course options ... »
Charbar Restaurant, 618 Confluence Way Southeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$33.83 to $89.74
Ring in 2026 at charbar’s annual Ano Nuevo party –this year with extra entertainment, more great food & drinks, and the same stunning venue! Countdown to the ... »
Eve Lounge, 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$31.50 to $52.50 +fees
Get ready to groove your way into 2025 at the ultimate throwback event! Dance the night away to iconic hits and unforgettable music videos from Much Music's golden ... »
Bow & Bend Rooftop, 12th Floor, 833 4th Ave SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$89-$135
Ring in the New Year ‘Roaring Twenties’ style at Bow & Bend Rooftop, perched on the 12th floor of the Element by Westin in downtown Calgary with ... »
NYE Dinner Specials at Restaurants
All across the city are restaurants, pubs, or hotels, who have special New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day dining and menus. And no matter ... »
- CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Southcentre (Cost — $65.99): The 2026 NYE Dinner offers a four-course, fixed-price menu at $65.99 per person. Guests choose one dish per course: starters include lobster bisque or mixed greens; second-course options include whipped feta or vegan garden sushi; mains feature prime rib, Cajun chicken, truffle mushroom Alfredo, or a vegan/gluten-aware Cali bowl; desserts include New York cheesecake or vegan chocolate cake.
- Oxbow (Cost — $95.): 4-course NYE dinner carefully crafted by Chef Junell Mission and Chef Angeli Dino. @ 1126 Memorial Dr. NW, Calgary
- River Café (Cost — $120 ): Ring in the New Year with us at River Café! Enjoy free skating and live music on the lagoon before you dine or stay until midnight for City of Calgary fireworks behind River Café. @ Prince’s Island Park, 25 Prince’s Island Park SW, Calgary
- Deane House ( Cost — $120): Ring in the New Year with us at Deane House! Celebrate in the most meaningful way with our five-course Chef’s Tasting menu or vegetarian menu. @ 806 9 Avenue SE, Calgary.
- The Living Room Restaurant (Cost — $75 to $90): Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with our exclusive 3-course or carefully curated 4-course set menu.@ 514 17th Ave SW, Calgary
- Flores & Pine: Choose from our curated 5-course dinner menu thoughtfully designed to mark the year’s final night with style.. @ 254028 Bearspaw Rd, Calgary
- Yellow Door Bistro ( Cost — $95): This New Year’s Eve the bubbles will be flowing as our talented culinary team prepares a decadent four-course tasting menu with optional fizz focused pairings. @ 119-12th Avenue SW, Calgary
- The Wilde On 27 (Cost — $165): Indulge in an evening of exquisite flavours, sparkling cocktails, city views and a celebration fit for Oscar himself. 4-course set menu @ 525 5 Ave SW, Calgary
New Year’s Eve Parties
Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 - 35 Street SE, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$35 +fees
Ring in 2026 with a night full of energy, music, and 80’s nostalgia at Deerfoot Inn & Casino! Silly Wrabbit Playing Your Favorite 80’s hits along side our ... »
Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 35 Street Southeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$89 & up+fees
Ring in the 2026 New Year at Deerfoot Inn & Casino with an unforgettable night of live music and celebration! Join us on December 31, 2025, in the Chrome Showroom ... »
Hudsons Taphouse, 1201 5th Street SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$30 (plus GST and ticket processing fee)
The Bust Loose NYE Gala Club Crawl has become YYC’s most legendary New Year’s event! Every year, we host hundreds of party-goers and travel across ... »
The Rec Room, 1180-901 64 Avenue Northeast, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$80.00+fees
The Arcane Five delivers Calgary’s biggest NYE party, featuring a buffet, champagne toast, and massive door prizes at The Rec Room Calgary. Join us for a ... »
The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$65 & up
The Malt Ball, A Cold Garden NYE returns to The Palace on Wednesday, December 31st, as we launch into 2026 with another infamous Space Disco! THEME: SPACE DISCO! ... »
Brickwell Taphouse, 6219 Centre Street North #11, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$25+fees
Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang at our 2025 Dance Party featuring live performances by “Fonzie Scheme” and “Sweet Spot”! Get ready to ... »
The Rooftop YYC, 414 3 St SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$50+fees & up
Bringing you into the New Year with sounds from: BIJOU WE ARE ROBOTS DOS LECHES LARISS MIKEY DA ROZA & FRIENDS black attire required HOW MUCH ... »
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club (Downstairs), 109 7th Ave S.W, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$20
New Years Eve at The Palomino Smokehouse with Janitor Scum, Brass Lip, Wants, Perra, Static Control, Boothman, Mossy Dole, BB3 (Ben Blundell), Fokus Formula (Adam Willett). »
CHI-CHA Lounge & Bar, 815 8 Ave SW #100, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$20 & up
The BIGGEST—and ONLY—Bollywood Fusion New Year’s Eve Party in the city is here! Get ready to light up the dance floor and welcome 2026 with ... »
Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$22.31 - $46.68
Ring in 2026 with us at Commonwealth . With Josh Charles, Aldobando, and DJ B »
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County
December 31, 2025
4034632437
Free
Ring in 2026 with glitter, groove, and good vibes at Disco at The Downs! Join us on New Year’s Eve for a high-energy night filled with music, ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$49.99 to $69.99
Canadian rock band April Wine will be making their way to Grey Eagle Resort & Casino to wrap up the 2025 leg of their Winter Tour and ring ... »
Ranchmans Calgary, 9615 Macleod Trail S, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$20 - $1500
Ring in the New Year with style at Ranchmans’ Champagne & Spurs NYE 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, fine dining, and lively celebrations ... »
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club (Upstairs), 109 7th Ave S.W, Calgary
December 31, 2025
$20
Celebrate New Years Eve with Thomas Thomas, Good Grief, Tad & the Toads and Motherdaughters. HOW MUCH Tickets: $20+fees Ticket also includes DOWNSTAIRS event. How to ... »
IV. On New Years Day – January 1, 2026
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
January 1, 2026
$69 to $130
Celebrating 30 years in North America, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to Calgary for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable ... »
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