Things to do to Welcome 2026 in Calgary
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
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Events
NYE Dinner Specials at Restaurants
- 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
IV. On New Years Day – January 1, 2026
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