A list of 2026 New Year’s Eve activities, fireworks, events & parties happening in and around Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Photo Credit: Canadian Tourism Commission
Contents
1. New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
2. Live Entertainment & Adult Parties on New Year’s Eve
3. New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance (includes all ages/family)
For Toronto Events, see New Year’s Eve in Toronto
I. New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
1. New Year’s Eve @ The Falls
Welcome the new year at the marvellous Falls, where you can enjoy magnificent fireworks launched from the Niagara Gorge at midnight to bring in the new year.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8 PM and midnight
Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls
Free
2. Winter Festival of Lights
Enjoy spectacular illuminations that transform the Niagara Falls area into a true winter wonderland.
Catch the thrilling thematic journey of Niagara experienced through music, spectacular lighting and image projections. Through impressive state-of-the-art digital technology, the show depicts Niagara’s arts, culture and entertainment! Details
Through January 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – Midnight
Illuminations – Niagara Falls Parkway
Free
- You may like to visit Safari Lights on December 30th.
3. New Year’s Eve in St Catharines
FREE Family Glow in the Dark Skate:
Ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 with a free public skate from 9 a.m. to noon at the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre. With all four pads open, one featuring a glow-in-the-dark experience and glow sticks for skaters, this is a fun, festive way to welcome 2026. Character visits and a family photo booth will add extra fun to this family-friendly New Year’s celebration.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Complex
240 St. Paul St. West, St. Catharines
Free, Register via Eventbrite
4. Let it Glow
Let It Glow – A Celebration of Light is a family-friendly, outdoor festival featuring dazzling interactive light displays, enchanting entertainment, colourful cultural programming and more.
Brighten your winter with thousands of twinkling lights in Port Dalhousie and the spirit of joy and celebration of the season. Details
Through Jan. 4, 2026.
Various Venues, St Catharines & Port Dalhousie
Free
5. New Year’s Eve Celebration in Grimsby
Bring in the New Year with a Holiday Skate at the Peach King Centre! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Lakemount Worship Centre, this event is free for everyone. Lace up and enjoy the fun! Details
December 31, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Peach King Centre, 162 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby
Free
6. New Year’s Eve Skate in Welland
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Main Arena, 501 King Street, Welland
Free
7. Welland New Year’s Celebrations
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the City of Welland and Niagara Centre YMCA! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring NYE photobooth, Face painting, Meet and greet with Spiderman & Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters, Inflatable bouncerm Open swim
and more! Perfect for a family-friendly celebration to ring in the new year! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 1 to 4 p.m.
Niagara Centre YMCA, 310 Woodlawn Road, Welland
Free
8. New Year’s Eve at Americana Resort
End 2025 with a full day of fun, starting with waterpark activities from 12–8pm, including balloon twisting, duck races, basketball tournaments and hula hoop contests. Celebrate with friends at the Boston Pizza New Year’s Eve party and balloon drop, enjoy a 9pm waterpark countdown, glow-in-the-dark arcade fun, and late-night festivities at Boston Pizza Americana. Details
Wednesday December 31, 2025 | 12 PM to 12:30 AM
Americana Resort, 8444 Lundy’s Lane Niagara Falls
Various Options
9. New Year’s Eve at Wayne Gretzky Estates
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery, 1219 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-On-The-Lake
$5 per guest, Children 12 and under Free Skating and Rentals
For more family activities on New Year’s Eve, see
- Christmas in Niagara Falls
- Winter in Niagara Falls
- Outdoor Activities During Winter in Niagara Falls
II. Live Entertainment & Adult Parties on New Year’s Eve
1. Spotlight Comedy Club NYE Party
Ring in 2026 at Spotlight Comedy Club with a high-energy New Year’s Eve comedy event featuring award-winning comedian Seán Cullen as emcee and Canadian Comedy Award winner Eric Andrews headlining. Enjoy unforgettable laughs, festive vibes, and a dinner-and-show package with a delicious meal from The Works, plus additional guest comedians for a truly memorable night.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Dinner Reservations Begin: 6:00 PM | Show Starts: 9:30 PM
Spotlight Comedy Club, 92 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
Dinner + VIP Packages: $65
Individual Show Tickets: 35
2. Jim Witter – Two of Us
Join us at the PAC to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Jim’s fun and exciting tribute to some of the best musical duos in history! Jim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years. Whether it be his original music, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, or any of the other many artists he pays tribute to, Jim’s versatility as an artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music and his infectious personality with audiences of all ages across Canada, the United States, the U.K, Dubai, and the Netherlands.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30PM
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines
Tickets starting at $33
Get a Buffet dinner and cash bar add on in Robertson Theatre for $55
3. Greg Frewin New Year’s Eve Gala – VEGAS STYLE!
Join us this year as we present a spectacular evening of magic! You will be spellbound and amazed! We cap the evening to ring in the New Year with Jonesy, a high quality band with an awesome repertoire of classic rock music! Expect all the trimmings of a festive and exciting Las Vegas style New Years Eve!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Greg Frewin Theatre, 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls
$126.40 & up
4. Club Se7en NYE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025| 9 PM to 3 AM
Club Se7en, 5400 Robinson Street
Niagara Falls
$46.69 & up
5. New Year’s Eve Party
Niagara’s biggest New Year’s Eve party is back, and you know Doc’s doesn’t do “quiet countdowns.” Join us December 31st at 9PM as we turn the pub into a full-tilt celebration, featuring a live performance from Feverish Lemons, a midnight buffet, party favours, and of course… champagne when the clock strikes. More details.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9 PM to 1 PM
Doc Magilligan’s Restaurant Irish Pub, 6400 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
$50 & up
6. New Year’s Eve Party – Rock of Shindig
Rock of Shindig is on the stage at Chip n’ Charlies. Come out for live music, drinks and a great time with your friends. More details.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7 PM
Chip N Charlies Bar & Eatery, 8189 Lundys’s Lane, Niagara Falls
Varies
7.NYE at Level Nightclub
Ring in the New Year at the hottest 19+ party of the year! LEVEL is bringing the ultimate NYE experience with lights, music, crazy countdown, and unforgettable surprises. 🍾 DJ BEENIE
Wednesday, December 31 | 9 PM – 3 AM
Level Nightclub, 6 James St, St. Catharines
$12.46 to $24.32
8. New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Bank
Enjoy a high-energy live performance by MAGE, dance late into the night with DJ EFSHARP, and be dazzled by circus-style surprises from Femmes du Feu throughout the evening. We’ll keep you fueled with charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, and sweets, and raise a glass together with champagne at midnight.
Wednesday, December 31 | 9 PM
The Bank Art House, 22 King Street, Welland
$43.93
9. Party Like It’s 1999 Throwback New Years Eve
Wednesday, December 31 | 9:30 PM to 2 AM
The Moose & Goose, 54 Paul De Divitiis Senior Way, Thorold
$18.37 & up
10. New Year’s Eve at Black Frame Studios
Step into elegance this NYE. MIDNIGHT ROYALE — an exclusive countdown experience.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM onwards
Black Frame Studios, 112 Hartzel Road, St. Catharines
$22.90 & up
11. Brew Years Eve
Join us in person to ring in the new year with great brews and even better vibes. It’s the perfect chance to chill, sip some craft beers, and celebrate with friends old and new. No fancy stuff, just good times and cold drinks. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Brew Years Eve bash!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM to 10 PM
Taps Brewhouse, 4680 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
$15 – $30
12. New Year’s Eve Grand Ball! Welcome 2026
Both Nitro and the Brand New Bucks Bar will be open and available to the public. Multiple DJs and Live Musicians are booked for you entertainment!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM to 3 AM
Nitro Niagara, 1 Saint Paul Street St. Catharines
$25 & up
III. NYE Dinner & New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance
1. NYE Dinner:
Book NYE Dinner at one of Niagara Region Restaurants – OpenTable Listings
- Prime Steakhouse @ 5685 Falls Ave., Niagara Falls — $50 to $100 per person
- Morton’s Grille @ 6740 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls –$64.02 to $176.41
- Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant @ 5195 Magdalen St. Niagara Falls — $50 to $100 per person
- AG Inspired Cuisine @ 5195 Magdalen St. Niagara Falls — $149 per person
- Fallsview Restaurant @ 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls — $100 per person
- Milestones on the Falls @ 6755 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls — $99 per person per person
- Copacabana Brazilian Steak House @ 6671 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls — $200 per person
2. NYE Masquerade Ball
Unmask the magic. Celebrate with purpose. Dance into 2026. Ring in the New Year with elegance, intrigue, and a touch of Venetian glamour at Teatro’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball—a night designed for those who want more than just a countdown. Step into a stunning atmosphere of candlelit gold tones, live entertainment, and beautifully dressed guests behind glittering masks. Your ticket includes a lavish Grazing Table Feast, live entertainment, DJ, prizes and gifts, cake, and a midnight Champagne toast as we welcome 2026 together.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM to 1:30 AM
Teatro Ristorante, 495 Welland Avenue, St. Catharines
$80 per person
$65 with a NYE dinner reservation.
2. Spirit in Niagara Distillery New Year’s Eve 6-Course Tasting Experience
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Spirit in Niagara! Join us for a spectacular 6-course tasting experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Your ticket also grants you access to our feature cocktails, a fine selection of wine and beer, and delicious late-night offerings to keep the party going. Don’t miss out on this exquisite evening as we ring in the New Year in style with live entertainment all night! So make sure to have your dancing shoes on there will be an area for dancing!.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Spirit in Niagara Distillery 458 Lakeshore Road Niagara-on-the-Lake
$ 125 per person (plus taxes & gratuity)
3. Niagara Parks New Year’s Eve Dinner
Say hello to 2026 with a night of incredible food and unforgettable views! Enjoy a three-course feast while the Horseshoe Falls sparkle right before your eyes, an unbeatable way to wrap up 2025. Your evening begins with a glass of Inniskillin Sparkling Cuvée and a tempting array of starters. Select from six exquisite entrées, such as braised Ontario lamb shank, Inniskillin ice wine–glazed Cornish game hen, or brown butter B.C. sablefish. Conclude with a decadent dessert selection to end the night on a sweet note.
Wednesday, December 31 , 2025 | 5:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Table Rock House Restaurant, 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
$150
4. Watermark Fallsview Dining
Ring in the New Year with a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls and an exquisite three-course gourmet dinner. Our exclusive New Year’s Eve menu offers a selection of dishes featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, paired with a sparkling wine toast to usher in the new year. The evening features a three-course gourmet dinner, a sparkling wine toast, and live music in a relaxed ambiance. Limited seating is available. Book your reservation today to secure your place at this unforgettable event.
Wednesday, December 31 , 2025 | 5 PM onwards
Watermark Fallsview Dining — Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls / Fallsview
6361 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls
$149
5. Wildflower Social NYE
Ring in the New Year with us at our exclusive New Year’s Eve event! Join us for an unforgettable night with unique cocktails and energetic live music.
Wednesday, December 31 , 2025 | 3 PM to Midnight
3:00 PM: Paul Gigliotti Duo
5:30 PM: DJ JDEL
9:30 PM: XPRIME
Wildflower Social — Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls / Fallsview
6361 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls
Free to $1200 VIP Lounge Experience table (12 to 15 guests)
6. Peller Estates – The Iconic 90s!
Kick off the evening with a lobby reception, where you’ll enjoy a 90s-inspired cocktail bar. Then you will head down to the Barrel Cellar for dinner to indulge in a decadent five-course dinner paired with our finest Peller Estates wines. After dinner, keep the celebration going with dancing and a cash bar offering cocktails, wine, and beer as we count down to midnight!
Dress in your best ’90s attire, bring your dancing shoes, and prepare for a night to remember.
Wednesday, December 31 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant
290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
$250 per guest | $235 for Wine Club members and up to 7 guests, plus tax and gratuity
7. New Year’s Eve at The Winery Restaurant
Cheers to an amazing 2026!
Wednesday, December 31 | 5:00 PM onwards
Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant
290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
3 course dinner – $100
8. New Year’s Eve Trius
Join us on December 31 for the perfect pre-countdown celebration, where culinary excellence and fine wines set the tone for the night ahead. The evening begins with a glass of our finest Brut before you enjoy a three-course dinner featuring your choice of three appetizers, four main courses, and three decadent desserts. Enhance your experience with expertly curated wine pairings for $50, thoughtfully selected to complement each course.
Wednesday, December 31 | 4 pm to 8:30pm.
Trius Wines, 1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-On-The-Lake
$225
9. New Year’s Eve Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian
Gather your loved ones for a celebration of flavour and music while ringing in the New Year! Celebrate the New Year while experiencing the flavours and sounds of Italy. Enjoy live Italian music from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Enjoy endless signature Italian dishes brought to your table, served communally just like at Nonna’s house.
Wednesday, December 31 | 4:30 PM – Midnight
Corso: Endless Family-Style Italian, 6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Seating Times: $99 for adults, $39 for ages 6 – 12, free for ages 5 and under.
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Seating Times: $129 for adults, $39 for ages 6 – 12, free for ages 5 and under
10. New Year’s Eve at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
Wednesday, December 31 | 3:30 p.m. to Midnight
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse — Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls / Fallsview
6361 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls
3:30 pm – 5:45 pm Seating Time: Adults $99, Children 6-12 $49, Children 5 and under $10
6:00 pm – midnight Seating Time: Adults $149, Children 6-12 $79, Children 5 and under $10
11. The Frontier BBQ and Smokehouse NYE
Start the year off right with a night of unlimited BBQ! Join us for our New Year’s Eve all-you-can-eat feast and enjoy a delicious selection of grilled meats, sides, and desserts. Celebrate with friends and family in a festive atmosphere.
Wednesday, December 31 | 5 PM. to 10 PM
The Frontier BBQ and Smokehouse NYE, 6519 Stanley Ave
Niagara Falls
Adults: $59
Children 6 – 12: $16.95
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