Say goodbye to 2025! Here is a list of New Year’s Eve activities, and events to welcome 2026 in Ottawa.
Contents
1. New Year’s Eve Family Activities
2. Adults Events
3. New Year’s Eve In-person Dinner (Adults/All ages)
Free Transit: Ride for free on New Year’s Eve after 6 pm courtesy of Safer Roads Ottawa and MADD Ottawa and Area. Details
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I. New Year’s Eve Family Activities
Ottawa Christmas Market – New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 12 p.m. to midnight
Fireworks: 11:55 p.m. to 00:05 a.m.
Aberdeen Plaza, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa
Free
Hogmanay Ceilidh
Inspired by the festive energy of the original “Hogmanay” on the cobbled lanes of Edinburgh, this event will also include an indoor street truck serving up hearty fare to keep you dancing all night long. Don your tartan and join us for a ceilidh to remember!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Drive, Ottawa
$85 for general admission (free for children under 12)
Bell Capital Cup
The 25th Annual Bell Capital Cup promises to be the best ever, with over 280 teams from Canada, USA, Hong Kong, Austria, Japan, Korea and Kazakhstan to celebrate the world’s greatest game.
December 31, 2025
Various Venues, Ottawa:
Varies
Hansel and Gretel Go West
With slapstick humour, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this musical is perfect for the whole family. Join OttawaMusicals at the GCTC for a wild, heartwarming ride through the west—where surprises, silliness, and fun await at every turn!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 2 PM
Irving Greenberg Theatre, 1233 Wellington Street West, Ottawa
$37 to $60+fees
NYE @ Exit Lounge
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
1101 Baxter Rd, Ottawa
Various Options
Explore Holiday Light Displays
Explore and enjoy spectacular light displays on NYE.
- Magic of Lights @ Wesley Clover Parks, 411 Corkstown Road, Nepean | December 31 — 5 PM – 10 PM
- Christmas Lights Across Canada @ Across Ottawa
- Alight at Night @ Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg — December 31 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Outdoor Skating Trails
Weather depending:
- RiverOak Skating Trail @ RiverOak Estates, 2900 York’s Corners Road, Metcalfe — Ottawa
- Countryside Adventures Skating Trail @ Countryside Adventures, 16495 Sixth Rd, 16495 Sixth Road, Moose Creek
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II. New Years Eve Parties & Events For Adults
Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night
Get ready to welcome 2026 with a night full of laughter! Join great Canadian comedians at theAnnual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night for an evening that will have you smiling from start to finish. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$60
Bootlegger’s Ball ’26
Get dolled up and relive the roaring twenties with cocktails, dinner, dessert, and dancing! Enjoy a recap of 2025’s best music and beyond, a special video DJ countdown, a midnight bubbly toast, and maybe a visit to the exclusive Canadian Club Speakeasy. Multiple options are available to custom-curate your perfect evening. 1920s attire is strongly recommended, and there will be prizes for the best outfits.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Manor Lounge, 292-A Elgin St, Ottawa
$19 – $50
All that Glitters: NYE
Canada’s ultimate party band, Alter Ego, takes the stage for a high-voltage performance packed with hits and show-stopping moments. At midnight, 1,000 balloons will fill the room, each containing a prize. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10:30 PM
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
$25 & up
Ottawa New Year’s Eve Charity Ball
Join us for an unforgettable night of glamour, champagne toasts, and charitable giving. The Ottawa New Year’s Eve Charity Ball’s promises an evening of opulence, live entertainment,and heartfelt connection, all in support of Journey House. Details
Wenesday, December 31, 2025 | Cocktails at 5:30 PM & Dinner at 6:30 PM
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
$197 & up
Yuk Yuk’s NYE Dinner & Show
Join us New Year’s Eve for a show featuring the brilliant and hilarious Graham Kay! An award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and TV writer, Graham Kay has been described as “brilliantly funny” by The Huffington Post.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7 PM & 10 PM
Biagios Kitchen + Catering, 1394 Richmond Rd, Ottawa
Show: $45 to $55, Dinner & Show: $140 to $155
The Dueling Magicians
The Dueling Magicians is an interactive and engaging show that brings together two incredibly skilled magicians live on stage. Through a series of mind-bending illusions, sleight of hand, and mesmerizing mental feats, the magicians compete to outwit and outperform each other on stage. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
The Prescott, 379 Preston St, Ottawa
$38.99 to $48.99+fees
80’s NYE Dance Party with THE START
Get ready to blast into the New Year at our totally tubular 1980’s 1980s-themed New Year’s Eve Party!
Dance the night away with local sensation The Start, rocking your favorite ’80s hits. Enjoy a delicious snack buffet, complimentary coat check, and a sparkling champagne toast at midnight! Plus, score awesome party favors to kick off 2026 in style.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:30 PM to 2 AM
Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave.
Ottawa
$85.00
Craft Beer Market New Year’s Eve
Indulge this New Year’s Eve with our exclusive 3-course prix fixe dinner, crafted to make your celebration unforgettable. Don’t miss our countdown party! Grab your crew and join our late-night dance party.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM
CRAFT Beer Market – Ottawa, 975 Bank Street, Ottawa
$20 to $65.99
New Year’s Eve Disco Bash
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM
The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa
$40 to $45
Casino Du Lac-leamy New Year’s Eve Party
Join Casino du Lac-Leamy for an exclusive, immersive and spectacular NYE Party. You won’t want to miss a thing—from unique shows and epic performances throughout the casino to a one-of-a-kind countdown and delicious dine-in offers!
December 31 | 4 PM onwards
Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Casino Boulevard, Gatineau
Varies
More Parties
- New Year’s Eve at The Royal Oak @ The Royal Oak – Kent at Slater, 180 Kent Street, Ottawa – Come join us as we celebrate a fabulous evening filled with delicious food, drinks and fierce drag performances that will blow your socks off into next year – literally!
- Luc Belaire Presents: New Year’s Eve 2026 at Tomo @ 109 Clarence Street, Ottawa – Ring in 2026 at Tomo, the ultimate destination for a night of music, lights, and unforgettable energy. DJs John Arano and DJ Muller. | $12.19 & up
- New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Dressup @ 41 Rosemount Avenue, Ottawa – It’s the party you actually want to go to—where you can dress to impress, dance till your feet hurt, and start the New Year with sparkles and stories. | $54.58
- New Year’s Eve Ottawa Ball @ Preston Event Centre, 523 Saint Anthony Street — Ring in 2026 at Ottawa’s ultimate New Year’s Eve bash! Dance to hip-hop, R&B, and afrohouse beats by 3 DJs, enjoy light bites, and capture memories at the photo booth. | $54.58
- New Year’s Eve Party – Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Latin Dances @ Pure Havana Dance Studio, 190 MacLaren Street, #unit 205, Ottawa: Join us for a spectacular evening of Salsa, Bachata, and Cuban vibes, surrounded by good friends, great music, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. | $30 & up
- NYE Dance with Optional Blind Date @ Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Road, Upstairs Ottawa – This party is all about good vibes, new connections, and nonstop fun! Kick off the evening with a lively flirting tips demo, pop the bubbly at midnight, and maybe catch that magical New Year’s kiss!
- NYE Club Crawl @ Various Locations — This isn’t just any night out—it’s the ultimate New Year’s celebration where you and your friends can start the year off with unforgettable memories.
- Back to Brooklyn NYE @ Back to Brooklyn Restaurant, Clarence Street, Ottawa | $117.42 & up — Drinks at the Bar, Dancing, and Party Favours All Night!
- New Year’s Eve w/ Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild and Karamilk @ The Lookout Bar & Nightclub, 41 York St (2nd Floor), Ottawa | $22.63
- SBK NYE 2026 – The Latin Ball @ DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, 33 Nicholas Street Ottawa |$75.88 — Ring in the New Year with a sizzling celebration of Latin rhythms and electrifying dance moves! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with the vibrant energy of salsa, bachata, and kizomba.
- NYE Party @ The Show Ottawa, 104 Clarence Street, Ottawa | $22.60 & up
- Sky Lounge New Years @ Skylounge Ottawa, 73 York Street, Ottawa– Celebration party, featuring DJ Cedrick, 100 Ciroc samples for the first 100 guests and a champagne toast at midnight! | $19.56 & up
- New Years Eve Wrap Party @ Lowertown Brewery, ByWard Market, 73 York Street, Ottawa — Let’s kick off the new year in style with the ultimate Lowertown New Year’s Eve Keg Party with a Complimentary Beer Toast at Midnight. | $8.79
- Midnight Underground NYE Black-tie event @ 50 Rideau Street, Ottawa – Midnight Underground is not just an event — it’s a high-end black-tie gala, built for those who want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in pure class, elegance, and energy. Powered by 613DJ Entertainment, this signature night blends champagne service, elite hospitality, top-tier music, immersive lighting, and dramatic midnight moments. | $70
- Nye Party @ NUVO Lounge 295, 295 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa | $13.54
III. New Year’s Eve Dinner
New Year’s Eve table d’hôte
December 31, 2025 | 5 pm – 9 pm
1 Elgin, Ottawa
From Menu
Le Cordon Bleu’s New Year’s Eve Takeout
Indulge in a luxurious holiday spread with your loved ones, featuring an exquisite selection of multi-course gourmet creations—including appetizers, mains, a cheese selection, bread basket, and desserts. Christmas Eve Menu highlights include Rillettes, Stuffed Turkey Breast and a Classic Yule Log, while the New Year’s Eve menu features Foie Gras, Guinea Fowl, Choux Pastries, Tart and Chocolate Sphere.
December 31, 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (Order Deadline: December 24)
453 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa
For 2 Guests – $245
For 4 Guests – $460
Zoe’s @ Château Laurier
NYE menu offers three courses with one selection per course. Starters include Roasted Beet Carpaccio, Citrus Winter Greens, or Roasted Squash Velouté. Second-course options are Maple Glazed Quail, Dashi Sable Fish, a vegetarian Winter Harvest Plate, or Braised Short Rib. Desserts include Cocoa Paradise, Mont Blanc, or Carrot Cake, each featuring layered, seasonal, and texturally complex elements. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Fairmont Château Laurier Ottawa
$145 per person
New Year’s Eve Gala at Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre
Join us for a spectacular evening at Sala San Marco, where timeless sophistication meets festive excitement. Our Annual New Year’s Eve Gala is Ottawa’s premier celebration and the perfect way to welcome the new year surrounded by friends, family, and the vibrant energy of the season. Dress to impress and get ready for an evening of fine dining, laughter, and celebration as we count down to the new year in true Sala San Marco style.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM – 1 AM
Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre, 215 Preston Street, Ottawa
$80 & up
Marconi Centre’s New Year’s Eve Bash
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM
Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Road, Ottawa
$175
New Year’s Eve Gala
Enjoy two live bands (12 musicians on stage), an electrifying set by DJ Montese, and a gourmet dinner offered through a staff-served buffet line, with set portions (not an all-you-can-eat buffet) in a family-friendly atmosphere.
From salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia to today’s most iconic North American hits, you’ll dance to the perfect Anglo-Latin mix that brings every generation together on the same dance floor. At midnight, join us for the champagne toast and countdown to 2026.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM
Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
$54.58 & up
New Year’s Eve 2026 at Speakeasy — Dinner
A boutique, all-inclusive New Year’s Eve celebration inside Ottawa’s most intimate speakeasy.
Begin your night with a beautiful candlelit three-course dinner, accompanied by live music from Alyssa Hope, Speakeasy’s resident singer known for her soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and emotionally powerful performances. After dinner, return for our Velvet Masquerade Party featuring an unlimited open bar, unlimited passed hors d’oeuvres, a midnight burlesque performance by Koston Creme, and DJ Nikita until late.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge, 55 York Street, Ottawa
$145.11 & up
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Perspectives
New Year’s Eve is a time to come together and for reflection and celebration. Indulge in a three-course gourmet dinner as you usher in 2026 with the memories of your celebrations at Perspectives Restaurant. Details
-December 31, 2025 | Various Times
Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa
$189/person
North & Navy NYE Dinner
This New Year’s Eve, we will be celebrating in big as always! More details.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM & 8 PM
North and Navy – 226 Nepean St Ottawa
$160 to $190
Raphaël Express Peruvian Cuisine NYE Dinner
Ring in the new year with a six-course voyage blending Peru’s vibrant flavors with Spain’s culinary finesse. Chef Lizardo Becerra channels his travels into gazpacho, Ibérico tapas, Peruvian-inspired croquetas, seafood or vegetable courses, indulgent tostadas, and a rich paella marrying land and sea. The finale—Tarta Vasca with golden berry gelato—anchors a celebratory menu both adventurous and soulful. More details.
December 31, 2025 | 4:30 PM onwards
250 City Centre Ave 232, Ottawa
$120 per person
New Year’s Eve 2025 Gala
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with Chef Blackie and DJ Slim! Enjoy a cocktail reception with two drinks, six canapés, and a four-wave sharing menu featuring six savoury and two sweet dishes. Toast with Prosecco at midnight, enjoy party favors, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, and dance the night away in a vibrant club setting.
December 31, 2025 | 6:30 pm or 8:15 pm
Next, 6400 Hazeldean Rd
$165
Arôme – Casino du Lac Leamy
Join us on December 31st for an exceptional evening to ring in the New Year in style. Our chef has prepared a refined tasting menu, showcasing seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully selected wine pairings.
December 31, 2025 | 5:15 PM onwards
3, boulevard du Casino, Gatineau
$169.00 per person
Gitanes
Gitanes invites you to welcome the New Year with a special four-course tasting menu created by Chef Mitch Lacombe. The evening features dishes designed exclusively for the occasion, served in a share-plates format and not normally available on our dinner menu.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa
$150 – $175.
Cocotte Bistro
Celebrate with our exclusive 5-course menu. Enjoy the absolute freshest ingredients in dishes created to make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable!
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa
$115 per person
Fauna
Fauna’s New Year’s Eve set six course menu .
December 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM onwards
527 Sussex Dr, Ottawa
$180 per person
Aiāna Restaurant
Chef Raghav and his talented team will create a tasting menu with an optional wine pairing.
December 31, 2025 | 4:30 PM onwards
50 O’Connor St, Ottawa
$185 per person
Play Food & Wine
Special three-course table d’hôte menu is a heartfelt tribute to the favourites we’ve created—and shared with you—over the years. This last milestone is a chance to gather with our cherished guests, raise a glass, and savour the flavours and memories that made Play so special. Come celebrate the end of an era with us, one beautiful plate at a time.
December 31, 2025 | 5:15 PM onwards
1 York St, Ottawa
$95 per person
Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar
Ring in 2026 with us here at Stolen Goods! Open bar (full cocktail menu, beer, wine, spirits) for the evening, 6 courses of luxurious bites from chef Adam Ghor and a champagne toast / special digestif we are pulling from our personal cellars.
December 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM onwards
106 Sparks St., Ottawa
$245.00 per person
Moxies
December 31, 2025 | 4 PM onwards
3818 Innes Road, Ottawa
$69per person
Med Supper Club
Welcome 2026 in style at MED Supper Club, where fine dining meets late-night celebration. Indulge in a curated New Year’s menu, toast with premium cocktails, and dance into the new year as our DJs set the tone for an unforgettable night. Exquisite 3 Course Dining Experience – Includes one glass of red or white wine + one glass of sparkling.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
225 Marché Way, Ottawa
$100 per person
Coconut Lagoon
Welcome the new year with Coconut Lagoon’s vibrant feast, where South Indian coastal flavors meet celebratory elegance. Begin with sparkling brut and a warming ginger–parsnip–apple soup, followed by crisp mushroom tiki, tiger shrimp in mango-coconut curry, and a palate-cleansing sorbet. A richly spiced beef short rib (or inventive vegan jackfruit and Kerala stew alternative) leads to a tropical, midnight-ready dessert finale.
December 31, 2025 | 4:30 PM onwards
853 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
$100 per person
Bar Ocelli
Step into the final night of the year with a journey—our “One Day Trip to Asia” tasting experience, inspired by the elegance and depth of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai flavours, interpreted through Bar Ocelli’s distinctive lens.
December 31, 2025 | 6 PM onwards
17 William St, Ottawa
$40.00 – $120.00
Beckta
Special 5-course Tasting Menu By Chef De Cuisine Lukas Zajicek
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
150 Elgin St, Ottawa
$185.00 per person
Lavender Grill & Lounge
Enjoy a 4-course dinner paired with live jazz from Ottawa Pocket Jazz Band.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
47 Clarence St., Ottawa
$115.00 per person
Ember
Join us at Ember to experience our featured New Years Eve 3 Course Tasting Menu.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
92 Clarence St., Ottawa
$85
Joe’s Italian Kitchen
Start with lobster ravioli in rich parmigiano-reggiano broth, or gluten free, hand-rolled ricotta gnudi with slow-braised veal, brown butter and crispy sage. Follow with a specialty pinsa, made with tarragon cream sauce, baby shrimp, fior di latte, marinated onions, watercress and roasted lemon oil, or a chicken arrostito. Finish it all with lemon granita with clementine compote and Prosecco.
December 31, 2025 | 6 PM onwards
330 Preston St, Ottawa
$75
Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar
Join us for an evening of fine food, festive drinks, and European-inspired revelry at one of Ottawa’s most beloved bistros. Welcome the new year with elbows on the table & laughter in the air! Choose from our three-course dinner options: Appetizer, Traditional cheese fondue with cave-aged Gruyere & Emmental Main (price includes all 3 courses) Fondue – Fondue Bourguignonne with beef tenderloin & signature sauces.
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
1208 WELLINGTON ST WEST, OTTAWA
$79 & up
Mati
Let’s make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember at Mati! Celebrate the start of 2026 with our Bow Affair themed evening. Choose from two seating times and check out our menu to see what we have planned for this unforgettable celebration!
December 31, 2025 | 5 PM onwards
428 Preston St, Ottawa
$150 & up
Arlo
Join us in celebrating New Years Eve with a special four course menu served family style.
December 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM onwards
340 Somerset St W, Ottawa
$125 & up
Gezellig
3-course Table D’hôte By Chef Brent Henderson.
December 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM onwards
337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa
$128.00 per person
Social
The special New Year’s Eve menu is crafted to celebrate the season with warmth, flavour, and a touch of sparkle. Each course showcases elevated, chef-inspired dishes made with winter’s finest ingredients—thoughtfully curated to delight the senses and set the tone for a memorable evening. From vibrant starters to indulgent mains and a decadent dessert finale, this celebratory menu promises a dining experience worthy of the year’s grand finale.
December 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM onwards
537 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
$135 per person
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Doesn't 'New Year's Eve 2018' mean December 31, 2018 NOT December 31, 2017?