2024 New Year’s Eve in Victoria

Wondering what to do to welcome the new year? Here is a list of  New Year’s Eve/Day 2024 activities & events happening in and around Victoria.

Contents

1. New Year’s 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

New Year’s Day Levée

An annual tradition celebrated by Vice Regal offices throughout Canada, the New Year’s Day Levée is an opportunity to ring in 2024 with friends and neighbours at beautiful Government House, the ceremonial home of all British Columbians. Join us for the first day of 2024 and enjoy light refreshments, entertainment, and a last look at the festive décor. Details

Monday, January 1, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Government House, 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria

Register

The Magic of Christmas

The Magic of Christmas is returning this year. Bundle up and stroll through the Twelve Days of Christmas display, sing along to the sounds of the season with Traditional Carollers or listen to the Festive Brass, then stop in at the Coffee Shop to warm up with a hot chocolate and gingerbread by the fire. Details

December 1, 2023 through January 6, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay

$3 – $35

Festival of Trees

The Bay Centre is excited to be hosting the Festival of Trees—a must-see event known as Victoria’s unofficial kick-off to the holiday season for the last 30 years. Details

November 16, 2023 – January 3, 2024
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
New Year’s Day (Jan 1) | Closed

The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria

Free

Esquimalt Christmas Tree Village

Experience the magic of the holidays at our ninth annual Christmas Tree Village. Join us as we transform the Recreation Centre Atrium and Archie Browning Sports Centre into a holiday wonderland, teeming with twinkling lights and delightful decorations. Details

December 4, 2023 – January 6, 2024 | 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Recreation Centre Atrium and Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt

Free

Lights of Wonder – New Year’s Sparkle and Glow Party

Downtown Victoria is transforming the square into a holiday wonderland. This outdoor event features themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. With free admission and for all ages, Lights of Wonder offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays. Details

Lights of Wonder | December 1 – 31, 2023

Sunday, December 31 Schedule
5:00PM – 7:00PM: Soul Source
7:45PM – 9:15PM: Josh Warren’s Groove Circus
10:30PM – 12:00AM: Vinyl Wave
5:00PM – 8:00PM: Mr. Booth Vogue Photobooth – FREE Photos!
8:00PM – 12:00AM: New Year’s Sparkle and Glow Party! 1,000 glow sticks will be handed out and prizes for the sparkliest and most fun costumes will be awarded!
9:00PM: New Year’s Countdown (12AM EST – a New Year’s countdown for families or those who just want to go to bed at a reasonable hour)
12:00AM: New Year’s Countdown!

Centennial Square, Downtown Victoria

Free

Christmas by the Sea

This holiday season, Sidney will be a twinkling wonderland as it welcomes the community to celebrate with an assortment of family-friendly activities! Enjoy enchanting decorative lights throughout the Town, festive displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, a live brass band on weekends, and much more. Details

Festive Displays | November 18 – January 6
Community Christmas Tree | November 25 – December 31
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt | November 25 – January 6

Sidney

Free

New Year’ Evening with The Chris Millington Band

Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! Join us for A Classic New Year’s Evening with the Chris Millington Band. Celebrate in style, dance the evening away with friends and be home at a reasonable hour.

Included in your ticket is a full buffet dinner by Island Culinary Service with slow roasted roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Your ticket includes party favours, buffet dinner, wacky photobooth a glass of sparkling champagne for a toast, and a cash bar! Details

Saturday, December 31 |  5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney

$85

The Gift of The Nutcracker

A Christmas ballet filled with both tradition and innovation! The Victoria Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and drive Clara’s adventures on a Christmas night filled with magic and fantastic characters. A fun and festive performance for the whole family. Details

December 28 – 30, 2023

Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria

Tickets starting at $34.00

New Year’s Day Celebration

Revel with Giuseppe Pietraroia, the Victoria Symphony, and guests for our special New Year’s Day event. You’ll be welcomed with a sumptuous musical banquet of arias and choruses, glamorous dances, and much-loved instrumentals. Details

Monday, January 1, 2024 | 2:30 PM

Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria

Tickets starting at $29.00

Throwback: A Celebratory Vinyasa Practice

Katie Thacker & Carly Greene Hill join forces to bring a special, sweaty vinyasa flow to life. It’s choreographed to chart-toppers, singalongs, and tunes near & dear to their hearts. Consider it all the best of 2023 — and it’s the ultimate way to ring in the new year. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

One Yoga Victoria, 239 Menzies Street, Victoria

$35 + GST

EARLY NYE 2024: Pablo Cardenas presents “AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ EXPLOSION”

Celebrate New Years early with The West Coast Cuban All Stars. World class Cuban pianist Pablo Cardenas Presents “Afro-Cuban Jazz Explosion” to celebrate the New Years early with the best Afro-Cuban Jazz, this will be a colourful show full of rhythm and spectacular soloing performed by an all stars line up. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria

$35 advance / $40 door plus fees/tax

NEW YEAR’S EVE: Pablo Cardenas presents CLUB HAVANA

Bring in the New Year with with this high energy Cuban groove band. A night dedicated to the history of popular Cuban music, where Pablo Cardenas & The West Coast Cuban All Stars dedicates a tribute to the musical legends of this Island. This will be a perfect way to start the new year with a memorable evening! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | Doors 8:00 PM

Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria

$40 advance / $45 door including fees/tax

A Merridale Craft Christmas

This holiday season, embrace the magical moments of joy and festivities with us. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit at the Merridale Farm. Details

Daily, November 17 – December 31, 2023
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (last seating time at 8:00pm)

Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Free

Jingle all the way Carriage Ride

Cozy into one of Tally-Ho’s traditional single-horse drawn carriages! Wrap yourself up in a warm blanket and relax to the rhythm of the horse’s soft footfalls and magical sleigh bells; and delight passers-by caroling to favorite holiday songs. Details

Various dates in December 2023

Victoria

$140 – $255 per sleigh; Reservations Required

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The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run – Victoria

Join and make the New Year’s Run your first event to kick off the start to a new year! Details

Saturday December 30, 2023 | 6:00 PM

Broadmead Village Running Room, Unit 330, 777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria

$15 – $65

The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run – Virtual Event

Our Virtual New Year’s Run is a 5K and 1K run is an event that can take place from any location you choose. You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and at your own time. There are no restrictions. Details

Register and Participate from December 28, 2023 to January 31 2024

Wherever you are

$10 – $65

Old Music for the New Year

A Victoria staple with violinist Marc Destrubé, and other Baroque music instrumentalists and vocalists. Presented in partnership with the Pacific Baroque Festival. Details

Monday, January 1, 2024 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Christ Church Cathedral & Online
930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria

Admission by donation.

Holiday High Tea

Experience an enchanting high tea for the season. Our tearoom’s cozy and warm atmosphere has been a favourite among the people of Victoria for twenty years to stay warm during the winter seasons. Details

December 21 – 31, 2023 | 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM

White Heather Tea Room, 1885 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria

$65

Esquimalt’s Splash of Dance – NYE Silent Disco

Come ring in the New Year at Township Community Arts Council’ Free SILENT DISCO fun family event! Join us for 3-channels of live DJ music. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 6:45 PM – 8:30 PM

Esquimalt Town Square, 501 Park Place, Esquimalt

Free

Quazar’s Pinball Room New Years Eve Celebration 2024

Ring in the New Year at Quazar’s Pinball Room with All-you-can-play Pinball, 4 course Italian meal and music selectors DJ Anger & Jules_Uno. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Quazar’s Arcade, 516 Fisgard Street, Victoria

$102.51

II. New Years Eve Parties/Adult events /Dinner & Dance

New Year’s Eve Dumpling Drop Ball Drop

Ring in 2024 with us and Dumpling Drop! Savour mouthwatering dumplings, enjoy live music and see the ball drop at midnight. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 10:00 PM

The Courtney Room, 619 Courtney St, Victoria

Tickets $30 and include seating and bubbly toast at midnight.

New Year’s Eve at The Canadian Brewhouse

Join us at The Canadian Brewhouse for New Year’s Eve! Tickets include Free Wings for a Year Cards, Champagne Toast and a Pizza Bar!! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 9:00 PM

The Canadian Brewhouse, 3500 Uptown Boulevard #117, Victoria

$26.06

Campari Red NYE Party and Dinner

Come and celebrate and ring in the new year with our legendary Campari Red Party. We will have drink specials and dinner features. Come down, wear your best red and enjoy a Negroni or two with us. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM

Clive’s Classic Lounge, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria

Open to everyone to attend.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Celebrate the last evening of the year with our New Year’s Eve Dinner. Guests are invited to join Executive Chef Kreg Graham as he presents and pours his favourite wines from the past year, inspired by our Winemaker’s Dinner Series. Beginning with a toast of locally sourced sparkling wine, the evening will feature a 5 course dinner, each wine thoughtfully paired with a different culinary delight using locally sourced ingredients. Accompanied by a live jazz band during dinner, each guest will receive a take home gift at the end of the evening. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria

Adult $349.00 per guest, plus tax.

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance with The Sutcliffes

Ring in the new year with us! Celebrate it in style with fine buffet multi-course dinner & dancing to The Sutcliffes! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM PST

 Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay

$107.64

Footwork Entertainment: Three Room NYE 23/24

OK Footwork fam, it’s time to say goodbye to 2023 and ring in 2024 in style. This time we’re bringing you 21 DJs performing in 3 rooms, bumping genres ranging from House to Techno to UKG to Liquid. Come join us for the Footwork party vibe you’ve come to expect with a little splash of extra New Year’s Eve sparkle. We resolve to get you dancing! No monors. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria

$54.58

JoJo Mason & Whiskey Business

What a pleasure to present JOJO MASON for y’all on December 31st! It’s going to be one for the books with WHISKEY BUSINESS to follow!! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 9:00 PM

The Duke Saloon. 502 Discovery Street. Victoria

$38.61 – $43.93

Dance the night Away with Rocksteady

Get ready to dance all night long with Rocksteady. 2 Left feet?, The Great DJ Dancing Dean has you covered. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 6:30 PM –  12:30 AM

Four Points by Sheraton – Westshore Ballroom, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria

$118.82

2024 New Year’s Eve Party

Welcome the new year with a bang at Elements Casio Victoria’s New Year’s Eve Party and get ready to party like there’s no tomorrow in the Platinum Room.

This is not your average New Year’s Eve bash — it’s the ultimate celebration packed with delicious food, live entertainment, and the chance to win big! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 9:00 PM

Elements Casino Victoria – The Platinum Room, 1708 Island Hwy, Victoria

$100 plus applicable fees and taxes via Vtix.

New Years Eve

Celebrate the craziest night of the year with us at Ambrosia: a wild party filled with music, dancing, and unforgettable memories! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Ambrosia Banquet & Events, 638 Fisgard Street, Victoria

$38.61

New Years Eve 2023 at The Loghouse Pub with Demographix Band!

No cover charge NEW YEARS EVE at The Loghouse Pub with Demographix ‘rock and roll’ dance and party band. Are you in? Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM

The Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream Road, Victoria

Free

Resonance Collective NYE

Come celebrate the New Year with the Resonance Collective at Quadratic Sound! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Quadratic Sound, 655 Queens Avenue, Victoria

$27.96

New Years Late Night Party

Come ring in the new year with us! We will have a special canape menu available to order snacks until 11:00PM. Eat snacks and sip champagne or one of our delicious cocktails while you dance the night away with our musical guest Strangers.  Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street, Victoria

$40.00

New Years Eve Murder Mystery

Test your wits with our Murder Mystery New Years Eve Party! This year our theme takes place in Hollywood, where all of the glits and glam happens. Guests are attending a new Movie Premier and only the hottest people are invited to the after party, but something happened and one of the guest was MURDERED!!!! Come enjoy a night full of mystery, fun, food, drinks, and social interactions.  Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM  – 11:00 PM

Board with Friends Cafe, 705 Johnson Street, Victoria

$32.71 – $38.30

New Year’s Eve 2024

Join us as we ring in the new year!  With DJs Low & Alex Davies. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St, Victoria

$21.73

Midnight at Darcy’s – NYE 2024

Drink, eat, and dance the night away with us! Live music from Bipolar Bear, complimentary champagne toast, and our famous balloon drop! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

737 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria

$17.31

New Year’s Eve Gala

Party like it’s 2024 at the da Vinci Centre’s New Year’s Eve Gala, where the countdown unleashes party favor’s and champagne at midnight. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Leonardo da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street, Victoria

$123.81

NYE WITH KIINJO – A DISCO-GLITTER AFFAIR

No cover charge NEW YEARS EVE at The Loghouse Pub with Demographix ‘rock and roll’ dance and party band. Are you in? Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

15 Bastion Square, Victoria

$22.63 – $27.96

Dead Karma’s Next to New Years Bash

Lucid Karma + Dead Rights + Wolf Venom + the Chanin. Details

Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd, Victoria

$20

Jana Morrison in the Fathom Lounge

COME JOIN US this NYE in our newly updated room! We want to start the year right and set the tone with good beats!

We’re right on the water in the harbour, so you’ll have a front row seat to the fireworks downtown. The theme is “Dress like a disco ball”. We wanna see you great humans SHINE and we also invite everyone in whatever you’re comfortable in. Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023  | 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Hotel Grand Pacific – Lobby Level, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria

These shows are free of charge and first come first serve; no reservations are available.

New Year’s Eve at Beacon Brewing

Ring in the New Year with us until 1am with friends and fun! Champagne cocktail, late night happy hour and a champagne toast at midnight as well!!! Details

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM

Beacon Brewing, 9829 Third Street, Sidney

No tickets needed, and family friendly until 8pm

Places to Enjoy NYE Dinner:

• The Mint Restaurant
• Fairmont Empress
• Villa Eyrie Resort
• Hotel Grand Pacific
  
• LURE Restaurant & Bar
  
• Irish Times Pub
  
• Oak Bay Beach Hotel
• Inn at Laurel Point
• The Bard & Banker
• Part and Parcel
• Bar 500 at The Oswego Hotel
  
• Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
• The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort
• The Courtney Room
• Block Kitchen and Bar Victoria
• White Heather Tea Room
• Aura Restaurant
• The Palms Restaurant
• Keg Steakhouse
• Nowhere *A Restaurant
• Penny Farthing Public House
• Chorizo and Co
• L’Apero Wine and Cheese Bistro
• Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
• Opentable Restaurants