Things to do downtown on NYE

From family fun to the glitz and glam. Here's everything you need to know to plan your toast this NYE.

CHURCHILL SQUARE | NEW YEAR’S EVE

For the first time since 2016, the City of Edmonton’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks are back at Churchill Square! This FREE event includes family-friendly entertainment, ice skating, art installations and two fireworks displays — an early show at 8:30 and the late show at midnight. Visit the City’s website for details.

TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION:
Sir Winston Churchill Square
COST: 
FREE

THE ICE DISTRICT | NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Oilers are facing off against the Winnipeg Jets in a New Year’s matchup at 8:00 PM. Head to the ICE District Plaza for an evening of free fun starting off with a tailgate & watch party. After the game, the plaza is turning into an epic New Year’s Eve party headlined by Brett Kissel—including giant countdown screens and a pyrotechnic display at the stroke of midnight—followed by even more live entertainment.

TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
ICE District Plaza, 10360 102 St
COST: 
FREE

THE COMMON | HIP HOP NYE 2023

Hip hop and you don’t stop at the Common. Hosted by Jaylin January, Lugz and Grego, this party will be full of great food, dancing and balloons!

TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION:
The Common, 9910 109 Street
COST:
$16

Fu’s Repair Shop

FU’S REPAIR SHOP | FU YEAR 2023

Let Fu’s fix you this NYE. Tix include tunes by DJ Echo, Veuve Clicquot with Soju Slush, Oysters, Caviar and Salt + Pepper Crab Dumplings. There’s only one seating so get your tix soon so you can get your fix.

TIME: 11:00 PM
LOCATION: Fu’s Repair Shop, 9902 109 Street
COST: $75

JW MARRIOTT | FIRE & ICE SOCIAL

Where else can you see circus entertainment, flair bartending and some of the best culinary options this NYE? The JW, of course! Go to the great Wayne Gretzky Ballroom overlooking ICE District Plaza and be sure to get suited up for the Glam Cam.

TIME: 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
JW Marriott Wayne Gretzky Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 10344 102 Street
COST: $189

CRAFT BEER MARKET | LET’S GET FIZZY

CRAFT is popping bottles to ring in the New Year in style. DJs, dancing, party favours and your choice of signature drink are all included in the ticket price. Or go all out and get the four-course dinner option to make sure you have the proper base layer.

TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION:
CRAFT Beer Market, 10013 101A Ave
COST:
$20 (party) OR $90 (four-course meal included)

Evolution Wonderlounge

EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE | SILVER & GOLD

DJ Chi Chi LaRue and Skyy Knox in the house! Kick off your new queer year with an 11 PM mini show featuring Party Queens and some of Edmonton’s finest performers. Extra style points for wearing silver & gold.

TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Evolution Wonderlounge 10220 103 Street
COST: $10 and up

FAIRMONT MAC | CHAMPAGNE IN THE CHATEAU

Make this NYE a night to remember in the century-old Empire Ballroom. Start with Champagne on arrival, indulge in gourmet canapes, dance to the DJ and clink glasses with another glass of Champagne at midnight. There’s also an option to get a six-course dinner in the Harvest Room before the soirée.

TIME: 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 100 Street
COST: $150 and up

CASK & BARREL | THE VINYL COUNTDOWN

Spend NYE at the Cask with a DJ spinning vinyl faves.

TIME: 9:30 PM
LOCATION: The Cask & Barrel 10041 104 Street
COST: $20

Suya Hause

SUYA HAUSE | ELEGANCE: NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

If you like to get dressed up, this is the party for you. A room full of well-dressed, like-minded, positive party people. Pop bottles and say cheers to an epic 2023!

TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION:
Suya Hause, 10018 106 Street
COST: $25

THE BOWER | NEW YEAR’S EVE 23

Get ready to groove to house, disco, souls & funk at The Bower. Junior Brown will be spinning tunes all night with visuals by OWEN BRIERLEY.

TIME: 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
The Bower, 10538 Jasper Avenue
COST:
$25 (EARLY BIRD)

THE CHVRCH OF JOHN | NEW YEARS 2023

Armand De Brignac & Dom Perignon at the Chvrch of John this NYE. Dance to LUCKY JAY & BRZY all night long.

TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION:
The Chvrch of John, 10260 103 Street
COST: $35 and up

THE WESTIN | RING IN THE NEW YEAR

Warm hospitality and wine at the Westin! Matt Day will be taking song requests until midnight while you feast on a multi-course meal with a dessert bar. Price is for two tickets and includes a bottle of wine.

TIME: 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 Street
COST:
$307.12 (for two)

CONTINENTAL TREAT | NYE DINNER CELEBRATION

Five-course meal with optional wine pairing. Live music by Jeff Hendrick.

LOCATION: 10560 82 Ave
COST:
$100+

DOSC | NYE DINNER CELEBRATION

Say goodbye to the year with a multi-course meal from your favourite downtown restaurant.

TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 pm – late
LOCATION:
10190 104 Street
COST:
$75+

SABOR | NYE DINNER CELEBRATION

A special multi-course dinner at one of Edmonton’s top restaurants.

TIME: 4:00,  7:30 pm
LOCATION:
10220 103 Street
COST:
$75+ tax +gratuity

SHOYA SUSHI | HOLIDAY OMAKASE

A holiday all-you-can-eat buffet – omakase style. All you can eat items include appetizers, tempura, sushi rolls, press sushi, teppanyaki, ramen and dessert. Must pre-order.  Phone 587-635-6688.

TIME: 4:30 pm,  6:30 pm,  8:30 pm
LOCATION:
10011 109 Street
COST:
$98+

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE | NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

Only $45 per person for a 3-course dinner followed by live music by The Vinyl Countdown

TIME: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
10516 Jasper Avenue
COST:
$45