CHURCHILL SQUARE | NEW YEAR’S EVE
This FREE event includes family-friendly entertainment, ice skating and two fireworks displays — an early show at 8 PM and a late show at midnight. Visit the City’s website for details. PLUS the entire Arts District is getting involved!
Art Gallery of Alberta Lobby
Art activities and live performances from 6 PM – 11:45 PM.
The Winspear Centre Lobby
Live performances from 6 PM – 11:45 PM.
The Citadel Theatre Lobby
DJ, noisemaker craft, bubble machine, free cookies (limited quantity)
TIME: 6 PM – 12:15 PM
FIREWORKS: 8 PM & MIDNIGHT
LOCATION: Sir Winston Churchill Square
COST: FREE
STANLEY A. MILNER LIBRARY | THE PRINCESS BRIDE FILM SCREENING
A special New Year’s Eve screening of the classic: The Princess Bride! Then head over to Churchill Square or Rice Howard Way to enjoy the rest of the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
TIME: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
LOCATION:7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
COST: FREE
RICE HOWARD WAY | ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Just a hop away from the fireworks displays at Churchill Square, Rice Howard Way is pulling out a New Year’s party of its own with roving performers, roasted chestnuts, live music, DJs, giveaways, games and activities. Check the link for the full schedule of events.
TIME: 6 – 11:45 PM
LOCATION: Rice Howard Way, 10012 101A Avenue
COST: FREE
THE ICE DISTRICT | NEW YEAR’S EVE
The Oilers are facing off against the Utah Hockey Club in a New Year’s matchup at 7 PM. Enjoy a watch party featuring food, drinks, a DJ, the game on the giant screen, outdoor heaters and exciting prizes. Afterward, the Plaza will be transformed into an epic NYE party featuring multi-platinum artist and Album of the Year winner at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards Jade Eagleson, Canadian country singer Dawson Gray, giant countdown screens and fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: ICE District Plaza, 10360 102 St
COST: FREE
EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE | NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025
The last New Year’s Eve party in this space. DJ AK in the booth + Red Socks Photography festive photo fun. Tickets are $10 for the first 10 days they’re on sale – then $15. $20 and up at the door. Limited skip-the-line fast pass tickets available for $30
TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Evolution Wonderlounge 10220 103 Street
COST: $10 and up
THE BOWER | NEW YEAR’S EVE 25
Get ready to groove to house, disco, souls & funk at The Bower. Featuring Junior Brown open to close. For table reservations please email info@thebower.ca
TIME: 8 PM
LOCATION: The Bower, 10538 Jasper Avenue
COST: $25 (EARLY BIRD)
THE CHVRCH OF JOHN | MIDNIGHT AFFAIR
Free Champagne, confetti poppers and more. Featuring LUCKY JAY, BRZY & SIXDEV.
TIME: 9:00 PM
LOCATION: The Chvrch of John, 10260 103 Street
COST: $28 and up
STARLITE ROOM | NYE WITHOUT THE E, AN EMO NIGHT
NYE with your favourite classic emo anthems + MORE. 18+ event.
TIME: 9 PM
LOCATION: The Starlite Room, 10030 102 Street
COST: $10 and up
THE BANQUET | NEW YEAR’S EVE
Everyone in attendance at midnight gets FREE bowling for a year! NYE dinner includes a three-course meal and a glass of champagne. AND, if you don’t want dinner, you can still head down to the party to get free bowling for a year. NO COVER!
TIME: Dinner 5 – 10 PM, toast at midnight
LOCATION: The Banquet, ICE District, 10332 103 Street
COST: No cover, dinner $39.99
CENTRAL SOCIAL HALL | CHEERS TO 2025
Head to Central Social Hall for dinner and party or simply come down for the party. $50 gets you dinner, welcome prosecco or house lager, party ticket and a $25 Central gift card. $20 gets you admission and priority entrance until 11 PM.
TIME: 9 PM – close
LOCATION: Central Social Hall, 10909 Jasper Avenue
COST: $20 and up
FU’S REPAIR SHOP | FU YEAR 2025
Countdown at midnight with delicious cocktails, stellar dim sum and DJs Sonny Grimez & Justin Foosh. Limited reservations. Walk-ins available.
TIME: Countdown at midnight
LOCATION: Fu’s Repair Shop, 10524 Jasper Ave
COST: No cover
DOLLY’S COCKTAILS | MAMMA MIA NYE
Mamma Mia, here we go again. Ring in 2025 with cocktails by award-winning Calliope plus Mack, food by Chef Bri and music by DJ Kena Leon. Book a reso until 10 or grab a ticket for the dance party and bubbles at midnight.
TIME: 5 PM to late
LOCATION: Dolly’s Cocktails, 9902 109 Street
COST: $10 and up
ALCHEMY BAR | GOALS & GLITTER PARTY
Elegant NYE menu starts at 4 PM. Catch the Oilers battle it out on the ice then party it up at the Goals & Glitter Party. Complimentary bubbles and canapes PLUS a DJ spinning all night. Dress code: jerseys, glitz & glam.
TIME: 4 PM onwards
LOCATION: Alchemy Bar, 10360 102 Street
COST: No cover charge
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE | I LOVE OLD SCHOOL
NYE Bash 2.0 features music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. ADM ticket gets you entry. VIP ticket gets you entry, a welcome cocktail at 8:30 PM and reserved seating. Ultra VIP ticket gets you entry, welcome cocktail at 6:30 PM, reserved seating, 3-course dinner and party favours.
TIME: 6:30 onwards
LOCATION: 10516 Jasper Avenue
COST: $35 ADM | $50 VIP | $90 ULTRA VIP
SHERLOCK HOLMES PUB | DOWNTOWN NYE
No cover, midnight toast, open patio (weather permitting), Alex McKinnon performing live (9 PM – 1 AM) and a $29 Prime Rib dinner. The Rice Howard Way Entertainment District will be open with roving performers, roasted chestnuts, live music, DJs, giveaways, games and activities. AND you’ll be close to the Churchill Square fireworks shows.
TIME: 9 PM
LOCATION: Sherlock Holmes Pub, 10012 101A Avenue
COST: No cover
CRAFT BEER MARKET | NYE 2025
Dine like it’s the last night of 2024 with an exclusive $59.95 3-course prix fixe menu to make sure you have the proper base layer. Then, party into the night with a DJ and dance party.
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: CRAFT Beer Market, 10013 101A Avenue
COST: $20 (party) OR $59.95 (3-course meal)
CASK & BARREL | YO ABBA ABBA
Cask and barrel’s 70’s vs 80’s bangers NEW YEARS EVE PARTY. Featuring YO ABBA ABBA with special guest DJ Disco Daze. $29.99 in advance, $39.99 at the door, $69.99 VIP – includes a welcome cocktail, dinner and dessert.
TIME: 8 PM (show at 10 PM)
LOCATION: The Cask & Barrel, 10041 104 Street
COST: $29.99 and up
CANADIAN BREWHOUSE | HAPPY NEW YEAR’S
All ticketed guests in attendance get free wings for a year at midnight. Ticket gets you a welcome highball, midnight pizza bar and a midnight toast. Plus, cheap drinks you can get a steak dinner on special.
TIME: Dinner 4 – close PM, festivities start at 9 PM
LOCATION: The Canadian Brewhouse, 10338 109 Street
COST: $19.99 tickets, #32.99 dinner
CONTINENTAL TREAT | NYE PARTY
Three-course gourmet meal with paired wines, welcome cocktail and hors d’ouevres and live music by Shelly Jones & The Strathcona String Quartet.
TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: Continental Treat Fine Bistro, 10560 82 Ave
COST: $150
FILISTIX | LAST NYE DINNER
It’s Filistix Downtown’s VERY LAST dinner service before closing. They are serving a multi-course menu showcasing some of their favorites throughout the years. Two seatings: 6 PM and 8 PM so please reserve early as spaces are limited.
TIME: 6 PM & 8 PM
LOCATION: Filistix Downtown, 10621 100 Avenue
COST: $65 per person
DOSC | NYE DINNER – 5-COURSE SET MENU
A specially curated five-course meal priced at $150 per guest. Add expertly selected beverage pairings for an additional $70 per guest. Dinner service on New Year’s Eve will be limited to this feature menu only, with two seating options available:
Early Seating: 5 PM – 6 PM
Late Seating: 9 PM – 10 PM
Bookings close on December 20th.
TIME: 5 PM & 9 PM
LOCATION: DOSC, 10190 104 St
COST: $150 and up
FAIRMONT MAC | NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate in style with a dinner, a dance or a dinner + dance.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Harvest Room
1st Seating: 5:00 pm, 2nd Seating: 8:30 pm
Enjoy your evening in the heart of the city with a gourmet six-course Table d’Hôte menu. $175 per person, not including tax and gratuity
Champagne in the Chateau Dance in the Wedgewood Room
8:00 PM until 1:00 AM
DJ entertainment and dance, Champagne on arrival, gourmet canapés, and live-action chef stations. Champagne for midnight toast and party favours. Experience the glamour inside of the historic ballroom. $159 per person, not including tax and gratuity.
Both the Dinner + Dance
$239 per person, not including tax and gratuity.
For reservations, call (780) 429-6495 or email mac.dining@fairmont.com
TIME: 5 PM onwards
LOCATION: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 100 Street
COST: $159 and up