As the clock ticks down to midnight, Southern Ontario offers countless ways to ring in the New Year with unforgettable celebrations! From vibrant city events to cozy countryside gatherings, there’s something for everyone. Toronto’s iconic fireworks display lights up the skyline, while nearby Niagara Falls dazzles with its annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, featuring live music, stunning lights, and a breathtaking backdrop of one of the world’s most famous waterfalls. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or enjoy a more intimate celebration with loved ones, the region has no shortage of fantastic options to welcome the new year in style.
Southern Ontario also boasts numerous festive experiences that blend seasonal charm with local flair. Consider a charming winter getaway in wine country, complete with tastings and cozy fireside toasts, or explore local New Year’s Eve dining experiences with gourmet menus that highlight the region’s best cuisine. From family-friendly events to lively street festivals and elegant galas, Southern Ontario sets the stage for a New Year’s celebration as dynamic and diverse as the region itself. Get ready to make the final night of the year one to remember!
December 31, 2024 | 9 pm
Stars New Year’s Eve, All Inclusive
Mirage Banquet Hall, Toronto
www.facebook.com/starsNYE
The combination of Live Entertainment and All-Inclusive options has made this a favourite for those who know how to ring in the New Year in style!
December 31, 2024 | 7 pm
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
Peter & Paul Banquet Hall, Toronto
www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-dinner-dance-dec-31-2024-2025-at-peter-paul-banquet-hall-tickets-811497680407?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Includes dinner, mini dance lesson, social dancing, line dancing, wine with dinner (red or white and midnight toast)
December 31, 2024
New Year’s Eve Bash
Château Le Jardin, Woodbridge
lejardin.com/upcoming-events/new-years-eve-party
Château Le Jardin’s New Year’s Eve Bash is a glamorous event featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining, and an elegant ambiance in Vaughan, Ontario. Guests can enjoy a night of dancing, champagne toasts, and a spectacular midnight countdown to ring in the New Year in style.
December 31, 2024 | 6 – 9 pm
Oshawa Celebrates
Delpark Homes Centre, Oshawa
www.oshawa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/oshawa-celebrates.aspx
This free family-friendly event includes free skating, free swimming, free ticketed magic shows in the Library, live entertainment, a zoo, dinosaurs and crafts!
December 31, 2024 | 8 and 10 pm
Best Damn Stand-Up Comedy Show: New Year’s Eve Edition
SoCap Comedy (The Social Capital),
154 Danforth Ave., 2nd floor, Toronto
eventbrite.ca/e/best-damn-stand-up-comedy-show-new-years-eve-edition-1000-pm-show-tickets-800280098317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Get ready to laugh this New Year’s Eve. The line-up of Toronto’s favourite comedians and up-and-coming jokesters will have you ringing in the New Year with plenty of joy, laughter and a synchronized countdown. An Evening that will have you roaring with laughter.
December 31, 2024 | 7 pm
BRAVISSIMO! NEW YEAR’S AT THE OPERA
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/bravissimo-24
Arias and duets from operas including Carmen, Turandot, Marriage of Figaro, and more deliver a glamorous New Year’s Eve for seasoned and budding opera lovers alike.
January 1, 2025 | 2:30 pm
SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2025
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/salute-to-vienna-25
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert is a joyful, lively experience that has delighted audiences in Toronto for more than 25 years.
December 31, 2024 | 6 –11:59 pm
Downtown Countdown
Barrie City Hall, Barrie
www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/community-events/downtown-countdown
Downtown Barrie is the place to be to ring in the New Year! Since 1998, the Downtown Countdown has brought thousands together from near and far to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
December 31, 2024
New Year’s Eve
Garden Square, Downtown Brampton
bit.ly/4d5mFnr
December 31, 2024 | 8 – 11:59 PM
New Year’s Eve 2024
Celebration Square, Mississauga
www.mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/events-calendar
Join the biggest event of the year to ring in 2025! Fireworks presented by Tim Hortons.
December 31, 2024
Tim Hortons First Night
Magna Centre, Newmarket
www.newmarket.ca/firstnight
Bring the whole family and celebrate the new year at this year’s Tim Hortons First Night. Guests will get to enjoy free public skating, free public swimming, free figure skating performances, live outdoor concerts and live fireworks displays.
December 31, 2024
NIAGARA FALLS NEW YEAR’S EVE
Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls
www.niagaraparks.com/events/event/niagara-falls-new-years-eve
Revellers flock to Queen Victoria Park for the annual Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve with entertainment, food and fireworks next to the spectacular Horseshoe Falls.
December 31, 2024
New Years Celebration
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/new-years-eve
This festive event offers a family-friendly atmosphere and a vibrant way to ring in the New Year, making it a beloved tradition for Torontonians and visitors alike.
