🎊Ring in the New Year in Calgary🎊
Calgary is a special place to welcome in the new year as there are lots of options to suit your celebration style. 🪩
If you want to go big with dancing the night away at a local hot spot, or prefer to feast on special occasion fine dining, or party to live music, or enjoy games and activities, I've got lots of ideas for you here!
And finally, NYE doesn't have to be super expensive! You can do it on a budget with this list of inexpensive options.
Cheers! Happy New Year friend! I'll see you in 2026
Sarah
A Classic Calgary New Year's Eve
Calgary Flames vs Philadelphia Flyers NYE Game
Every year Calgarians look forward to an epic battle of Alberta New Years Eve hockey game on Dec 31st. Grab tix early as this is a popular night out!
Zoo Year's Eve
Each year the Calgary Zoo hosts their Zoo Year's Eve party that is well-known and well-loved! There is a family friendly party from 5pm-9pm and an 18+ adults only party from 10pm-midnight to choose from.
City of Calgary Fireworks
City of Calgary Fireworks
This free fireworks display will go off starting at 11:55pm from Prince's Island Park. Family friendly event. (You can also watch from home on livestream).
1) Dance into the New Year!
💃NYE Dance Parties💃
Have an epic night out with friends at one of these popular hot spots.
- Starlit Soiree NYE Charity Gala at Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
- New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at CRAFT Downtown
- Neon Retro Bollywood NYE Party at Magnolia Banquet Hall
- Arcane 5 NYE Extravaganza at The Rec Room Calgary
- New Years Eve Party 2026 at Pimlico Bar
- Midnight in Paris at The Bar & Baron
- Malt Ball 2026 at Cold Gardens
- Champagne & Spurs NYE 2026 at Ranchmans
- New Year’s Eve 80’s Dance Party at Sundance Ballroom, Deerfoot Inn & Casino
- More NYE dance events coming soon!
2) Feast into the New Year!
🍽️NYE Dining Experiences🍽️
Celebrate 2025 with an amazing meal at one of these restaurants hosting special multi-course set menus on the night of December 31st.
- Deerfoot Inn & Casino - NYE Prime Rib & Seafood Dinner Buffet
- More NYE dining events coming soon!
3) A Rockin' New Year's Eve!
🎸NYE Concerts🎸
Celebrate NYE with epic tunes at one of these venues featuring live music.
- MACHINE GUN RABBIT at The Trop
- HONEYMOON SUITE & PRISM at Chrome Showroom Deerfoot Inn & Casino
- LUMINOUS VOICES PRESENTS A LUMINOUS NYE at Bella Concert Hall Mount Royal
- APRIL WINE at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
- More NYE concerts coming soon!
4) Fun & Games New Year's Eve
🎉NYE Activities🎉
Find something extra fun to do to ring in 2026 in a memorable way! Here are some venues holding special NYE activities to mix it up for a night.
- FUNNYFEST CALGARY NEW YEARS EVE COMEDY at Double Tree by Hilton Calgary North
- More NYE fun & games coming soon!
5) Budget New Year's Eve
💸NYE Under $25 💸
Inflated prices on NYE?! No thanks! Here are some budget options so you can have an epic night out without spending all the money grandma gave you at Christmas.
- City Fireworks at Prince's Island Park (Free!)
- More budget-friendly NYE events coming soon!
Where to book a private New Year's Eve party
Prefer to book a private room for dinner or gathering? Check out this list of local private spaces...
Late Night Transit
City transit is free on Dec 31st! Plus Calgary Transit has extended service for city buses and the c-train on New Year’s Eve. Please do not drink and drive. 🙅
Where to Stay in Calgary, Alberta, Canada 😴
The Westley Hotel
The Marriott Downtown
The Marriott Downtown
New downtown hotel in a convenient location. Features popular Mexican restaurant Fonda Fora.
The Marriott Downtown
The Marriott Downtown
The Marriott Downtown
Directly across from the Calgary Tower. Features popular rooftop patio and whiskey cocktail bar.
Hotel Arts
The Marriott Downtown
Fairmont Palliser
Fancier hotel downtown, features a pool with a bar and upbeat atmosphere.
Fairmont Palliser
The Marriott Downtown
Fairmont Palliser
For those who want a boujee stay, this is literally where celebrities stay when they visit Calgary.