New Year's Eve in Downtown Halifax

2025 is just around the corner! 🎉 

Looking for the perfect way to ring in the New Year in Downtown Halifax?

Check out our list of exciting things to do this New Year’s Eve below! 🎆

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN is a series of vivid light shows and installations around Downtown Halifax during the winter months.

Don't miss the New Year’s light projection show on the former Halifax Memorial Library building at Grafton Park (corner of Spring Garden Road and Grafton Street), that will run from December 30 to January 2, from 5 to 11 pm (with the exception of December 31st when the show will run to 1 am). 

Learn more about DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN and ALL the lights around Downtown Halifax here.

Downtown Halifax will be rocking New Year's Eve with event venues, restaurants, bars, and clubs filled with music and good cheer. 

Check out these New Year's events happening to close out the year:

December 31:

Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
1579 Grafton Street

• Garrett Mason and his band will be playing for the NYE Party!
• Tickets are $55 including tax and fees

Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water Street

• If you're a fan of Elvis, you won't want to miss The Elvis Concert - a live music celebration of Elvis music
• Get tickets here

Light House Arts Centre
1800 Argyle Street

• New Year's Eve like it used to be!
• Great dance music from the 80's & 90's to bring in 2025 with a blast!
• Doors open at 9 pm, show starts at 10 pm, 19+, general admission
• Tickets are $30 - buy here

Neon Armadillo, The Done, Roxbury, Rox Live, Auction House & Retro Dance Bar
Argyle & Grafton Streets

• 6 Venues, 1 Cover: Explore Neon Armadillo, The Dome, Roxbury, Rox Live, Auction House, AND the brand-new Retro Dance Bar
• $2.50 Drinks All Night 
• $15 Early Bird Tickets
• NYE Countdown & Epic Balloon Drops – The ultimate moment of the year!

Noble - The Middle Spoon
1563 Barrington Street

• New Year's Eve in Noble. 
• $49 includes welcome cocktail, NYE inspired cocktail menu
• Tickets are limited! Must be 19+ to attend.
• Starts at 8:30
• Email lacey@themiddlespoon.ca to purchase.
• The Middle Spoon will be open for regular hours. 

Pacifico
5171 George Street

• New Year's Eve 2025 featuring the G Street Band
• Dinner and dance from 6:30 pm to 2 am
• More information here

The Board Room Game Cafe
1256 Barrington Street

• Rolling Into the New Year: PJs & Board Game Night at the Board Room
• Starts at 5 pm
• Tickets are $10 + tax

The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water Street

• Enjoy two separate events at The Lower Deck:
  • Paul Lamb & Shaydid Party - doors open at 7 pm
  • DJ Dance Party - doors open at 9 pm

The Maxwell's Plum
1600 Grafton Street

• Enjoy a NYE Celebration at The Maxwell's Plum!
• Live music, prizes/giveaways, great food, drinks and people
• 8 pm - 2 am, pre-sale tickets are $20
• Call 902-444-2220 for tickets

The Mercantile Social
1579 Hollis Street

• An evening of elegance, connections, and celebration featuring a midnight champagne toast, music and mood lighting curated by DJ Henry T.
• Plus, complimentary hors d'oeuvres served from 10-11 pm and a professional photographer to capture photos.
• Tickets available here.

The Wine Spa
1447 Hollis Street

• Benjamin Bridge & The Wine Spa present New Year's Eve Sparkle at The Spa
• Package includes facial, makeup, express manicure, glass of NV Brut, and more
• $225 per person
• Tickets available at thewinespa.ca/newyearseve

NYE Dinners

Looking to ring in 2025 with a fabulous dinner? Some Downtown Halifax restaurants are hosting special menu offerings to make your last meal of 2024 a memorable one. Check out these restaurants below, but make sure you book soon as places are filling up fast!

Gio - The Prince George Hotel 
1725 Market Street

• Enjoy dinner at Gio this New Year's Eve.
• Open 5 - 11 pm
• Secure your table before it's too late! 

Harbourstone - Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
1919 Upper Water Street

• Have an unforgettable meal celebration at Harbourstone
• Book here

Peacock Wine Bar
Queen's Marque, 1715 Lower Water Street

• Peacock is presenting a 7-course dinner, expertly curated by award-winning chef, Moira Murray, featuring seasonal, fresh ingredients.
• Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. 

The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis Street

• 4-course set menu with your choice of festive favourites
• 4 - 11 pm
• Reservations required - 902-240-7608

Tribute Restaurant
1341 Lower Water Street

• Enjoy a special Chef's Tasting Menue for $125 per person with upgrades & add-ons available. 
• 3 seating times - 5, 7:30 and 10 pm
• Reserve your spot at info@tributerestaurant.ca

Walter's Snack Bar
1533 Barrington Street

• Enjoy a Prosecco bar table-side for $10 on the purchase of a bottle of Mionetto!

The fun doesn't stop at midnight! Enjoy these special New Year's Day brunches and levées around the Downtown area on New Year's Day (January 1, 2025):

Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
1579 Grafton Street

• Enjoy the New Year's Day Levée at Bearly's from 1 - 4 pm

Darya 
Queen's Marque, 1709 Lower Water Street

• New Year's Brunch - 11 am - 3 pm

Government House
1451 Barrington Street

• Enjoy the annual New Year's Day Levée at Government House from 11 am - 12:30 pm with the Honourable Mike Savage, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
• This is a free, public event, and everyone is invited to attend (no registration required).
• Parking is available on Barrington Street and the surrounding area.

Halifax Regional Municipality Council
1841 Argyle Street

• Andy Fillmore and members of the Regional Council are inviting residents to joi mthem in celebrating the arrival of 2025 at the New Year's Levee on January 1 from 9:30 - 11 am at Halifax City Hall. 

The Prince George Hotel
1725 Market Street

• Start 2025 in style with a New Year's Day brunch at The Prince George Hotel!
• 12 - 2 pm
• Call 902-425-1986 to reserve your table

The Stubborn Goat
1580 Argyle Street

• Enjoy the Mountain Goat's Breakfast on New Year's Day, 11:30 - 2 pm

Halifax Transit will be offering free, extended bus and Alderney ferry service from 6 pm onwards on Tuesday, December 31. 

This is in support of M.A.D.D. Halifax Regional Chapter, and volunteers will be at the Halifax Ferry Terminal accepting monetary donations. 

More information coming soon. 

Check out What's Happening this January in Downtown Halifax. 

Coming Downtown and wondering where to park? Make your parking plan here.