New Year's Eve in Downtown Halifax

2024 is right around the corner! Looking for ways to welcome in the New Year in Downtown Halifax?

Check out our list of things to do for New Year’s Eve!

This page is a work in progress, so make sure to keep checking as we'll be adding more events as we get closer to January 1st.

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN New Year’s Eve Show

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN is a series of vivid light shows and installations around Downtown Halifax.

Check out the New Year’s Eve light projection show on the former Halifax Memorial Library building at Grafton Park, which will run between December 30 - January 2 from 5 to 11 pm (with the exception of December 31 when the show will run to 1 am). 

See the full DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN light projection schedule here: downtownhalifax.ca/delightful.

      Photo credit: Stoo Metz Photography

      NYE Events

      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 on the 30th & 31st of December to close out the year:

       

      December 30th

      Haliente Dance Studio
      1678 Barrington Street

      • Aloha 2024, a tropical-themed Night before New Year's Eve social,is taking place on Saturday, December 30
      • Enjoy 2 dance floors, a tiki bar, and salsa and bachata lessons
      • $25 in advance (includes a drink at the bar) or $35 at the door
      • Book now at haliente.com

      Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
      1919 Upper Water Street

       

      December 31st:

      Auction House
      1726 Argyle Street

      • Performances by Geoff Kennedy & live DJ 
      • Midnight balloon drop and party
      • Tickets only $10

      Bar Sofia
      Queen's Marque, 1709 Lower Water Street

      • DJ playing from 10 pm - 2 am 
      • Free cover all night

      Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
      1269 Barrington Street

      • Don't miss the Garret Mason Band NYE Blowout 

      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

      Darya 
      Queen's Marque, 1709 Lower Water Street

      • Ring in 2024 at Darya with food, champagne, and live music. 
      • Starting at 9:30 pm
      • Learn more here

      Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
      1685 Argyle Street

      • Lot Six is ringing in the New Year in style with cocktails and unforgettable vibes
      • Tickets available at lotsix.ca 

      Noble 
      1563 Barrington Street

      • $45 includings cocktail, sweet & savoury snacks, and sparkling wine at midnight. 
      • Tickets may be purchaed in store or via email at lacey@themiddlespoon.ca

      The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
      5136 Prince Street

      • Enjoy live music by Tristan Legg & Teddy Zee

      The Roxbury Urban Dive Bar
      1743 Grafton Street

      • Ball drop celebration, confetti cannons, and more!
      • $10 cover 

      The Dome 
      1739 Grafton Street

      • 2 floors, 3 rooms, 4 DJs - ring in the New Year with your crew at one of the biggest NYE parties in the city!
      • Tickets start at $25
      • Learn more here

       

      NYE Dinners

      Looking to ring in 2024 with a fabulous dinner? Some Downtown Halifax restaurants are hosting special menu offerings to make your last meal of 2023 a memorable one. Check out these restaurants below, but make sure you book soon as places are filling up fast!

       

      Cafe Lunette
      Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water

      • Enjoy a multi-course prix fixe dinner with Parisian flavours including Lobster Thermidor and Hazelnut Daquoise 
      • Reserve your table here.

      GIO Restaurant
      The Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market Street

      • Full dinner menu offered with special features
      • Sunday, December 31, from 5 - 10 pm
      • Reserve your spot at giohalifax.com

      Harbour City Bar & Grill
      Hotel Halifax,1990 Barrington Street

      • International buffet dinner special from 5 - 10 pm

      Harbourstone Pour House
      Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street

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

      • Enjoy a dazzling 6-course prix fixe featuring dishes like East Coast Oysters, Crab Tortellini, and more
      • Reserve your spot here

       

      Halifax Regional Municipality’s New Years Eve 2024

      The annual live New Year’s Eve celebrations will be taking place on Sunday, December 31 from 11 pm - 1 am at the Emera Oval.

      This is the first time the municipal New Year's Eve concert and national broadcast are taking place at the Oval. 

      Learn more about the event here.  

      Halifax Transit

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

      For detailed holiday service schedules by individual routes, click here.

      New Year's Day Brunches & Levées

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

       

      Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
      1269 Barrington Street

      • Negligents New Year's Levée
      • Starts at 3 pm

      Government House
      1451 Barrington Street

      • Nova Scotians are invited to attend the New Year's Day Levée at Government house on Monday, January 1st from 11 am - 12:30 pm
      • This event is free and open to the public 
      • They are also collecting new, clean socks to support the Mobile Outreach Health Services and foot care clinics organized by the North End Community Health Centre
      • Learn more here

      Harbour City Bar & Grill
      Hotel Halifax, 1990 Barrington Street

      • Breakfast Brunch Buffet from 8 am - 1 pm

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

      Don't sleep on Downtown Halifax this winter - there's too many things to do! Check out our Downtown Halifax Winter Bucket List here (coming soon).