New Year's Eve in Downtown Halifax

2026 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:

Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water Street

New Years Eve Party with Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds — the show starts at 11:00 PM on December 31.

Light House Arts Centre
1800 Argyle Street

• Join us for an unforgettable night. With Merimac playing the BEST genres of music—from the smooth grooves of the 70s to the epic hits of the 2000s, and everything in between—there’s something for EVERYONE!
• Come dance the night away as we celebrate the New Year. 
• Doors open at 8:00 PM
  Party begins at 9:00 PM

Stardust

1688 Barrington Street

• From 9PM to 2AM, DJ Fawn Big Canoe keeps the floor moving with dance, pop, and club anthems, while Miranda Wrights hosts and performs
• Tickets:
Early Bird – $25 (limited)
General Admission – $40
At the Door – $50

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!

Pacifico
5171 George Street

• New Year's Eve 2026 featuring the G Street Band
• Dinner and dance from 6:30 pm to 2 am
• More information here

Rumours Halifax
1668 Lower Water Street

• A one-way ticket out of the Halifax deep-freeze.
  This New Year’s Eve, Rumours transforms into Midnight in Positano. Dive into a sun-soaked resort fantasy built on heat, glamour & house music.
   
• Dress code: Resort, not reality.
  Think coastal holiday, linens, mesh, crochet, silk, short shorts, sandals, swimwear, and sunglasses after dark. Tan lines encouraged. Parkas forbidden.
   
• Tickets: $30 early / $40 regular / $50 door
  Includes coat check, champagne toast, and entry to win a stay at the queer owned Granville Affair B&B.

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

Bearly's House of Blues
1579 Grafton Street

• Tickets for New Years Eve with Garrett Mason and his Band are on sale now ! Doors will open at 6pm and the show starts at 9:30pm.
•  Tickets are $65 and are for admission only. 

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!

Matadora Tapas Bar
The Cunard, 1341 Lower Water St

• Celebra con nosotros ✨
•  DJ Caesar on the decks, unforgettable flavours on every plate, chef’s specials made for celebrating, and no cover all night long 💥 Let’s eat, dance, laugh, and welcome 2026 the Matadora way 💃

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

• Peacock is presenting a 4-course dinner, expertly curated by award-winning chef, Moira Murray, featuring seasonal, fresh ingredients.
• Menu highlights include Scallop Crudo with calamansi nuoc cham, Crab Tortellini in lobster brodo, Duck Breast with matsutake and squash berry gastrique, and a festive Rum Baba Cake with eggnog whip.
• Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. 

Lot Six Bar

1685 Argyle St

• 3 Course Prix Fixe menu $80.
  Highlights: Baby Spinach Salad, BBQ Rib Skewer, Grilled Halibut, and Maple Poached Pear 🍐
  📞 Book now! Call (902) 428-7428 or
  📧 email events@lotsix.ca

Highwayman

1673 Barrington St

• Multi course dinner and a special cocktail list.
  $125 per person (Does not include drinks)
  Reservations now available.

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

Cafe Lunette
Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street

• Ring in the New Year with an escape to France at Café Lunette. Our NYE prix fixe menu begins with familiar French comforts: warm gruyère gougères, lobster ravioli with Perigord truffle, classic French onion soup, and a beautifully prepared foie gras terrine. Each opening bite is designed to ease you into the evening, simple and elegant.
• Join us for an evening of candlelight, French flavours, and a gentle, romantic start to 2026. Tables are limited — reserve your spot today.

2 Doors Down
1533 Barrington Street

• COURSE SEASONAL SHOWCASE · $50 ✨
  Turn your favourite à la carte selections into a full four-course celebration, showcasing the best local flavours!
  Whether you would join us for a quick bite before the evening begins or celebrate with a four-course farm-to-table menu, we can’t wait to cook for you and toast 2026 together! 🥂 
• Dinner reservations at both restaurant locations from 4:30pm - 10:00pm
•  

Salt + Ash

Queen's Marque,  Lower Water Street

• NYE Surf + Turf—striploin, lobster tail, shallot mashed potato + béarnaise.
•  Fire-kissed pizzas and coastal classics will be available all night, too.
   

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):

Magnolia

5189 Prince Street

• Starting at 12 pm
• Reservations now available

Elite Elements Wellness Co.
1660 Granville Street

• Starting at 11 am
• More details dropping about our NEW YEAR DAY EVENT soon! Stay Tuned! 

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 join them in celebrating the arrival of 2026 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 2026 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 Wednesday, 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 here. 

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