It’s easy to let New Year’s Eve plans fall through the cracks. After all the holiday activities, planning another celebration can feel like a big ask.
But Toronto has all the bases covered for New Year’s Eve, from a Taylor Swift dance party to dining with a view. So, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of parties, events, and theatre shows happening across the city to make ringing in 2024 all the more enjoyable.
Parties
Dabble in some 1920’s nostalgia at a Great Gatsby-themed boat celebration!
Hop aboard The Odyssey Toronto Yacht and party the night away across all three of its expansive decks.
Dance to two top-notch Toronto DJ’s, sample celebratory drinks, munch on complimentary appetizers, and grab party favours as you ring in the new year adrift the shores of the city skyline.
General admission tickets cost $159 and can be purchased here.
Liberty Grand Exhibition Place Party
Bid farewell to 2023 in style at this swanky New Year’s Eve party.
Bounce around multiple rooms, each playing different genres of music, from Hip-Hop to House, toast to 2024, and celebrate in style late into the night.
Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased here.
The Opera House- Taylor Swift New Year’s Party
Swifites listen up!
Countdown to 2024 while you belt lyrics to Taylor Swift at the Royal Opera House Taylor Swift NYE party.
DJ Josh will be on hand to light up the dance floor with her top hits! And, be sure to head home with Taylor-themed souvenirs in hand, enter giveaways and snap photos that make the night last forever.
Tickets range from $17 to $32 and can be purchased here.
Events
New Year’s fireworks in the city
Celebrate the start of 2024 at the largest fireworks display in Canada.
The breathtaking fireworks will be visible at midnight from anywhere in Toronto with a view of the inner harbour.
Enjoy an evening meal at a local spot for dinner, switch on the countdown live-stream to watch the fireworks from the comfort of home, or head down to alternative viewing locations at Sugar Beach, Harbour Square Park, HTO Park, or Little Norway Park to watch in person.
This is a family-friendly, free event!
New Year’s Eve at the CN Tower
Say hello to 2024 from inside Toronto’s most recognizable architectural landmark.
Head up to the CN Tower’s 360 restaurant and admire the expansive views with a glass of sparkling wine in hand, dig into a three-course meal by Executive Chef Angel Sevilla, and raise a glass to 2024.
Tickets cost $185 per person. To purchase, click here.
Polar Bear Skate at the Bentway
Strip down to your undies for a good cause at the Bentway Polar Bear Skate.
The annual charity skate is free to enter and doubles up as a clothing drive. It’s a bold way for Torontonians to see out the year and an opportunity to give back to the community.
Chilly skaters willing to show the city their skivvies will also be treated to free hot chocolate.
Clothing donations will be collected on site. Polar Bear Skate starts at 1:00 p.m. on Dec 31.
Distillery Winter Village New Year’s Eve Bash
Head to one of Toronto’s most iconic neighborhoods to welcome in the new year.
Sip on a cocktail or two, enjoy live entertainment, dance, eat, shop, and admire a spectacular fireworks display as soon as the clock strikes midnight.
To attend the Distillery Winter Village New Year’s Party, purchase tickets here, starting at $25.
Stage
Famous PEOPLE Players Winter Wonderland
Get lost in an intricately choreographed show of life-sized backlit props dancing among an audience to classical holiday music and delight in a delicious meal.
As part of The Famous PEOPLE players “Dine and Dream” package, the theatre experience will be accompanied by a mouthwatering dinner in the venue’s Moulin Rouge dining room.
Ticket prices start at $48.95. To purchase, click here.
New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza at Massey Hall
Laugh your way into 2024 at Massey Hall’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza.
The show promises the funniest comedy night of the year, featuring top-notch comedians from around Canada. The line up- includes Adrienne Fish, Anjelica Scannura, Chris Robinson, Danish Anwar, Hunter Collins, Kyle Lucey, and Patti Savard.
The festivities will be hosted by Jon Dore and headlined by Ron Josol, and will wrap up before midnight, leaving plenty of time to catch the fireworks downtown or grab a celebratory drink at a bar.
Tickets start at $51 and can be purchased here.
101 Holiday Movie Moments at the Comedy Bar
The ultimate holiday party comedy special!
This one-act epic plays on the themes of timeless Hallmark Christmas movies while paying homage to 101 beloved moments from everyone’s favourite holiday classics.
From “Bah Humbug ” to “Yippee-Ki-Yay,” the comedy spectacular promises a sought-after blend of nostalgia, festive cheer and belly laughs.
Ticket prices range from $25 – $35, and can be purchased here.
Step into the world of Disney and experience its greatest films like never before.
Stand atop Pride Rock as Rafiki presents Simba to the animal kingdom at sunrise, jump on a train with Judy Hopps on your way into Zootopia, or catch a magic carpet ride with Aladdin and Jasmine and discover the art of animation.
This family-friendly, immersive experience is perfect for kids, and is available to book until Jan. 28.
Grab tickets to a show on New Year’s eve here.
Bravissimo! New Year’s at the Opera
Listen to a world-class opera at Toronto’s classiest New Year’s Eve event.
The New Year’s performance promises unmatched musical acts bolstered by the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and led by renowned conductor Johannes Debus.
The show will feature Armenian soprano Mané Galoyan, Canadian mezzo soprano Carolyn Sproule, Canadian tenor Matthew Cairns, and Italian baritone Vito Priante.
Tickets start at $75. To purchase, click here.
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