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Compiled by the Road Trip Alberta team
Last updated December 30, 2023
Alberta’s capital city knows how to throw a good party, and ringing in New Year’s Eve 2024 in Edmonton is the perfect city to do so. There’s so much to do, including fireworks, watching the Oilers at the ICE District, drag shows, black-tie dinners, outdoor community festivals, and so much more. There are some amazing events to suit everyone.
New Year’s Eve in Edmonton
Edmonton’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks
Bundle up the family and head downtown to Sir Winston Churchill Square to celebrate bringing in 2024 at the City of Edmonton’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks. The festivities kick off at 6:30 pm with live performances throughout the evening. Emcee Ron Walker will host and introduce musical performances such as Martin Kerr, Dahlia and The Villains, Curt Sipihoko Paskwawimostos, and Métis fiddler Darla Daniels. There will also be fire performances by FloWarrior, along with jugglers and acrobatics!
Other activities include ice skating at City Hall Plaza, where you can get your groove on as you glide across the ice to music by DJ Busyrawk. There are free skate rentals and skate aids will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the skate change room will be open from 6 pm to midnight. There will also be a big fire pit to stand around a warm-up, plus a bunch of food trucks and other treats around the plaza.
The night will cap off with a two 12-minute fireworks display launching over City Hall, one at 9 pm and one to bring in 2024 at midnight. It’s sure to be a great night for everyone!
Celebrate at ICE District by Watching the Edmonton Oilers
Fans are invited down to ICE District Plaza for New Year’s Eve 2023 with festivities kicking off off at 5:00 pm. There is a special Molson Oilers Game Day Live watch party on the big screens with the Edmonton Oilers facing the Anaheim Ducks live from Anaheim. There will be food, drinks, and entertainment from the Oilers DJ, along with outdoor heaters and epic prizes.
Following the game, ICE District Plaza will be transformed into an epic New Year’s Eve party featuring chart-topping country music sensation Josh Ross and Alberta’s own Taylor-Rae. And when the time comes to bring in 2024 the seconds will tick down on the giant countdown screens with fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
The Edmonton International New Year’s Eve Gala
Come support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and ring in 2024 in style at one of the city’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve events: the Edmonton International New Year’s Eve Gala. Held annually at the Fantasyland Hotel in West Edmonton Mall, it is simply January’s most prestigious night out.
This year’s gala promises to be a spectacular evening, with the Edmonton Journal calling it ‘the marquee event to be seen at’. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a special presentation performed by former members of Cirque du Soleil. This family-friendly event will be held in a Fantasyland Hotel elegant ballroom from 7:00 pm until 3:00 am on December 31. Tickets start at $175, with proceeds supporting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Put on your finest outfit and prepare for a spectacular evening of food, fun, and unparalleled entertainment courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.
New Year’s Eve Dueling Pianos
Cattails Crossing and Out of Bounds restaurant presents Dueling Pianos, one of the newest New Year’s Eve events, held at the Cattail Crossing Golf & Winter Club, just north of the city. Your favourite songs from the 1950s to today will be performed by two world-class performers who are ready to take your requests. Tickets start at $141 ($169 for VIP) and include a gourmet dinner, starting at 7:30 pm, and a glass of champagne at 11:00 pm. The musical festivities will continue well passed the countdown, wrapping up at around 2:00 am.
The Rec Room Edmonton NYE Bash
Edmonton’s favourite game stop, The Rec Room, is throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31. With live entertainment at the Rec Room including a DJ, magic show, photo booth, and 5 hours of unlimited gaming, this new year’s event promises to be fun for the whole family. Feature cocktails will be available for those of legal drinking age, including a prosecco toast at midnight to ring in the new year, with non-alcoholic options available as well. Tickets start at $54 for general admission or pay $106 for VIP Early Access tickets.
New Year’s Eve ’23 at The Bower
If nightclubs and dinner parties aren’t your thing, then the warm and intimate setting of The Bower cocktail bar might be right up your alley. Featuring the music of Junior Brown, The Bower is opening its doors outside of normal business hours this New Year’s Eve. Make a reservation between the hours of 8 and 9 pm and keep your table all night. Tickets are available for $25 in advance or for $30 at the door. (Note that tickets must be purchased prior to making a reservation.)
Century Casino NYE Bash
Get ready to rock in the new year with the Century Casino in St. Albert or Edmonton. Both locations are throwing the ultimate NYE party featuring live music, events cocktails, and maybe even your chance to win big.
Century Casino Edmonton welcomes Canadian rock band Chilliwack to their showroom stage for an unforgettable evening of their classic hits. Tickets are $90, and doors open at 7:00 pm.
Century Casino St Albert will be showcasing local band Damn Near Famous at their VEE Lounge for a spectacular evening of food, fun and music. Tickets start at $110 and are sold by table only. Admission includes a 3-course meal, party favours, and more.
Brett Kissel: The Compass Tour at the River Cree Resort & Casino
Brett Kissel will be rocking the stage at River Cree Resort & Casino at 9:00 pm (doors at 8 pm) on New Year’s Eve. Brett Kissel has taken the Canadian country music scene by storm. He has three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, and he is one of Canada’s most celebrated music artists. Tickets start at $80 with New Year’s celebrations after the show.
Black + White at Evolution Wonderlounge
Start off a new, queer year! Dress in theme and prepare for the night of your life in downtown Edmonton! This epic Black & White New Year’s Eve dance party includes 3 mini shows and music by special guest DJ Showboy and Pengwen trading off in the booth. There are prizes throughout the evening, including a $500 best-dressed prize. The evening begins at 9:00 pm, and tickets are only $18 or $27 to skip the line.
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Let’s Get Fizzy: Craft Beer Market New Year’s Eve Party
This New Year’s Eve, the trendy crowd will be flocking to Craft Beer Market for their 4-course dinner and countdown party. Have your choice of amuse bouche, appetizer, and main, along with special featured cocktails and, of course, a huge selection of craft beers. Seatings are available between 7:00 and 8:30 pm, with a countdown dance party to follow until the wee hours of the morning. There will be a live DJ, party favours, and more. Dinner and countdown party tickets can be purchased for $95 ($30 for party only).
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Burlesque Show at Boxer
Get an early start to your New Year’s Eve events at Boxer’s New Year’s Eve Dinner and Burlesque Show. Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail, shareable plates, and a glass of bubbles for a New Year’s toast. Plus, of course, the 90-minute burlesque show. Starting at 7:00 pm, the dancers will be weaving between the tables, granting everyone a front-row seat! Tickets start at $140. Note that Boxer’s late-night New Year’s Eve event begins at 10:00 pm, so seating for the dinner ends at 9:00 pm.
New Year’s Eve Family Beach Ball at the World Waterpark
West Edmonton Mall is throwing the ultimate beach party this New Year’s Eve, and everyone’s invited. The New Year’s Eve Family Beach Ball gives Edmontonians a chance to come in from the cold and celebrate a tropical new year at the World Waterpark, North America’s second-largest waterpark. Starting at 6:00 pm and going all the way to midnight, guests will be treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet, DJ, caricature artist, and a spectacular indoor fireworks show. Tickets start at $84 for individuals and $300 for a family of four.
Strathcona County New Year’s Eve Festival at Broadmoor Lake Park
Join families from all over the city at Strathcona County’s annual New Year’s Eve Festival from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on December 31. This family-friendly (and free!) event includes plenty of fun activities like live music, skating, lego display, a fire dancer, delicious hot chocolate, and other treats, plus much more! An early fireworks display at 8:00 pm is perfect for little ones who can’t stay up until midnight. Bundle up and join in the fun at Broadmoor Lake Park.
Coming from out of town? Plan ahead and book one of the many great Edmonton hotels so that you have a comfy place to rest after all of that partying!
And you can help cure what ails you after a night of partying by indulging at a great Edmonton cafe when you wake up. It will also help fuel you to explore more things to do in Edmonton before heading home.
Dalene Heck is a co-founder of Road Trip Alberta. She was born in Edmonton, grew up in the Peace Country, and has ventured to almost every corner of Alberta and the world (she’s travelled to 60 countries)! She is a serial blogger, the CEO of HMI Marketing, co-creator of the Trip Chaser card game, a leukemia-slayer, and cat whisperer.
