A Luminous New Year’s Eve
Local chamber choir Luminous Voices returns with its annual New Year’s Eve show at Bella Concert Hall. Starting at 7:30 p.m, the choir will sing unaccompanied pieces to ring in 2025. Sparkling wine and chocolates are included with admission.
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W., luminousvoices.com
British New Year at Ship & Anchor
Whether you’re a homesick Brit or you just want to enjoy a New Year’s Eve countdown where you’re home asleep before midnight, Ship & Anchor has you covered. The local pub is celebrating British New Year’s by opening at 10 a.m. and counting down the new year at 5 p.m. DJ Greycell will also be there playing British songs.
534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com
Calgary New Year’s Eve Club Crawl
Can’t decide where to go on NYE? Experience Calgary’s wide variety of nightlife options by embarking on the Calgary New Year’s Eve Club Crawl. Kicking off at Home and Away, you’ll experience a night of great music and no cover charges at Whiskey Rose, Bira 17, Social Beer Haus and more.
Home and Away, 1207 1 St. S.W., eventbrite.ca
Celestial Bodies Queer New Year’s Eve Party
This 2SLGBTQIA+ New Year’s Eve celebration invites patrons to leave their worries at the door as they venture into an evening of sparkles and celebration. The dance party starts at 10 p.m., with pop-up drag performances and a rotating set of DJs throughout the evening and into the early hours of 2025.
The Beltline BLOX, 834 11 Ave. S.W., @pansyclubyyc
Golden Memories, Blue Skies
Southcentre Mall is wrapping up its 50th anniversary with a day of cultural vibrancy, creativity and connection. Beginning at 10 a.m., guests can enjoy captivating performances, a live DJ and dance floor, photo ops, face-painting and more. The family-friendly event will wrap up with a dazzling drone show at 5:15 p.m.
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E., 403-271-7670, southcentremall.com
Malt Ball 2025: A Cold Garden New Year’s Eve
Local brewery Cold Garden is taking its New Year’s Eve party to The Palace Theatre this year. With the theme of “an intergalactic space disco,” the event will feature interactive performances from Le Cirque De La Nuit and DJs. The dress code is space disco.
The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave. S.W., 403-764-2653, coldgarden.ca
Midnight Soirée: A Jazz & Burlesque New Year’s Eve at The Attic Bar & Stage
Celebrate a classy new year at The Attic Bar & Stage in Inglewood. Enjoy happy hour, a delicious dinner of plant-based, stone-fired pizzas, live jazz music by the Angela Wrigley Quartet featuring Scott Morin, and dazzling burlesque performances throughout the night. Ring in 2025 with a Champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight.
The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Ave. S.E., 403-475-4741, theatticyyc.ca
Mystique New Year’s Eve
End the year with a masquerade ball at the Carriage House Inn. The party is divided into several different rooms, each one featuring different styles of music to please all the party animals in attendance. Semi-formal or costume attire is encouraged, as are masquerade masks. A culinary package is also available, which includes a five-course dinner.
Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Tr. S., 403-253-1101, mystiquenye.com
Neon New Year and Bingo at Bottlescrew Bills
Ditch the fancy dress and put on your brightest colours for Bottlescrew Bill’s Neon New Year. Featuring bingo and $5 pints of house-brewed BSB beers, this is a great option for anyone looking for a low-key yet fun New Year’s Eve event.
140 10 Ave. S.W., 403-263-7900, bottlescrewbill.com
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Prince’s Island Park
New Year’s Eve isn’t complete without fireworks. Grab a spot to view the show launching from Prince’s Island Park, which will be synchronized to music playing on CJSW 90.9 FM. There will also be family-friendly entertainment, food trucks and skating starting at 8 p.m.
Prince’s Island Park, calgary.ca
The Rec Room’s New Year’s Eve Bash
Calgarians can spend the last night of 2024 enjoying arcade games, live entertainment and a midnight toast at The Rec Room. Upgrade your ticket to VIP for a buffet-style, self-serve dinner along with other extra perks.
1180, 901 64 Ave. N.E., 587-535-6077, therecroom.com
Roaring in the 20’s with…Murder!
Local restaurant Rouge is ringing in ‘25 — 1925, that is. The restaurant will be transformed into Felix Fontano’s Speakeasy for a murder-mystery event set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress the part and have the option to assume one of the characters from the mystery, and everyone will work with their teams to solve the murder. Afterwards, prepare to dance until the new year with a live DJ, snacks and prizes for the winning solution.
Rouge, 1240 8 Ave. S.E., 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com
Zoo Year’s Eve: Adult Night
Following a family-friendly Zoo Year’s Eve celebration from 5 to 9 p.m., the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is hosting an adults-only celebration later in the evening on December 31. Starting at 10 p.m., the zoo grounds will feature all the regular Zoolights activities, along with activities like dancing and ice sculpting. There will also be drinks available around the park and a special ball drop light show for the countdown.
210 St. George’s Dr. N.E., 403-232-9300, calgaryzoo.com