In just a few short weeks, 2026 will be here. It’s a new year and an opportunity to enter it with your best foot forward.
Well, first you might want to celebrate with a big party. We compiled this list of all the best parties in town so you and your pals can count down to midnight in style.
Here are the hottest parties and events you can hit up on New Year’s Eve. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Celebrate New Year’s at one of Calgary’s most beloved local venues! Upstairs, local indie favourites Thomas Thomas, Good Grief, Tad & the Toads and Motherdaughters, and downstairs, the return of Glitter for one night only with guests DA’AT, Rythm of Cruelty, LUST and special guest selector droogaloo. Your ticket includes access to both upstairs and downstairs, so prepare to hop up and down a few stairs as you take in the wide variety of music acts. It’ll be a fantastic night of local live music to kick off the New Year, with great food and drink to boot.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Palomino Smokehouse — 109 7th Ave. SW, Calgary
Cost: $22
All of the city of Calgary is invited to celebrate with a dazzling fireworks show, live entertainment, and more fun at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Where: Prince’s Island Park and Eau Claire Plaza
Tickets: Free
Ring in the New Year Gatsby-style at Bow & Bend Rooftop, perched on the 12th floor of the Element by Westin in downtown Calgary, with incredible city views.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Bow & Bend Rooftop — 833 4th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $89+
Step into pure elegance this New Year’s Eve at the JCAA New Year’s Eve Gala hosted at the Best Western Premier Hotel.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre — 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary
Tickets: $135
Ring in the New Year with style! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, fine dining, and lively celebrations featuring The Saturday Jam Band & Brandon Lorenzo.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Ranchmans Calgary — 9615 Macleod Trail S., Calgary
Tickets: $22+
Canadian rock legends April Wine will make their way to the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino to wrap up the 2025 leg of their winter tour and ring in the new year.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino — 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary
Tickets: $77
Ring in 2026 with glitter, groove, and good vibes at Disco at The Downs! Join them on New Year’s Eve for a high-energy night filled with music, dancing, and celebrations that sparkle.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Century Downs — 260 Rocky View County
Tickets: Free
Say thank u, next to 2025 at this bumpin’ New Year’s Eve party at Commonwealth with Joash Charles, Aldobando and DJ B.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Commonwealth — 731 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $22+
Celebrate NYE in style with a glitzy cabaret show hosted by The Cab Co., and a special champagne toast at midnight. This New Year’s Eve, The Attic transforms into SAL❍❍N 54 – a dazzling mash-up of disco decadence, cabaret heat, queer glamour, and Western grit. Think Studio 54 energy with a little cowboy chaos and a whole lot of je ne sais quoi. Fabulous!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: The Attic Bar & Stage — 1413 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $47
Ring in the New Year, Rocky Mountain style! Join Lake Louise Ski Resort for a full evening of food, fun, and celebration for all ages!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Lodge of Ten Peaks — 1 Whitehorn Rd., Lake Louise, Alta.
Tickets: $60 for children; $100 for adults
The biggest — and only — Bollywood Fusion New Year’s Eve Party in the city is here! Get ready to light up the dance floor and welcome 2026 with electrifying Bollywood Fusion beats, amazing vibes, and an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: CHI-CHA Lounge & Bar — 815 8th Ave. SW #100, Calgary, Alta.
Tickets: $58+
Black attire is required for this immersive experience with extra Luc Belair champagne service, mesmerizing lights and dazzling decor.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Rooftop YYC — 414 3rd Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $23
The Arcane Five delivers Calgary’s biggest NYE party, featuring a buffet, champagne toast, and massive door prizes at The Rec Room Calgary.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: The Rec Room Deerfoot — 1180-901 64th Ave. NE, Calgary
Tickets: $80
Step into a dazzling world of sparkling vibes and over-the-top fabulousness as this local gay bar counts down to 2026 in the most epic way imaginable. Featuring Hazel – Canada’s Drag Race DIVA from Season 6 – and a DJ lineup that will keep you dancing ’til dawn!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: Twisted Element — 1006 11th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $16+
Ring in 2026 with a night full of energy, music, and ’80s nostalgia at Deerfoot Inn & Casino.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Sundance Ballroom, Deerfoot Inn & Casino — 11500 35th St. SE #1000, Calgary
Tickets: $35+
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