What are your plans for ringing in the New Year? Are you celebrating at home with friends, or are you in the mood to dance the night away?
If you’re looking for something special to do on New Year’s Eve, here’s a list of some great parties in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. From family-friendly options to dazzling fireworks, there’s something for everyone!
Check it out and share it with your friends!
1.Fanfest NYE Celebration with fireworks
Alongside the IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, there will be family friendly activities on Dec 31 which will end with a display of fireworks! Enjoy free skates, watch the game Canada vs USA (8pm-10:30pm), enjoy live music (10:30pm-11:30pm) and fireworks at midnight! From 2pm. FREE. At Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St. Details: hockeycanada.ca
2. Hogman-eh!
Celebrate the arrival of the new year Scottish style. Admission: $45. Free for children under 12. From 4:30pm. At Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Drive, Ottawa. Details: IG @ottscot
3. Bootlegger’s Ball ‘25
Step back in time to an era of glamour and excitement with dazzling décor. Admission: $12. Tuesday, Dec 31 from 8pm onward. At Manor Lounge, 292-A Elgin Street, Ottawa. Details: IG @manorloungeottawa
4. A Hip New Year’s Eve Bash at Overflow Brewing Company
Enjoy a delicious buffet and live music. Admission: $75. Tuesday, Dec 31 at 9pm (doors open at 8pm). At Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa. Details: IG @overflowbrewingco
5. NewYear’s Eve Countdown Party at CRAFT
DJ, dance floor, and an unforgettable party. Admission: $20 (general admission). Tuesday, Dec 31 at 9pm. At CRAFT Beer Market, 975 Bank Street, Ottawa. Details: IG @craftbeermarket
6. SBK NYE 2025 – The Latin Ball 2
Enjoy a night of salsa, bachata, and kizomba to the beats of top DJs. Admission: $86.53. Tuesday, Dec 31 at 8:30pm. At DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, 33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa.
7. Lowertown New Year’s Eve 2025 KEG Party
Enjoy fantastic vibes and a complimentary beer toast at midnight. Admission: $12. Tuesday, Dec 31 at 9pm. At Lowertown Brewery, 73 York Street, Ottawa. Details: IG @lowertownottawa
8. New Year’s Eve Ottawa Ball at Preston Event Centre
VIP open bar, light bites, champagne toast, & 3 DJs spinning hip-hop, RnB, afrohouse all night. Admission $50. 9pm-2:30am. At Preston Event Centre, 523 Saint Anthony Street, Ottawa. Details: @prestoneventcentre
9. New Year’s Party at Casino Lac-Leamy
Unique shows and epic performances Experience ticket $56 (One complimentary drink) Experience with meal $166 (with buffet dinner) Dec 31 at 1 Boulevard du Casino, 2nd floor Gatineau. Details: casinos.lotoquebec.com
10. A White Rabbit New Year’s Eve 2025
Ring in the New Year with your White Rabbit family in City at Night. From 9 pm. Admission $49.26. City at Night, 222 Slater St. Details: IG @whiterabbitottawa
11. Noon Year’s Eve Midday Bash
The greatest hits of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis! *Note: This event is for ages 19+. 12pm-2pm and 5pm to 7:30pm. At Mr. Lucky’s FREE. Rideau Carleton Casino, 4837 Albion Rd S. Details: IG @rideaucarletoncasino
12. Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Party
Enjoy a vast repertoire from the 50’s with Groove Marmalade. From 8pm to 1am. Food and Beverage available for purchase. Admission $55.66. At The Joint. Rideau Carleton Casino. +19. Details: IG @rideaucarletoncasino
13. Namaste 2025 New Year Party
An all ages party with a live band and dance performances, 10-course buffet vegan and non vegan, DJ, raffle, roulette, photo booth, face painting. Tickets: Adult $55, kids under 8 $25, kids under 5 free. Alcohol available. Dec 31 from 7pm to 2am. At Irish Hills Golf Club, 3248 Carp Road. Details: IG @charmeevents64
14. Ottawa New Year’s Eve Charity Ball
Four-course meal and entertainment in support of Journey House’s mission to buy a home for adults with development disabilities. Tickets: $199. Dec 31, 5:30pm to 1:30am. At Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. 200 Coventry Road Ottawa.
15. New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Electrifying vibes, special drinks, and live DJs at every stop. Tickets: $27.96. Dec 31, from 7pm to 3am. At Hyde & Seek. 130 George Street Ottawa, ON K1N 5W4. Details: IG @hydeandseeknights
16. New Year’s Eve at the Rainbow
From 8 pm to 1 am. Ticket price $40-$45. SOLD OUT. The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street.
17. NYE 2025 at The Show
The Biggest NYE party in Ottawa inside the no.1 Nightclub in the City. From 9 pm. General Admission $33.90. At The Show, 104 Clarence Street. Details: IG @theshowottawa
18. New Year’s Eve at The HPH
Join for Brunch, day drinks, dinner or some late-night fun. All Day. 1020 Wellington Street West. Details: IG @thehph
Enjoy! Happy New Year!!!