Vancouver New Year’s Eve Parties & Celebrations To Ring in 2026
Visiting Vancouver for New Year’s Eve? Our vibrant city offers plenty of opportunities to ring in the new year with great live music and entertainment at top venues. Vancity is a top New Year’s Eve destination for good reason. Explore some of the most popular Vancouver New Year’s Eve events, including dinner cruises, dance parties, comedy shows, galas, and the annual polar bear swim!
1. New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Cruise 2026
Harbour Cruises | 501 Denman Street, Vancouver | Tickets Required
December 31, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.
All aboard with Harbour Cruises for an unforgettable Vancouver New Year’s Eve cruise. This spectacular cruise sails for four hours and features a delicious dinner buffet, dance floor, and a live DJ spinning beats right into the new year. Bust a move under the stars and join in on an exciting countdown as you welcome 2026 in style!
2. AURUM NYE 2026 Featuring Colin Hennerz and Kickcheeze
AURUM Event Center | 750 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver | Tickets Required
December 31, 2025, at 9 p.m.
Send 2025 on its way with Vancouver’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration. AURUM is bringing two Australian powerhouse acts to the stage: Colin Hennerz and Kickcheeze. Plus, come dance with local favorites SHIYA C and PINQ, along with other special guests to be announced. Party through this exciting countdown with live pop-EDM music and raise your glass as the clock strikes midnight!
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3. New Year's Eve Olympic Village Comedy Classic 2026
Jokers Canada | BMO Theatre Center, 162 W. First Ave. #203, Vancouver | Tickets Required
December 31, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Laugh in the new year with a night of incredible pro stand-up comedy, live from the stage at one of Western Canada’s best performing arts venues. Jokers Canada is known for bringing the best comedy acts to the best venues, and this New Year’s Eve event in Vancouver is sure to deliver. The lineup and other details will be announced by @jokerscanada on Instagram and Facebook.
This Vancouver New Year’s Eve event makes a great double-header: You can be home or at another party in time to join the countdown to midnight!
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4. New Year’s Eve 2026 Gala
Leonardo da Vinci Centre | 195 Bay St., Victoria | Tickets Required
December 31, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve at the Leonardo da Vinci Centre invites you to a night full of great music and company, prosecco, and more. This New Year’s Eve party near Vancouver is poised to be one of the best ways to celebrate 2026, offering a full dinner, dancing, late night snacks, party favors, and deliciously bubbly prosecco. Grab your friends and family and join the da Vinci Centre for this incredible night of fun and festivities!
5. English Bay Polar Bear Swim
English Bay Beach | Beach Avenue, Vancouver | Registration Recommended
January 1, 2026; time TBA
The English Bay Polar Bear Swim is the largest New Year’s Day swimming event in metro Vancouver, drawing thousands of participants and even more spectators. Swimmers dive into the freezing bay, with their shivers and spectator donations aiding the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This year’s English Bay Polar Bear Swim will take place on January 1 at English Bay Beach, near the corner of Denmen Street and Davie at 1790 Beach Avenue.
Whether you ring in the new year on the water, on a karaoke stage, or on a dance floor, the city of Vancouver is yours to explore in 2026. Book your stay in the heart of downtown to be close to the New Year’s Eve magic at Carmana Hotel & Suites, our luxury boutique hotel at the center of the city’s famous shopping and financial districts.