
Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2023 in Edmonton? Here is a list of events, activities and parties in and around Edmonton to enjoy New Year’s Eve.
Free New Year’s Eve Bus & LRT Service — Edmonton Transit Service — Riders can board buses, LRT and DATS for free from 6 p.m. on December 31 until the end of service at around 3 a.m. on January 1.
I. New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Festival Edmonton
This year’s celebration will include an early fireworks show for families, as well as a traditional midnight fireworks display. The fireworks shows, which will be approximately 12 minutes long, will be launched into the skies over the pyramids of City Hall. It will also feature grand celebrations starting at 6:30 pm.
Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 6:30pm-midnight
Fireworks: 8:30pm and midnight
City Hall Plaza & Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free
Strathcona County New Year’s Eve Festival
Ring in the new year with free, family-friendly activities and entertainment. Finish the night off with our annual fireworks show at Broadmoor Lake Park!
Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 4 PM to 8 PM; Fireworks: 8 PM
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
Free
Family Fest – Stony Plain New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your neighbours at Heritage Park. Sleigh rides, skating, a family dance, bonfires, BBQ, hot cocoa, and a firework show at 9 p.m. to close the evening – it’s going to be an amazing night! Activities will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. except for sleigh rides packing up at 8:45 p.m. Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 5 PM to 9 PM; Fireworks: 9 PM
Heritage Park, 4204 – 50 Street, Stony Plain
Free
St Albert New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Bring your whole family and join us as we welcome 2023! Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:30 PM
Launched from Meadowview Ball Diamonds 1 Meadowview Drive, St. Albert; View from nearby areas.
Free
New Year’s Eve at ICE District – Fireworks & Outdoor Party
Brett Kissel will be headlining the New Year’s Eve celebration in ICE District Plaza. With the Oilers facing off against the Winnipeg Jets for a New Year’s Eve matchup at 8:00 PM, fans are invited down to ICE District Plaza starting at 6:00 PM for a tailgate party and watch party. Then, following the game, ICE District Plaza will be transformed into an epic New Year’s Eve party headlined by country music legend and proud Albertan Brett Kissel—including giant countdown screens and a pyrotechnic display at the stroke of midnight—followed by even more live entertainment.
Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Oilers Fan Park, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
Free
World Water Park’s Family Beach Ball – Fireworks
Escape the cold and celebrate at World Waterpark featuring live entertainment, a buffet, a spectacular indoor fireworks show, and great company! There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with your friends and family! Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
World Water Park, WEM
$69.00 & up
Woodcroft Community League New Year’s Eve Skating and Fireworks
Join us on New Year’s Eve for skating and fireworks! Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 5:30–10:00 PM
13915 115 Ave NW, Edmonton
Free for community league members and their guests
Noon Year’s Eve
Bring your family! Bring your friends! Ring in the “noon year” together at the science centre, featuring a countdown and the science centre’s special twist on fireworks! Join us as we herald the New Year with a bang!
Details
Satuday, December 31, 2022 | 12 PM
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton 11211 142 Street
Regular Admission
A Pro Coro Canada New Year’s Eve
Celebrate the last night of 2022 with choral music and sparkling wine, and a sing-along to Auld Lang Syne! Enjoy an early evening of wonderful songs before heading off to your next New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 St NW, Edmonton
$10 to $45
Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets
Welcome, 2023, cheering Edmonton Oilers. Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 8:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$73 – $395 +fees
Holiday Light Displays
See Christmas light displays.
- The Magic Of Lights @ RAD torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253 Edmonton International Airport Leduc County
- Luminaria @ Kurimoto Japanese Garden, U of Alberta Botanic Garden
- Country Christmas Lights @ Leduc West Antique Society, 49541, Range Rd 260, Calmar
- Zoominescence @ Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
- Celebrate the Season @ Alberta Legislature Building, 10800 – 97 Avenue, Edmonton
- Candy Cane Lane @ 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue Edmonton.
- Borealis Lights @ St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park, 47 Riel Dr., St. Albert
II. New Year’s Eve Galas and Special Events
III. New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Events
VI. New Year’s Eve In-Person Restaurant Dinner Specials
- Workshop Eatery ($115/person – 4 course + amuse & $165/person – Wine Paired 4 course + amuse) — 4 course dinner @ Workshop Eatery, 2003 91 St SW, Edmonton
- Bundok ($85.00 per person) — set menu of some classic Bündok dishes and fun new additions for the evening @ 10228 104 St NW, Edmonton
- Tzin Wine & Tapas ($157.50 per person) — 5-course, set menu. The cost includes one bottle of wine per couple or individual wine pairings with each course. @ 10115 – 104 Street, Edmonton
- Ampersand27 ($99.00 per person) — The dinner will be three courses curated by Executive Chef Jeff Sullivan, and includes a welcome glass of prosecco. @ 10612 – 82 (Whyte) Ave, Edmonton
- Harvest Room – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald ($215.25 per person) — gourmet 6-course Table d’Hôte menu with your choice of entrée only (No à la carte menu available) @ 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton
- Smokey Bear ($125 P/P Set Menu) — Set Menu @ 8223 104 St NW, Edmonton
- Royal Coach Dining Room – Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre ($70.00 per person) — sumptuous NYE buffet @ 11727 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
- Hart’s Table ($75.00 per person) — 3-course dinner experience @ 14229 23 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Chartier ($125.00 per person) — hip 1970s “Après Ski” multi-course dinner @ #102 5012, 50th St, Beaumont
V. New Year’s Eve Parties
You may like: Things to Do in January
VI. On New Year’s Day – January 1, 2023