New Year’s Eve
From fireworks to family-friendly parties, ring in the new year with these great events
Get ready to ring in 2020 with these awesome New Year’s Eve celebrations—it’s the start of a new decade!
With family-friendly offerings from The City of Calgary and the Calgary Public Library to live music and a comic murder mystery, there’s something for everyone.
Still need plans? Here’s what we’re checking out:
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
December 31, 2019, 11:00am – 1:00am
Multiple locations
Free admission
The City of Calgary caps off the year with a day of free music, live performances, activities for all ages, and, of course, fireworks. From the outdoor skating and music at Olympic Plaza to Christmas lights, fire pits, and extended hours at Bowness Park, it all wraps with a fireworks display at midnight from the Calgary Tower.
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New Year’s Eve at the Library
December 31, 2019, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Central Library (800 3rd St. SE)
Free admission
A year this good deserves an even better send off! Explore everything the library has to offer with a free tour, pop-up performances, and a family fun dance party. You can even ring in the roaring new decade with an early afternoon countdown for families and kids.
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Village Square Leisure Centre New Year’s Eve Family Event
December 31, 2019, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56th St. NE)
Regular admission
Celebrate with the family and play, swim, jump, splash, and slide into 2020. Look for arts and crafts, games, obstacle courses, a bouncy house, and a pool party countdown.
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Happy Hour with Matt Masters
December 31, 2019, 4:00 – 7:00pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
No cover
Say so long to 2019 with local favourite Western swing king, Matt Masters. An Alberta country and folk musician, Masters has a 19-year history of performance across Calgary and around the world. There’s no cover but bring some cash—the hat will be passed around, Nashville style.
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New Year’s Eve Family Bash
December 31, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4th St. SE)
$10
Celebrate the new year with the whole family and Scotiabank Backbeat! Enjoy a family-friendly games room, get groovy with a family sing-a-long, and create a festive noisemaker to help you ring in 2020 at the 8:00pm countdown. And here’s a pro tip—all the activities located on the first floor are free to check out.
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Southland Leisure Centre New Year’s Eve Family Event
December 31, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Dr. SW)
Regular admission
Play, skate, swim, jump, and slide with the whole family this New Year’s Eve and be sure to spend some time at the waterpark as a DJ pumps out the tunes at an epic pool party.
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Wait Until Park
December 31, 2019, 6:00 – 10:30pm
Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave. SE)
$125
Murder Mystery Dinners at Fort Calgary are an interactive evening featuring fabulous food and entertainment that will have you laughing all night long. Enjoy a locally sourced dinner buffet and a complimentary glass of bubbles at this special New Year’s Eve presentation.
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New Year’s Eve Comedy, Dinner & Dance
December 31, 2019, 6:00pm – 2:00am
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (2120 16th Ave. NE)
$69 – $398
Want to ring in the new year by laughing the old one away? Well, FunnyFest has you covered with three headline comedians, live music, and much more.
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A Luminous New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2019, 8:00 – 10:30pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$43
Ring in 2020 with Calgary’s professional chamber choir Luminous Voices featuring a celebratory combination of jazz standards and some standard choral music. Tickets even include a special treat during the intermission.
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The Polyjesters
December 31, 2019, 9:30pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
$25 – $35
The Polyjesters are a lively band of talented and outgoing entertainers who eagerly share their love of music with everyone they meet. These swaggering gents are ringing in 2020 with their vibrant music so be sure to head to the King Eddy this New Year’s Eve.
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