Hey lovely community — thinking ahead to December 31st and wondering how everyone’s planning to ring in 2026. Here are a few ideas/events around town — and I’d love your suggestions too! 👇
- 🥂 Prince’s Island Park New Year’s Eve Fireworks — Midnight fireworks launching from Prince’s Island Park. Great for a magical, outdoor wrap to the year.
- 🎭 Zoo Year’s Eve at the Calgary Zoo — Family-friendly early evening fun (lights, activities), and then an adults-only celebration later on.
- 🎶 A Luminous New Year’s Eve at Bella Concert Hall — A calm, beautiful concert to end the year on a serene, artsy note.
- 💃 NYE 80’s Dance Party at Deerfoot Inn & Casino (Sundance Ballroom) — If you fancy dancing and a fun night out, this one’s on — 80s music, party vibe, and a lively crowd.
- 🍽️ New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Fairmont Palliser — For a more relaxed, elegant evening: a five-course dinner at a classic Calgary hotel.
💭 What I’m curious to know from you all:
- Have you heard of — or are you planning — other NYE events in Calgary? (Maybe cozy brunches, last-minute house concerts, pet-friendly gatherings, or winter light walks?)
- Which of the options above sounds like your kind of New Year’s — quiet & reflective (concert or dinner), festive & social (fireworks or dance party), or somewhere in between?
- Do you have favourite local spots or hidden gems around YYC for ringing in the new year that others should check out?
Drop your ideas/comments below — always up for discovering more ways to celebrate! 🎇