Note this is last year’s post. Click here for New Year Eve 2019!!!
As per usual, I’ve put together a large list of Ottawa event options for an upcoming party night!! Celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style (or not in style if you so choose) with any of these fabulous events, listed below. After scouring the internet to find these events, I struggled with how to organize them, as people will typically go the extra mile, literally, to hit up the best New Year’s party available. I decided to sort them geographically for lack of better options. So please find below my non-exhaustive list of options to ring in the new year! I will update this list as I discover more events, but if you can’t find something amazing to do from this, a house party is likely your best option. If you are running an event and it isn’t on this list, please feel free to send me the details via my website/contact info.
Ottawa Central (Downtown, Market, **Glebe and TD Place area is under “South”)
- New Years Eve at The Senate Tavern
- The Senate Tavern on Bank, 1159 Bank Street, Ottawa
- 8pm – 2am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1735097269894200/
- This year keep your New Years Eve celebration local and stay in Ottawa South! Join us at The Senate Tavern for a bite to eat, some cocktails and a complimentary midnight champagne toast. No Cover, No Dress Code, No Hassle! Make your reservation today!
- Ottawa’s Official NYE 2017
- The Bourbon Room, 400 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa
- 9pm – 3am
- https://www.jawah.com/event/ottawa-official-new-years-party/
- New Year’s Eve is Fast approaching and we don’t want you celebrating anywhere else!! Hang Over II and the Bourbon Room’s NYE2017 were both sold out last year, this year we’re joining forces for an even bigger party!
- New Year’s Part at Mill Street
- Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington Street, Ottawa
- 6pm – 2am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/508921136153024/
- Celebrate the end of 2017 and ring in 2018 with great beer, live music and complimentary bubbly at midnight! Live Music provided by: Jaymarcs (6pm – 10pm), Peter Voith (6pm – 10pm), DJ (10pm) to close Optional table d’hôte and beer pairing dinner. No cover charges. No tickets. No hassle. Please note, reservations are needed. Please call 613-567-2337.
- Soulcasters! New Years Eve at The Atomic Rooster!
- Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank Street, Ottawa
- 10pm – 2am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/547720925574980/
- Get ready to shake your tail feather into the New Year with the Soul Casters at the Atomic Rooster! Party Favours and NO COVER. Get there early folks, no reservations!!!!
- New Year’s Eve at Renaud Cabin
- Ottawa Rambling Club (Meet at Tunny’s Pasture)
- 7:15pm –
- https://ottawaramblingclub.org/index.php/latest-news/19-news/173-new-year-s-eve-at-renaud-cabin
- Bring in the New Year with your fellow Ramblers in beautiful, serene Gatineau Park. Feel free to invite a few family members or friends. On December 31st meet at Tunney’s Pasture (parking lot next to the parkway, off Parkdale near Emmerson) at 7:15pm to arrange car pooling for a 7:30pm departure to P19. From P19 either ski or snowshoe into Renaud Cabin: it is about a 3.5km ski along trails #50 and #55 to Renaud Cabin, although you can ski longer if you like along trail #55 to Taylor Lake before returning to the cabin; and about a 4.5km snowshoe along trail #74 from P19 to Renaud Cabin. At Renaud Cabin there is a wood stove to provide heat and warm up sandwiches and snacks if you like. Please bring along candles and snacks / treats to share with your fellow Ramblers.
- New Year, Same Old frnz
- Steak and Sushi, 87 Clearance Street, Ottawa
- 9pm – 3am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-year-same-old-frnz-tickets-41064192104?aff=efbeventtix
- Ottawa’s HOTTEST event “frnz fridays” (sold out 26 weeks straight) is throwing Ottawa’s #1 NYE PARTY. frnz is Ottawa’s newest supper club – Every Friday @ Steak & Sushi in partnership with Ciroc Vodka and are moving to Sunday Night ONE TIME ONLY for this special NYE Party. We have many packages to choose from, there is NO GUESTLIST. (Bottle Service packages include 8 tickets).
- Canada 150 Closing Party on the Hill! **CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER**
- Parliament Hill
- 9pm – 1am
- https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/dec150/detail-eng.html?id=186548
- Ring in the New Year with an electrifying dance and skating party! For the first time ever, skate on Parliament Hill and enjoy a unique Canada 150 experience! 9 pm: The party starts with the Christmas Lights Across Canada multimedia show, featuring cool pyrotechnics and lasers! Dynamic DJ duo Carl Müren and Evana Müren will keep you entertained with some of Canada’s top tunes. 10 pm: Missed some of the action, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Experience the Christmas Lights Across Canada multimedia show, featuring pyrotechnics and lasers, followed by DJ Shub, one of the initiator of “Powwow Step” electronic music. 11 pm: Enjoy the last stretch of 2017 and a final showing of the Christmas Lights Across Canada multimedia show followed by Canada’s own hip-hop ambassador Kardinal Offishall! At 11:59 p.m., be amazed by more pyrotechnics and a stunning laser show! Crazy luminous characters will be mingling playfully with the crowd throughout the evening.
- New Year’s Eve Celebration “Light the Lantern” Dinner and Dance
- National Arts Centre
- 7pm – 1am
- https://nac-cna.ca/event/17606
- Savour a delectable four course meal including party favours, a sparkling toast at midnight and dance the night away with your favourite music from “Big Band Ottawa”! 7:00pm doors open 8:00pm dinner 9:30pm dance. $199 per couple. Please call 613.232.5713 for tickets or more information.
- New Year’s Eve – A Great Gatsby Affair! Dinner and Dance for Singles
- Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa
- 7pm – 1am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-a-great-gatsby-affair-dinnerdance-for-singles-tickets-39404810850
- Celebrate New Years Eve with other Singles and Friends. We’ll see out the old and welcome in the new with cocktails, mixer, 3+ course dinner, midnight champagne, streamers/noise makers in a Great Gatsby Affair! Flappers and sequins for the ladies, Speakeasy wear for the men! Three course dinner and midnight appy’s table. Dance, Dance, Dance to a great DJ. Door Prizes and more!! Join us for a lively party and add some fun to your New Years resolution!
- Ottawa New Year’s Eve
- Ottawa Marriott Hotel
- 8pm – 2am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ottawa-new-years-eve-wwwnyeottawacom-tickets-39761282065?aff=es2
- STARFISH creative events + inspiration presents it’s 10th Annual New Year’s Eve Event. The ultimate finale to an exciting year of Canada 150 Celebrations. DJ Ray Ray, plus Special Guest DJ MACE; Hors d’oeuvres from 9pm – 10:45pm; One complimentary beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic); Party Favours; Complimentary Photobooth; Chance to win prizes in Canada 150 Balloon Drop and lots more surprises.
- “Lets Talk About Paul” New Years Eve 2018 Gala
- Hooley’s Pub, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa
- 9pm – 3am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-about-paul-new-years-eve-2018-gala-presented-by-meatings-barbecue-tickets-41177329501?aff=es2
- Take in the new year in style while supporting a great cause! Meatings Barbecue is back again for the 4th year to host one of the best New Years Eve galas in Ottawa. Last year alone we had over 600 people attend! After great partnerships with “Make-A-Wish”, “Be The Choice”, “Do It For Daron” & “The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation” over the past three years, we have decided to partner with the “LetsTalkAboutPaul GoFundMe Campaign” which is dedicated to Lymphoma Awareness and funds For Paul’s son Bentley. As many of you know we recently lost Paul on November 23rd 2017. Paul was a great person, a great father and a great friend to us all.
- New Years Eve 2018
- Junxion Public House
- 8pm – 3am
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-2018-junxion-public-house-tickets-41229005064?aff=es2
- HOUSE PARTY celebrations are so last year. It’s time to raise a glass, and raise the bar this New Year’s and if you’re planning on celebrating in Ottawa this year, then JUNXION is the ONLY place to be! Celebrating our 7th New Year’s Eve, this event promises to be Sold Out Early again! THE JUNXION PUBLIC HOUSE is the only downtown destination set to making you come out on top with our Vegas themed New Year’s Eve.
- New Year’s Eve Gala
- Bartholomew’s Church, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa
- 7pm – 12:30am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-gala-2017-tickets-41131230618?aff=es2
- Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the coming new year. Your evening will begin with a brief reception and silent auction. We will then adjourn to the beautiful and historic St Bartholomew’s for a concert we’ve entitled “An Evening with Nellie Melba.” It’s our way of marking the centennial of the great Australian soprano’s royal performance at this same church. The concert will be followed by a sumptuous buffet and dancing to your favourite waltzes. We will then greet the New Year with a glass of sparkling champagne and the ringing of the church bells. A night to remember!
Ottawa East (East of Riverside/Vanier Parkway, Orleans, Gloucester)
- Ottawa New Years Eve Charity Ball
- Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
- 6pm – 2am
- https://ottawacharityball.ca
- Mark your calendar, and join us on Sunday, December 31st at the Ottawa Conference and Event Center, as we bid adieu to 2017 and celebrate Ottawa’s last Canada 150 marquee event of the year. The Ottawa New Year’s Eve Charity Ball promises to be an exciting night of fantastic entertainment with an extravagant four course meal. Dance the night away and try your luck at the Las Vegas style charity casino. Amazing live auction items will be available, ready and waiting for you to take them home. All proceeds benefit charities that support children with autism and special needs. All guests will be entered for an opportunity to win the incredible grand door prize worth over $10,000. The night kicks off with cocktails at 6pm, followed by a truly fantastic four course dinner of sumptuous fine dining. During your meal you will be treated to a smooth musical ambience provided by the world-class artistry of the Steve Berndt Quartet! During this elegant four course dinner, you will be treated to the special sound of world class jazz artist Steve Berndt Quartet. For those that love to move on the dance floor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! After Steve, there’ll be lots more dancing with our DJ playing all the best dance and pop tunes. What a night!
- Highway 417 New Years Eve
- Barley Mow Orleans, 2034 Tenth Line Road, Orleans
- 9pm – 2am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/203159806899162/
- Come celebrate the beginning of 2018 with the duo!
- 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night
- Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans
- 9pm – 1am (estimated)
- http://shenkmanarts.ca/en/calendar_calendrier/december_decembre_2017/new_years_eve_comedy_night/index.htm
- For the seventh year in a row, the Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night brings in three top-notch Canadian comedians to laugh away the last hours of the year with you! Always a sold-out event, this comedy extravaganza salutes the calendar ahead by rounding up the most hilarious acts around for a night of merriment. Ben Miner, Jessica Holmes and David Merry make up this year’s triple-bill, and they have some side-splitting material in store for the celebration. Check out their bios below, because you won’t want to miss out – reserve your seats now!
- New Years Rockin’ Eve featuring Capital BEATLES
- Grace O’Malley’s East Coast Pub and Restaurant, 1151 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa
- 6:30pm – 2am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-rockin-eve-featuring-capital-beatles-tickets-38738942219?aff=es2
- The early bird gets the worm – buy your tickets in advance for a great party deal. 20$ tickets online in advance for show entry. 50$ in advance online for dinner & show entry. Meal includes starter soup/ salad, roast beef/ chicken, roasted potato & vegetables, and PIE! We will be serving champagne at Midnight to Ring in the New Year 2018!! Capital Beatles is a Beatles Tribute Band that rocks the Gracie’s House every time they come. They sound exactly like the Beatles did in the 60’s and play with all the original Beatles Equipment. We will have a special “midnight menu” to order from throughout the night should you choose to skip the dinner. Pub grub (nachos/appys, etc). Door prizes will be up for grabs and winners announced at 11:30 PM.
Ottawa South (Glebe, South Keys, TD Place Area)
- Timeless NYE
- Infinity Convention Centre
- 7:30pm OR 9:30pm – 2am (estimated)
- http://www.timelessnye.com
- Swanky. Posh. Sexy … Timeless. Ottawa Venues, DNA Presents, and HOT 89.9 are proud to present The 2nd Annual Timeless, Ottawa’s premiere New Year’s Eve Gala. 21+Event; Formal Dress; 1500 attendees; Gourmet dinner with multiple food + Carving stations; VIP tables for groups and corporate; Live Music and DJs; Champagne station; Late night bites.
- Hogman-eh!
- Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
- 5pm – 12:15am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1676628292426464/
- Ecosse, American Rogues, Urban Highlanders, Season, Arnprior McNabb Pipes and Drums, dancers, food, booze FIREWORKS!
- John and George’s New Years Eve Party
- Barley Mow, 1060 Bank Street, Ottawa
- 9pm – 1am
- https://barleymow.com/locations/ottawa-bank-street-pub/
- John Allaire and George Stryker New Years Eve Party! (The Walter and Stanley Show) LET’S COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR 2018 TOGETHER! As the New Year begins and the old one ends, we’d love to celebrate with our family & friends! We’re throwing a party and you’ll have a blast, as we say goodbye to the last! So everyone’s invited to join us at the Barley Mow at 1060 Bank Street, for a night of music, food, favours, dancing and fun! Shine up your best gold glitter and grab a ticket. Only $30.00. Best party in town! ONLY 75 tickets printed. Once they’re gone, that’s it kiddies. Limited space!! RESERVATIONS: 613-695-2265.
- CRAFT New Year’s Eve Brewmaster’s Dinner & Dance
- CRAFT Beer Market
- 6:30pm – 2am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/craft-new-years-eve-brewmasters-dinner-dance-tickets-39735756718
- Ring in the New Year at CRAFT Beer Market’s Inaugural Brewmasters Dinner! If you enjoy great beer paired with fresh local food, dinner and dancing, this is an event you do not want to miss! Your ticket includes four delicious courses, beer pairings plus welcome beer, party favours, champagne at midnight and live DJ! Breweries featured include Steamwhistle, Nicklebrook, Collective Arts, Left Field & Beau’s Brewery. Please note that this is a set menu! If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us before purchasing a ticket.
- New Year’s Eve Salsa Social Dance Bash
- The Glebe Neibourhood Activities Group, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa
- 8pm – 2am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/173819543097772
- Rahim Salsa & Luc are presenting Ottawa / Gatineau’s 9th New Year’s Eve Strictly Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, Merengue some disco Dance Bash at the beautiful Glebe Community Centre on Sunday December 31st, 2017! Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, Merengue Social Mix Dance Party all night long to the music of DJ Chris Feist & DJ Rahims. Fully licensed cash bar! Family friendly environment.
Ottawa West (Westboro, Barrhaven, Kanata)
- NYE at the Farrell Hall
- Farrell Hall, 186 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario
- 8pm – 1am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1548406195217948/
- Come bring in 2018 with The Brockolees at the Farrell Hall! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at The Imperial in Perth and The Lee Tavern in Smiths Falls.
- New Years Eve Mardi-Gras Masquerade Style
- Fat Tuesdays, Kanata
- 9pm – 4am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fat-tuesdays-nye-2018-tickets-41217827632
- New Years Eve at NSC
- NSC, 3259 Carling Ave, Ottawa
- 6pm – 1:30am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-at-nsc-tickets-40107864703?aff=es2
- Join us New Years Eve for a great evening of fine dining and dancing. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour (6-7pm), followed by a four course served dinner prepared by Chef Tim (7:15pm). Then strap on your dancing shoes for a fun night of dancing. Dj Dave will be providing a full night of music! Please dress in semi-formal to formal attire.
- Lil’ Negril 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
- Lil’ Negril, 261 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean
- 7pm – 1am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1377353102375937/
- $65/per person + tax; Dine at your leisure – Space is limited Dining room decorate Gold and white with splash of black, and roses backdrop. Savour a delicious Three Course Plated Dinner. Choice of red or white wine with dinner. Dance the night away to the reggae rhythms on our intimate and decorated dance floor. Complimentary glass of sparkling wine at Midnight to toast the incoming new year 2018 Starter: Tropical Papaya and Spinach Salad – Young tender spinach leaves, combine with Papaya, bacon (option Cashew), sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes compliment with a tropical vinaigrette or shrimp and bacon wrapped. Entrée: Chicken Supreme Jamaican – Herb and spice rubbed chicken breast stuff with smoked mozzarella and asparagus with wild rice pilaf and fresh steam vegetable medley. Dessert: Tropical fruit bowl Featuring medley of tropical fruits dice and rounds set in a grapefruit bowl, coated with honey and lemon sauce or individual slice of Jamaica rum /black cake. Hidden Gem located in the heart of Centrepointe. This elegant warm establishment located at 261 Centrepointe overlooks the beautiful Centrepointe park. Our restaurant is the perfect place to welcome and celebrate the new year in a classy, intimate, cozy and no problem environment.
- New Year’s Eve Country Bash
- Crazy Horse
- 9pm – 2am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-country-bash-crazy-horse-tickets-41226147517?aff=es2
- Come ring in 2018 @ Crazy Horse this year on Sunday December, 31st!! Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased online! Riley New Band from Renfrew will be on stage starting @ 9:45pm along with DJ LTP between sets! If looking for dinner reservations please contact us 613-591-8884! You will not need to purchase a $10 ticket if coming for dinner. Can’t wait to party with everyone!
- Aquatopia 2018 New Year’s Gala
- Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory, 2710 March Road, Ottawa
- 8pm – 2am
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aquatopia-2018-new-years-gala-tickets-40990594973?aff=es2
- Come celebrate the 2018 New Year in in style at an incredible resort-like tropical paradise – right here in Ottawa! Party while enjoying an unhindered view of the moon & stars of a winter sky, all while surrounded by the warm, glass-enclosed water garden splendour of Aquatopia Conservatory. Our executive Chef Reshad will be in the house, serving an eclectic menu of tapas, passed hors d’oeuvres, and delectable desserts, along with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A fabulous cash bar of craft beers, signature cocktails, fine wines, and unique virgin drinks will be served throughout the evening. Dance the night away to the rhythmic beats of our concert DJ, surrounded by koi ponds, water gardens, and the most amazing club sound and lighting system in the city. If you prefer, relax in our warm tropical greenhouse lounge with your best friends or favourite honey while looking skyward through the glass walls & ceiling as a spectacular fireworks display brightens up the midnight sky.
Gatineau
- Nouvel An – New Year Eve
- Shaker Gatineau, 1100 Boulevard Maloney West, Local 73, Gatineau
- 5pm – 3am
- https://www.facebook.com/events/186560978564989/
- Celebrate New Year’s arrival at SHAKER Gatineau! A festive evening awaits you with WINE & CHAMPAGNE AT COST until midnight, DJ, red carpet & photographer, a mixologist service at your table and hors d’oeuvre service; all this in our inimitable atmosphere! Plus, the admission is FREE! Book your place now: 819 561-8888.
- Party du nouvel an!
- Casino Lac Leamy, 1 boulevard du Casino, Gatineau
- 8:30pm – 2:15am
- http://casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/lacleamy/explore/club-alea
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