On New Year’s Eve in Calgary 2022, toast the new year with a champagne toast and fireworks displays. Find the ideal family-friendly events or date nights in Calgary, Canada, to kick out 2023 in style.
1. Fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Calgary
At midnight, enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from Calgary Tower’s summit. Olympic Plaza is open for extended skating hours until midnight, making it the ideal location to view the fireworks show with friends and family.
- Location: Calgary Tower
- Time: Midnight
2. Best ideas to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Calgary
Zoo Year’s Eve at the Calgary Zoo, presented by the Wilder Institute
The Calgary Zoo has something special planned for New Year’s Eve, and space is filling up quickly. The well-liked snow globes are already sold out for Zoo New Year’s Eve, but you can still make plans to take in the Garden of Lights, a special light show in place of midnight fireworks on the Zoo Bridge, and a variety of countdowns to fit everyone’s bedtime!
The family-friendly version of ZOOLIGHTS ends at 9:00 p.m. on December 31. ZOOLIGHTS and ZOOLIGHTS Late Night (for 18+) are also held that day between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. At 11:00 p.m., ZOOLIGHTS Late Night doors close. Additionally, money raised helps the Calgary Zoo conserve wildlife.
Let’s Spritz! Party on New Year’s Eve at the Craft Beer Market
Two options are available from Craft Beer Market for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Calgary. On December 31st, join them for a 4-course dinner and countdown party beginning at 7:00 pm at either location (downtown or Southcentre). A special welcome drink will be served to dinner guests before the sumptuous 4-course meal.
Later, during their countdown party, visitors will welcome the new year by dancing the night away! All night long, indulge in tasty drinks, unique party favors, and Craft’s iconic beer.
Tickets for dinner and the countdown begin at $90, with seating between 7 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and come with a welcome drink and party favors if you just want to attend the countdown party.
Comedy, dinner, and dance extravaganza on New Year’s Eve
Come laugh your way into the new year at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, where the FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Society cordially greets you. Enjoy the New Year’s Eve Comedy, Dinner, and Dance Extravaganza for $95 in addition to a substantial dinner buffet, party favors, and a hilarious performance by three featured comics: Sean Lecomber, Stu Hughes, and Joe King.
After that, take in live music and complimentary sparkling champagne till the New Year’s Eve countdown. Additionally, there are many giveaways happening all night long, including a chance to win a $100 FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival gift card!
After the clock strikes midnight, the celebration continues; you can dance until 2:00 in the morning. For supper, doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Family Time in the Recreation Room Party on New Year’s Eve
Everyone is welcome to attend one of Calgary’s favorite party spots’ the sexiest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Alberta. With non-alcoholic choices available for just $25, guests of the Rec Room can play for 5 hours for free starting at 9:00 pm, followed by a Prosecco toast at midnight. Additionally, $35 Early Access VIP tickets that come with a unique house-made cocktail are offered.
A DJ and a picture booth are examples of live entertainment. All ages are welcome to this fun-filled family event, but the Prosecco toast requires a valid ID.
Hockey Calgary Flames
How about a lot of partying and some hockey? On New Year’s Eve, the Scotiabank Saddledome will host the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames. The Telus Club and Dutton’s Original 16 Lounge will be converted into a rockin’ celebration 30 minutes after the game begins at 8 o’clock. A toast will be made to welcome 2023, along with a live band and DJ. Tickets are available here.
Moulin Rouge Dinner, Show, and Dance at Pure Casino Calgary on New Year’s Eve 2022
For their special New Year’s Eve meal, show, and what is likely to be one of the sexiest dance parties this New Year’s Eve, Pure Casino is happy to once again welcome Moulin Rouge to the stage.
The performance of Le Cirque De La Nuit begins at 8:00 pm. A three-course supper is included in the $100 price of tickets. Dance the night away following the performance until the countdown to midnight.
At the Palace Theatre, Dance It Up
Party with 90.3 AMP radio as they ring in the new year at the Palace Theatre with live performances by DJ AL V and Drum N DJ, featuring Brett Jones & DJ Kav. Start your night at 9:00 and remain until the last call for the chance to break loose and dance your inhibitions off in 2022! The price of the tickets is $30.
Calgary’s New Year’s Eve celebration
If you don’t want to commit to just one event, try a few different Calgary attractions to vary things up! Make a reservation for dinner at one of the many fantastic Calgary restaurants to start your early evening. After supper, head down to Olympic Plaza in the center of downtown Calgary for some ice skating.
After that, proceed to Calgary Tower for a spectacular midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks display, which is a yearly tradition! Jyoti Gondek, the mayor of Calgary, and an elder from the local Indigenous community will attend.
