Essential guide to Montreal New Year's Eve Events, Parties and Dinners to Ring in 2026.
Choose your New Year's Eve vibe thanks to this essential list of Montreal parties happening on December 31, 2025. From the huge free Grand Minuit waterfront party in the Old Port with fireworks, to club nights at Stereo (29-hour rave, anyone?), dinner parties and even pub crawls, we’ve pulled together the best list of NYE celebrations. This massive list includes some of the best restaurants in Montreal, the best bars in Montreal, and—of course—the best places to experience nightlife in Montreal. Put on your best outfit and have a blast.
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Looking for the ultimate spot to pre-party before the free fireworks, a festive dinner with a group before hitting the clubs or a family-friendly spot in the heart of the city? Time Out Market Montréal has something for everyone — plus 7 bars (including two wine bars and one dedicated mocktail bar).
This year the Old Port hosts it’s first ever Grand Minuit, a free outdoor celebration to kick off the new year from the team behind Piknic Électronique and Igloofest, featuring an immersive light show and acts like Patrick Watson, Klô Pelgag, Sarahmée, Pierre Kwenders, and many more.
Grab a ticket for Hiba’s New Year’s Eve cocktail dinatoire where bites, booze and live entertainment will keep you partying well into 2026. One of the best new bars in Montreal, Hiba is the latest venture from the Cogir Restaurants group (Coureur des Bois, La Cabane du Coureur, Restaurant h3, Terrasse Alizé, and Climats at Time Out Market Montréal).
Expect a grand affair at the lavish Hôtel William Gray, complete with welcome cocktail, appetizers, live music, open bar all night, gourmet 6-course meal with wine, live music for dinner, a glass of champagne to cheer 2026, late night snacks table, DJ and dance floor, and a photobooth. Don't forget your fancy attire!
The SAT knows how to usher in the New Year, with an ultra-curated musical program and immersive visuals to get you in the mood.Rave till the sun comes up on two floors, featuring 12 artists and a non-stop party on the dance floor.
Heavy rubber. Nipple tassels. Shibari and wearable rope bondage. It's the most adult New Year’s Eve party in Montreal. This year’s surrealist masquerade theme features gogo dancers and live cirque and burlesque stage performances —all inside a former church.
It's a Masquerade countdown! Step into an enchanting night of mystery and celebration, and don't forget to bring your most stunning masks. No mask? No problem! They'll have masks available at the door.
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End the year with John Digweed at this iconic club in the Village. The ultimate Montreal all-nighter experience, with an internationally recognized sound system and an equally impressive lineup of DJs from around the world, this warehouse is definitely the best after-hours hours club in town.
It's all about Champagne & Celebration at Old Montreal’s W Montreal, where varying degrees of cocktails and champagne are on offer in the W Living Room along with a performance by house music singer/DJ/producer Sandy Duperval.
Dance the night away in Montreal’s underground forest. This epic club is back at it with their annual celebration, including a delicious menu, table service and music into the wee hours thanks to an array of DJs.
Over at one of the best nightclubs in the city, this year’s Laylit New Year’s Eve celebrates music from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora and are known throughout North America and Europe as parties not to be missed.
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Step into the Roaring Twenties at Bord’Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery’s Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration. Expect glamour, burlesque dancers, aerial performances, and an elegant crowd in a lavish venue. Choose your vibe: a chic Dinner Service, General Admission for dancing, or luxe Bottle Service Packages. DJs keep the energy high until 3 AM, with a strict dress code ensuring the night’s sophisticated sparkle.
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Ring in the New Year at Montréal’s legendary Club Balattou with a vibrant celebration featuring live Caribbean and African music, tropical dance vibes, and bubbly to toast at midnight.
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Light up the night at this historic stone walled restaurant renowned for its epic celebrations. This New Year's Eve party is a disco-champagne-rock ball. Start with cocktails and an exclusive dinner menu before leaving it all on the dance floor.
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The Casino de Montréal is set to welcome the New Year with a full day of New Year’s Eve entertainment. Enjoy an exclusive, immersive celebration with live shows and performances throughout the venue. Note: access to the casino will be limited to NYE party ticket holders for most of the day.
Enjoy multiple themed rooms, non-stop music, champagne, glitz and glam at this annual, swanky Montréal Ball.
Ring in the New Year with elegance and energy at Le Balcon. Start your evening with a gourmet six-course feast, featuring delights like foie gras truffle and braised short rib, followed by a sweet finale of decadent desserts. As the night heats up, acts like Dorian Sherwood & Soul Tree may take the stage (this year’s line up has not yet been released), delivering Motown, disco, and dance hits to keep the party alive. At midnight, toast with sparkling wine in the chic cabaret atmosphere.
Ring in 2026 at Encore—The Farsides’ New Year’s Eve bash, where timeless hip-hop and R & B videos set the scene. Get ready for Thai and Hawaiian fusion cuisine, cocktails crafted by one of Canada’s most celebrated mixologists, and count down to midnight in a setting that’s equal parts nostalgia and style in the heart of Old Montreal.
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Not into sequins and red carpets? Keep it simple and fun with beers on tap and all-night karaoke at this Little Italy bar. Don’t stress, they’ve got lots of cheap bubbly as well for when the clock strikes midnight.
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Ring in the New Year in style at the newly reimagined Marriott Château Champlain, a downtown Montreal landmark celebrated for its sleek modern design and refined atmosphere. Presented by JEGantic Group (creators of Yoko Luna, Bord’Elle, The Farsides, and more), the Final Fantasy New Year’s Eve event offers a luxurious night of VIP bottle service, stunning city views, and an elegant crowd in a dazzling setting.
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Celebrate with jazz and blues, a tasting menu with unique dishes featuring luxurious Peruvian and Japanese flavours, wine pairings, contests and special prices on champagnes.
Chefs Pedro Wu and Daniel Silva are creating a special 4 course menu with a special cocktail and wine pairings this year. Don't miss the music by DJ O-Zey!
Located in the DoubleTree By Hilton, Bivouac will offer a 7-service feast for New Year's Eve. As an added perk, you can opt to dine in a heated outdoor dome overlooking the Place des Festivals. Will you choose the lobster or the foie gras?
Embrace the future at Yoko Luna with a spectacular Neo Tokyo-themed celebration. Experience futuristic Japanese-inspired vibes, brought to life by world-class DJs and captivating performances for a night to remember. Tuck into a refined Nikkei cuisine menu, sip on expertly crafted signature cocktails, and elevate your celebration with Canada’s most exclusive VIP bottle service.
Crescent Street’s largest nightclub offers the ultimate VIP experience for up to 1000 guests throughout three rooms. Enjoy a mix of house, hip-hop, and club anthems, all while counting down to the New Year on massive screens. Tickets include free admission to Jet Nightclub’s recovery event on January 1st to boot!
NCG, located in an historic industrial-era complex, is a go-to spot for dance music lovers on New Year’s Eve. This year, expect top artists like Andrew Rayel Forester, Ben Willo and Michael Louis.
Ring in the New Year like the VIP you are. With plenty of room to spread out on Rouge’s two floors, and all night long Montreal’s best DJs will be spinning Top 40, House, and Hip Hop favorites, the theme this year is 007. Order your martini shaken not stirred and don’t forget to dress to impress.
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It's the holidays on steroids when it comes to the decor at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Come for New Year’s Eve dinner with entertainment (four-course menu or six-course tasting menu) and stay for a decadent brunch in the Oval Room the next morning.
Crescent Street keeps the New Year’s energy going with the ’80s and ’90s vibe at Club Electric Avenue.
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