New Year’s Eve

• Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
  • Winterfest programming, including DJ skate party, light installations, food vendors and Winter Maze
  • Concert Stage show with ASL interpretation featuring:
    • Hosts Mayor Olivia Chow, drag performer Makayla Couture and CP24’s Jessica Smith
    • Canadian talent cootie catcher, Kalisway and headliner pop singer/songwriter Lu Kala
    • Countdown to 2026 ending with fireworks
  • Post-show dance party with DJ KIMWVN until 1 a.m.
• Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr.
  • Dance lessons by Dance Together Festival
  • Pop-up circus performances by INCIRQUE
• Toronto Music Garden, 476 Queens Quay W.
  • National Film Board of Canada short films projected onto the Canada Malting Silos
  • Pop-up circus performances by INCIRQUE

Alternative Fireworks Viewing Locations with Music

• Sugar Beach Park, 11 Dockside Dr.
• Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay W.
• HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W.
• HTO Park West, 375 Queens Quay W.

Watch the countdown and fireworks livestream on CultureTO's YouTube channel from anywhere with ASL interpretation and closed captioning.

Walk or cycle to the waterfront using York Street, Jarvis Street, Spadina Avenue and Bay Street to access any of the seven waterfront viewing areas for spectacular views of the fireworks display.

TTC

The TTC is offering free service on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Plan your trip. Tap in as usual. No fare will be charged. Train service ends at 3 a.m. The Blue Night Network operates after 3 a.m.

After Midnight: Union Station & Line 1

There is no streetcar service towards Union Station from Spadina Avenue after 11:50 p.m.

When approaching Union Station on foot, customers will be directed to line up on Bay Street, south of Front Street. Accessible entry will be maintained on Bay Street and through the Bay Promenade inside the station.

Last trains from Union Station:

• 2:27 a.m. towards Vaugh Metropolitan Centre Station
• 2:31 a.m. towards Finch Station

Consider using alternate stations such as King, Queen, St. Andrew and Osgoode stations.

After Midnight: Getting to Line 2

Catch an express bus from the waterfront to Line 2, operating from midnight to 2 a.m.:

• To Sherbourne Station from the intersection of Jarvis Street and Queens Quay East
• To Bathurst Station from the intersection of Spadina Avenue and Queens Quay West

Streetcar service from the waterfront:

• To Spadina Station use the 510 Spadina westbound streetcar
• To Bathurst Station use the 511 Bathurst streetcar

GO Transit & UP Express

GO Transit and UP Express are offering free travel with additional GO trains on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Plan your GO trip. Tap on and off as usual. No fare will be charged.

Parking

Find a Green P parking lot to use on New Year’s Eve.

Road Closures

If you need to drive, please be mindful of the following road closures from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.:

• Eastbound traffic on Queens Quay West
• Bay Street Southbound from Front Street to Queens Quay West
• York Street Northbound from Queens Quay West to Front Street

Additional road closures may be added at any time during the event if warranted by Toronto Police Services. Get the latest information on road closures across Toronto.

Take your time going to and from the waterfront.

All programming is outdoors and weather may vary so dress appropriately.

For the safety of all residents, please do not set off fireworks without a permit. Learn more about City fireworks regulations and bylaws.