New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year with a free, festive countdown to 2026 along Toronto’s stunning waterfront.

The celebration kicks off on December 31 at 10 p.m. Enjoy pop-up performances, lively entertainment and a spectacular 10-minute midnight fireworks display lighting up the city skyline and visible from anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour or can be watched live on YouTube.

There are no fireworks at City Hall or Nathan Phillips Square.

Fireworks & Fun

Harbourfront Centre,235 Queens Quay W.
- Concert Stage featuring Canadian talent and countdown at 11:59 p.m. followed by fireworks and a dance party.
Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr.
- Dance lessons by Dance Together Festival
- Pop-up circus performances by INCIRQUE
- View short films from the National Film Board of Canada projected onto the side of the Canada Malting Silos
- Pop-up circus performances by INCIRQUE
Toronto Music Garden, 476 Queens Quay W.

Alternative Viewing Locations with Audio Broadcast

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.

Tune in From Anywhere

Watch the countdown and fireworks livestream on CultureTO's YouTube channel from anywhere.

Getting Around

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.

The Blue Night Network operates after 3 a.m.

To prevent overcrowding in Union Station following the fireworks, all TTC 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.

TTC riders are encouraged to consider using alternate stations such as King, Queen, St. Andrew and Osgoode stations to avoid crowds at Union Station.

GO Transit & UP Express

GO Transit and UP Express are offering free travel on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Plan your trip.

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.

Safety

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.

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