5 fun things to do on December 31 for New Year’s Eve in Toronto

There are so many things to do all across Toronto on New Year’s Eve as 2024 turns into 2025, no matter your budget, time constraints or interests. You could always curl up at home or have a quiet dinner, but if you’re looking to go out and party these are some great options for having a good time.

Beam Me Up: New Year’s Eve Disco

Dance the night away at this party where house, funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rare groove and gospel music will be spinning until a late 3 a.m. last call.

Where: The Garrison

Cost: $20

Weird New Year’s Eve Dance Party

Get weird this New Year’s with this party with shiny decor, a candy snack bar and high energy music like electronica, darkwave, alternative and retro 80s and 90s tunes.

Where: Ground Control

Cost: $35

Locals Eve 2025 NYE Party

This party at a brewery will have a live DJ, party favours, a countdown, a complimentary midnight toast and for an additional cost, a midnight snack bar.

Where: Mascot Brewery Etobicoke

Cost: Starting at $25

Dwayne Gretzky New Year’s Eve 2025

Celebrate with all your favourite nostalgic hits at this annual concert put on by a cover band every year.

Where: History

Cost: Starting at $100

The Dark Eighties NYE Party

If you love music artists like Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Sex Pistols, Kate Bush, Joy Division, Buzzcocks and Skinny Puppy, then pull on your fishnets, tease that hair and put on your best 80s makeup for this retro party.

Where: Adelaide Hall

Cost: $30