Rocco Smith
I made it my mission this year to scour the city and locate all the best NYE parties in Ottawa so that I could rank them on a list, and that’s exactly what I did.
Down below, you’ll see all the greatest New Year’s Eve hotspots around the city that you can head to for an unforgettable night.
Countdown to midnight, watch the fireworks, and toast champagne with friends at these Ottawa NYE events.
Check out my awesome guide to the party scene on NYE in Ottawa for a night of fun you’ll never forget (you might not remember it, either).
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Ottawa
Here are all of the most fun places to go on New Year's Eve in Ottawa, Canada. Greet the new year with a party and lots of champagne at these amazing NYE events around town!
We're ringing in the new year with a trip down the rabbit hole in City At Night, from 9pm to 3am. We invite you to join us for our spin on happy hour: #HoppyHour! Between 9pm to 10pm we're offering 1/2 price cover & $4 beer & bar rail!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 9:00 PM EST
Location: City At Night 222 Slater Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5H8 Canada
Bring in the new year with us! We have juicy beats and top drag performances that'll set the tone for a fresh & sparkly start of 2023.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 10:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: The 27 Club 27 York Street Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7 Canada
Add chic and fun to your New Year's Resolution! Celebrate New Year's Eve - 'An Elegant Affair'. This celebration will be at the Ottawa Sheraton - O'Connor Room where you will dine, dance and chime Aulde Lang Syne when the clock strikes midnight. This is THE New Year's Eve party for singles in Ottawa. Dust off the suit/evening wear and join us for a fabulous night.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel 150 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2 Canada
OTTAWA’S OFFICIAL NYE PARTY DECEMBER 31ST WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ FROM TDOT
Join thousands of party goers around the world inside THE PALACE NIGHTCLUB located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Palace nightclub is the biggest nightclub in Ottawa, with 2 floors, 4 live Dj's. We have fire dancers to entertain you and also EXOTIC dancers as well. You don't want to be anywhere else on NYE. We don't want you celebrating anywhere else!! HANGOVER I,II, III , IV, V, VI, & VII were all SOLD OUT 7 years in roll, this year we're joining forces for an even bigger party!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 10:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 3:00 AM EST
Location: THE PALACE NIGHTCLUB 400 DALHOUSIE ST OTTAWA, ON K1N 9J9 Canada
Daisy Train at The Lonestar Loft New Years Eve - The very last show at The Lonestar was New Years Eve with Daisy Train just a couple few years ago... We are bringing the party to The Loft once again!!! Grab the Early bird Tickets.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill 1211 Rue Lemieux Street Ottawa, ON K1J 1A2 Canada
Are you looking for an EPIC & AFFORDABLE NYE party? Join LOUNGE 164 & FREESTYLE to ring in the New Year 2023. Tickets strongly recommended!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 10:30 PM EST
Location: LOUNGE 164 164 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 5J4 Canada
Ring in 2023 at CRAFT with TWO great ways to celebrate! The countdown to 2023 is on and we’re ready to pop, clink and fizz our way into the new year. Don’t miss our four-course dinner or countdown party! Our culinary team has created the perfect four-course meal to celebrate, or grab your crew and join our late night dance party to countdown the ball drop!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 7:00 PM EST
Location: CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa 975 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7 Canada
Glam & Champagne NYE party - Live music with GLO - DoubleTree by Hilton
The DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa team invites you to come and celebrate the New Year at a Glam & Champagne evening! At the price of $150 (+txs and fees), enjoy a glamorous evening with a Gatsby-inspired decor, bubbles, canapés, a 3-course menu and an incomparable festive atmosphere!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31 2022, 6:30 p.m. – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatineau - Ottawa 1170 Chemin d'Aylmer Gatineau, QC J9H 7L3 Canada
Ring in the new year with this groove-bustin' ensemble of folks, dedicated to classic soul and early funk. Waked Up is honoured to be ringing in the New Year at Motel Chelsea. Come together, with family and friends, to celebrate and bust it out on the dance floor to live Funk and Soul music all night long. This show is going to sell out, so get your tickets before they're all gone. Doors open at 8:30 pm.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Motel Chelsea 1418 Route 105 Chelsea, QC J9B 1P4 Canada
The Brass Monkey proudly presents Generation Landslide - An Evening with Alice Cooper and guests New Year's Eve 2022. Fire performances by Poi Sin Fire and her troup of ghouls along with a special mystery guest band. Ticket includes admission, complimentary midnight toast and much more!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: Brass Monkey 250 Greenbank Road Ottawa, ON K2H 8X4 Canada
NYE in Manotick with CougarBait at The Vault Bistro! Be REAL, Stay LOCAL and PARTY with CougarBait! The Vault Bistro is excited to present New Year's Eve with Manotick's premiere band CougarBait! Be sure to book your tickets early, for a fun evening with familiar faces and ring in the New Year with your friends and CougarBait! Live music starts at 9pm!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 December 2022, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM EST
Location: The VAULT Bistro 5539 Manotick Main Street Ottawa, ON K4M 1A3 Canada
Hello everyone! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at 1150 Lola Street, Ottawa! December 31st at 9pm: $18,350 Must Go High Roller Bingo, Complimentary Dinner, Ottawa Circus Glow Act, Performance by Ottawa Idol Winner Alexa Paiva, Special Countdown, Fully Decorated Hall and even more New Machines with various Games and Prizes! Free Admission. There is no charge for the Event and your NYE Dinner is on the house!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: 1150 Lola Street Ottawa, Ontario 1150 Lola Street Ottawa, ON K1K 3W9 Canada
MIDNIGHT OASIS OTTAWA 2023 - Ottawa Ultimate New Year Eve Extravaganza!
MIDNIGHT OASIS HAS BEEN MONTREAL ULTIMATE NYE EVENT FOR YEAR'S & THIS YEAR WE'RE BRING IT TO OTTAWA! MIDNIGHT OASIS OTTAWA 2023!
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 10:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 3:00 AM EST
Location: Stan's Diner & Take Out 1188 Newmarket Street Ottawa, ON K1B 1A6 Canada
Join us at Urban Angus Steak and Wine for a New Years' Eve Celebration like never before. We will be showcasing an intertwined Drag and Burlesque show to create a unique NYE Experience. Co-Hosting the NYE show will be Drag Queen Sophia Sapphire and Burlesque Performer Rhapsody Blue. Joining them on the UA Stage will be Holli Cow, Yeti The Drag Queen, Minnie Monroe, Luna Naughty and Kitty Kin Evil. If you're wanting to ring in the New Year with sickening performances, outstanding lipsyncs, fire acts and much more then book your tickets today.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 9:30 PM EST
Location: Urban Angus Steak and Wine 26 Elgin Street West Arnprior, ON K7S 1N3 Canada
The ticket includes a welcome cocktail, Cocktail with Gin Du Jardin and bubbles. Please indicate in the comments on which floor you wish to reserve your table and the name of your friends/family with whom you wish to be seated. It will be possible to circulate on both floors.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 AM EST
Location: Pub Chelsea 238 Old Chelsea Chelsea, QC J9B 1J3 Canada
Jason McCoy Live at Denim and Diamonds New Years Eve Bash in the Joint!
Rideau Carleton Casino and The Joint is the ultimate party on New Year's Eve; casino contests including cash and Big Game Football tickets to be won (yes the biggest football game of the year in Arizona next February...that BIG GAME) then there is live music and exclusive contests for concert goers in the best entertainment venue in Ottawa, The Joint with Jason McCoy performing and bringing in the new year in style.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Rideau Carleton Casino 4837 Albion Road Ottawa, ON K1X 1A3 Canada
Let’s ring in 2023 to the tunes of Vijay and the groove machine. Included: Hors d’ouvres, Champagne at midnight, Prizes, And party favours.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: Restaurant La Créppa 106 Boulevard Gréber Gatineau, QC J8T 3P8 Canada
Join us for a memorable night packed with scrumptious food, foot tapping music, cash bar and live performances. We bring to you Ottawa's first desi Masquerade New Year's eve party. Centrally located for everybody's convenience. Let's ring in the New Year in style. It will be a night to remember.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 12:00 AM EST
Location: Preston Event Centre 523 Saint Anthony Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6Z9 Canada
Denim and Diamonds New Year's Eve Party in Brockville with Ambush at the Aquatarium. Table Tops of 4 - Reserved Tables. Tables will be set-up around the room for best viewing of the band.
Date and Time: Sat, 31 Dec 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, 1 Jan 2023, 1:00 AM EST
Location: 6 Broad St 6 Broad Street Brockville, ON K6V 0C4 Canada
An Intentional New Years Eve experience of mind body and soul. A journey of sound, breath, movement and connection. A gathering of souls. a gathering of tribes, come express your unique self. Connect in an environment that merges east & west, modern & ancient, earthly & cosmic. A space where magic is the norm, & the frequency of light, love & awareness permeates. This is the place to be, to celebrate, to transition into the new year with grace.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM EST
Location: 430 Churchill Ave N 430 Churchill Avenue North Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C9 Canada
NYE FAQs
Will parking be available?
Depending on the venue, yes. Some places even offer a valet service!
Is there a dress code?
Some restaurants and bars require pants or a jacket, but it’s best to check ahead with any establishment you plan to visit.
Will there be hotel accommodations?
Yes! Several hotels around the city will be hosting events for the holiday.
Will there be food at the NYE parties?
Depending on the venue, yes. Many restaurants and bars will be offering limited NYE menus.
Do I need a ticket?
Many events will require a pre-purchased ticket, but some fireworks shows are free to the public.
Best Ottawa NYE Events
- A White Rabbit New Years Eve 2023
- SASHAY presents / presente SUPERNOVA – A NEW YEAR’S EVE AFFAIR
- New Year’s Eve – An Elegant Affair – for singles
- OTTAWA’S OFFICIAL NYE PARTY DECEMBER 31ST WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ FROM TDOT
- Daisy Train New Years Eve at The Lonestar Loft
- NEW YEAR’S EVE
- Let’s Get Fizzy: New Years Eve 2023
- Glam & Champagne NYE party – Live music with GLO – DoubleTree by Hilton
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Motel Chelsea with Waked Up!
- New Year’s Eve / Generation Landslide and Guests
- Ring in the New Year with CougarBait at The Vault Bistro!
- New Year’s Eve Bingo & Machines, Dinner & Entertainment
- MIDNIGHT OASIS OTTAWA 2023 – Ottawa Ultimate New Year Eve Extravaganza!
- Urban Angus New Years Eve Celebration
- Party du Jour de l’An! // New Year’s Eve Party!
- Jason McCoy Live at Denim and Diamonds New Years Eve Bash in the Joint!
- New Years Eve at La Creppa
- Masquerade New. Year Party
- New Year’s Eve, Denim & Diamonds with Ambush at the Aquatarium!
- AWAKEN NYE 2023 – An Intentional New Years Gathering
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are unforgettable experiences waiting for you on New Year’s Eve in Ottawa.
There are so many places to celebrate and watch fireworks around the city that it’s almost impossible to have a bad time on NYE in Ottawa, especially if you head to any of the venues I listed above.
Cheers to the new year! Just remember to stay safe and drink responsibly!
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