Ring in the 2026 season in the heart of Charlottetown! Here’s a list of celebrations & New Year cheer on Dec 31st & Jan 1st that will make parting ways with 2025 just that much easier…
Looking for a bite to eat before the celebrations begin? Check out our Happy Hour & Specials Page for New Year’s Eve Featured menus at select locations across the city.
Presented by the City of Charlottetown and Founders’ Food Hall & Market
Dec 31st: 4-8pm
Capital New Year closes out the Charlottetown Christmas Festival and is THE New Year’s Eve event you won’t want to miss. Gather your family down at Founders’ Food Hall & Market for a jam-packed schedule of children’s activities, fireworks, live performances, complimentary food & drinks, and MORE.
Dec 31st | Early show: 7:15pm – 9:15pm & Late Show: 10:45pm – 1am
Get ready to rock into 2026 with this After Hours band hosting two shows in one night! They deliver a high-energy mix of 80s and 90s rock and pop hits from legends like Van Halen, Journey, Def Leppard, Loverboy, ZZ Top, and The Cult. Known for their creative mash-ups and signature sound, After Hours promises a night of singing, dancing, and unforgettable vibes. Don’t miss your chance to party with this Island favourite!
Dec 31st: 6pm – 2am
The place to be on NYE! Enjoy live racing, a DJ on the casino floor, spin to win, a big countdown and MORE at Red Shores Casino! NO cover!
Dec 31st: 8-11pm
Head down to Cork & Cast for an early evening dance party w/ DJ Wolfe! Sip on festive cocktails, enjoy a special NYE three-course menu, and welcome the new year surrounded by the buzz of Victoria Row.
Dec 31st: 5:30 & 8pm
Enjoy a night of great company, creative food, and of course, a surprise or two to celebrate the turning of the calendar! Reservations required by tables of 4.
Dec 31st: 10:30pm – close
Join the retro-funk crew The Soosh as they take the stage at Hunter’s Ale House for a high-energy celebration to ring in 2026. Expect big grooves, bold horn riffs, and a party vibe you won’t forget
Dec 31st: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Head down to the Charlottetown Library for a story, dance party, and New Year’s balloon drop! Fun for all!
Dec 31st: 7-10pm
Ring in the New Year with insight and intention! Join us at Marc’s Lounge for Predict the New with Jen. From 7-10pm, Jenn will be offering readings to Marc’s Lounge guests. Sip, relax, and see what the new year has in store.
Dec 31st: 10pm – close
Ring in the new year on the Baba’s Lounge dance floor with DJ Novah, Mikey, Mack, Mojo, & Purdy!
Dec 31st: 10pm – 2am
Dress in your sparkles, sip champagne, and dance into the New Year as DJ Mando and DJ Gufaah keep the beats flowing all night long at PonyBoat Social Club!
Levee Day in Charlottetown is a long-standing tradition on January 1st where various government offices, businesses, and community groups host open houses to welcome the new year. It’s a chance to enjoy free snacks, drinks, and live music while catching up with neighbours and kicking off 2026 in a fun, festive way.
Stop by spots like the City Hall, PonyBoat, the PEI Brewing Company, and much more this January 1st…
The Lebanese Levee brings together Islanders, community leaders, and friends of Lebanon for an evening filled with music, food, and joy, all in support of the Canadian Lebanese Association of P.E.I.
Looking for a bite to eat before the celebrations begin? Check out our Happy Hour & Specials Page for New Year’s Eve Featured menus at select locations across the city.
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