New Year's Eve 2026

New Year’s Eve 2026 banner with colourful gradient background and text listing performers Skratch Bastid, Lane Hall, and JupiterReign

COUNTDOWN TO 2026


Colourful Halifax New Year’s Eve 2026 event poster featuring large ‘2026’ text, performer names, and event details for the Grand Parade celebration on Dec. 31.

Come celebrate 2026 together

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its free annual New Year’s Eve celebrations, taking place Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Grand Parade from 11:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.  Entertainment features Skratch Bastid, Lane Hall and JupiterReign. There will be a fireworks show at midnight.

This free event will include a live TV broadcast on Eastlink Community TV.  

Halifax Transit will once again be offering free, extended service from 6 p.m. onwards on Dec. 31. For detailed holiday service schedules by individual routes, visit halifax.ca/transit-nye