Mayor Olivia Chow says, “New Year’s Eve is a time for all of us to come together and enjoy the excitement of the season. Toronto’s waterfront will be full of music, movement, and community as we ring in 2026 together. Whether you're dancing outdoors, watching the fireworks with friends and family, or tuning in from home, I invite everyone to take part in this joyful celebration of our city. As we go into 2026, we continue to focus on building a caring, safe, and affordable city that delivers for you.”
Here is the City of Toronto's news release regarding the New Year's Eve celebration (remember there are no fireworks at City Hall).
"At midnight on Wednesday, December 31, the City of Toronto will present a 10-minute fireworks show launched from Toronto’s inner harbour. Synchronized to music and visible across the central waterfront, the display will light up the skyline as one of the most exciting countdown moments in Canada.
Residents and visitors can catch the show from designated viewing areas:
- Toronto Music Garden, 476 Queens Quay W.
- Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr.
- Sugar Beach Park, 11 Dockside Dr.
- HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W.
- HTO Park West, 375 Queens Quay W.
- Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay W.
- Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
Pedestrians are encouraged to arrive by public transit and use York Street, Jarvis Street, Spadina Avenue and Bay Street to access any of the waterfront viewing areas.
New Year’s Eve programming
Beginning at 10 p.m., the waterfront will transform into a lively outdoor celebration with Canadian music, participatory dance sessions, roaming performers, family-friendly activities and festive pop-up surprises.
Anchored at Harbourfront Centre, the main stage will feature an energetic musical lineup hosted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Makayla Couture and Jessica Smith, Weather Anchor and Reporter, CTV News Toronto and CP24.
This year’s headliner, Lu Kala, brings a fiery-voiced sound to the stage, with opening sets by cootie catcher, offering playful indie-electronic vibes, and Kalisway, known for electrifying, feel-good tracks that blend classic groove with modern edge. KIMIWVN’s DJ set will follow the midnight countdown and keep the celebration going until 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a dance party.
Across the waterfront, visitors can take in high-energy DJ sets, pop-up performances and moments of celebration. At Sherbourne Common, the Dance Together Festival will host participatory dance sessions, inviting audiences to join in and move into the new year together. Families can enjoy films projected onto the east side of the Canada Malting Silos viewable from Toronto Music Garden throughout the evening.
Harbourfront Centre’s Winterfest will further animate the festivities with DJ Skate Night featuring DJ Smartiez, immersive light displays, curated food offerings in Community Square, a giant Winter Maze and live performances presented throughout the campus
For those celebrating from home, the live broadcast will feature performances and a real-time countdown to midnight on the City’s CultureTO YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/Culture_TO. ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be available.
See more information for the night including road restrictions after the jump.
Travel and road closures
Riding public transit is strongly recommended for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Free service is available on the TTC, GO Transit and UP Express from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. All customers should tap at fare kiosks as usual but will not be charged during the free service period.
Learn more about what to expect when taking public transit:
- TTC: Subway service will run until 3 a.m., with the last trains leaving Union Station towards Finch Station at approximately 2:31 a.m. and towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station at 2:27 a.m. The Blue Night Network service, including buses and streetcars, will start at 3 a.m. For more information on TTC’s New Year’s Eve services, visit: www.ttc.ca/NYE
- GO Transit & UP Express: GO train, GO bus and UP Express trips will be free from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. For detailed schedules, visit gotransit.com
To help prevent overcrowding at Union Station following the fireworks, starting at midnight, all TTC customers will be redirected to the east side exterior entrance. Accessible entry will be maintained through the Brookfield place entrance inside the station. Queue lines on Bay Street will be separated for TTC and GO customers and customers are encouraged to follow signage and staff directions to ensure they are in the correct line.
TTC riders are encouraged to also consider using nearby stations, such as King, Queen, St. Andrew and Osgoode, to avoid crowds at Union Station.
The following road closures are in effect on New Year’s Eve:
- Eastbound traffic on Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Bay Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- York Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Additional road closures may be added at any time if deemed necessary by Toronto Police Service. More information on road closures is available on the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/RoadRestrictions."
Riding public transit is strongly recommended for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Free service is available on the TTC, GO Transit and UP Express from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. All customers should tap at fare kiosks as usual but will not be charged during the free service period.
Learn more about what to expect when taking public transit:
- TTC: Subway service will run until 3 a.m., with the last trains leaving Union Station towards Finch Station at approximately 2:31 a.m. and towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station at 2:27 a.m. The Blue Night Network service, including buses and streetcars, will start at 3 a.m. For more information on TTC’s New Year’s Eve services, visit: www.ttc.ca/NYE
- GO Transit & UP Express: GO train, GO bus and UP Express trips will be free from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026. For detailed schedules, visit gotransit.com
To help prevent overcrowding at Union Station following the fireworks, starting at midnight, all TTC customers will be redirected to the east side exterior entrance. Accessible entry will be maintained through the Brookfield place entrance inside the station. Queue lines on Bay Street will be separated for TTC and GO customers and customers are encouraged to follow signage and staff directions to ensure they are in the correct line.
TTC riders are encouraged to also consider using nearby stations, such as King, Queen, St. Andrew and Osgoode, to avoid crowds at Union Station.
The following road closures are in effect on New Year’s Eve:
- Eastbound traffic on Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Bay Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- York Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Additional road closures may be added at any time if deemed necessary by Toronto Police Service. More information on road closures is available on the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/RoadRestrictions."
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