How To Spend New Year’s Eve in Montreal: The Best Events to Enter 2025

‍Where to Spend Your Nouvel An in Style

New Year’s Eve in Montreal is nothing short of magical, known as Nouvel An in French. The city comes alive with dazzling lights, lively music, and celebrations for every taste. Whether you’re into cozy winter festivities, high-energy parties, or refined dining, Montreal offers the perfect way to ring in 2025. Here are the must-attend events this year.

Old Montreal’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at Old Montreal’s iconic New Year’s Eve event, where the city’s historic heart transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. This free, family-friendly celebration features live music, delicious offerings from local vendors, and a breathtaking fireworks display at midnight. The atmosphere is electric, with twinkling lights reflecting off the snow-covered streets and the Old Port’s charm adding a magical touch to the night.

• Location: Old Port, Old Montreal
• Date and Time: December 31, starting at 8 PM
• Admission: Free. Learn more here.

Gatsby New Year’s Eve 2025 at Bord’Elle

Get ready, darlings—Bord’Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery is bringing the Roaring Twenties back for one unforgettable night. The Gatsby New Year’s Eve Celebration is all about decadence, with burlesque dancers, aerial shows, and a crowd as glamorous as the venue itself. If you’re looking for a party dripping in elegance, this is the place to be when the clock strikes midnight.

Pick your poison: indulge in a chic Dinner Service (from $199 CAD), dance the night away with General Admission ($69 CAD), or go full VIP with Bottle Service Packages (from $500 CAD). DJs will spin until 3 AM, and the strict dress code ensures the vibe stays perfectly polished. It’s giving luxe, it’s giving Gatsby, and it’s giving iconic.

This isn’t just a party—it’s your moment. Tickets are selling out fast, so lock in your plans and dress to impress. See you under the Bord’Elle lights as we toast to 2025 in true it-girl style.

• Location: Bord’Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery, Montreal
• Date and Time: December 31, 2024, 7 PM - 3 AM
• Admission Options:
  • Dinner Service: From $199 CAD
  • General Admission: $69 CAD
  • Bottle Service Packages: From $500 CAD. Find more info here.
• Ages: 21+
• Dress Code: No shorts, hats, tank tops, or large bags permitted.

‍Igloo Nouvel An - NYE Party

Igloofest’s Igloo Nouvel An transforms the Old Port into an electrifying outdoor celebration to welcome the New Year. Starting at 8 PM, this free event brings together over eight incredible artists, a Videotron stage lineup featuring acts like Alaclair Ensemble and CRi, and an unforgettable midnight countdown with fireworks and a multimedia show. The frosty winter air adds a thrilling edge to the night, making it a quintessential Montreal experience. Don’t forget to bundle up and join the buzzing crowd at Quai Jacques-Cartier for music, lights, and a high-energy start to 2025.

Performances by:

Alaclair Ensemble

Arielle Roberge

Champion et ses G-strings

CRi and special guests

DJ PØPTRT

Laure

Robert Robert

Tallandskiinny

• Location: Quai Jacques-Cartier, Old Port
• Date and Time: December 31, 9 PM – 2 AM
• Admission: 100% free. Find more details here.

Le Balcon’s - Mega Party Nouvel And Dinner Show

For an elegant and lively New Year’s Eve, Le Balcon offers an unforgettable dinner show and party. The evening begins with a gourmet six-course menu, featuring delicacies like foie gras mousse, braised short rib, and a duo of decadent desserts. As the night progresses, Dorian Sherwood & Soul Tree take the stage with soulful Motown, disco, and dance hits to keep the energy high. At midnight, guests toast with sparkling wine beneath the chic ambiance of the cabaret, surrounded by the music and glamour of the moment. Whether you choose the dinner-and-show package or join later for the party, Le Balcon promises a spectacular celebration to welcome 2025 in style.

• Location: Le Balcon, 463 St-Catherine St W, Montreal
• Date and Time: December 31, 5:30 Pm  – Past Midnight
• Admission: Dinner and show packages starting at $135. Learn more here.

Montreal Promises a Night to Remember

Montreal on New Year’s Eve feels like a romantic scene from a movie. From the glow of fireworks over Old Montreal to the elegance of live music at Le Balcon, the city sets the perfect tone for saying goodbye to 2024. Whether you’re out under the stars or tucked inside a chic venue, every corner of Montreal offers its own kind of magic.

This is the night to make a memory you’ll carry all year. Choose where your scene is, dress for the occasion, and step into a celebration that feels as special as the year ahead. In Montreal, New Year’s Eve isn’t just a party—it’s a moment.

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