18 best Vancouver New Year's Eve 2017 parties

Dec 7 2016, 10:10 am

As Vancouver now has a massive, free New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration happening at Canada Place and Coal Harbour, it’s no secret that competition for parties is fierce.

Here’s a complete guide to all the parties happening for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Vancouver:

Concord’s New Year’s Eve Vancouver Fireworks Celebration

What: This was Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve event last year, attracting over 80,000 attendees at its inaugural event. The free, all-ages event by the Vancouver New Year’s Eve Celebration Society includes a free festival on Canada Place Way with two outdoor concert stages, over 20 food trucks, roaming live entertainment, and sponsor exhibitions.

Artists and bands that will perform at the outdoor stages include the New Pornographers, Wintersleep, Crystal Shawanda, Meghan Patrick, Dan Davidson, and Spencer Burton.

There will also be two fireworks displays: a 9 pm Family Fireworks display and a longer, more spectacular Midnight Countdown Fireworks display at 12 am. Revellers can enjoy the fireworks from two premium viewing areas located at the RE/MAX Family Zone at Canada Place and the Outdoor Fireworks Viewing Zone located on the north seawall of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West Building.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 12:15 am (Family Fireworks at 9 pm; Midnight Countdown Fireworks at 12:00 am)

Where: Canada Place Way (999 Canada Place, Vancouver). Please note that the fireworks can be viewed from across Coal Harbour.

Tickets: Free. Please note that ticketed premium viewing experiences for the fireworks are also available at the RE/MAX Family Zone at Canada Place and the Outdoor Fireworks Viewing Zone along the Vancouver Convention Centre’s seawall.

TRUE NORTH Indoor Party by Concord’s New Year’s Eve Vancouver

What: Organized by the Vancouver New Year’s Eve Celebration Society, in partnership with BRAND LIVE, the local event production company that organized Squamish Festival, TRUE NORTH is Vancouver’s largest and best indoor NYE party and the only indoor party with a direct, close-up view of the 9 pm and midnight fireworks in Coal Harbour.

The fully licensed party is held inside the West Ballroom of the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre – the largest waterfront ballrooms in Canada. Revellers at TRUE NORTH can watch the fireworks from indoors or outdoors: either through the tall three-storey, floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the convention centre or from the Pacific Terrace outdoor plaza (the location of the Digital Orca statue). Complimentary snacks are included for all revellers.

This will be a multi-ballroom experience, with one room featuring a concert stage headlined by The Sheepdogs, along with live performances by Yukon Blonde, Humans, and Delhi to Dublin. The other room will feature DJs, namely local favourites Kevin Shiu, Andy Clockwork, and Hebegebe.

For the best experience at TRUE NORTH, the VIP experience includes: rapid access VIP entrance, free coat check, VIP Lounge with premium bar, premium snacks, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, VIP-only covered outdoor terrace, VIP-only viewing area for the fireworks, and VIP-only washrooms with luxury amenities and attendants.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 8 pm to very late

Where: West Ballroom of the Vancouver Convention Centre (1055 Canada Place Way, Vancouver)

Tickets: Click here.

  • Regular Early Bird – $99.00
  • Regular – $129.00
  • VIP Early Bird – $175.00
  • VIP – $225.00

Age: 19 and over

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Own New Year’s

What: Come to this hot party venue and revel in the wildness of the last day of the year, ringing 2017 in style to the beat of the best DJs spinning for your enjoyment in this 2-level club.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Caprice Nightclub (967 Granville Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $36.85. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Real Love

What: ‘Real Love’ is breaking down boundaries, bringing a unique experience to Vancouver where old school meets new, classics to future, make-ups to break-ups — meeting all of your R&B needs.`

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: MIA Nightclub (350 Water Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $24.85. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Black and White NYE Ball

What: The party will feature explosive performances by some of the best DJs in town, including Timeline, Yurie, Johnny Jover, and Grayson Repp.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $31.10. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

New Year’s Eve ‘Extravaganza’ Club Crawl

What: The Student Tours Vancouver New Year’s Eve “Extravaganza” Club Crawl is back for 2017. This year we expect to host thousands of party people from across Canada on ONE single night… all ringing in 2017 together.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 6 pm

Where: Various locations

Tickets: Starting at $31.50. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Illuminate NYE

What: The Opus Hotel, Vancouver’s award-winning stylish venue, is partnering up with Ciroc to create a New Year’s Eve party for the ages – and you’re invited to join in this EPIC night of celebration, Illuminate!

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Opus Hotel (322 Davie Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $40.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

The Drop NYE

What: The countdown is on at Bar None with DJ Icy Touch.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Bar None Nightclub (1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $35.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

The Niteshow NYE

What: Magic is in the air as we celebrate another year’s pass at #NYE2017 with VENUE.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 9 pm

Where: VENUE (881 Granville Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $26.25. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Fortune Sound NYE

What: Celebrate NYE at one of Vancouver’s most renowned nightclubs with Sailor Gerry, DJ Marvel and DJ Seko of the Freshest. Countdown to midnight with a balloon drop.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Fortune Sound Club (147 East Pender Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $26.25. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

New Year’s Eve Party

What: A 3 course dinner complete with a welcome cocktail, followed by an epic night of dancing to sounds by DJ Lazy Boy.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 7 pm

Where: Charles Bar (136 West Cordova Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $21.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Speakeasy New Year’s Eve

What: Kick off the New Year with dinner, dancing, live music, champagne and more!

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 6:30 pm

Where: The Belmont Bar (1006 Granville Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $60.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Cirque NYE

What: Ring in the new year in style at Vancouver’s largest multi-level nightclub. The event will feature the city’s best house and hip hop DJs, stunning Cirque performance artists, 2 floors of music plus an exclusive VIP mezzanine level, and a countdown you won’t forget!

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 9 pm

Where: FIVESIXTY Nightclub (560 Seymour Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $50.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

New Year’s Eve at the Cabana

What: Join Vancouver’s in-the-know party aficionados and live it way up at the Cabana Lounge New Year’s Eve Party presented by Dom Perignon and Belvedere. Resident DJ Kenya will by on the decks with Special Guest Ryan Live from Los Angeles.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 9 pm

Where: Cabana Lounge (1159 Granville Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $30.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

New Year’s with Hotel Vancouver

What: Taking over an entire floor at the hotel, attendees can expect an extraordinary event that features the best party DJs, musicians, and performers.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 8 pm

Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $99. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

NYE 2017 at TELUS World of Science

What: The amazing TELUS World of Science is hosting a new edition of its epic New Year’s Eve bash. Kick off 2017 in style with an insane night of partying. Presented by Twisted Productions, Hollywood Promotions and John Donnelly & Associates, this will be an end-of-the-year affair you’re unlikely to ever forget.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 9 pm

Where: Science World (1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $85.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

Black Out Gala

What: The 2017 Black Out Gala will feature multiple FKYA DJs and much more.

When: Saturday, December 31, 2016 beginning at 10 pm

Where: Republic Nightclub (958 Granville Street, Vancouver)

Tickets: Starting at $45.00. Click here.

Age: 19 and over

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