How will you be ringing in the new year?
The countdown to 2023 is down to only a matter of days, so it may be time to starting thinking about where to dine to what to wear to where to get your nails done.
While some may opt to stay in with friends or family as they part ways with 2022, others may want to celebrate the year's end with a fun night out. Those choosing the latter won't have to worry about transit fares on their way to the party– TransLink will be offering free transit on all services on New Year's Eve.
As for where to celebrate, and if there will be a fireworks display this year, here is an ultimate guide to New Year's Eve in Vancouver 2022:
Will there be New Year's Eve fireworks 2022-2023?
Following a pandemic hiatus, the New Year's Eve fireworks celebration was expected to take place at the event's new location in False Creek. The display was supposed to have activations and pyro special effects that have never been seen in Vancouver.
However, the event was postponed due to "escalating costs in logistics, and challenges with securing the necessary critical labour in completing the required site-wide security and crowd control measures across East False Creek," explains a news release by event organizer Concord's New Year's Eve Vancouver.
"This new, truly world-class event concept would have made all Vancouverites proud, and rekindled a sense of civic pride, hope, and betterment during the most auspicious night of the year," it adds.
Now, the countdown is set to Dec. 31, 2023. "New Year's Eve in Vancouver will return bigger and better," writes the update.
Though there won't be an official fireworks show, there are two boat parties that will include a fireworks display as part of their New Year's Eve celebration.
If you're looking to end the year with dazzling skies, get on board this speakeasy-themed cruise or this boat party.
NYE parties and events
In Vancouver, there's a celebration for everyone to enjoy, from a posh dinner to dancing into the new year. Here are all the club nights and New Year's Eve dinners and events happening on the last day of 2022.
Clubs
- Fortune Sound Club at 9 p.m.; $57; expect a balloon drop, free champagne at midnight, and confetti cannons
- Elysium - 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; from $40; hip hop and EDM music at Vancouver's newest nightclub, dress code is to dress to impress
- Levels Nightclub "One Place Two Nightclubs" - 8:30 p.m.-4 a.m.; from $28; EDM and House music on the main floor, Latin and Reggaeton music in the XS Lounge.
- Bar None Nightclub "Black Masquerade" - 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; from $38; music will range from hip hop to Top40 to Afrobeat.
- The Warehouse "Disco Night" - 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; from $13; expect disco, house, throwback beats and drag queens; a portion of event proceeds will go towards the Vancouver Black Library.
- The Roxy - 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; $65; tickets include a bubbly toast at midnight.
- The Fox Cabaret "Roaring Twenties" - 7 p.m.-3 a.m.; from $30; the night begins with drag and stand up comedy, leading into a night of dancing with two floors of 70s-00s music.
- Cabana Lounge - 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; from $27; the suggested dress code is black and gold; expect hip hop and mash-up music.
- The Beaumont Studios "Solid Gold" - 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; from $40; expect all sorts of tunes, from RnB and funk music to EDM and mash-ups.
- Studio Nightclub "Nova" - 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m.; $56; suggested dress code is black or white; expect Latin and Reggaeton music
- The Waldorf Hotel "Times Sqrd" - 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; from $43; three clubs in one place: Tabu Lounge (house music), The Tiki Bar (hip hop, RnB music), The Hideaway (Latin, Afrobeats music)
- White Rabbit - 8 p.m.-3 a.m.; $46; from techno to tech house music, there won't be a dress code but prizes will be awarded for best dressed
- Aura Nightclub "Masquerade Ball" - 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; $38; the first 100 people through the door get a complimentary custom mask, and there will be complimentary bites and champagne toast as well as a massive confetti show at midnight
- The Well Studios "Midnight at The Well" - at 8 p.m.; $40; a Futuristic Funk Disco located at City Center Motor Hotel, costumes and dressing up encouraged
Boat parties
- Boat Party Cruise - 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $157; on the Abitibi Boat at 750 Pacific Blvd
- NYE Yacht Party - 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $135; on the Magic Charm at 1601 Bayshore Dr
- Fireworks Speakeasy Cruise - 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $124; on the Magic Spirit Yacht 1601 Bayshore Dr
- (Fireworks included) NYE Boat Party - 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $95; on the Burrard Queen at 760 Pacific Blvd
Restaurant parties
- Enchanted NYE at Good Co. Bars (965 Granville St) at 8 p.m.; $40; the bar will be decorated as an enchanted forest, with music, bites, and champagne.
- Glitter, Gold & Reggaeton at The GPO Bar + Kitchen (136 W Cordova St) at 9 p.m.; $10; dress to impress in gold and glitter, and party into the new year after dinner with live music
- Cambie’s NYE Party at The Cambie Bar & Grill (300 Cambie St) at 6 p.m.; $17; with a beer and shot included upon entry, this party will have a photobooth, pizza station, party favours, and a countdown at midnight
- Nautical New Years Eve Party at The Portside Pub (7 Alexander St) at 7 p.m.; $22-28; This Gastown pub will have a night of live music and complimentary champagne at midnight
- NYE Gala at Water Street Cafe (300 Water St) at 7 p.m.; $189; dress to impress to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a six course tasting menu and bubbles at midnight
- NYE at Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel (999 Canada Pl) at 6:30 p.m.; $195; begin the posh evening with a glass of Prosecco, followed by a four course meal and dancing, before party favours and traditional panettone at midnight
Drumming and yoga NYE events
- Drumming in the New Year at Chelsea Green Complex (4230 Kamloops St) at 7:30 p.m.; $45; explore two hours of drumming, rhythmic fun, and a Shamanic Drum Massage to set your intentions for the new year
- New Year's Eve Drum and Dance Party at BCDance (877 Hamilton St) at 9 p.m.; $50; everyone gets a drum to play for the one-hour Drum Cafe, followed by dancing and a champagne toast at midnight
- Kirtan On The Drive at Open Door Yoga (1651 Commercial Dr) at 6 p.m.; by donation; end 2022 with an evening of sacred chants and mantra meditation while bringing an uplifting energy into the new year
NYE events
Rollin' Flirty New Years Skate Party
Roll into the new year at this adults-only skate party. The rink will be open for skating from 9-11:30 p.m. and will turn into a dance floor at midnight, with complimentary bubbles and a sweet treat candy bar.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Rolla Skate Club - 2901 E Hastings (Rollerland Building)
Cost: $69
Gatsby's House Party
This house party will have DJ’s playing hip hop, EDM, and Top 40 club mixes, as well as prepaid alcoholic drinks included in the tickets, an appetizer buffet, party favours, a casino night with prizes, and a New Year’s Eve countdown.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Pinnacle Hotel - 1128 Hastings St
Cost: from $150
New Year's Eve Parq Gala
This Black Tie adults-only event will have two rooms; a ballroom and a lobby lounge. There will also be aerial silk and acrobatic performances, a luxury car display, a red carpet, and a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver - 39 Smithe St
Cost: from $76
Afrobeach New Year's Eve Party
Hang out at The Afrobeach House where there will be Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Amapiano music along with a free glass of champagne to ring in 2023.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Where: 46 W 6th Ave
Cost: from $25
Disco Drag Party
Each ticket to this New Year’s Eve disco includes a glass of bubbly and a donation to QMUNITY. The dress code is “Disco Fever” and you can expect drag performances from Bibi SouPhresh, Tiffany Ann Co, Abeiya Miraj, and Mikki Wikki.
When: Dec. 31, at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Havana - 1212 Commercial St
Cost: $50
New Year's Eve Karaoke Party
This party is combining karaoke and burlesque into one fun celebration. There will be games, prizes, and performances throughout the night.
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main St
Cost: $50
NYE Karaoke Extravaganza
Solos, duets, and group performances are all welcome at this Karaoke party. The singing stops and the dancing starts at 11 p.m. to ring in the new year.
When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Chorus Studio - 2468 Scotia St
Cost: $25
Bleako’s Nuclear New Year
Immerse yourself into an evening of underground music with performances from Virgin Losers, Lillian, Noodle Boys, and Strange Breed. Half of the proceeds from the event will go towards the WISH drop-in centre for women and gender-diverse sex workers in the Downtown Eastside.
When: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Hastings Folk Garden - 109 E Hastings St
Cost: $20
