New Year's Events

Here's what's happening in Downtown Charlottetown

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 & Thursday, January 1st, 2026


Capital New Year 2026

Address: Founders' Food Hall & Market (6 Prince St.)

Time: 4-8 pm

Event: Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Capital City with family-friendly celebrations at Founders’ Food Hall & Market on December 31st!

  • Mascot Meet & Greets - 4pm - 6pm
  • Come meet special mascot character guests, including Charlie Town and Jack Frost.
  • Face Painting - 4pm - 7pm
  • Dazzle for the New Year by getting your face painted by talented local artists.
  • Capital New Year Photo Booth - 4pm - 7pm
  • Capture the memories of ringing in 2025 at the Capital New Year photo booth with digital and printed photo strips.
  • Ice Sculpture Demonstrations presented by Provincial Credit Union - 4pm - 7:30pm
  • Watch local artists Pat Brunet and Ian Drummond create impressive ice carvings right before your eyes.
  • Live Entertainment - 4:30pm - 8pm
  • Stage Performances presented by Dairy Farmers of PEI: DJ Josh Hood, Absolute Losers, and Iconix: Pop Hits from Past to Present
  • Complimentary Refreshments - 5pm (while supplies last)
  • Warm up with free apple cider or enjoy a $5 voucher to spend at Founders’ Food Hall & Market vendors (one per person, first come, first served).
  • Fireworks - 7pm
  • A brilliant display of lights and colours launched from the waterfront at Port Charlottetown.
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The Cork & Cast

Address: 146 Richmond St. (Victoria Row)

Time: All Day

Specials:  4 reasons to celebrate NYE at The Cork & Cast:

  • An early DJ dance party
  • DJ Wolfe is taking over from 8–11 PM, so you still get the NYE energy without sacrificing your sleep. Dance, celebrate, count down to midnight, and be home before 1 AM if that’s your kind of night.
  • Festive drinks + your favourites
  • Sip on special NYE cocktails, plus our full cocktail list, wine menu, and more.
  • A stress-free NYE dinner
  • A three-course meal for $75 per person, plus a glass of prosecco to toast the new year. No cooking, no dishes, no rushing. Just sit back and enjoy, and, maybe even join the dance party once you’re finished eating
  • The Victoria Row Atmosphere
  • Cozy, lively, and full of good energy! Victoria Row is the place to be on New Year’s Eve, and there’s no better spot to ring in 2026.
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Ada Culinary Studio

Address: 135 Kent St.

Time: 5:30 pm or 8:00 pm

Special:  New Year's Eve at Ada!


For this event, they will have two seatings: 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Please be aware if you are attending the 5:30 PM seating, doors will open at 5:00 and dinner will begin promptly at 5:30 PM.


The main course is a fun take on 'Chicken & Ribs' and will be served family-style. As a result of this, tickets are available as tables of 4 or 8 only.

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Redwater Rustic Grille

Address: 123 Grafton St.

Time: All Day

Special: Enjoy a specially curated three-course dinner menu for New Year's Eve.

  • Course One
  • Braised Pork Belly and Seared Scallop clove, cardamom, and star anise brine with apple butter glaze
  • Course Two
  • Your choice of 5 oz AAA Beef Tenderloin goat cheese and crushed peppercorn gratinée
  • Or Chicken Supreme roasted red pepper, cream cheese, and artichoke stuffing
  • Accompanied by Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, garlic broccolini, chasseur mushroom shallot demi
  • Course Three
  • Chai Tea Crème Brûlée
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Rodd Charlottetown

Address: 75 Kent St.

Time: New Years Eve & New Years Day

Special: Ring in the New Year at Chambers Restaurant & Bar!

Celebrate with our exclusive holiday menus at Rodd Charlottetown.


New Year’s Eve Menu

 December 31, 2025

 5–9 PM

 $75 + tax


New Year’s Day Menu

 January 1, 2026

 5–9 PM

 $65 + tax

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Trailside Music Hall

Address: 155 Kent St.

Time: 5:30 & 10:00 pm

Special: NYE with After Hours Band


Get ready to rock into 2026 with the After Hours Band! TWO shows in ONE night with this powerhouse six-member PEI cover band—featuring seasoned pros from Haywire and Ninth Hour—brings together Kenny Vail, David Rashed, Dean MacKinnon, Ron Atkinson, Matt Anderson, and Will MacKinnon for an electrifying live experience. With a guitar- and keyboard-driven sound, they deliver a high-energy mix of 80s and 90s rock and pop hits from legends like Van Halen, Journey, Def Leppard, Loverboy, ZZ Top, and The Cult. Known for their creative mash-ups and signature sound, After Hours promises a night of singing, dancing, and unforgettable vibes. Don’t miss your chance to party with this Island favorite!


Both show are now SOLD OUT

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Quality Inn & Suites Downtown

Address: 150 Euston St.

Time: New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

Special: 

  • New Years Eve 4:30 - 8:00 pm
  • Roast Sirloin of Beef with au ajus, mashed potatoes & Veggies & Bread pudding $45
  • New Year's Day 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Roast Sirloin of Beef ($29) or Roast Turkey Dinner both served with potato, vegetables, and dessert
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Charlottetown Levee Schedule

Address: Various Locations in Downtown

Time: New Year's Day

Schedule: 

  • 10:30 am - Mayor of Charlottetown @ Charlottetown City Hall
  • 11:00 am - The Gahan House
  • 12:00 pm - Hunter's Ale House
  • 1:00 pm - Bishop of Charlottetown @ SDU Place
  • 2:00 pm - Murphy's Community Centre & The Alley
  • 4:00 pm - Olde Dublin Pub
  • 8:00 pm - PonyBoat Social Club
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Our list may not be 100% accurate (despite our best efforts!)

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*BIA: Prince to Pownal St. & Euston St. to the water