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Glide into the new year at our free admission DJ Skate Night starting at 8pm on the rink with DJ Smartiez, known for experimenting with fresh mixes and a high-energy mix of top chart-smashing hits.
Dance along to this year’s headliner, Lu Kala, bringing a fiery-voiced sound to our Concert 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 am with a dance party.
Enjoy tasty bites from Street Eats Market local vendors at our Community Square, join in on one last scavenger hunt through the Winter Maze and countdown to midnight with the City of Toronto’s spectacular 10-minute fireworks display starting at 12am, synchronized to music for a stunning high-altitude light show over the lake.
CBC will be on-site capturing the excitement for their national New Year’s Eve coverage, and we’ll also have a few surprise moments you won’t want to miss!
Travel Advice
Coming down for New Year’s Eve and fireworks? We expect the waterfront traffic around our campus to be very busy, and on-site parking will be extremely limited.
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 pm on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 am 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:
Travel and Road Closures
TTC
Subway service will run until 3 am, with the last trains leaving Union Station towards Finch Station at approximately 2:31 am and towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station at 2:27 am. The Blue Night Network service, including buses and streetcars, will start at 3 am. 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 pm on Wednesday, December 31 to 8 am 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 pm on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 am on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Bay Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 pm on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 am on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- York Street from Front Street to Queens Quay West from 6 pm on Wednesday, December 31 to 1 am on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
More information on road closures is available on the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/RoadRestrictions.
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