New Year's Eve Celebration
A free downtown Brantford New Year's Eve celebration featuring a DJ skate party, live concert, photo booth, and fireworks.
Celebrate New Year's Eve downtown Brantford on Thursday, December 31, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The evening begins in Harmony Square at 7:00 p.m. with a free DJ Skate Party (weather permitting). Free live musical entertainment follows at the historic Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (88 Dalhousie Street), with doors opening at 8:00 p.m. and opening remarks at 9:00 p.m., featuring illusionist Christian Mascia and headliner Practically Hip, a Tragically Hip tribute band. Attendees can get a free party favour and keepsake photo in a photo booth sponsored by TD Bank Group in the Main Lobby. The evening concludes with a fireworks display in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) at midnight.