The essential guide to New Year's Eve parties in Toronto for 2020

New Year's Eve parties in Toronto for 2020 are ready to welcome a new decade of possibility. You can ring in the new year high above the city inside the CN Tower or catch the action on the ground at Nathan Phillips Square. Best of all, the TTC is totally free all night long and so is Go Transit and UP Express. Cheers!

Events you might want to check out:

New Year’s Eve (December 31 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
The countdown is on at the city's biggest New Year's Eve with a night of live performances, skating and a big fireworks show.
CN Tower New Year's Eve Party (December 31 @ CN Tower)
You can't beat the view of this big NYE party high atop the CN Tower with a night of hot hits, dancing, a big food spread, drinks and lots more.
New Year's Eve Future Glam (December 31 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This party is taking things way beyond new year with a night of futuristic vibes inspired by the 80's and 90's future glam aesthetic.
Lavender (December 31 @ Glad Day Bookshop)
Lavender is back for a LGBTQ+ women, trans and nonbinary people New Year's with a night of hot hits, drinks and dancing into the new year.
Vision 2020 (December 31 @ Drake Hotel)
The Drake is getting lit for New Year's with food, drink and music by DJs Odario and Itzsoweezee keeping it going on every floor.
New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Ripley's Aquarium of Canada)
It's an under the sea adventure at this big annual New Year's Eve shell-ebration with bites, drinks and dancing amongst the fishes.
Chronologic (December 31 @ The Garrison)
The famous Goin' Steady DJs are back for a New Year's get-down through the ages with hits from 899 to 2020 playing all night.
Countdown NYE (December 31 @ Liberty Grand)
One of the biggest New Year's celebrations is back with a night of fun among three, immersive rooms featuring different music and vibes.
Valentino's Masquerade Party (December 31 @ The Baby G)
Back again is this party for those who like to dress up with a night of fashion, beauty and dance, plus music and live performances.
BEYOND 2020 NYE (December 31 @ 188 Pearl Street Warehouse)
British house music legend DJ Steve Lawler is spinning the hits inside the city's newest warehouse space that's meant for nights like this.
Big Sound's NYE Bash (December 31 @ Mod Club)
Get ready to move at Big Sound's New Year's bash with musicians from all over the city playing classic Motown, soul and R&B hits live.
NU 2020 (December 31 @ The Symes)
Ring in the New Year during a night of good music and vibes with hip-hop, R&B, soca, Afrobeat and reggae playing all night, plus drinks and fashion.
Love Child NYE (December 31 @ Love Child Social House)
Calling all flappers for this 1920's-themed New Year's party that means coming dressed to impress in your best prohibition-era attire.
Dwayne Gretzky NYE (December 31 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
The music is hot at this big New Year's party inside the Danforth as local musicians come together to play the hits for you to dance to.
Dystropolis (December 31 @ Chotto Matte Toronto)
One of Toronto's newest hot spots is turning into New Year's party central as its turns into a future Tokyo metropolis and includes music, drink and food.
Tranzac NYE (December 31 @ Tranzac Club)
The Tranzac's annual New Year's party is back with a night of drinks, dancing and music by Hot Garbage, Mother Tongues, Myst Milano and Rapport.
Pitbull NYE (December 31 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Things are getting hot at this huge New Year's party with DJs playing all the hits, including Brazilian superstar DJ Paulo Pacheco keeping things fire.
New Year's Eve at REBEL (December 31 @ Rebel)
Rebel is the place to be on New Year's and this huge party won't disappoint with DJs spinning throughout the space, drinks and sexy people.
NYE at Adelaide Hall (December 31 @ Adelaide Hall)
One of the biggest New Year's celebrations is back with a night of fun to ring in 2020 to the best club anthems, Top 40, hip-hop and house.
LAVELLE NYE TWENTY/TWENTY (December 31 @ Lavelle)
Ring in the new year high above the skyline at this big party with Lavelle enclosing one of its rooftop pools so you can get splashy.
New Year's Eve at Buddies (December 31 @ Buddies in Bad Times)
The new year is here and DJs Mark Falco and Sofia Fly are spinning the hits at this party, plus performances by Katinka Kature, Imarra and Heaven Lee Hytes.
Together 2020 (December 31 @ Miss Thing's)
It's a disco-style get down to ring in 2020 with a big pre-party dinner by Chef Rudy Boquila and dance party with DJ Wexel on deck.
Carnivale di Venezia (December 31 @ Oretta)
Fill up at this big dinner with a four-course meal followed by a big dance party that features carnival dancers, masquerade masks and more.
Beam Me Up (December 31 @ The Annex Hotel)
Things are getting funky at the New Year's eve party with a night of funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rare groove, reggae and more to get the new decade started.
New Year's at the Storm Crow Manor (December 31 @ Storm Crow Manor Toronto)
Storm Crow is ready to ring in the new year with a party that includes music, drinks and a special food menu served late into the night.
New Year's Eve Burlesque Show (December 31 @ Brazen Head)
Get ready for a sexy time at this burlesque-style New Year's party with a night full of class, sass and just a little bit of ass.
New Year's Eve Celebrations (December 31 @ One King West)
The clock is striking 12 and One King is raising a glass to 2020 at this big party with a big feast, drinks, live music and dancing.
Roaring 20s NYE Celebration (December 31 @ Socialite Tapas Bar)
Roar in the New Year at this black and gold, 1920s-inspired celebration the includes an open bar, party favours nd hot beats playing all night long.
JAMBO 2020 (December 31 @ The Office Pub)
Hit the floor at the stroke of midnight at this big party that keeps the drinks flowing, plus Afro house, reggaeton, Top 40 and more to keep you moving.
NYE at Murphy's Law (December 31 @ Murphy's Law)
The Beaches pub is celebrating the new year with a night of live music and drinks on its huge, heated rooftop patio and serving up the special treats.
NYE Video Dance Party (December 31 @ Handlebar)
Party likes its 1999 at this 80s vs 90s New Year's video dance party that has all the best hits from both decades helping to ring in the new year.
Masquerade at Midnight NYE (December 31 @ Pogue Mahone)
A new decade is here and Pogue Mahone is ready to celebrate with a night of festivities that include masks, music, drinks and more.
NYE x Alchemy (December 31 @ Alchemy Food & Drink)
Celebrate the new year on a full stomach at this big New Year's feast, drinks and music by Kasey Sikora and his West End Stompers.
NEON NYE' 20 (December 31 @ Cherry Cola's Rock n Roll Cabaret)
Dress in your best and brightest for this glow-in-the-dark New Year's burlesque show with lots of sexy performances, music, drinks and dancing.
NYE Silent Disco (December 31 @ The Gym)
Get your feet moving at this New Year's silent disco with Rock & 80s, 90s throwbacks, Top 40, hip-hop and R&B playing on the headsets.
NYE Loft Party (December 31 @ The Fifth Social Club)
Get ready to ring in the new year with night of fun at this loft party that includes music by DJ Jug E, canapés party favours, entertainment and more.
New Year's Eve Pig Roast (December 31 @ Earlscourt BBQ)
Fill up on a big all-you-can-eat feast of roast pig at this New Year's celebration that's followed by a dance party to ring in 2020.
New Year's Eve at Falcon SkyBar (December 31 @ Hotel X Toronto)
One of Toronto's swankiest hotel's is ringing in the new year at its bar with night of food, music, drinks and dancing overlooking the skyline.
New Years Eve Party at Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen (December 31 @ Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen)
The new year calls for good food and fun and there's both at this party with Chubby's transforming to a Caribbean house party unlike any other.
NYE on the Waterfront (December 31 @ Against The Grain)
Welcome a new dace by the lake at this big New Year's party that includes drinks, dancing and bites with a portion of ticket sales going to charity.
NYE Prom Night Party (December 31 @ Paupers Pub)
Relive your prom at this 80s/90s-themed New Year's party with cheap drinks, food specials, prices and even a crowning ceremony.
MAV NYE (December 31 @ Northern Maverick Brewery)
One of the city's newest supper clubs is ready to ring in the New Year with a night of hot hits courtesy of DJ Tom Fleming.
New Year's Eve at Shangri-La Hotel (December 31 @ Shangri-La Hotel Toronto)
The Shangri-La is ready to ring in 2020 with a huge celebration that includes dinner from Bosk, a special pop-up, live entertainment and more.
New Year's Eve Dance Party (December 31 @ Drums N Flats)
Get on down and party it up at this funky New Year's party with Atomic Hustle playing all the best disco, dance, pop and funk.
New Years Eve at Mister Wolf (December 31 @ Mister Wolf)
Your feet are going to be moving right into the new year at one of the city's newest nightlife hotspots.
NYE at Assembly Chef's Hall (December 31 @ Assembly Chef's Hall)
A big night of fun is on to celebrate the new year with bubbly, live music, performances, art-installations and DJs spinning all night.
Eastbound Brewing Co New Years Eve Bash (December 31 @ Eastbound Brewing Company)
Cheers to the new year as Eastbound celebrates with its signature house-brewed beer, bites and The Soul Proprietor spinning the tunes.
NEW YEARS EVE at Swan Dive (December 31 @ Swan Dive)
DJ Shirley Tempo is here to ring in the new year with nigh too dance to al the best rock, psych, pop, soul and guilty pleasures.
NEW YEARS EVE DANCE (December 31 @ SPK Polish Hall)
Swing into 2020 at this New Year's dance party with a night of Latin, ballroom and West Coast Swing tunes keeping you on your feet all night.
Roaring 20s New Years Eve Ball (December 31 @ Dovercourt House)
Throw back 100 years ago to the 1920's at this big New Year's celebration with a jazz age-inspired party with music, drinks, bites and dance.
New Year's Eve at Drake One Fifty (December 31 @ Drake 150)
Drake One Fifty is ready to party with two huge, multi-course dinner options, plus music, live band and huge dance floor for you to get your groove on.
Back In The Day 90's New Years Eve (December 31 @ Revival)
Before we heading a new decade lets take it back to the best decade at this 90s New Year's eve party with all the best sounds that never left.
Sing in the New Year (December 31 @ TO. Lounge)
Get ready to belt your way into the new year at this karaoke party that features a live band playing the hits you want to hear while you sing them.
NEW YEARS EVE (December 31 @ Toybox Toronto)
Dress to impress to ring in 2020 at this newly rebranded King West nightclub staple and a night of hot hits courtesy of DJ Trapment.
A Roaring 20-Twenties New Years Eve (December 31 @ Sapori)
The feather is flying at this 1920's-themed party with all the dolls, dames and flappers coming out to ring in the new year prohibition era-style.
New Years Eve Salsa Party (December 31 @ Lula Lounge)
Things are getting hot at this Latin party that's celebrating the new year with a night of salsa dancing, performances, drinks and food.
EFS NYE (December 31 @ EFS)
One of the city's hottest King West clubs is ringing in the New Year at this Garden of Eden-themed party that puts the A.D. in 2020.
NYE 2020 (December 31 @ DoubleTree by Hilton)
You're not gonna want to miss this huge Bollywood New Year's party with a night of fun, including all the best Bollywood hits, food, drinks and fashion.
Night Owl NYE (December 31 @ The Piston)
Night Owl Festival is back with a big New Year's eve rock jam with live music from Moonwalks, The Crowleys, DJ WITH IT, visuals, and lots more.
Monster Ball (December 31 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Just dance at this New Year's eve party with hits from Mother Monster Lady Gaga and her superstar gal pals playing all night long.
Miami Vice NYE (December 31 @ Petty Cash)
White blazers and tights dresses are on at the Miami Vice-themed party at Petty Cash with all-80s everything inspired by the iconic show.
NYE at El Convento Rico (December 31 @ El Convento Rico)
Parties at El Convento Rico don't get much better than New Year's and this one is no exception with a night of performances and music.
Dublin Calling House Party (December 31 @ Dublin Calling)
Jenga, anyone? Get down t this New Year's house party with a night of fun, including games, dancing, drinks and pizza.
New Year's Eve Metal Rager (December 31 @ Hard Luck Bar)
Thrash into 2020 with Canadian speed metal rockers Exciter taking the stage at Hard Luck to ring in the new year with a night of tunes.
20/20 Psychedelic NYE Party (December 31 - January 1 @ Luné)
Wiggly is back for a New Year's eve full of deep house and techno tunes that include local and regional DJs spinning all night.
CRAFT New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Party (December 31 @ Craft Beer Market Toronto)
Fill up and get down at CRAFT while the beerhall transforms into party central for New Year's eve with big dinner and dance party.
New Year's Eve Gala (December 31 @ Tundra Restaurant)
Choose from a 3 or 4 course dinner before moving on to ring in the new year in Tundra's party space with amazing views of the city.
The Ultimate House Party for a Cause (December 31 @ Mill Street Beer Hall)
Mill St. Beer Hall is helping to raise money for Second Harvest the New Year's with a celebration that includes food, drinks, dancing and more.
This is 2020 (December 31 @ Painted Lady)
Burlesque, dancing, drinks and more is on at this New Year's party that's ringing in a new decade to all the best hits keeping it hot all night.
New Year's Eve Bash at The Rec Room (December 31 @ The Rec Room)
If you can celebrate New Year's in a game bar, why wouldn't you? The Rec Room has it going on with a night of music, drinks, magic and more.
NYE'2020 Dinner & Dance (December 31 @ Fifth Pubhouse)
Rise a glass to the new year at this rooftop party with a special dinner and dancing in the heart of the downtown core.
Architextures New Year's Day Marathon After-Party (January 1-2 @ Round)
In case you missed the fun the night before, you can still keep the celebrations going with a night of good sounds from some of the city's best DJs.

by Lisa Power via blogTO