5 free activities for New Year’s Eve in Quebec

Goodbye 2024… hello 2025! Feel like celebrating the New Year in style without breaking the bank? In different regions of Quebec, major cities and destinations are inviting everybody for some free New Year’s Eve fun. Check out our suggestions and get ready for some dancing, music and magical moments!

Spend a frosty 31st in Montreal’s Old Port

To mark the transition to 2025, the Old Port of Montreal is teaming up with the popular outdoor winter music festival, Igloofest, to transform the Jacques-Cartier Quay into an electrifying dance floor under the starry sky. Starting at 8 p.m., the beats of 8 artists will keep the Videotron stage buzzing until 2 a.m.! At midnight, it's time for the countdown: spectacular fireworks and a unique multimedia performance to ring in the New Year. And the best part? This memorable evening is completely free! Get your winter gear ready and head to the Old Port for a frosty celebration that promises to heat up the atmosphere!

Keep things fiery for New Year’s at Centropolis Laval!

For the second year in a row, Centropolis' Place Centrale will be presenting Instants illuminés this winter, with a digital campfire as the showpiece! This luminous installation will also set the tone for the evening of December 31, when Centropolis will come alive, starting at 10 p.m., with a fun and festive New Year's Eve event, culminating in a spectacular countdown. For this occasion, you might want to reserve a table as soon as possible at one of the many restaurants – that’ll give you a front-row seat to the celebrations and you’ll make your evening even better with a succulent meal. Looking to get a sneak peek of these celebrations in Laval? Check out the video at the bottom of the page!

Be part of an electrifying evening in Québec City

Québec City also closes the year on a high note with a festive get-together! Start the day with a stroll through the charming Petit-Champlain district to admire the holiday decorations around the stores and the Place Royale square. Next, head to Grande-Allée Street for the Toboggan festival, which brings the city to life. Experience the excitement of the Winter Village starting at 1 p.m., with activities for everyone. Looking for a folksy celebration? Head over to Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale starting at 7:30 p.m. for New Year's Day classics and the famous countdown. Craving some techno music instead? Then Place George-V and the outdoor dance floor is where you’ll want to be! There you’ll get to enjoy an evening of beats courtesy of top DJs starting at 9 p.m. It's sure to be electrifying!

Enjoy top-tier entertainment in Mont-Tremblant

How about starting 2025 in a charming mountain village and ski resort? If this sounds like your kind of thing, plan a trip to Mont-Tremblant! Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Place Saint-Bernard starting at 8 p.m. with traditional music that will warm your heart. Then head to the foot of the slopes where a special guest DJ will have you dancing under the stars. Don't miss the spectacular torchlight descent that illuminates the mountain before the stroke of midnight. And after the countdown? The party goes on until 1 a.m. in the pedestrian village, which will be in top party mode. An unforgettable celebration to launch 2025 in style!

Take the family out for holiday magic in Sherbrooke

Looking for an original, laid-back activity to celebrate New Year's Eve at your own pace? Sherbrooke is the place to go for young families! Let the kids unleash their inner detectives and go hunting for elves that are hidden in the CentrÔville downtown area. Solve the mystery word for a chance to win prizes! Then, embark on a mini fairytale road trip on the The Scintillating Trail. Thanks to the interactive map, discover the city's most beautiful illuminated houses while listening to your favourite Christmas songs. Two magical activities to enjoy between December 7 and January 7!

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