Things to Do New Year’s Eve 2017 in Toronto

0
NYE at Nathan Phillips Square by RebelXL
NYE at Nathan Phillips Square by RebelXL

If you are making last minute plans for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Toronto, check out these things to do New Year’s Eve 2017 in Toronto:

New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza

Returning to Massey Hall, the New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza takes place on Sat., Dec. 31, 2016 at 8 p.m. Hosted by Caroline Rhea, the event is headlined by comedian Mike MacDonald with music by Jaymz Bee and The Wipe-Outs. Other comedians performing include Steve Dylan, Julia Hladkowicz, Aisha Brown, Marito Lopez, Dom Pare, Ted Morris and Nigel Grinstead.  Tickets are $39.50 – $69.50 and can be purchased online.

NYE at Nathan Phillips Square by RebelXL
NYE at Nathan Phillips Square by RebelXL

New Year’s Eve 2017 at Nathan Phillips Square

Enjoy New Year’s Eve 2017 at Nathan Phillips Square including live music performances, a DJ skating party and fireworks at midnight.

7 p.m. – Skating Party with DJ Shub sponsored by Tim Hortons
8 p.m. – Nefe performs
8:45 p.m. – Exco Levi & High Priest perform
9:30 p.m. – DJ Shub & performance by Classic Roots
9:45 p.m. – Boogat performs
10:30 p.m. – DJ Shub with live video mixing by new media artist Roxanne Luchak
10:55 p.m. – Walk Off the Earth performs
11:55 p.m. – Countdown to 2017 and Fireworks

TIFF Bell Lightbox New Year’s Eve

If you are looking for things to do New Year’s Eve 2017 in Toronto that are low key, why not check out one of the films at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Films being shown include:

6:15 p.m. Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock
6:45 p.m. Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki
7 p.m. Julieta by Pedro Almodovar
7:10 p.m. Neruda by Pablo Larrain
7:20 p.m. Moonlight by Barry Jenkins
9:15 p.m. 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
9:20 p.m. Julieta by Pedro Almodovar
9:30 p.m. Princess Mononoke by Hayao Miyazaki
9:40 p.m. Neruda by Pablo Larrain
9:50 p.m. Moonlight by Barry Jenkins

Midnite Run and Party 2017

Get a jump on your fitness goals for 2017 with a 5K run/walk at midnight in Liberty Village. Celebrate 2017 after the race at a party at Brazen Head Pub. Or skip the race and just buy a party ticket. The evening schedule is as follows:

10:30 p.m. – Doors open, Race kit pickup
11:30 p.m. – Costume Contest
12 a.m. sharp – 5K run / walk starts
12:15 a.m. – 3 a.m. Dancing and party at the Brazen Head, 165 East Liberty Street
1 a.m. – Awards for Top Overall Finishers
2 a.m. – Special Large Prize Giveaways!

All registered runners and partiers receive:

– a $30 swag bag (choose from Runners gloves or a Toque)
– food and one beer and one glass of champagne
– chance to win prizes

Tickets are Run and Party $95; Party only $55 and can be purchased online.