Niagara Falls Holiday Events Guide

Canada’s Most Popular Fireworks Return for the Holiday Season – Live concerts include: Chantal Kreviazuk, David Wilcox, The Trews, Jim Cuddy, Spoons and more

Niagara Falls, ON) Beginning December 26 and continuing each night through to January 1, fireworks will return with spectacular displays over Niagara Falls this holiday season, adding to events and celebrations taking place across Canada’s Entertainment Capital. And that’s not all that’s happening just an hour down the QEW from Toronto as New Year’s Eve concerts, shows and the Ontario Power Generation Festival of Lights will help to make the season bright.

Fireworks dates and times

December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and January 1 at 10:00 PM each night
December 31 (New Year’s Eve) at 9:00 PM and Midnight

An iconic, signature experience for the destination, there’s nothing like the sight of fireworks over the brink of the Falls to make a memorable trip even more unforgettable. The fireworks series over Niagara Falls typically takes place throughout the summer and during the Winter Festival of Lights and select other holidays throughout the year.

Where to view Niagara fireworks

The fireworks displays can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points across Niagara Falls. These include outdoor spaces throughout Niagara Parks, high above at the Skylon Tower and Niagara SkyWheel, and indoors at the many hotels and restaurants with views of the Falls throughout the tourism districts.

The fireworks complement exciting events including the 39th annual OPG Winter Festival of Lights and new Niagara Falls Music Live events taking place in the Niagara Falls. Don’t miss the nightly illumination of the Falls for a majestic backdrop to the fireworks.

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2021

Niagara Falls is the place to be on New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable countdown to 2022 with the ultimate line-up of live music events, shows and dining experiences across the city. Music lovers planning a memorable New Year’s Eve can experience multiple live shows plus the year-round attractions and award-winning culinary scene during their visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario’s most iconic location.

Canada’s Entertainment Capital offers up an extraordinary setting and diverse line-up of New Year’s Eve celebrations from major concert events, dinner parties, Brazilian Carnival and DJ parties, and lively performances in bars and lounges as well as the memorable ambiance of New Year’s Eve dinner at one of the famous Niagara Falls restaurants with breathtaking views of the Falls.

“Niagara Falls is Canada’s entertainment capital and an internationally renowned New Year’s Eve destination and we’re thrilled to welcome visitors back to ring in 2022 with the most exciting lineup of memorable options to celebrate,” said Janice Thomson, President and CEO of Niagara Falls Tourism.

Niagara Falls Music Live is presented by Niagara Falls Tourism in partnership with the Tourism Partnership of Niagara and funding provided by the Government of Ontario.
Up to date NYE details at: https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/holidays/new-years-eve/https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/holidays/new-years-eve/

Indoor NYE Concert Event – BLUE RODEO/SERENA RYDER/CROWN LANDS

Blue Rodeo, Serena Ryder, Crown Lands (Scotiabank Convention Centre)

Celebrate 2022with iconic Canadian artists Blue Rodeo and special guests Serena Ryder and Crown Lands (JunoAwards’ 2021 Breakthrough Group of the Year). Blue Rodeo’s first new album in five years –Many A Mile –is being released on December 3rd and this New Year’s Eve concert kicks off their 2022 National Tour!

•Tickets start at $50! BUY TICKETS

•Hotel packages available

NYE DINNER+DANCE PARTY IN NIAGARA FALLS

Ring in the New Year in style at the Hilton Fallsview Hotel & Suites! You’ll be treated to a four-course dinner, champagne toast and late-night buffet, plus live music by Sandy Vine & the Midnights

•Tickets start at $149/person

•Hotel packages available

•Call to reserve 1-888-370-0700

NYE SHOWS IN NIAGARA FALLS

Greg Frewin New Year’s Eve Gala & Show A spectacular evening featuring a performance by international grand champion of magic Greg Frewin followed by dancing to a popular live dance band to ring in the New Year.

NIAGARA RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE MUSIC FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with amemorable meal atone of Niagara Fall’s finest restaurants, featuring live music:

•AG Inspired Cuisine–Juliet Dunn

•Brasa Brazilian Steak House–Brazilian Carnivale with Dancers+ DJ Party after 11PM

•Boston Pizza at the Americana Resort -Anthony Abbruscato Trio

•Buchanans Steak & Seafood–Jazz with Frank Krahn

•Coco’s Terrace Steak House –Rick Rose Trio

•Corso: A Culinary Tour of Italy–Dominic Mancuso Band

•Watermark–Saxy Grooves Jazz Duo(View of the Falls from 33 stories above)

MAJOR ACTS AT NIAGARA FALLS MUSIC LIVE

Live music events on New Year’s Eve are part of Niagara Falls Music Live from December 27, 2021 to January 1, 2022. Niagara Falls is celebrating the return of live music in a big way with more than 75 performances at 20 venues over 6 nights.

From concerts in theatres and convention centres to intimate performances at restaurants and bars, the city will be showcasing talented local, Ontario and Canadian artists in Ontario’s most iconic location. Concerts include live performances by Chantal Kreviazuk, Tyler Shaw, David Wilcox, The Trews, Jim Cuddy, Great Lake Swimmers, Spoons and more!

Niagara Falls Music Live is presented by Niagara Falls Tourism in partnership with the Tourism Partnership of Niagara and funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Find all the live music event details at musiclive.ca.

OPG WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – 101 Nights of Twinkling Lights

The 39th annual Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Winter Festival of Lights, Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival, illuminates Niagara Falls for 101 nights of twinkling lights from November 13, 2021 – February 21, 2022. With over 3 million lights and 75+ larger than life displays providing colourful visuals, Niagara Falls is transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across the tourism districts. Visitors to this popular annual festival can bundle up and walk or drive through the Festival route to explore the outdoor, socially distanced, self-guided experience. New for 2021-22 is free family-friendly entertainment on weekends (and throughout the holidays) at the Hilton Fallsview Hotel & Suites, OPG Santa Meet & Greet in the park, and more. The exciting indoor activation allows guests to warm up while exploring the light displays to enjoy live music, magicians, story time and more.

For event schedule visit Wfol.com

Niagara Falls Links

Hotels: book.niagarafallstourism.com/
Attraction Packages: Niagarafallstourism.com/attraction-packages/
Niagara Falls Itinerary Ideas: Niagarafallstourism.com/blog/itinerary/
Getting here: Toronto to Niagara Falls GO Train Service
Niagara Falls’ commitment to guests and employees: SafetoPlay.ca

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