Hey Barrie locals and visitors! Ring in the New Year the Barrie way, loud, local, and unforgettable. From December 29 through January 4, the city comes alive with New Year’s Eve energy, featuring high-voltage live music, late-night celebrations, and countdown-worthy performances across town. Whether you’re chasing dance floor anthems, soulful sets, or classic crowd-pleasers, Barrie’s homegrown talent is ready to carry you into 2026 in style.

This special New Year’s edition, in partnership with Tourism Barrie and Local and Live 365, spotlights the can’t-miss NYE shows and weeklong celebrations fueling Simcoe County’s after-dark scene. Level up the night with nearby food and drink specials and make it a full send into the New Year: localandlive365.com

Grab your crew, lock in your plans, and rock the night away—Barrie is counting down with you. 🎶

Malones Pint House
Country kicks to Sunday jams:

• Friday (Jan 2): Garret Lambert and the Countrymen at 6pm.
• Saturday (Jan 3): Bill Nadeau at 6pm.
• Sunday (Jan 4): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm.

The Queens Hotel
NYE unlock to weekend vibes:

• Wednesday (Dec 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE): Unlocked at 7pm.
• Friday (Jan 2): Live Music and DJ.
• Saturday (Jan 3): Live Music and DJ.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
NYE riff to new year rock:

• Wednesday (Dec 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE): Riff Raff from 8-11pm.
• Friday (Jan 2): Live Music from 10pm-1am.
• Saturday (Jan 3): Live Music from 10pm-1am.
• Sunday (Jan 4): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Fresh year live sets:

• Friday (Jan 2): Live Music at 10pm.
• Saturday (Jan 3): Live Music at 10pm.
• The Queens Nightclub

NYE spins to weekend beats:

• Wednesday (Dec 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE): DJ ZHO.
• Friday (Jan 2): DJ at 10pm.
• Saturday (Jan 3): DJ at 10pm.

Cheer's Bar & Grill
Karaoke into the new year:

• Friday (Jan 2): Karaoke Party from 9pm-1am.
• Saturday (Jan 3): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.

CW Coop's - Downtown Barrie
Open mics to NYE throwbacks:

• Tuesday (Dec 30): Acoustic Open Mic with Matt Bergman at 7:30pm.
• Wednesday (Dec 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE): 90's - 2000's Themed Dance Party at 9pm.
• Friday (Jan 2): Bring your own vinyl Night at 7pm.
• Sunday (Jan 4): Euchre from 1-4pm.

The Barrie Legion
NYE dance to levee cheers:

• Wednesday (Dec 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE): DJ Debbie D at 8pm.
• Thursday (Jan 1): New Year's Levee from 1:30-5:30pm.

ANAF Barrie
NYE bash:

• Wednesday (Dec 31): New Year's Party at 7pm.

For the full lowdown on bands, tickets, or those sizzling food specials, head to localandlive365.com/barrie. This bi-weekly blaze is brought to you by Local and Live 365 - Central Ontario. Not listed? Send them a DM to join the fire!

Barrie's holiday heat is on—capture the chaos with #BarrieEntertainment and tag Tourism Barrie. Let's make these weeks legendary!