Barrie NYE Celebration
Description:
Since 1998, Barrie’s New Year’s Eve festivities have drawn thousands from near and far to welcome the New Year, and we can’t wait to celebrate 2026 with you!
Celebrate New Year's Eve in downtown Barrie with an evening of free family-friendly fun at Meridian Place from 5pm to 9pm! The new location provides an opportunity to showcase Barrie’s beautiful waterfront, our vibrant downtown core, as well as Meridian Place.
The event will feature the same free family-friendly activities you know and love! Enjoy live music, amazing busker performances, inflatables and games, and delicious eats from food trucks. Warm up by the cozy bonfire zone, then cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the sky.
Event Schedule - Subject to change:
5–9pm Activities & vendors open
Event emcee, Scott Jackson
5:30–6pm The Munich Layover
6:30–7:15pm Barstool Confession
7:50–8:55pm Kim Mitchell, multi-platinum, JUNO award-winning Canadian rock icon
8:55pm Greetings from dignitaries
9pm Fireworks finale over Heritage Park
Activities:
Inflatables
Interactive games
Face painting
Button making
Roaming and busker performances, including Kalen Davidson's circus stunts
Bonfire warming zone
Food trucks ($)
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