New Year's Eve in Winnipeg
The new year is upon us and a lot of people are scrambling to find something to do on New Year's Eve in Winnipeg. Many Winnipeggers forget about New Year’s due to the madness of the holiday season, and that can lead to some pretty haphazard New Year’s plans.
Have no fear, though, because Rumor’s Comedy Club — the best comedy club in Winnipeg — is here to help you find the perfect New Year’s celebration. Whether you’re looking to celebrate with your family or hit the town as a sexy single, there’s a New Year’s Eve celebration in Winnipeg for you. So, read on, because these are your best bets for ringing in 2024 in the Manitoba capital.
Family New Year’s events in Winnipeg
There’s plenty of ways to include the kids in your New Year’s celebrations. Just check out these great, kid-friendly New Year’s events in Winnipeg. The best part is, these events won’t interfere with any adult evening plans you might have.
Top Hats & Tiaras
December 31, 11AM–1PM
Manitoba Children’s Museum
The Manitoba Children’s Museum is hosting a New Year’s event for the whole family from 11AM to 1PM on December 31. Come dressed in your fanciest outfit, and the Children’s Museum will supply top hats and tiaras for attendees. There’ll be snacks and crafts, and live music, too!
Parents note: there will be media at the event, so your child’s image may appear on news and other electronic event reporting.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild
December 31, 1PM
Canada Life Centre
Cheer the Jets on into the New Year as they take on the Minnesota Wild in a New Year’s Eve matinee. The Jets are having a great season and they look to continue their winning ways against geographical rival, the Minnesota Wild. It’s a great time root, root, rooting for the home team, whether you’re 4 or 94. And the best part is, it’s done by dinner time, so you can still make it to your adult party in the evening.
The Wackydoodle Dance Party for Kids
January 1, 1:30PM–4PM
Park Theatre
Welcome the New Year with the whole family at the Wackydoodle Dance Party on New Year’s Day. Local DJs K Chedda and spin fDJ Co-opunky dance numbers for kids of all ages. It’s a great way for the whole family to burn off some of those holiday calories and residual gift excitement.
Festivities at the Forks
January 1
The Forks
This year the Forks is shifting their New Year’s celebration to New Year’s Day with an incredible lineup of live music, games, and other events that the whole family can enjoy. There’ll be performances from Al Simmons (10:30AM–11AM), Folklorama acts Son D’Arranke and Drum Cafe (2PM–3PM), a drag brunch (11AM–1PM), crafts and boardgames (10AM–4PM), and health and wellness classes (10AM–4PM).
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Adult New Year’s Eve events in Winnipeg
Looking to welcome 2024 in a more mature way? Here are some 18+ New Year’s Events happening in Winnipeg.
New Year’s Eve dinner at Assiniboia Downs
December 31
Assiniboia Downs
If eating great food is your New Year’s resolution, then you might want to start the year off right at the Assiniboia Downs’ prime rib buffet. There are no races happening, but you’ll be able to clomp around on the dancefloor after you’ve filled your belly. There’ll be a DJ at the Downs to get the dance party started following the dinner portion of the evening.
New Year’s Eve meditation
December 31, 7:45PM
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4141417171 Winnipeg, MB R3E2Z9
If the stress of the holidays has you frazzled, you can start the new year off with a relaxing evening of meditation. You can centre yourself and you don’t even need to leave the warmth and comfort of your own home, because this event is online. Then maybe curl up on your couch with a book, take a candle-lit bath, or snuggle up with your main squeeze for an evening movie. There’s nothing in the rule book that says New Year’s Eve in Winnipeg has to be a raucous and randy time.
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Laugh in the New Year at Rumor’s
We’re finishing off 2023 with a bang as club favourite, Rob Bebenek delivers two hilarious New Year’s Eve shows here at Rumor’s Comedy Club. Rob’s stand-up has been featured on SiriusXM Radio, and he’s appeared at all the major comedy festivals in the country, including the iconic Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. Our menu has something for everybody, and our drink list is top-notch and includes a wide variety of non-alcoholic options. And to top it all off, Rob’s New Year’s Eve late show at Rumor’s will take our audience into 2024 with complimentary champagne for the countdown to midnight.
2023 was one of our best years ever, and we’re already looking to top that in 2024 by bringing in some incredible comedians like Steph Tolev, Che Durena, and Ryan Long. There are tons of awesome comedians coming to Winnipeg in 2024, so we decided to offer season tickets in 2024 so you don’t have to miss any of them. Check out our upcoming events list and book your tickets online or by calling 204-488-4520.
“I've been going to Rumor's since I was old enough to get in (almost 30 years). We've always had a great time. Tickets are easy to buy online, parking is plentiful, the staff has always accommodated our seating requests to the best of their ability, the servers are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly and the comedians....well they have us in stitches always. Never boring, always fun. Great economical night out.” — Aimee H.