Whether you’re looking to taste as many local craft beer varieties as possible before 2020 arrives or want to wow your significant other with a fancy schmantzy night of fine dining, there are plenty of ways to say farewell to 2019 and welcome 2020! 

Early Shift at the Museum - For the Whole Family

December 31, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street

On the last day of 2019, head on down to the Royal BC Museum and enter the rainforest of the Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition for a jungle party for the ages. This annual family-oriented party will be a tropical frolic, with music, activities and games for the whole family. Ring in 2020 like Maya royalty! 

Perro Negro’s New Year’s Eve Long Table Dinner

December 31, 2019, 7:00 pm
Perro Negro Tapas 536 Yates Street

Love Spanish food and wine? Arrive hungry because you’ll want to sample everything Perro Negro is offering up on New Year’s Eve. Charcuterie with jamon Iberico de bellota reserva, jamón serrano gran reserve, salchichon iberico - oh. yes. please. Golden beets with goat cheese. Seared scallops. The list goes on until the grand finale of Basque cheesecake with sour cherry compote.

Midnight in Paris - Fine Dining

December 31, 2019
Vis-a-vis, 2228 Oak Bay Avenue
Two seatings, early and late - contact Vis-a-vis for reservations at 250-590-7424

Listen to live jazz music while enjoying a three-course menu with highlights like tarragon butter-poached lobster, grilled oyster mushroom steak, and the always delectable peach pavlova (rosemary-infused honey peaches, roasted vanilla bean meringue).

Bollywood Bash!

December 31, 2019, 8:00 pm
Ambrosia Conference and Event Centre
638 Fisgard Street
Sponsored by Royal Spice Indian Restaurant

Well, if this doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, I don’t know what does. Just saying the word Bollywood makes me smile! Celebrate the arrival of the new year with free food and appies, door prizes, and more. Chilled champagne and full bar-service until the party ends sometime next year…

New Year’s Eve Club Crawl Extravaganza 2020 Edition

Check-in at District (919 Douglas Street) between 7-7:45 pm
Presented by: StudentTours.com

Why party at just one venue on NYE when you can go to all of them? These guys handle the driving so you can concentrate on the partying. Your pass for the night includes 4 of the hottest bars and parties, transportation between venues, swag, prizes, and more.Get your glitter on and show up ready to party (as long as you have pre-ordered your tickets - don’t forget that part - they won’t let you on the bus if your name isn’t on the will-call list. Also, ID. Don’t forget that either).

The Mint’s NYE 2020 Roaring 20’s Prohibition Party

Dec 31, 2019 10:00 PM –Jan 1, 2020 3:00 AM
The Mint, 1414 Douglas St

Here’s your chance to break out your flappers and tuxedos! Dress to the nines and make your way down to the Mint’s prohibition-themed event! Sip those prohibition-style cocktails from 10 to late, and dance the Charleston while DJ Ness T spins tracks just for you.

Sound Bath at the Helga Beer Yoga Studio

December 31, 2019 - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Helga Beer Yoga Studio, 1600 Bay Street, Suite 202 (corner of Bay and Shakespeare)
Questions: Call or text Colin Hillstrom at 604-780-0686

Looking for a soothing and sedate way to bring 2019 to a close? Set the tone for the new year by immersing yourself in the crystalline waves of alchemy sound vibration in a sound bath offered in a beautiful yoga studio. The high vibrational and melodic sounds will release physical, mental and emotional stress while rejuvenating your body, brain, mind, and spirit. Ahhhh… put yourself in exactly the right frame of mind to welcome the new year. Yoga mats, blankets, and pillows are provided. Please arrive by 1:45 pm

New Year’s Eve With Women In Country

December 31, 2019
Doors open at 10 pm
The Duke Saloon, 502 Discovery Street

Send off 2019 with a bang with the Duke Saloon’s Women In Country New Year's Eve. Get those toes tapping with music by the incredible Campbell River Revival who will be taking the stage to bring you covers to country music's leading ladies, including but not limited to Maren Morris, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain and Dolly Parton! Don't miss out!

Let’s Make 2020 a Fabulous Year!

Even if you stay home and watch Netflix on New Year’s Eve, let’s make this promise to each other. Let’s agree to taste at least three brand new food (or drink) items in 2020. I’ll share my experiences here if you share yours… 

When you head out on the town, don’t forget to use #tastevictoria on Facebook and Instagram.