Welcome the New Year in hedonistic style at one of the biggest, raunchiest, most drunken bashes in town.
This year, it's all happening Thursday, December 31, 2009!
1. Massive Gala 2010 at the Pacific Coliseum
Want to mark the New Year with over 4,500+ other partiers? This is Western Canada's biggest New Year's Eve event, with performers that include Sean Paul and DJ Wax, Go-Go dancers, three party areas, complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and big-budget light and laser shows. Plus: Acrobats!Tickets: $110 - $150
2. NYE 2010 at the Telus World of Science
A serious gala event, this party for 1,000 will have three bars, two floors of Top 40, Hip Hop, and House, and multiple VIP rooms. Dress to impress.Tickets: $100 - $130
3. New Year's Eve at Commodore Ballroom
Choose between dinner and dancing or just dancing at one of Vancouver's best venues. Live music includes Famous Players.Tickets: $74.50 - TBA
4. New Year's 2010 @ Gossip Nightclub
Gossip is Vancouver's largest club venue--with Vancouver's largest dance floor--and their New Year's Eve promises to be one of the gaudiest, most glamorous, most diva-licious parties in town.Tickets: $75 - $100
5. SHIFT - NYE 2010 at Celebrities
Vancouver's largest gay New Year's Eve party is at the famous Celebrities, and they plan to launch the New Year with an ode to gay power. Music by DJ Jeffrey Michael & Bertossi, special performances by Jaylene, and hot go-go dancers all night.Tickets: $35 - $45
6. The Empire Affair – New Year’s Eve 2010 Empire Landmark Hotel
If you really do want to dance the night away--as opposed to gyrating a bit in between drinks--this is the venue for you! Live salsa and Latin music on multiple dance floors, free dance lessons, dance shows, and more.Tickets: $55 - TBA
7. Intimate NYE 2010 at Honey, Lick & Lotus Nightclubs
It's "three parties in one" at the Lotus Hotel when they combine all three nightclubs--Lotus, Lick and Honey--into one huge venue with three different "rooms": House, Mash-up, and Electro/Classix. Plus: balloon drop, free tapas and go-go dancers.Tickets: $40
8. New Year 2010 Spectacular at Buschlen Mowatt Gallery & Studio 55
Want to go "very formal" for New Year's? Walk the red carpet at this high-end affair that includes access to two venues, 10 themed rooms, 1000+ attendees, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres and sushi. For 21+ only.Tickets: $100; VIP group rates available
9. Solid NYE 2010 - All Ages
Looking for a huge party but not yet 19? Vancouver's biggest all-ages bash is hosted by Anne Savage, UK Shy Brothers, and "your favourite locals." Dress codes are enforced, so be sure to check the flyer for the dress rules.Tickets: $65 - $80
10. Lamplighter NYE 2010
If massive venues and big ticket prices aren't your thing, check out one of Vancouver's favourite local New Year's Eve spots, the Lamplighter pub/lounge in historic Gastown. Includes complimentary appetizers and champagne at midnight.Tickets: $20

