Ring in the New Year with sophistication and sparkle at Fairmont Empress, Victoria’s most iconic setting for an unforgettable celebration.
With two New Year’s Eve events to choose from, you can curate the perfect night to match your style.
Step through the doors of The Bengal—which is making a special return just for this New Year’s Eve celebration—and slip back in time for an evening steeped in grandeur, nostalgia, and festive fun on December 31st at 8 p.m.
Guests are welcomed with an expertly crafted cocktail and delicious hors d’oeuvres to snack on before enjoying the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine and dishes inspired by The Bengal’s former menu.
It’ll be a night of flowing cocktails, rich conversation, and timeless atmosphere.
Formal attire is required, and tickets cost $259 per adult plus taxes and service charges.
For an exclusive celebration, A Black & White Affair offers an evening of glamour and mystery.
Held at a secret location in the hotel revealed upon booking and accessed with a special password, it invites you to slip into your best black and white attire, sip champagne, savour fresh oysters and canapés while a live band sets the tone for the night.
It’s the perfect place to toast to new beginnings and dance the night away!
Tickets cost $239 per adult plus taxes and service charges.
For food connoisseurs, there is also a New Year’s Eve dining option at the Q Restaurant, where you can savour flavourful meals and enjoy signature cocktails with your friends and family.
Choose a three-course dinner at 5 p.m. or indulge in a five-course feast at 8 p.m., with optional wine pairings to elevate each course.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, the Fairmont Empress offers the most stylish way to welcome 2026.
Reserve your New Year’s Eve experience now and step into the next chapter with elegance!
New Year’s Eve at the Fairmont Empress
- Where: Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street
- When: December 31st to January 1st – times vary depending on the event
- New Year’s Eve in The Bengal – December 31st at 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- A Black & White Affair – December 31st at 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- New Year’s Eve in the Q Restaurant – December 31st at 5 p.m. or 8 p.m.
