What’s Up Wednesday - 2026 New Year’s Eve | RnB Hip Hop Afro-Caribbean

🎉 Welcome to What’s Up Wednesday - 2026 New Year’s Eve Edition 🎉

On December 31, celebrate five hours of sparkle, sound, and connection at The Loft by Earls (Yaletown) as we count down the final minutes of 2025 and welcome 2026. Roaming premium bars, party favors, and a live countdown with a Champagne or zero-proof toast at midnight. Toast the New Year with champagne and sweet-and-savory hors d’oeuvres.

✨ Signature WUW Energy
Feel-good R&B and Afro Caribbean (Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, Zouk, Kompa, Salsa) early, featuring 90’s and 2000’s favorites. Then lift into club-ready Hip Hop and crossover bangers as the clock hits 12:00 AM. Goodbye 2025, hello 2026. Champagne up, cameras up, smiles up. After the toast, we roll the first sing-along anthems of 2026 for a fresh start.

🎧 On the Decks
DJ Damien • DJ Lux • DJ Bison

🎶 Expect
90’s and 2000’s R&B and Hip Hop • Afro Caribbean (Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, Zouk, Kompa, Salsa) • Today’s feel-good hits

🎯 Music Trivia (8:45 PM)
Test your knowledge of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Afro-Caribbean classics for a chance to win prizes.
🏆 1st Prize: $100 Bar Credit for WUW New Year’s Eve 2026 (alcoholic or zero-proof beverages)
🥂 2nd Prize: Fall-inspired signature cocktail voucher (up to $20 value)
🎫 3rd Prize: Free entry to the next What’s Up Wednesday

🍽️ What’s Included
Sweet-and-savory hors d’oeuvres • Midnight Champagne toast (zero-proof available)
Perks: Party favors • Complimentary coat check • NYE photo booth for your first pics of 2026 and the last one of 2025

HORS D’ŒUVRES

SAVOURY HORS D’ŒUVRES

• Savoury – Platters

Vegetable Platter • Meat & Cheese Platter • Sushi Platter

• Savoury – Hot Canapés

Sliders (Pulled Pork, Crispy Chicken, Beef, Impossible Burger)• Arancini (Mushroom)

• Savoury – Cold Canapés

Lobster & Prawn Roll • Toasts (Hummus, Tomato Bruschetta, Avocado)• Prawn Cocktail

Ahi Tuna Poke

SWEET HORS D’ŒUVRES

• Dessert Canapés

Coconut Cake • Key Lime Tart • Sticky Toffee Chocolate Pudding • Vegan Chocolate Mousse

🍸 Available On Site (Not Included In Ticket)
Premium bars • Bartender crafting Signature Cocktails • Non-alcoholic options

👗 Dress Code: Chic NYE Glam
Black, Champagne, Gold, jewel accents welcome.
Ladies: Cocktail dress or stylish jumpsuit.
Gentlemen: Suit or blazer with trousers.
Complimentary coat check.

♿ Accessibility
Disability-friendly venue with accessible entry and washrooms.

🧭 Getting Here
Located in Yaletown with very easy access to taxis; rideshares are quick. Close to transit.

📅 Date and Time
Wednesday, December 31 · 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM

📍 Location
The Loft by Earls, 1095 Mainland St, Second Floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G9

🎟️ Tickets
Limited spots, maximum vibe. Secure your place.
Entry: 19+ with government ID.

📧 Bookings and Questions
[email protected]

📲 Follow the Vybes
Instagram: @whatsup_wednesday

🎆 Close out 2025 with rhythm and community, and step into 2026 with a perfect midnight moment.
🚨 Tickets are limited. It is What’s Up Wednesday and you know What’s Up !

Info: Reggae • Dancehall • AfroBeats • Zouk • Kompa • Kizomba

Info: 1st Prize: $100 Bar Credit for WUW New Year’s Eve 2026 (alcoholic or zero-proof beverages) 2nd Prize: A specialty cocktail of your choice ($20 value max) 3rd Prize: Free entry to the next WUW

Info: Dancehall • Soca • Bouyon • Shatta

Info: AfroBeats • Afro French • French Song

Info: Soca • Bouyon • Shatta • Dancehall • AfroBeats

Info: Zouk - Kompa - Kizomba

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