As much as we hate to say it, Christmas is over, and although we’re holding onto the festive feels, it’s inevitable that New Year will come around much quicker than we realise. It happens every year. It’s now this week, and we want to know where we can celebrate 2026 with some spectacular fireworks displays in Manchester, and to take out the stress for all of you out there who won’t have planned, here’s our guide to the New Year’s Eve fireworks displays to look out for.
1. Dukes 92 NYE Party
Get ready for the ultimate New Year’s Eve party at Dukes 92, as the canalside bar and restaurant is pulling out all the stops to make sure you start 2025 with a bang! Dukes will offer a 8pm – 4am non-stop celebration, fizz on arrival to kick off the night, a complimentary pulled pork sandwich (or a vegan option) to keep you fueled for the fun, and of course, DJs and live music across FOUR bars – dance your way into the new year!
Incredibly, there’ll also be fairground rides, adding extra fun to your NYE celebration, and of course, an epic firework display at midnight to welcome 2026 in style! you can’t go wrong with this quintessentially Manc celebration.
🎟️ Tickets are available here.
📍 Dukes 92, 18 – 25 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ.
2. Manchester City Council Fireworks
Manchester City Council has announced two free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations, all going off with a bang at midnight. For the first time ever Mancunians are being given the pick of two different events to enjoy with their families and friends as the city counts down to the new year, with events being held on both Albert Square and St Peter’s Square.
St Peter’s Square will be the place to be for firework fans with a DJ-led family friendly event hosted by BBC Radio Manchester presenter Joe McGrath, with DJ Jimmy the Gent spinning the tunes. Expect high spirits and party tunes in the run-up to the traditional midnight countdown, which will be followed on the stroke of twelve by a not-to-be-missed firework and light display off the roof of Manchester’s iconic Central Library building.
Over on Albert Square meanwhile, New Year revellers will be able to experience all the fun of the fair including Manchester’s giant festive Ferris Wheel – the biggest mobile wheel in the country – alongside an absolute foodie fest, plus seasonal tipples from stalls that have had the crowds packing out the square every day since Manchester’s legendary Christmas markets opened back in November.
🎟️ Free and unticketed event.
📍 St Peter’s Square & Albert Square.
3. New Year’s Eve at The Village On The Green, Aspull
Heading out of the city centre, Aspull in Wigan will be hosting a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration. Much-loved venue The Village on the Green hosts its annual NYE party and fireworks display, with live music, delicious food, and plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the start of a new year with friends and family in a beautiful setting!
🎟️ Find tickets here.
📍 The Village on the Green, Woods Rd, Aspull, Wigan WN2 1PJ.
4. Ewe, Westhoughton
Tucked away in the Wingates area of Westhoughton, Ewe has garnered quite the reputation for good food and high quality events. The restaurant and bar opened just two years ago, and brings a fresh New Year’s Eve celebration to Greater Manchester. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, DJs and live music throughout the night, sandwiches before midnight to keep the party going, and of course a spectacular firework display at midnight overlooking Rivington Pike to bring in 2026! The party is strictly 21 and over – have your ID ready (no children allowed in bar area after 9pm).
🎟️ Grab tickets here.
📍 Ewe, 370 Chorley Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3NB.
5. Albert’s Standish, Wigan
Wigan seems to be going all out for New Year, and the party at Albert’s will no doubt start 2025 off with a bang. Albert’s is pulling out all the stops for a New Year’s Eve to remember from 7pm – 2am, offering a glass of fizz on arrival, pulled pork sandwiches (or a vegan alternative) to keep you going until 2am, DJs & live music throughout the night, across three bars, and a spectacular fireworks display to start 2026 with a bang!
🎟️ Grab tickets here.
📍 Albert’s Standish, School Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0TD.
6. Kennedy’s Irish Bar, Altrincham
In classic Irish tradition, Kennedy’s in Altrincham will be hosting a right good knees up for New Year with plenty of craic. Although fireworks aren’t overtly promised, the atmosphere and live music throughout the night will keep spirits high, and you never know, it could go off with a bang. All guests who arrive before 8pm will receive a free shot, and of course, Guinness-drinking is almost mandatory…
🎟️ Get your ticket here.
📍 Kennedy’s, 30-32 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RZ.