
Ready to wave goodbye to 2024? Well, all we can look forward to once Christmas is over is the New Year celebrations, and Manchester’s full of them. From black tie gala dinners to day parties that’ll get you home in time for Jools Holland’s Hootenanny, there’s truly something for everyone. Whether it’s been the year of your life or you’d rather just forget and move on, we’ve got you covered with the best parties and events taking place this New Year’s Eve in Manchester.
1. Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is taking it all the way back to the 20’s for their New Year’s Eve party, with a fun, Gatsby-style party packed full of fizz, entertainment and a mouth-watering five-course menu. Expect dancers, live music and all-round party vibes for the final hurrah of 2024. Tuck into moreish canapés such as crayfish tarts, rosemary polenta bites and pork belly skewers on the gala menu then finish the evening on a high with some digestivos to cleanse the palate and the past year.
📍 Peaky Blinders, 23 Peter St, M2 5QR.
🎟️ Tickets start from £90 per person and are available here.
2. Warehouse Project – Defected New Year’s Eve

The Warehouse Project’s 2024 season is in full flow, and of course, they have a grand celebration planned for New Year’s Eve. Taking over the three staple stages at Depot Mayfield, the line-up across Depot, Concourse and Archive for New Year‘s Eve has been revealed.
The mighty Depot welcomes Defected New Year’s Eve, which will see the iconic British record label take over the space. The likes of Groove Armada and Shermanology will take on the Depot, with Barbara Tucker and Kiddy Smile headlining the Concourse with Glitterbox, and Aroop Joy and Melé B2B KILIMANJARO lighting up the Archive, making for an epic New Year celebration, ringing in 2025 in style.
📍 Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring Street, M1 2PY.
🎟️ Tickets start from £54.45 and are available here.
3. New Year’s Eve Family Rave at Factory International

The Playhouse Project take over the Hall at Aviva Studios for a family celebration like no other this New Year’s Eve, hosted once again by MC Kwasi – a frequent collaborator of legendary DJ Mr Scruff. Enjoy dancing, playdoh, bubble-making, games, face-painting for kids and adults, and more – set to a soundtrack of Detroit house, electronica and funk from DJ James Holroyd.
Alongside a kid-friendly dancefloor, draw on a giant collaborative canvas as part of a David Hockney inspired art session with ARTventures or join a Hula Hula Fun Circus workshop where families can try diablos, bucket stilts and spinning plates. Parents with little ones can also join in award-winning BLOOM Baby Classes chock full of music, pom-poms, baby yoga, instruments, parachutes, sensory lights, treasure baskets and more.
📍 Factory International, Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
4. Freight Island

Freight Island will be transformed into a New Year’s Eve extravaganza, The Little Disco, from the creators of the much-loved disco collective La Discothèque. On the evening of December 31, The Little Disco is set to take over the platform from 8pm. Headlining the free-to-attend party is one of dance music’s most revered DJ acts, Girls on the Internet. Alongside the disco legends, The Little Disco is joined by some of Manchester’s finest talents including Mix-Stress and Nicola Bear. And for those feeling peckish, guests can enjoy delicious food from its existing traders.
📍 Freight Island, 11 Baring St, M1 2PZ.
🎟️ Tickets are free for those standing and seated tickets cost £15 which include guaranteed entry, with various packages including a glass of champagne at midnight, pre-order menu and table service which you can book here.
5. Albert Hall – 90s Baby Vs Clubland New Year’s Eve

The ultimate celebration of all things 90s is back with a bumper New Year’s Eve party on December 31 at the iconic Albert Hall in Manchester. The music is set to transport dancers back to 90s paradise with the biggest names of the day all stepping up including trance and dance don Flip N Fill, Ultrabeat, N Trance, and the iconic Blackout Crew.
📍 Albert Hall, 27 Peter Street, M2 5QR.
🎟️ Tickets start from £28 and are available here.
6. Day Fever’s New Year’s Eve Party

Kick off the celebrations at New Century Hall, Manchester, on 31st December and enjoy all the NYE vibes without the late-night finish. Perfect for those who still want to party but be home in time to relax or catch Jools Holland. Don’t miss out on a fantastic way to ring in the New Year – Day Fever style! Coming to Day Fever? You can also request your favourite song before you arrive here… dream!
📍 New Century Hall, 34 Hanover St M4 4AH.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
7. Louis

Step into a night of unforgettable celebrations this New Year’s Eve at the decadent Louis. This exclusive, ticket-only, black-tie event promises glamour, live music, and an atmosphere that will have you dancing well into the new year. The party gets underway from 9pm until late, and you’ll need deep pockets because it’s £300 per person… but we’re sure it’ll be worth it.
📍 Louis, 3 Hardman Square, Hardman St, M3 3EB.
🎟️ Grab your ticket here.
8. Hotel Gotham

This New Year’s Eve, enjoy a celebration like no other at the luxurious Hotel Gotham, based in the heart of Manchester. Renowned for its striking art-deco elegance, Hotel Gotham promises a night to remember. Bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in spectacular style, kicking off the celebration in style with a glass of Champagne and some delicious canapes, followed by a sumptuous five-course dinner at the award-winning AA-rosette Honey Restaurant. Choose from a delectable menu including beef consommé with foie gras, truffle and smoked cheese sippets, a salmon dish and a 30-day dry aged beef fillet.
As the evening unfolds, guests can make their way back to Club Brass, the hotel’s luxury, private members club. With its intimate setting, breathtaking views of Manchester’s skyline and a lively atmosphere, this is the ultimate venue to toast to the New Year. Dance the night away, sip on expertly crafted cocktails, and celebrate as the clock strikes midnight.
📍 Hotel Gotham, 100 King St, Manchester M2 4WU.
🎟️ Book here.
9. KAJI

Step into an extraordinary New Year’s Eve at KAJI, where sophistication meets celebration. ‘Midnight at KAJI‘ will be filled with exquisite dining, electrifying entertainment, and unforgettable moments as we ring in 2025. A breathtaking countdown will be enhanced by cutting-edge 4K screens and a spectacular pyrotechnic display, followed by a stylish afterparty to keep the vibes alive.
📍 KAJI, 64 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BN.
🎟️ Book your celebration here.
10. Electric Shuffle

Cocktail and shuffleboard bar Electric Shuffle is hosting a New Year’s Eve Brunch, but this isn’t just any brunch. At Electric Shuffle, the fun kicks off at noon and doesn’t stop until 2am.
The bar is hosting five two-hour brunch sessions with live DJs throughout the day – the first starting at 12noon and the last starting at 10pm. The beauty of this one is the option of staying for an all-day brunch session until closing, dipping in for a session to gear you up for the evening ahead or joining at 10pm just before the midnight countdown. Tickets are £35 – £40 and include a bottle of Prosecco or four bottles of beer per person, two hours of bottomless sourdough pizza, and 60 minutes of electric shuffleboard.
📍 Electric Shuffle, Ground floor, 201 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3NW.
🎟️ Grab tickets here.
11. Fairfield Social Club

Fairfield Social Club is hosting a Beer Bash as The Club is transformed into a New Year’s Eve bierkeller. Featuring 25 craft beers (for 2025!), delicious street food and great vibes. The dog-friendly event runs in two sessions: 11am-4pm and 5pm-10pm, meaning you still have time to head somewhere else for the big countdown.
You can also head down to Fairfield Social Club’s The Shed for a fun-filled afternoon with local board game heroes Dungeons & Flagons. Enjoy four hours of access to 200+ party themed board games, with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and freshly-cooked Mediterranean street food. Guests are welcome to come alone or as a group.
📍Fairfield Social Club, Irk St, Manchester M4 4JT.
🎟️ Find out more and book here.
12. Albert’s Schloss

This New Year’s Eve, Albert’s Schloss is inviting guests to say a fond farewell to 2024 and a joyful hello to 2025. Step into ‘Albert’s Party Time Machine‘ and celebrate the new year alongside history’s wildest party animals, all within the lively halls of Manchester’s famous Alpine bier palace and cook haus.
Guests are invited to travel through the decades with Albert and friends from eras past and wilkommen the New Year with their nearest and dearest. Expect midnight magic, merriment, mayhem and all manner of indecency from Albert’s showtime extraordinaries. Tickets are currently on sale for £45, with prosecco and canapes on the menu for all ticket holders before 8pm. For those who would like to seriously indulge – there’s also a three course set menu, available from £100pp from 7pm and £120pp from 9pm, to see in the New Year at your own table.
The schnapps is poured. The haus band is ready. It’s time to dance into next year – see you on das benches!
📍Albert’s Schloss, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR.
🎟️ Tickets available here.
13. 20 Stories

As the city’s skyline glitters on the last night of 2024, 20 Stories in Manchester is staging an extraordinary New Year’s Eve party that promises an unforgettable experience. Taking place “Somewhere High Above Manchester,” this glamorous event will combine exquisite dining, lively entertainment, and breathtaking views.
Guests can choose to begin their evening with a sumptuous three-course set menu, designed especially for the occasion. Two dinner services are available: an early sitting at 5pm and a second sitting at 7.30pm. Both options allow diners to savour an unforgettable culinary experience before joining the main event to dance and celebrate until the clock strikes midnight and beyond.
For those who prefer to skip dinner and head straight to the festivities, standing tickets are available for entry from 8pm. The evening will feature live entertainment by special guest Afishal, dancing, and the electric atmosphere of a New Year’s countdown at one of Manchester’s most exclusive venues.
📍 20 Stories, No. 1, 1 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3EB.
🎟️ The three-course early dining at 5pm costs £150 per person, or evening dining from 7:30pm for £200 per person. Standing drinks only tickets are also available from £125 per person, all of which are available to book here.
14. Ramona and The Firehouse

This New Year’s Eve, Ramona and The Firehouse, two of Manchester’s most iconic venues, are hosting two exclusive and unmissable parties. Each venue will deliver a completely unique celebration, promising an unforgettable start to 2025. Whether you’re looking for high-fashion glamour at The Firehouse’s Surrealist Ball or non-stop music and dancing at Ramona’s Dance Into The Future, both events are set to be the hottest tickets in town.
At The Firehouse, things are about to get gloriously weird. Known for its chic, greenery-filled interiors and Mediterranean-inspired menu, the venue will transform into a Surrealist Ball filled with runway debauchery, bold performances, and a soundtrack of disco, house, and timeless party anthems. This is your chance to ring in the new year in Gaga-inspired glamour, where art meets high-energy revelry in a celebration like no other.
At Ramona, the night belongs to the music. This NYE, the venue will transform into a pulsating 360-degree dance party, combining live percussion, guest DJs, and immersive decor for a night of non-stop energy. With a stellar line-up, Dance Into The Future promises to keep the dancefloor alive until the early hours of 2025. Table ticket holders will start the night with Ramona’s famous Detroit-style pizzas, which can be paired with a frozen fruity margarita or a tequila flight for the perfect prelude to a night of dancing.
📍 Ramona & The Firehouse, 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG.
🎟️ Get your tickets here and here.
15. Diecast

Diecast Manchester, the city’s party powerhouse, is hosting ‘NYE BANG!’ on December 31, 2024. This dazzling extravaganza promises to be one of the most unforgettable New Year’s Eve events across the UK, bringing together jaw-dropping performances from the globally renowned Diecast dancers, live music, and an inclusive atmosphere that defines the city’s nightlife.
Enter Manchester’s most avant-garde clubbing experience at Club Leno, a space where music and spectacle collide. With deep techno and disco beats from top DJs setting the rhythm, the venue comes alive with dazzling aerial acrobatics, dynamic dancers, and an electrifying atmosphere. For a vibrant and festive alternative, The Beer Hall offers a party atmosphere like no other. A 10-piece band will deliver live music to keep the energy soaring, while interactive games, such as the wheel of fortune, and high-energy parades bring excitement to every corner.
📍 Diecast, 51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ.
🎟️ Tickets are available here.
16. The Lawn Club
Get ready to dance on the benches and raise your glass to 2024, as we enter the New Year in true Lawn Club style – with a non-stop party from doors open right into 2025, they’ve got live DJs, late night dancing and disco cocktails to make it a night to remember! The Lawn Club is also offering you the chance to kick off your celebrations early with The Lawn Club’s Bottomless NYE brunch, running through the day on 31st December.
And that’s not all – food will also be available and the evening do, with a menu of select signature dishes and fan favourites available until 10pm – so partygoers can line their stomach on the big night.
📍 The Lawn Club, Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
17. Lucky Cat

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay has unveiled its New Year’s Eve menu featuring signature dishes including the iconic ‘GFC’ and egg-fried rice. Guests can bring in 2025 in style with showstopping mains such as wagyu sirloin or Korean spiced black cod, paired with the restaurant’s creative cocktail menu or extensive sake selection. Located on King Street, with a DJ to accompany diners, it’s the ideal spot to celebrate in the heart of the city.
📍 Lucky Cat, 100 King St, Manchester M2 4WU.
🎟️ See the menu and book here.
18. Edinburgh Castle

Experience NYE in the warm glow of Edinburgh Castle’s cosy, candlelit atmosphere. Bookings are now open for a special New Year’s Eve dining experience by chef Gabe Lea. With a bagpiper booked to welcome in the New Year and bubbles ready to pop, it promises to be a memorable celebration. Early booking is advised.
Choose from two exclusive sittings: First sitting: 5pm to 6:30pm – Flexible arrival time; second sitting: 7:30pm to 9pm – Guests keep their table for the night and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne.
📍 Edinburgh Castle, 17 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EP.
🎟️ Book here.
19. Sexy Fish

Sexy Fish have announced a very special Sexy Fish Dinner Party with a difference taking over on New Year’s Eve until 2am. The arrival of Midnight Fish will leave diners mesmerised with live entertainment, surreal performances and a spectacular midnight countdown. Guests booking to dine from 9pm onwards will get to experience the Midnight Fish moment with a night of mirrorball dancers, Don Julio ice sculptures and special serves as well as two epic DJ sets from DJ Kimmi K (5-9pm) and DJ Katya Livingston (9pm-2am).
📍 Sexy Fish, 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
20. The Refuge

The Refuge‘s annual NYE bash is back, tipped to be another sellout event! This year’s Disco theme will bring on dancing shoes, glamorous sequins and style with a whole host of familiar faces and fantastic folk, with Sticky Heat, Laura Jackson, Black Hawks of Panama and performance from Family Gorgeous and friends taking care of the vibes all night.
Let’s Dance tickets start at £25, and include a glass of fizz for everyone who arrives before 9pm. Dine and dance tickets start from £120 – to book, email info@refugemcr.co.uk. This includes a stunning, decadent five-course meal, your table all night long (with table service for drinks all night), plus entry to the dance.
📍 The Refuge, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA.
🎟️ Book here.
21. Hard Rock Cafe Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester is inviting friends, families and partygoers to welcome the new year in style with two exclusive New Year’s Eve party packages, jam-packed with delicious festive food and exciting entertainment.
The New Year’s Eve experience package, for £40.95 per person, boasts a three-course festive meal with one glass of prosecco. Festive starter options include either a Caesar or Berry Salad; for the main event, opt for either Baby Back Ribs, Festive Dinner, Grilled Salmon, Steak & Frites, Classic Smash Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, or a Cranberry Burger; and because there’s always room for dessert, the holiday menu features a Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
Visitors can upgrade their night with the VIP New Year’s Eve experience package, for £57.70 per person which features an additional half bottle of wine per person. From 9pm the electrifying Outfoxed will perform a live rockin’ set in the Manchester restaurant, during the second half of their performance guests are invited to join in for some good old karaoke.
📍 Hard Rock Cafe, The Printworks, Hanover St, Manchester M4 2BS.
🎟️ Book here.
22. FENIX

Starting early in the day, FENIX will be open from 12pm, serving their usual A La Carte menu up until 7pm, ideal for those looking for an early New Year’s Eve plan. From 9pm onwards, FENIX has created a special set menu of four courses. This includes Mediterranean dishes like mezze, mousaka, and calamari, plus showstoppers like Robata Wagyu and Lobster Spaghetti – sounds like heaven.
Throughout the day and night, guests can also enjoy The Nest, the distinctive bar space at FENIX, with Resident DJ Cristian and Jamal on the decks from 6pm – 10pm. International DJ Antonis will ensure the midnight moment is truly iconic with a programme embracing the authentic Aegean tradition. For the first time ever, traditional Greek plate smashing will also take place, enabling guests and revelers to celebrate the start of 2025 with an unforgettable Greek custom.
📍 FENIX, The Goods Yard Building Goods Yard Street, Manchester M3 3BG.
🎟️ Book your spot here.
23. The Ivy

The Ivy is inviting guests to be transported into the magical realm of the circus and enjoy a night of fabulous food, drink, and dazzling entertainment. Guests can expect an evening filled with celebration, with each restaurant showcasing bespoke entertainment, such as live music or a DJ, so guests will be in for quite the party to finish off the year.
From fabulous acts to decadent dishes, guests can expect a menu that combines The Ivy’s classics brought together with a celebratory touch of the season. Think luxuriously festive Chilled Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, The Ivy’s Festive Shepherd’s Pie, Lobster Linguine, and Pan-fried Sea Bass, all before pudding. Go for the Ivy Chocolate Bomb or gorgeous Crème Brûlée, followed by a night of celebrations.
As midnight approaches, guests will be able to raise a toast to the New Year and experience the magic of the countdown into 2025. Excitement, celebration, and circus cheer will be abundant, bringing together family and friends for a memorable night of joyous togetherness.
📍 The Ivy, The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG.
🎟️ Book a table here.
24. The Black Friar

Gorgeous Salford pub The Black Friar is getting in on the NYE action, with a special night planned this 31st December. Looking to welcome the New Year in style and indulgence? The Black Friar still has a few spots available for NYE!
The five-course set menu is packed with indulgent options, including; Devon Crab, Lobster and King Prawn Cocktail; Truffle and Artichoke Risotto; Aged Beef Tournedos Rossini; and a delicious Dark Chocolate and Baileys Marquise for dessert. What better way to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the new year than with incredible food, loved ones, and a memorable evening at one of the city’s best restaurants?
📍 The Black Friar, 41-43 Blackfriars Rd, Manchester M3 7DB.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
25. Ducie Street Warehouse

Manchester’s destination hub in the Northern Quarter, Ducie Street Warehouse, is set to ring in the new year in style with ‘One Night at Ducie’ on Tuesday 31st December. All free to attend, the New Year’s Eve party at Ducie Street Warehouse starts early at 5pm and finishes at 2am. Featuring DSW resident DJs, ‘One Night at Ducie’ is the perfect NYE destination for those looking for pre-party vibes, as well as those looking to stay and ring in the new year past midnight.
📍 Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie St, Manchester M1 2TP.
🎟️ Book here.
26. Night & Day Cafe

Kick off 2025 in style by joining the beloved Night & Day Cafe alongside two of their best club nights for a NYE to remember. Expect a load of soul and dance tunes and of course, the best vibes at the spot that was saved by the adoring public and truly the power of love. Have a ball this New Year.
📍 Night & Day Cafe, 26 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
27. The Dome

Looking for something a bit more exclusive this NYE? For the first time ever, Manchester’s hidden rooftop bar, The Dome, is hosting a New Year’s party and of course, going BIG on the celebrations as we head into 2025. This glitzy snow globe-inspired bar is the perfect setting to celebrate the magic of New Year’s Eve under the stars of the city; with live music and DJs bringing the vibes. The bar will be serving drinks all night long, keeping the Aperol flowing right into the new year – spritz fans unite!
📍 The Dome, ABC Building Rooftop, 21-23 Quay St, Manchester M3 4AE.
🎟️ Book here.
28. Courts Club

New Year’s Eve at Courts Club is here, with a night of electrifying beats and deep grooves, spun exclusively on vinyl by the iconic Triangle Manchester DJs. Running from 8pm – 3am and promising to be a party like no other, journey into 2025 with a soundtrack of hip-hop, breaks, disco and house from some of Manchester’s best DJs, including Damien O’Reilly, MAD BEATS, Phlo, and Shumbo Jebang.
📍 Courts Club, Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG.
🎟️ Book here.
29. The Botanist

The Botanist is hosting its annual ‘Big New Year’s Eve Bash‘ to help guests party like it’s 2025. Showcasing what it does best, the talented bar team will be shaking your favourite cocktails whilst the in-house chefs serve up signature dishes, with live musicians promising to really get the party started until the small hours.
Celebrate the final feast of the year from 7pm with a welcome cocktail on arrival, a three-course dinner and bubbles at midnight, starting from £45 per person. Those with a pre-booked table in the restaurant can also keep their spot all night throughout the festivities. Out for the night? Party into 2025 with live music until the early hours. The Botanist’s house bands are ready to welcome in the new year in style with good times rolling from 8pm.
📍 The Botanist, MediaCityUK, Orange, Salford M50 2EQ.
🎟️ Book here.