Ready to wave goodbye to 2025? 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. New Year’s Eve at the Warehouse Project
The Warehouse Project’s 2025 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 the likes of Denis Sulta, Eats Everything, Melé, Rich Reason and so many more this NYE, and you can bet it’s gonna be one hell of a party.
📍 Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring Street, M1 2PY.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
2. Freight Island
From the creators of La Discothèque, get ready for The Little Disco‘s return to Freight Island this New Year’s Eve! Ring in 2026 with the ultimate disco and house experience featuring an electrifying DJ set from Mousse T., producer of Horny, and support from Manchester’s very own Mix-Stress and Stu Richards, delivering the best in classic disco and party anthems.
📍 Freight Island, 11 Baring St, M1 2PZ.
🎟️ General admission is free, with a variety of options to elevate your experience. Take a look here to see all the elevated VIP tables and what they include.
3. Albert’s Schloss
This New Year’s Eve, Albert’s Schloss is rewinding the clock and turning back time to the turn of the millennium. Party like it’s 1999 – think iconic sounds, hot pants, leather jackets and pure Y2K nostalgia as Schloss throws das party of the century to bid auf wiedersehen to 2025 and hallo to 2026.
From 7pm, guests can expect a night of magic, mayhem and merriment, as Schloss’ Haus bands, DJs and all-star showtime cast bring the late ’90s and early 2000s back to life with a line-up bursting with live music, dancing and unfiltered joy. Expect pop anthems, disco classics, and a few guilty pleasures as the haus transforms into a glitter-soaked time capsule of millennium madness.
Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme – crop tops, cargo pants, bucket hats and double denim are not just allowed, they’re encouraged. Whether you’re channelling Britney, Bowie or the Backstreet Boys, this is your chance to party like it’s 1999.
📍Albert’s Schloss, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR.
🎟️ Tickets available here.
4. The Lawn Club
This New Year’s Eve, The Lawn Club Manchester is celebrating with a full day of festivities in the heart of Spinningfields. Guests can kick things off with a festive bottomless brunch from 12pm-3pm (£39.50pp), complete with 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks and two brunch courses, with highlights including pigs in blankets loaded fries, nduja pulled pork bun, and the brunch classic chicken ‘n’ pancakes.
As night falls, the party continues with The Lawn Club’s NYE bash running until 3am. Early bird tickets start at £22 which include a welcome drink, or groups can book the yurt and pergola tables with bottles of prosecco and guaranteed seating. Expect live DJs, fairy lights, confetti at midnight, and a cosy winter garden atmosphere to welcome 2026.
📍 The Lawn Club, Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
5. Side Street
Side Street, Manchester’s creative day-to-night bar, kitchen and event space, is taking over its trio of curated spaces this New Year’s Eve, with Good Custard DJs – the local party collective and record label known for showcasing some of the city’s finest selectors – delivering a confetti-filled midnight countdown to remember.
The party kicks off at 8pm and runs across all three of Side Street’s connected spaces – Side Store, Side Bar and Side Space – each with its own curated soundtrack. Guests can move between rooms to enjoy different vibes and sets, from funky grooves and disco classics to house and dancefloor anthems, while premium cocktails keep flowing and the energy carries on well into the early hours. Plus, a glass of prosecco on arrival is included with every ticket.
📍 Side Street, ABC Buildings Corner of Quay Street and, Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4AE.
🎟️ Book here.
