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.
6. Flight Club
If your New Year’s resolution is to have more fun, start early at Flight Club. The lively, fairground-inspired cocktail and Social Darts bar is hosting the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration, serving up bottomless brunch, DJs on the decks, and competitive fun from midday right through to 2 am. This is not your average celebration; it’s a dip in, dip out, or stay all day and night party designed to fit any NYE plan.
The fun revolves around five two-hour brunch sessions running throughout the day, ensuring you can join the action whenever works for you and your group.
When: Noon until 2 am, with sessions starting at 12 noon, and the final session kicking off at 10 pm just before the midnight countdown.
Why it’s perfect: You have the option to settle in for an all-day party, pop in for an afternoon session to gear up for later plans, or join the final session to guarantee you ring in the New Year in the most fun way possible.
What’s Included
Tickets start from £40 per person and include:
- A bottle of Prosecco or four bottles of beer per person.
- Two hours of bottomless sourdough pizza.
- 60 minutes of Social Darts.
With live DJs spinning tunes all day, flowing drinks, never-ending pizza and addictive, interactive Social Darts games, Flight Club is the perfect high-energy, low-stress way to kiss the old year goodbye and welcome the new one with a ridiculous amount of joy.
📍 Flight Club, Ship Canal House, 98 King St, Manchester M2 4WU.
🎟️ Secure your spot here.
7. Masquerade Ball at The Refuge
Refuge‘s iconic NYE event is back, this time with a celebration unlike any before. This year’s theme brings together a world of mystery, glamour and midnight magic with its very own Labyrinth Masquerade Ball.
The Refuge resident queens, Anaphylactic and Liquorice Black will take care of the vibes all night long with their signature fair and fierce energy. In true Refuge style, expect the unexpected, every hour brings a new surprise and delight as secret moments unfold into 2026.
📍 Refuge, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA.
🎟️ Find tickets here, or email info@refugemcr.co.uk to book dine and dance tickets from £100.
8. Cosy Club
Join Cosy Club for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party, with live music and entertainment. Enjoy a four course set menu with a welcome drink and midnight fizz included for £49.95 per person.
Prefer to keep it casual? Bar tickets are just £15 per person, including a welcome drink and midnight fizz, so you can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in a lively atmosphere as we countdown to midnight together.
📍 Cosy Club, Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
9. The Cut & Craft
Expect the ultimate party atmosphere at The Cut & Craft with a night of unforgettable entertainment from legendary house vocalist Julie McKnight (famed for Diamond Life), plus support from Glitterbox DJ Raven Mandella – complete with dancing showgirls and a midnight countdown.
Dining reservations are priced at £150 and include welcome Champagne and a three-course menu. Bar tickets (available from 10.30pm) are priced at £75 and include your bar table for the evening, a welcome glass of Champagne and £45 bar tab to spend.
📍 The Cut & Craft, 38-42 Mosley St, Manchester M2 3AZ.
🎟️ Grab tickets here.
10. Circolo Popolare
As you know Circolo Popolare is, well, extravagant… and to celebrate the team’s first Christmas in the city, Chef Alfredo, has created a towering GOLDEN lemon meringue pie exclusively for New Year’s Eve in Manchester!
Taking Circolo Popolare’s famed lemon meringue pie as we know it, nine inches in height, filled with a sweet citrusy lemon custard filling and a generous topping of Italian meringue – now with an outrageous golden-crusted twist. The golden lemon pie is available on NYE alongside a three-course Italo feast filled with next-level DJs, live music, and plenty of shots throughout the night.
On the three-course feasting menu, think thinly sliced Vitello Tonnato and golden-fried bombs of Parmigiano, and an array of homemade pasta from Mafaldine al Tartufo, to Linguine al Granchio e Caviale di Trota, before taking on the dessert selection from the XL profiterole finished with chocolate sauce to raw new Lemon Pie creation.
📍 Circolo Popolare, No 1, St Michael’s, 36 Jackson’s Row, Manchester M2 5WD.
🎟️ Book your spot here.
11. House of Social
Much like a house party, House of Social is a fun and casual space, where socialising with friends and family over great food and music is encouraged. So what better way to celebrate NYE than with a free huge house party?
Entry is free all night from 7pm-1am, with drinks and food (from five independent kitchens) available to order to your table. No fuss, house party vibes only! You can also enjoy beer pong, pool, red cups and live music all night, in true house party style.
📍 House of Social, 10 Coleman Street, Manchester M15 4ND.
🎟️ Get your free ticket here.
12. MAYA
This New Year’s Eve, all three floors of MAYA come to life. Upstairs, BAR MAYA brings the house party vibes — flowing drinks, feel-good tunes and a buzzing crowd.
In the Dining Room, MAYA’s new Supper Club serves up four sensational courses alongside 90 minutes of limitless beer and bubbles for £100 per person — with DJs turning dinner into a dancefloor. And down below, The Pump Room is pure after-dark fabulous: a late-night club room on Canal Street with DJs, dancing, and a few surprises. It’s everything you want NYE to be — all under one roof.
📍 MAYA, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW.
🎟️ Book yourself in here.
13. Chotto Matte & Claude’s Skyview Bar
Manchester’s newest restaurant and bar, Chotto Matte and Claude’s Skyview Bar are inviting guests to kick off 2026 in true Chotto style with bold Nikkei flavours, signature cocktails, live entertainment and a night of pure energy. With panoramic views of the city’s iconic fireworks and a selection of elevated experiences, Chotto Matte and Claude’s will set the stage for an unforgettable start to 2026.
A selection of packages are available including an Early Dining Experience, a Premium Dining Experience and a Bar and Lounge Experience. Claude’s Skyview Bar, Chotto Matte’s tequila and mezcal bar, will also offer a number of experiences including the Premium Bar Experience and the Claude’s Bar Experience from 10pm.
📍 Chotto Matte, St Michaels Building, 36 Jackson’s Row, Manchester M2 5WD.
🎟️ Book here.
14. Midnight Fish at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish Manchester is set to ignite the city’s most electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration with Midnight Fish, the brand’s signature end of year spectacle, in partnership with Don Julio 1942. The high-energy neon party will invite guests to dive head first into a world where colour, light and nightlife collide.
Across the evening, guests will step into a playground of vibrant neon atmospheres, visuals, live entertainment and dining. The Sexy Fish bar will also debut limited-edition Don Julio 1942 cocktails, designed exclusively for Midnight Fish – each serve is designed to dazzle the final toast of the year.
A selection of dining experiences are also available throughout the night including the Fishmas Menu (£95 per person) or the Fishmas Premium Menu (£130 per person) – a reduced a la carte menu will also be available. A number of live performances will also take place with DJ J James playing between 6pm-10pm followed by DJ Tango. Manchester legends Dax and Sax will also perform live throughout the evening, with the soundtrack perfectly matched to the evening’s aesthetic.
📍 Sexy Fish, 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP.
🎟️ Book here.
15. Bar Shrimp
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bar Shrimp – it’s a full day of oysters, seafood, Champagne, cocktails, music and dancing. Dinner starts at 5pm with three seatings available to reserve: 5PM / 7PM / 9PM – the menu will be a celebration of the best seafood the British Isles has to offer.
Timings:
- Bar opens at 2pm for walk-ins.
- Dinner reservations from 5pm.
- Tickets for the party: 10pm-3am.
📍 Bar Shrimp, 7 New York St, Manchester M1 4JB.
🎟️ Book your spot here.
16. Flawd Wine
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Seri Nam, Head Chef at Flawd, has created a spicy Korean-inspired sharing menu to celebrate the Year of the Horse – £48pp with three seating times to choose from. Champagne by the glass and a special wine list will be available as well as the usual offering of beer, wines and non-alcoholic beverages.
The bar will be open for walk-ins serving oysters and drinks from 2pm- 2pm, if you’re headed somewhere or you fancy a celebratory glass or boogie, swing by and they’ll make space!
📍 Flawd, 9 Keepers Quay, Manchester M4 6GL.
🎟️ No reservation needed.
17. Nell’s Media City
Media City is getting the Nell’s house party treatment! It’s the only place you’ll want to be on December 31st, seeing in 2026 with a massive slice of pizza and plenty of margs. There’ll be DJs all night long, free karaoke and free shuffleboard to keep everyone entertained.
Ticket types:
Dinner, drinks & dancing tickets: £40PP
Inc. 90 minutes of non-stop 22″ pizzas to your table of the Nell’s greatest hits, plus welcome drink AND midnight fizz!
Tables from 7pm, with the last dinner table at 8:30pm. These tickets guarantee you a table ALL NIGHT.
Entry only: £5PP
Entry from 7pm. Includes a glass of bubbly for the midnight countdown!
No table guaranteed, but all the vibes promised! Last entry 10:30pm.
📍 Nell’s, 3 Orange, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
18. Noon Year’s Eve at Albert’s Schloss
This Noon Year’s Eve, Schloss is serving up a full-throttle daytime celebration from 1–5pm on 31st December. Think interactive drag hosts stirring up chaos, a live duo bringing the vibes, wunderbar DJs spinning requests all afternoon and the kind of high-energy entertainment usually reserved for midnight… except this time, you can be home by teatime.
Tickets are £27.50 for two courses / £35 for three, including a glass of prosecco on arrival, with bookings from 1pm (last sitting 3:30pm). It’s ideal for families, early birds, glam-but-sensible partygoers, and anyone who wants the joy of NYE without the aftermath.
📍 Albert’s Schloss, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR.
🎟️ Book here.
19. The Ivy Spinningfields
This 31st December, The Ivy Spinningfields will host an indulgent New Year’s Eve celebration with an exclusive menu (£87.50 per person) and Laurent-Perrier Champagne as the toast of choice. Guests will be invited aboard The Ivy’s magical hot air balloon to celebrate New Year’s Eve with toasts around the world, culminating in an exciting new year countdown as midnight strikes.
As midnight sweeps across the globe – from Dubai to Athens, Paris to London – guests will raise their glasses with every chime, in anticipation of the final countdown of the United Kingdom. The Ivy team will glide through the room with glasses of sparkling Laurent-Perrier to perfectly complement a specially curated menu of exquisite dishes, each course thoughtfully curated to lift spirits and ignite conversation.
📍 The Ivy, The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG.
🎟️ Book here.
20. 20 Stories
Ring in 2026 high above Manchester with a New Year’s Eve dinner at 20 Stories. 20 Stories is hosting two seatings for the evening – early sitting from 5pm (£150pp) and late sitting from 7:30pm (£200pp). Each booking includes a three-course New Year’s Eve menu and a welcome glass of fizz. Once dinner wraps, you’ll join the main celebration across the bar and rooftop, where the music, atmosphere, and city views carry you through to midnight.
Or, skip dinner and head straight into the celebration on the rooftop. Expect cocktails, music, and panoramic views throughout the evening, with the countdown taking place across the bar and outdoor terrace. Doors open from 8pm and your ticket grants entry for the night, so you can arrive, settle in, and enjoy the build-up to midnight in one of Manchester’s standout settings.
📍 20 Stories, 1 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3AQ.
🎟️ Book here.
21. Ramona and The Firehouse
Ramona and The Firehouse – two of Manchester’s most talked-about destinations on Swan Street are hosting two completely separate New Year’s Eve parties, each with a totally distinct identity. Same Winter Village backdrop, but very different vibes, programming and atmospheres.
Ramona NYE: Dance into 2026
A full venue takeover from 19:00–02:00 with one of the strongest underground line-ups in the city.
Headline DJs include:
- Lily C-D – one of the UK’s most exciting rising names with sets at XOYO, Distrikt Leeds, Studio 338, Joshua Brooks and Lab11, plus residencies with RAW Birmingham, Snug and Wyld
- Running Hot (Berlin / Love On The Rocks) – a DJ’s DJ, with releases on Permanent Vacation and LOTR, plus Panorama Bar and Tresor appearances
- Joe Roche – Manchester favourite known for his warm, groove-led sound
The Firehouse: The Velvet Hour NYE
A shimmering, shape-shifting New Year’s Eve party for those who want drama, cabaret, spectacle and late-night energy. Think immersive performances, DJ sets, runway moments and a full feast offering for table guests.
- Table tickets from £70 including welcome prosecco + Firehouse NYE feast
- Standing party tickets from £25
📍 Ramona and The Firehouse, 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG.
🎟️ Book here for Ramona, and here for The Firehouse.
22. Mulligans
If you’re heading to Manchester this New Year’s Eve, there’s one spot that should be firmly on your list: Mulligans, the city’s most iconic Irish pub and widely regarded as home to the best pint of Guinness outside Ireland.
Entry will be £20 on the door, first come, first served, with guests receiving a drinks token redeemable at the bar. Guests should get there early because once it’s full, it’s full. The last pint of 2025 should be a great one and Mulligans offers the best the city has to offer!
📍 Mulligans, 12 Southgate, Manchester M3 2RB.
🎟️ Entry on the door.
23. Tangerine
Tangerine, the underground cultural playground hidden beneath the historic railway arches on the Manchester and Salford border, will usher in 2026 with The New Year Experiment, a full venue takeover built for a night of movement, music and high energy celebration. Running from 8pm to 2am on Wednesday 31 December, the event invites Salford’s party crowd into an immersive world of live bands, DJs and late night performance across Tangerine’s music hall, arthouse stage and shared spaces.
With bold visual direction, shifting atmospheres and a euphoric, high impact countdown, the night is designed to propel guests into the future. The creative instruction is clear. Surrender to the experiment. Embrace the unexpected. Dance into the next year.
📍 Tangerine, 13 to 17 New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5FS beneath Salford Central Station.
🎟️ Book here.
24. Diecast
Manchester’s creative neighbourhood Diecast will unleash a New Year’s Eve celebration like no other on 31st December 2025. Set inside a former metalworks factory reimagined as an all day all night restaurant bar and club, Diecast blends industrial atmosphere with immersive performance. For one night only, the venue’s three signature spaces Club Leno, The Beer Hall and The Old Foundry unite for a high voltage spectacular designed to rocket guests into 2026.
📍 Diecast, 51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ.
🎟️ Book here.
25. The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
When it comes to ringing in the New Year, there’s no place quite like The Manchester Deansgate Hotel. From sky-high celebrations and award-winning dining to VIP champagne experiences and indulgent overnight stays, the team has created unforgettable ways to welcome 2026 in style.
Countdown Above the City: New Year’s Eve in Cloud 23
Take your celebration to new heights on the 23rd floor, where Manchester’s most iconic skyline sets the scene for an unforgettable night.
What to expect:
- Panoramic city views and stunning fireworks
- In-house DJ and dancefloor
- Spectacular cocktails and Chef’s midnight snacks
- Live countdown and complimentary fizz at midnight
📍 The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ.
🎟️ See packages and book here.
26. The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen is going big this New Year’s Eve, the Blues way: three live sets of soulful bangers and R&B anthems from our legendary house band, with DJs mixing all the way ’til 3am.
Dining tables – 9pm
If you would like to join us for a New Years Eve meal, we’ll be serving our full restaurant menu all night. Booking a table after 9pm guarantees you a table as a base for the whole night and costs £40pp.
Early dining tables (until 7pm)
If you’d like to dine earlier in the evening, you can book this for free. The last free table bookings on NYE is at 7pm. For these bookings you will have your table for two hours from arrival and you will be welcome to stay and party with us for the rest of the night.
📍 The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN.
🎟️ Book here.
27. St Peter’s Square
St Peter’s Square will be the place to be for firework fans on NYE, 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.
The alcohol-free event kicks off at 10pm with entry into the square through security-controlled entry points around the square with bag searches in operation.
📍 St Peter’s Square.
🎟️ Free entry.
28. Albert Square
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.
With a host of independent craft stalls on the square, as well as selfie spots galore throughout to backdrop the all-important countdown to 2026 for socials, those with a head for heights can swap a view of midnight fireworks for a view instead from the top of the big wheel, of the rooftops of Manchester and beyond as the city and its neighbours bring in the new year.
📍 Albert Square.
🎟️ Free entry.