So staying in was the new going out. But what if going out is the new going out again? Imagine.
Here’s the very best of what’s happening across the city on the most deliberated-about night of the year…
Will Tramp! at The Goods In
Head down to The Goods In in Prestwich to say goodbye to 2024 this New Year’s Eve. Will Tramp! of Homoelectric fame will be spinning tunes all night long across four turntables for a genre-spanning party. Expect classics as well as club bangers all night on 31 December.
NYE at Ramona
From the tipi to the MOT garage, Ramona have got a huge NYE party lined up. Get ready for a NYE bash like no other, featuring live percussion and guest DJs including Alps 2, Joe Roche and the one (and very much only) Moodymanc, aka DJ and producer Danny Ward, one of the city’s very finest selectors. This whole-venue takeover will see you partying all the way into 2025. Join them for food and stay all night, or grab a party ticket for just the drinking and dancing bit.
The Firehouse Presents: NYE SURREALIST BALL
Get ready for the biggest party of the year with New Year’s Eve at Firehouse. Dance your way into 2025 with raucous NYE performances and full blown runway debauchery at the Ancoats party spot.
Rock n Roll Bingo NYE Special at Quarter House
Ring in 2025 with a musical twist at Quarter House. The Northern Quarter venue will host a Rock n Roll NYE Bingo Bash – a high energy celebration where bingo meets classic rock n roll tunes. The bingo will finish around 9pm, so you won’t miss the countdown!
New Year’s Eve at The Fitzgerald
Step into 2024 in style with The Fitzgerald’s exclusive New Year’s Eve bash filled with entertainment, lavish performances and endless celebrations. Prepare to be dazzled by a captivating burlesque show by the sensational Bad Bunnies. Known for their playful, sultry routines and jaw-dropping choreography, the Bad Bunnies are set to deliver a performance bigger and better than you’ve ever seen from them before. The Fitz’s live band will keep you moving into the early hours too. Tickets include a complimentary Prosecco reception and sliders.
New Year’s Eve at The Refuge
Put on your dancing shoes and head down to The Refuge for their New Year’s Eve disco on 31 December. Join the team as they count down the bongs in style with a host of familiar faces and a great party soundtrack.
Midnight Fish NYE at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish celebrate the end of 2024 with Midnight Fish – their mega New Year’s Eve party. Indulge in their exquisite a la carte menu, or try their Omakase tasting experience, alongside Don Julio 1942 cocktails, disco dancers, mirror performers and headline entertainment from Katya Livingston. Book in from 9pm to guarantee that all important midnight moment, with minimum spends applicable.
New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu at The Two Hares
Say goodbye to 2024 at The Two Hares in Glossop this New Year’s Eve. This absolute gem of a restaurant will celebrate with a seven-course tasting menu, with a vegetarian option also available.
New Year’s Eve at Altrincham Market
Fancy a New Year’s Eve party in the epicentre of the Alty food revival? Celebrate the end of 2024 at the fabulous market house with DJs, drinks and plenty of dancing at the market house. Head down on Tuesday 31 December from 8.30pm and say hello to 2025.
Red Light New Year’s Eve Party at Kampus
Queer cocktail bar Red Light celebrates the New Year with a party at their spot at Kampus. Bring in the New Year with a bang and enjoy Red Light’s cocktails, as well as a complimentary glass of champagne, on Tuesday 31 December.
New Year’s Eve at Fairfield Social Club
Celebrate NYE at Fairfield Social Club with two epic events at their city centre venue – the New Year’s Eve Beer Bash and the Bottomless Board Game Brunch. Guests can expect a laid-back, relaxed celebration – the perfect retreat from the busy city centre streets. Enjoy tasty loaded gyros, loaded fries and bar snacks from the Garden Kitchen in the FSC’s friendly, welcoming space. All are welcome (including dogs!)
The Last Dance NYE at Exhbition
Say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the New Year at city centre spot Exhibition this New Year’s Eve. Dance all night to a soundtrack of party tunes from special guests Joey T and Ives. Book before 15 December and get a complimentary bottle of Exhibition’s homemade cocktail shorts.
New Year’s Eve at Cantaloupe
Say goodbye to 2024 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with the team at Cantaloupe. The newly-opened restaurant in Stockport will welcome diners for a spectacular set menu on the last day of the year. With two sittings, there will be an opportunity to dine before heading out, or celebrate at midnight at the eatery.
New Year’s Eve at Elnecot
Head over to Elnecot to say goodbye to 2024 and enjoy a very special edition of Tuesday Steak Night on New Year’s Eve. The Ancoats venue will host steak night – three courses, accompanied by matching wines chosen by Chef-patron Michael Clay. The regular menu will also be available to order. There will be a DJ from 10pm providing the tunes, and they will be open until 2am (including bacon butties, Champagne and Auld Lang Syne at midnight!)
Bundo Does New Year’s Eve
Head over to Bundobust Brewery this New Year’s Eve to party. Expect a stellar soundtrack, plenty of beers and Bundo’s delicious Indian street food. They will also have their late night menu available, featuring the return of the much-loved paneer kebab and new masala shoestring fries. Tickets are £20 and include a welcome drink, Bundo party food through the night, music from DJs, and £5 drinks.
Freak Queer Rave at a Secret Location
Freak Queer Raves brings in the New Year at a secret warehouse location in Manchester. As well as a stellar line up including HAAi, Bashkka, Josh Caffe & Fastlove, Freak will be joined by over 1,000 queer dancers, in one of the maddest spaces in town. Expect a Funktion One sound system and a lighting rig that’s going to make it a party to remember.
Rock n Roll Bingo NYE Special at Quarter House
Ring in 2025 with a musical twist at Quarter House. The Northern Quarter venue will host a Rock n Roll NYE Bingo Bash – a high energy celebration where bingo meets classic rock n roll tunes. The bingo will finish around 9pm, so you won’t miss the countdown.
NYE Fireworks Extravaganza at Freight Island
Bid farewell to the enchanting Twilight Trail as it wraps up for the season with a breathtaking 10-minute fireworks display illuminating the Manchester sky. Kids can enjoy free sparklers and marshmallow roasting, and Kids Eat Free available at Freight Island before 8pm. For adults, tickets include free access to Freight Island’s exclusive NYE Party with The Little Disco, hosted by the team behind La Discotheque.
Bongo’s Bingo New Year’s Eve Special at Albert Hall
No NYE plans yet? Grab a ticket for Bongo’s Bingo NYE special. Join the craziest bingo party in all the land for their Bingo All The Way Christmas-themed show. Expect Christmas bangers, special prizes, dance offs, sing-a-longs and a LOT of bingo madness.
Habitat NYE at Gorilla
Habitat celebrate New Year’s Eve with a mega party at Gorilla. Say goodbye to 2024 with a mix of funky, dancehall, trap, house, afrobeat and more with the full DJ line-up to be announced.
New Year’s Eve at Edinburgh Castle
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the cosy candelit surrounds of Edinburgh Castle. Guests are invited to enjoy a gorgeous menu created by chef Gabe Lea, with two sittings at 5pm and 7.30pm (any bookings on the latter sitting will get the table for the night with complimentary glass of fizz). After midnight, a bagpiper will welcome in 2025 with bubbles on ice.
New Years Eve Party at MAYA
Join MAYA for an unforgettable night of dining and hedonistic celebration this New Year’s Eve. The city centre spot will welcome guests across its three floors as each one is brought to life with its own distinct party vibe. Expect elevated dinner experiences including a five-course menu by chef Shaun Moffatt, burlesque performers and cocktails.
DBA NYE
The Derby Brewery Arms opens its doors for the last time in 2024 with a stellar line-up of DJs across two rooms. In the Tranceform Room, catch X-Rated, sebastieN, Princess Elf Bar and Kuriboh. Elsewhere in the Crop Radio Room, Kusasa, STELLS, Cersy, Dj Ford Fiesta and finally Esmé closes proceedings.
NYE Bang! at Diecast
Both massive indoor spaces in Diecast – The Beer Hall and Leno Ex Machina – play host to an NYE party boasting ‘outrageous scenes, wild performances and a dazzling feast for the senses’. Club Leno promises a dive deep into vertical staging, DJs, aerial performers, dancers and more ‘til late, while The Beer Hall is all acrobatics, wheel of fortune games, spectacular NYE parades and live music all night. Partiers are welcome to roam both rooms, subject to capacity.
Me Gusta Collective NYE Special
After a sellout show with Habibi Funk, the Me Gusta Collective is back at Band On The Wall’s main room this New Year’s Eve. Jumping into 2025 with an exhilarating mix of global sounds, they will be accompanied by some special guests so prepare for an eclectic mix of salsa, Latin funk, kuduro, house, breaks, and reggaeton — taking you from classic rhythms to bass-heavy electronic soundscapes. Expect the unexpected.
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