New Year's Eve In Belfast 2026

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By Kiera Chapman Editor Food, drink and nightlife specialist with 8+ years in journalism, including bylines at The Sunday Times and Marie Claire. Last updated on 26th August 2026

Fancy welcoming 2027 with a bang? This stunning city has got you sorted. Flaunting a boatload of shindigs, from club nights with live music galore to celebratory feasts at restaurants and VIP packages, there's certainly no shortage of ideas.

If you're in need of some inspiration, check out this guide to New Year's Eve parties in Belfast. We've got ideas to suit all budgets, whatever you're in the mood for.

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New Year's Eve Events In Belfast 2026: Best Of




YO! Belfast Victoria Square

Thursdays: 4-8pm Bottomless Belt

  • Location: Unit 26, 1 Victoria Square, BT1 4QG
  • Price: varies
  • Why we recommend: this affordable restaurant is a great place to begin your night out, and we love the conveyor belt element that lets you pick out your own plates

For New Year's Eve restaurants in Belfast that won't break the bank, you should have YO! on your radar. This is a great place to fuel up before your night out, or to celebrate with family and friends earlier in the evening.

The city centre hotspot is ideal for those who fancy celebrating with delicious Japanese eats, from California rolls to sashimi and katsu curry, plus a colourful conveyer belt of treats too.

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

  • Location: 1-3 Great Victoria Street, BT2 7BQ
  • Price: £125
  • Why we recommend: this is one of the most sophisticated dinners around this New Year's Eve, with a perfectly paired tasting menu to enjoy

A grand venue that oozes glamour, The Fitzwilliam Hotel is offering some elegant New Year's Eve dining. This is hosted by Champagne Chef de Rang Maria-Elena Lugea, who has prepared a delicious seven-course tasting menu for the evening.

Indulge in everything from pea-crusted rack of Northern Irish lamb to pan-seared scallops and roasted artichoke soup. Each course is paired with a matching wine from House of Bollinger, who have been making wine for almost 200 years.

Alibi

  • Location: 23-31 Bradbury Place, Queen's Quarter, BT7 1RR
  • Price: varies
  • Why we recommend: a bar and club all in one, Alibi caters for every kind of night out this New Year's Eve

Boasting killer DJ sets and cocktails, it's no wonder that Alibi is one of our Queen's Quarter favourites for New Year's Eve. Venture inside this party paradise, where you'll be able to spend the night quaffing lip-smacking drinks and enjoying quirky entertainment.

Their menu ranges from a Singapore sling to an espresso martini, and they've got a huge selection of gins to boot. They've got both bar and club spaces here, so you can choose your vibe for the night.

Cabaret Supper Club

  • Location: 44 Upper Arthur Street, BT1 4GH
  • Price: £95
  • Why we recommend: this is a full-on New Year's Eve spectacular, packed with entertainment, and the three-course meal is excellent too

Looking for a New Year's Eve dinner in Belfast? The Cabaret Supper Club has got quite the event for you. With tickets going at £95 per person, their Glitter Ball shindig will include a three-course meal, as well as an entertaining variety show.

Expect live piano melodies and singers, hilarious stand-up comedy, choreographed dancing and more, with plenty of audience interaction along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do on New Year's Eve in Belfast?

Belfast is a city that spans the full spectrum from tasting menus to free entry at a live music bar, from a 1,200-capacity nightclub to an intimate cabaret supper club where dinner is served during the performances.

What is the best area for New Year's Eve in Belfast?
  • City centre / Bradbury Place
  • Cathedral Quarter 
  • City centre / Upper Arthur Street
Are there fireworks on New Year's Eve in Belfast?

Belfast doesn't have a guaranteed centralised public fireworks display at midnight in the same way that Liverpool has its Pier Head display or Dublin has its coastal fireworks at Howth and Dún Laoghaire. The city's NYE celebrations are primarily venue-led rather than street-led.