It's the first day of 2026, and while the one evening of festivities is enough for some, our city has more than enough shindigs, activities and things to do to make the morning after just as memorable as the night before. So if you fancy carrying on the party antics, are looking for a delicious meal, or perhaps want to enter a virtual reality, check out our recommendations for the very best New Year's Day events Birmingham has to offer.
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Planning for New Year's Day in Birmingham? Things to do are scattered all over the city, including at Escape Hunt Resorts World. That's right. Get the gang together and embark on an immersive experience. Explore four themed rooms, from diffusing a missile to navigating the jungle, and uncover the world of virtual reality.
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If you're on the hunt for restaurants open on New Year's Day in Birmingham, Chaophraya is offering opulent Thai dining in the city centre. Toast to the start of 2026 with a creative cocktail to hand, then chow down on fragrant curries, stir-fries and grilled meats.
@ Coyote Ugly Birmingham on Various dates from Friday 5th December 2025
Be At One Birmingham New Street is making sure that your New Year's Day is well spent, shaking up a fabulous choice of cocktails for you to enjoy in swish surrounds. Even better, there are masterclasses on if you fancy learning how to make them yourself.
Why not begin 2026 with one of BrewDog's quirky brews? You can expect to find their famous drinks like the Punk IPA and Dead Pony Club here, as well as a menu packed with juicy burgers and wings. What's more, the 1st this year lands on a Wednesday, which means unlimited wings for just £13.95 per person.
Nestled in The Custard Factory, NQ64 is bringing us some of the best things to do in Birmingham on New Year's Day. Grab yourself one of the quirky, themed cocktails or lip-smacking craft beers then play the various retro arcade games, like Space Invaders and Tekken.
Not sure what to do in Birmingham on New Year's Day? We know a venue that will be helping you celebrate the start of 2026 (or nurse your hangover from the night before) with a fantastic selection of Bavarian bites, steins of beer plus an excellent array of games, and it's all at Birmingham Bierkeller.
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This city is ripe with fun activities when it comes to planning the ultimate New Year's Day in Birmingham for families, and one of them is The Great Game Treasure Hunt. Receive a map then uncover clues to find your prize, all while walking past iconic landmarks and learning about the rich history of Brum.
In pursuit of the best New Year's Day? Birmingham restaurants are stepping up to the mark and serving their delicious food to make sure the first day of 2026 is a memorable one, including Gaucho. Its menu includes a range of sustainable, succulent steaks with indulgent sides like truffle mac and cheese.
