Best New Year's Eve Birmingham Parties 2026

Can't Fight the Midnight is coming to Coyote Ugly this New Year's Eve, and you know what that means: more bar-top dancing, more throwback tunes and more chaos. 

This top-rated country and western bar has a reputation to uphold, which is why it's going all-out with a 3am closing time and a mega countdown that will bring as much spectacle as a firework display. You can even ride the rodeo bull.

• Location: 260 Broad Street, B1 2HF
• Time: 7pm - 3am
• Price: £2.20 per person
• Why we recommend: this affordable night out will have you partying until late, with rodeo bull rides and dancing on the bar to liven up your plans

If you can trust anyone to bring the Midnight Mischief this New Year's Eve – it's the crew at Be At One. They're planning a party at their New Street and Brindley Place, both promising to be as wild as each other. 

Every guest will receive a glass of fizz on arrival to wet your whistle before diving into the extensive selection of cocktails – from classics to 90s-inspired mixes and frozen concoctions. The playlist will feature non-stop bangers keeping the place thumping until 3am, with bar bites on hand to keep your energy up past midnight.

• Location: Piccadilly Arcade, 21-22 Stephenson Street, B2 4BJ
• Time: 8pm - 3am
• Price: from £11 per person
• Why we recommend: these guys serve some of the best cocktails in the city, and they know how to get a crowd dancing too

A fantastic restaurant in Shirley, Fiesta del Asado is a brilliant choice for New Year's Eve dining. They combine traditional Argentinian cuisine with modern touches, cooking up everything from chateaubriand steaks to empanadas and spiced prawn spaghetti.

They're also hosting a party complete with live DJs playing the best of Latin beats, with two-for-£15 cocktails until 11.30pm and drinks packages starting from just £24.

• Location: 177 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AX
• Time: dinner bookings all evening, party from 9pm
• Price: free entry
• Why we recommend: you can easily spend the whole evening here, tucking into juicy steaks before hitting the dancefloor as DJs play all your favourite Latin hits

The Brasshouse is going big with its celebrations this year, promising an electric atmosphere and DJs playing all the biggest party anthems all night long. Hit the dancefloor, and make the most of their extensive drinks menu.

There'll be a massive midnight countdown, and the party doesn't stop until 2am. Plus, entry is totally free as well.

• Location: 44 Broad Street, B1 2HP
• Time: 8pm - 2am
• Price: free entry
• Why we recommend: not only is this party free, but it promises DJs, dancing and drinks until late

Promising a proper night out this New Year's Eve, The Actress & Bishop are bringing you live music and dancing into the early hours. They're kicking off with a performance from Debase Invaders, a local band that does 90s and 00s covers.

After the midnight countdown, DJ Paul Thomas will be taking over, keeping the dancefloor alive until 3am.

• Location: 36 Ludgate Hill, B3 1EH
• Time: 8.30pm - 3am
• Price: £11
• Why we recommend: with an evening packed full of live music, this lively venue is bound to be buzzing way past midnight this New Year's Eve

You can always count on O'Neill's to host an unruly New Year's Eve, and this year they certainly won't be disappointing. Wave goodbye to 2026 with a night of live music, DJ sets until 3am, deals of drinks and confetti showers when the moment calls for it. 

Rest assured the dancefloor will be filled throughout the night, with the countdown going extra hard and groups making an entrance thanks to the Instagrammable red carpet walkway. 

• Location: Broad Street, B1 2HG
• Time: 7pm - 3am
• Price: £8.80
• Why we recommend: a good old-fashioned party without the fuss? That's what you'll get from O'Neill's. Make the most of their party atmosphere and cocktail list as you dance the night away in good company 

With locations in Colmore Row and BrindleyPlace, The Alchemist is a vibrant cocktail bar that's hosting a glamorous Cosmic Disco event for New Year's Eve. This promises a shimmering, intergalactic theme, with a Cosmic Bellini given to you on arrival.

Dance the night away to live DJs, who will be accompanied by professional dancers. What's more, they're even offering a separate five-course dining experience to start the night.

• Location: The Grand, Colmore Row, B3 2DA and 10F-12F The Water's Edge, BrindleyPlace, B1 2HL
• Time: 7pm - 2am
• Price: £22
• Why we recommend: a shining party full of dazzling entertainment, the Cosmic Disco will have you dancing until late with a killer cocktail in hand