Those guilty of NYE over-planning, listen up. Avoid disappointment and keep things simple by getting to know the best New Year’s Eve events for 2025 in Balham. With Scottish-style shindigs, pub parties and amazing food to soak up the booze, what more could you want from a night out?
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Last updated on 16th December 2025
Wish you could spend New Year's Eve at your favourite pub? The Regent is a local with some tricks up its sleeve, keeping the people of Balham on their toes with an unexpected yet super fun New Year's Eve event. Tuck into a two (or three) course meal before dancing the night away until 2am with live music and a killer playlist.
@ The Regent on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
The Regent is celebrating all day and all night this New Year's Eve. Whether you're celebrating with the whole fam or rounding up your mates to dance into the early hours, there's a spot here to celebrate.
Its kid-friendly NYE kicks off at midday with a silent disco and all kinds of fun and games. As the night draws in, DJs will get behind the decks to take the hardcore party people all the way through to 3am.
@ Exhibit on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
Ring in 2026 at Exhibit Balham's event - the NYE party everyone's talking about. Party entry is free, with dinner packages from £33 and £100 bar tabs available promised a reserved area with some guaranteed seating.
With DJs spinning floor-fillers until 2am and a glamorous atmosphere throughout, this is South London's go-to New Year's bash.
@ Balham Bowls Club on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 2:00
Balham Bowls Club is taking you back in time this New Year's Eve. There'll be 80s anthems, 90s classics and 00s bangers all the way through to 2am.
With £5 shots of Cherry Bakewell, Baby Guinness and plenty more, you're sure to see in the New Year with a smile on your face. Tickets to this night of bootcut jeans, trucker hats and vintage velour start from just £11.
@ St Thomas' Church on Wednesday 31st December 2025
Fiddle Paradiddle is bringing the Hogmanay hootenanny back to St Thomas's Church in Balham. Expect traditional ceilidh dances, plus a new one or few, with expert callers guiding you through every step. As the band kicks out old classics and rowdy folk tunes, you can dance your way right into 2026.
On top of your welcome glass of bubbles, the bar will be serving all the beers, wines and spirits you'd expect from a New Year's night out. The first 50 tickets are just £55, so be sure to bag yours as soon as you can.
If your nights out are often preceded by a meal that's sure to ward off the post-drink munchies, The Cyclist should be at the top of your list for New Year's Eve restaurants in Balham. Dine on small plates like burrata and prawn toast before the prosecco-fuelled DJ party ensues.
@ Hagen & Hyde on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 20:00 - 3:00
Balham's wildest, weirdest and most wonderfully immersive New Year's Eve party is back. This year, the Hagen & Hyde will be packed with jaw-dropping entertainment, soul-shaking music and immersive performers.
There's live music to kick things off, plus close-up magic, fire eating and burlesque right through the night. After an epic midnight countdown, DJ Joey Barredo is behind the decks to see you through to 3am.
