Budget-Friendly New Year's Eve In Manchester

Dance your way into New Year's Eve at Via Manchester, a buzzing party bar on Canal Street. Their DJs will be playing the best of pop, hip hop and RnB all night long.

Tickets are totally free, and they've got plenty of affordable drinks on offer too.

Step into a Slug & Lettuce this New Year's Eve and you're sure of glitz, glamour, special drinks and dazzling vibes all night long. You'll be welcomed with a glass of fizz on arrival, perfectly setting the mood for a night of sparkle and sophistication. 

Whether you're in Deansgate, Piccadilly or Albert Square, you're in safe hands with DJs behind the decks all the way through to 1am. It gets even better - tickets start from just £5.50.

An affordable, family-friendly event, Nippers' New Year's Eve party is coming to Doghouse on Fountain Street. This afternoon bash is designed for kids, allowing you to put your feet up.

They've got all sorts of fun games and activities for your little ones, as well as plenty of treats along the way. Tickets cost £5.50 per child, and adults go free.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Cosy Club with live music and entertainment in a stunning setting. Enjoy a four-course set menu with a welcome drink and midnight fizz for £49.95 per person, or keep it casual with bar tickets at £15 including the same drinks while being more budget-friendly.

Whether you're dining in style or sipping cocktails at the bar, this is the perfect way to ring in the new year.

With tickets coming in at just £5.50 per person, Nell's Pizza are hosting a buzzing house party at their venue in Media City. This price includes a glass of prosecco at midnight, as well as free karaoke and shuffleboard.

There'll be live DJs spinning non-stop tunes, including 90s, disco, hip hop and RnB - guaranteed to have you dancing all night long. 

With a reputation as one of the most wallet-friendly bars, it's no wonder Be At One also makes our affordable New Year's Eve guide. Here, the music will be pumping loud while you grab cheap cocktails from the bar.

Celebrate in frosty style at Be At One's Ice Ice Party, where glittering décor, creative cocktails and high-energy beats set the tone. Grab a Champagne cocktail, dance through the night and embrace the après-ski vibe as the clock hits twelve.

Tickets from £11 make this glamorous event the perfect way to kick off the new year.

Completely free to attend, the Two Brewers' party is one that you don't want to miss. This LGBTQ+-friendly venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere, and this is guaranteed to be the case on the 31st.

Expect affordable drinks and non-stop dancing, with DJs playing the best of pop, hip hop and RnB tunes.

Whether you're heading to their Deansgate, Piccadilly or Spinningfields venues, you can expect one of the most affordable parties around at Slug and Lettuce. Their Glitz and Glamour Ball costs just £7 per person to attend, including a free spirit and mixer on arrival.

Boogie to all the best dancefloor fillers in their Instagram-worthy pink surrounds, or head down earlier to enjoy a bottomless brunch - they're even extending their hours on the 31st.

The always bold and banging Yates's is seeing in 2026 with more of the same. Expect great tunes, wine, cocktails and pub grub, with minimal fuss or frills. 

The party will be rockin' all the way through to 3am, so there's plenty of time to party either side of the clock striking 12. Entry's free but tables are limited - book ahead to bag a seat.

Legendary producer Mousse T., of Horny fame, is spinning the decks at Freight Island this New Year's Eve. Join him, along with local legends Mix-Stress and Stu Richards, for a night of classic disco, electrifying house and party anthems.

Think it can't get any better? Think again. Admission to this epic, one-night-only event is completely free. But be warned, it's first come, first served - so get down early or risk going home disappointed.

Located in Spinningfields, Stables Tavern is a charming pub that's hosting a free New Year's Eve party - though you can also reserve a table for just £3.30, with proceeds going to the amazing W.EL. SAFE charity, which supports the local community.

There'll be live music performances to keep you entertained, alongside plenty of delicious drinks, all in a welcoming setting.

So Fetch is coming back for a New Year's Eve special at Gorilla, promising a night full of non-stop 2000s tunes. We're talking Britney Spears, McFly, Beyonce and more, until 3am.

There re two rooms of music here, and in the second their Call Me Maybe party features all the best hits from the 2010s.

Back for another year, The Liquor Store's New Year's Eve party is themed around Hollywood, with movie-inspired fun throughout the venue. Walk down the red carpet and into a night full of 80s and 90s hits, alongside famous films being played on the big screen - with the fun lasting until 7am. There are prizes for the best outfit, so come dressed as your favourite movie star for the chance to win a £200 bar tab.

Their cocktail menu is filled with drinks made famous by cinema, and you can pair them with tasty bites from the NYC-style hotdog cart and popcorn machine. There's even movie arcade game for some added entertainment, and tables of six or more will receive a free bottle of Champagne and bottomless nachos.