Best New Year's Eve Manchester Parties 2025

The Little Disco is taking over Freight Island this New Year's Eve, with a DJ set from the legend behind 'Horny', Mousse T. Local legends, Mix-Stress and Stu Richards, are joining him at the decks for a night of party anthems and old school disco classics.

There's even more good news - admission to this incredible event is completely free on a first come, first served basis. If you want to guarantee your spot on the dancefloor, book a seat from just £35 or round up 30 friends and get a table in the viewing gallery for £636.

With venues on Deansgate, in Piccadilly or Spinningfields, Slug and Lettuce's pretty pink locations are perfect for a party. Expect Instagrammable interiors featuring neon signs and flowers, as well as extended brunch hours on New Year's Eve if you fancy getting the party started early with bottomless booze.

They're also hosting a glitz and glamour ball in the evening, costing just £7 per person to attend. Dress to impress and get ready to dance, while sipping on the complimentary spirit and mixer included in your ticket price.

Enjoy an evening of sky-high entertainment at 20 Stories, a rooftop bar in Spinningfields. They're offering two dinner seatings, including three delicious courses like ham hock and pheasant terrine, seared sea trout and harissa cauliflower steak.

After 8pm, the main event kicks off, promising live music and dancing. You'll also be able to soak up the amazing views from this elevated space, including the fireworks at midnight.

Promising to be the biggest house party of the year, Nell's Pizza are hosting a fantastic New Year's Eve event at their Media City location. DJs will be playing 90s, disco, hip hop and RnB tunes all night long, and there's both free karaoke and shuffleboard to keep you entertained.

Entry-only tickets cost just £5.50, including a glass of fizz at midnight. Or for £43.20 per person, you can enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited pizza too, with toppings ranging from classic pepperoni to miso corn and barbecue chicken.

If your kids are a little young for midnight celebrations, then take them to Doghouse for Nippers' New Year's Eve party. This afternoon event promises games, treats and a mini countdown to keep your little ones entertained.

You can relax with a pint as your kids get involved in the fun - costing £5.50 per child and nothing for adults to attend.

Northern Quarter venue The Fitzgerald is known for its iconic New Year's Eve parties, and their 2025 event is set to be a belter. The fantastic Bad Bunnies will be performing a mesmerising burlesque show, complete with sultry routines and amazing choreography.

Afterwards, a live band will be playing into the early hours, with doors open until 4am. Tickets start from as little as £16.50, including a prosecco reception, sliders and a night full of entertainment.

Be At One transforms into an icy paradise this New Year's Eve, complete with shimmering décor, themed cocktails and a lively countdown. Guests can enjoy a top DJ sets and a festive atmosphere that lasts all night.

Tickets start at £11, delivering a cool and unforgettable start to 2026.

As one of the most sought after immersive events, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is a fantastic place to spend your NYE. The prison-inspired cocktail experience will see you smuggle in your liquor of choice past the warden, then drinking cocktails and being interrogated by the guards.

Simmons is back, bigger and better than ever, with their Bottomless New Year's Eve Party. Leave your wallets at home, as your drinks are all included, all night.

Early Bird tickets start at just £45 (but hurry, they're extremely limited), while standard tickets give you full access and bottomless booze for £50. Fancy going premium? For £10 extra, enjoy VIP entry, queue jump, and a drinks menu upgraded with prosecco, premium spirits, and more. DJs will be spinning everything from 80s classics to RnB, hip hop, funk, and all the floorfillers you need to ring in 2026 with serious style.

The Lawn Club is saying goodbye to 2025 in its signature style. Think dancing on benches, fizz in hand and DJs spinning the soundtrack to your midnight moment.

Your tickets bags you a welcome glass of bubbles - book a table and you'll have bottles waiting for you there too. The kitchen's open 'til 10, so there's no excuse for going into the New Year on an empty stomach.

Say hello to 2026 high above Manchester at Claude's Skyview Bar in Chotto Matte. With a bird's eye view of the city's celebrations, you can sip your way through the finest tequilas and signature mezcal creations. 

Over on the dancefloor, live immersive performances, an epic midnight countdown and sensational DJ sets will see you into the early hours. Your £125 ticket includes a glass of champagne on arrival and two premium cocktails.

Say goodbye to 2025 in style at Cosy Club, where the atmosphere is buzzing and the drinks keep flowing. Treat yourself to a four-course menu with fizz at midnight for £49.95, or keep it casual with a £15 bar ticket and toast the new year with a welcome drink included in your ticket price.

Live music, laughter, and a night to remember - what more could you want?

Take it back to 1999 this New Year's Eve, thanks to Albert Schloss' fantastic party. Throw on your bucket hats and hot pants and get ready to boogie, with live DJs playing the best of 90s and 00s pop music.

There'll also be house bands playing live music, so always be something to sing along to. Expect non-stop entertainment and plenty of drinks, with a glass of prosecco included in your ticket price.

Ring in the New Year in style at The Oast House VIP NYE Countdown in Manchester. Spread across The Oast House, The Teepee, and The Courtyard, this is set to be the city's ultimate party, complete with live house bands, DJs, and non-stop entertainment. Doors open at 8pm, and standard admission includes a welcome drink to toast the night away.

For a truly VIP experience, book one of the limited TeePee tables for six, which come with bottle service, food, a bar tab, and guaranteed entry for the whole evening. 

One of the most fun events on our list, Flight Club's New Year's Eve Brunch Social is a great choice for groups. This fairground-themed venue is known for its social darts, and you'll get an hour of game time as part of your booking, with all sorts of fun multiplayer modes to choose from.

You'll also get to enjoy a bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, alongside two hours of unlimited pizza. They've got bookings from 12pm right through to 10pm, and you can stay afterwards for live DJs and midnight celebrations.