New Year's Eve In Nottingham 2026

• Location: South Sherwood Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BY
• Time: 9pm - 12am
• Price: free entry
• Why we recommend: it's one of the best free New Year's Eve events in Nottingham, complete with live music, dancing, and an unbeatable party atmosphere

Say hello to 2026 at Lillie Langtry Nottingham's epic New Year's Eve celebration. This year, the venue is turning things up a notch with an unforgettable live performance from The Ludes, an indie rock covers band guaranteed to keep the dancefloor buzzing all night long.

Expect all your favourite anthems, beers, bubbles and wines at the bar, and a lively energy. Whether you're rounding up your mates or flying solo, this is the perfect spot to count down to midnight.

• Location: 11 Queen Street, Nottingham City Centre, NG1 2BL
• Time: 9pm - 3am
• Price: from £10 per person 
• Why we recommend: expect a glamorous Times Square-inspired celebration with cocktails, dancing, and that unmistakable Manahatta sparkle

Get ready to go big this New Year's Eve at Manahatta Nottingham with their dazzling Midnight at Manahatta party. Bringing the energy of New York City right to the heart of Nottingham, this stylish bar is serving up all the glitz and glamour you need to welcome 2026 in.

The DJ will be spinning the best party tracks all night long, so grab your friends, hit the dancefloor, and toast to new beginnings with a glass of fizz or your favourite Manahatta cocktail in hand.

• Location: 8-9 Beastmarket Hill, Nottingham City Centre, NG1 6FB
• Time: bottomless brunch until 5pm, party from 8pm 'til late
• Price: varies 
• Why we recommend: start the celebrations early with bottomless brunch, then keep the party going all night at one of the liveliest spots in the city

O'Neill's Nottingham is home to a fantastic New Year's Eve party. Expect a night packed with great tunes, drinks and more, or start things off early with their bottomless brunch.

Available until 5pm, you'll enjoy 90 minutes of fizz, festive cheer, and brunch favourites to get you in the party mood. Then stick around as the lights go down, the music turns up, and the celebrations kick into high gear.

• Location: Unit 3, Weekday Cross, The Lace Market, NG1 2GB
• Time: table bookings until 11pm
• Price: TBC
• Why we recommend: what could be more fabulous than enjoying some delicious Champagne accompanied by small plates, all at an affordable price? It's what All Bar One does best, of course 

If there's a place that knows how to bring a budget-friendly party without skimping on quality, then it's this cocktail bar. Start off your New Year's Eve by enjoying four delicious small plates paired with two glasses of Moët & Chandon at All Bar One in Nottingham.

There'll be a cracking party, complete with music, delicious drinks and dancing your way into 2026.

• Locations: Piccolino, Gusto Italian, Mowgli, and more
• Time: varies
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: nothing beats ditching the dirty dishes and treating yourself to a meal out, and when better to do so than on New Year's Eve? 

Tired of going clubbing? Spend your New Year's Eve at one of Nottingham's great restaurants instead. These venues have got everything, from tasty sushi to mouthwatering Italian dishes and hearty pub grub, with plenty of fancy sit-down meals as well.

You'll also find delicious Indian feasting menus, cheesy slices of pizza, and tempting steaks, all washed down with bubbles or a pint.