Planning a wild night on the tiles to mark New Year's Eve in Reading this year? Good news; our town comes alive with memorable parties where the Champagne flows and the beats are bold. Check out our top picks of where to spend your 31st of December, from late-night clubbing events to celebratory burlesque bonanzas.
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Last updated on 5th January 2026
Bringing flamboyant tiki cocktails and tropical island vibes together for one of the best New Year's Eve parties in Reading, Lola Lo's shindig is not to be missed. Get down on the dancefloor to a feel-good playlist or grab a booth and sip your way through all manner of fruity concoctions.
All glorious greenery and secret garden vibes, the Botanist is a classy spot to party any night of the year. When New Year's Eve rolls around, it ups its game even further.
Just £15 gets you in the bar for live music and its renowned selection of signature cocktails. If you want to go into 2026 well fed, grab a feast ticket for £50 and add three delicious courses to your evening's entertainment.
Centralizin Soundz have teamed up with Propa Ammo for a huge bash at Sub 89 on Friar Street. Expect Daisy Roots Dancers alongside Watch The Ride (Randall x Die x Dismantle), DJ QT, SL-Y, Rhymestar and more across the jam-packed lineup.
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Ring in 2026 at Slug and Lettuce Reading on Friar Street or on the Riverside - the perfect spot to celebrate in style with friends, family, or that special someone. This New Year's Eve, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with delicious cocktails, mouthwatering food, and plenty of party vibes to keep you dancing all night long.
The bar will be serving up a fantastic range of drinks, including their signature cocktails, refreshing fizz, and classic favourites, all paired with great music to set the mood for a memorable night.
New Year's Eve at Purple Turtle Reading promises a night of top-notch fun, with Mr Gee and DJ Subject thumping out reggae, dancehall and soca until 3am. And if that wasn't enough? You can also bag happy hour drinks until 10pm, including two cocktails for £10.
With Jim. B Donovan on the decks, Milk on Merchant's Place is bringing a free New Year's Eve party to the masses. That means you'll be grooving to the finest vintage vinyl covering pop, rock, hip hop, soul, reggae, jazz and everything in between.
