New Year's Eve Events In The UK

From Edinburgh all the way down to Brighton, there are plenty of spots for a celebratory bash. Whether you're opting for brunch soirees, themed parties, fine dining or immersive events, there's no shortage of great places to party as the country works its way into 2026.

Check out our recommendations for the best UK New Year's Eve events in 2025, and book yours on DesignMyNight.

New Year's Celebrations In The UK

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 2nd December 2025




Dorset: Summer Lodge

  • Location: 9 Fore Street, Evershot, DT2 0JR
  • When: 31st December 2025 
  • Price: £245 per person
  • Why we recommend: this is a true luxury experience, from the five-course meal to the black tie dress code, giving you a stylish start to the New Year

Fancy pushing the boat out this New Year's Eve? Situated in Evershot, Dorset, Summer Lodge is an elegant venue that's hosting a black tie gala dinner for the occasion, complete with a luxury five-course meal and wine pairings.

There'll also be coffee and petit fours, alongside a Champagne reception to begin the evening and an extra glass at midnight. There'll also e some fantastic live music to dance too, seeing in 2026 in style.

UK-Wide: BrewDog

  • Location: across the UK
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from free
  • Why we recommend: this is the perfect family-friendly event for New Year's Eve, packed full of entertainment and treats

After a New Year's Eve event for kids? Everywhere from Exeter to London and Manchester, BrewDog are hosting Nippers' New Year's Eve party, lasting from 3 until 5pm. This is free for adults and costs just £5.50 per child.

Brighton: Carnival Extravaganza: A Charity New Year's Eve Gala

@ DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:30 - 1:00

  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £130 per person
  • Why we recommend: we think that the Carnival Extravaganza Gala at the DoubleTree Brighton is a brilliant pick for the end of the year. You'll be treated to a welcome drink and canapés, a sumptuous three-course dinner, a half bottle of wine, plus a sparkling toast at midnight - all wrapped in a black-tie, carnival-themed evening

Venture into a world of sparkle and celebration at the Carnival Extravaganza: A Charity New Year's Eve Gala. As 2025 draws to a close, let Brighton's grand DoubleTree by Hilton Metropole sweep you into a night of glamour and generosity.

Your £130 ticket unlocks a welcome drink with canapés, a sumptuous three-course dinner, a half-bottle of wine, and a glass of sparkling wine to toast at midnight. Entertainment keeps the energy high, while the dress code - black tie with a hint of carnival - invites playful elegance and colourful flair.

Canterbury: Midnight Soirée – New Year’s Eve at Socialite Canterbury

@ Socialite Canterbury on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

  • Location: 7 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TP
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £22 per person
  • Why we recommend: we think it's Gatsby-level glamour meets modern rooftop luxury. From the fizz to the fireworks, every detail at Midnight Soirée drips with style

Looking for New Year's Eve ideas for couples in the UK? Step into 2026 in pure Gatsby glamour at Midnight Soirée, Socialite Canterbury's dazzling rooftop New Year's Eve celebration. From 7pm, you'll be welcomed into a world of glitz and elegance, where expert mixologists shake up signature cocktails and DJs set the perfect soundtrack for the night ahead.

Those opting for the set menu can indulge in a luxurious four-course feast and a welcome drink before joining the rooftop party to dance beneath the stars. As the clock strikes twelve, expect a show-stopping rooftop spectacle complete with bubbles, beats, and that unmistakable golden glow of celebration. 

Oxford: Epic NYE Shindig

@ Thirst Oxford on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 20:00 - 3:00

  • Location: 7-8, Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £12.50
  • Why we recommend: free-flowing shots and DJs all night from just £12.50

Oxford's much-loved independent cocktail bar, Thirst, is seeing in 2026 with an Epic NYE Shindig. After a complementary shots reception between 8pm and 10pm, you're sure to have plenty of fuel for your dancing shoes. 

Whether you're here to bust moves all night or pitch up in one of its leather-bound booth with your nearest and dearest, DJs will keep the party spirit in full flow until 3am. Grab your tickets in advance to save a fiver on the door price. 

London: Ballie Ballerson New Year's Eve Party 2026

@ Ballie Ballerson, London on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

  • Location: 97 - 113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BS
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £11.20
  • Why we recommend: the opportunity to unleash your inner child and party until the first sunrise of 2026

See in the New Year from the ball pit at Ballie Ballerson. With DJs and dancing until 5am, you'll be well into January before it's time to go home.

Just £29 gets you into the evening's entertainment of big tunes, confetti canons and all-night drinks deals. For an extra £39, you can preload with pizza platters and bottomless drinks, from wine and prosecco to cocktails and pints.

Wiltshire: New Years Eve Party at The Northey

@ The Northey Arms on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 18:00 - 0:30

  • Location: Northey Arms, Bath Road, Box, Wiltshire, SN13 8AE
  • When: 6pm - 12.30am
  • Price: tickets from £22 per person
  • Why we recommend: this is a quintessential village pub New Year's Eve with live bands, a buffet, and a bubbly toast to welcome 2026 in style

Celebrate New Year's Eve the Northey Arms way, where Wiltshire charm meets a full-on live music party. The evening kicks off at 6pm with Oscar and his band, Eternal State, setting the mood with a mix of soulful tunes. By 8pm, The Funk City Party Band take over, blasting all your favourites and keeping the dancefloor alive as the countdown to 2026 begins.

Tickets include entry, a delicious buffet prepared by the pub's talented chefs, and a glass of bubbly to raise at midnight, the perfect trifecta for a fuss-free, fun, and festive night. 

UK-Wide: Slug & Lettuce

  • Locations: LeedsEdinburgh and beyond
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: £5 (bottomless brunch bookings also available earlier in the evening)
  • Why we recommend: Slug & Lettuce know how to throw a party, with think sparkling décor, glitzy vibes, and enough fizz to keep your glass full 'til midnight

Ring in 2026 in true Slug & Lettuce style. This New Year's Eve, it's all about glamour, glitter, and good times. Begin the celebrations with a brunch to remember and tuck into everything from smoked salmon and avocado croissants to festive pancake stacks drizzled in white chocolate sauce.

Pair your feast with bottomless drinks, from mimosas and prosecco to fruity cocktails, and raise a glass to the year ahead. As the sun sets, the party's just getting started. Slip into something sparkly and join the crowd for a night of fabulous tunes, dazzling décor, and a confetti-filled countdown - with a welcome glass of prosecco included. 

Manchester: 20 Stories - New Year's Eve

@ 20 Stories on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

  • Location: 20 Stories, No 1 Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB
  • When: 31st December 2025 
  • Price: from £75 per person
  • Why we recommend: we feel that 20 Stories is the ultimate mix of glamour, gastronomy, and skyline magic. With its breathtaking views, refined menu, and live music setting the mood, this is where you go to celebrate the end of 2025

Perched high above Manchester's skyline, 20 Stories offers a New Year's Eve celebration like no other. With panoramic city views, including a front-row seat to the fireworks at midnight, this elegant Spinningfields hotspot has everything you could possibly want for an unforgettable night.

Kick things off with one of two luxurious dinner seatings, featuring dishes as stunning as the view: think seared scallops, pressed winter vegetable terrine, and perfectly cooked halibut loin, all followed by an indulgent chocolate and Baileys mousse. Once the plates are cleared, the party continues with live music playing late into the night, cocktails flowing, and the city sparkling below.

UK-Wide: Old Skool Bingo

  • Locations: Nottingham, Blackpool, Liverpool, and more 
  • When: 31st December 2025 
  • Price: from £17.50 per person
  • Why we recommend: it's the perfect fusion of nostalgic R&B, electric vibes, and all-out fun for New Year's Eve - just great music, great people, and a guaranteed good time

If your idea of the perfect New Year's Eve involves music, mayhem, and a little bit of mischief, Old Skool RnB Bingo has got your night sorted. 

Start the night with fast-paced bingo rounds and a soundtrack that'll have you belting out R&B classics between calls. Expect throwback anthems from the likes of Destiny's Child, Usher, and Missy Elliott as you compete for wild prizes and take part in hilarious dance-offs. When the clock ticks closer to midnight, the party kicks up another level, with every bingo ticket granting you free access to the exclusive New Year's Eve house party from 10.30pm 'til late.

Stoke: New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball

@ The Quarter at Potbank on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 1:00

  • Location: The Quarter at Potbank, Elenora Street, Stoke, ST4 1QQ
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £57.50 per person
  • Why we recommend: a masquerade ball brings a touch of mystery, elegance and drama to New Year's Eve, and The Quarter at Potbank knows how to deliver. Dress to impress and roar into 2026 surrounded by candles, masks, glamour, and a sense of theatre

Head to The Quarter at Potbank in Stoke for a night full of glamour at the New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. This is a full evening of fun, kicking off at 7pm with a hot buffet menu of roasted turkey, Yorkshire puddings, mixed vegetable bakes and much more.

There'll be live music from The Decades, playing hits from across the last 60 years - from pop to rock, funk and blues. Plus, you'll receive a glass of fizz on arrival.

UK-Wide: Fuller's

  • Location: various pubs across the UK
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: tickets from £5.50 per person
  • Why we recommend: these pubs have something for everyone, whether you're looking to pop your head in for a drink or two, catch a countdown, or revel in a sit-down dinner

Celebrate New Year's Eve in the UK with fireworks at Fuller's, or late-night soirees with live music and hot buffets or sit-down dinners and dancing, depending on which of the fun-filled venues you pick. Get your hands on food, drinks and entertainment galore at your local one.

From £75 per person, you'll be able to devour a full spread at The Huntsman in Bath, featuring whipped chicken liver parfait followed by Cornish sea bream, while over at Duke of Kent in Ealing, you can join live DJs to end 2025 on a high from just £5.50 per person.

Bedford: New Year's Eve At Brewpoint

@ Brewpoint on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 1:30

  • Location: Brewpoint, Cut Throat Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FY
  • When: 31st December 2025 
  • Price: from £27.50 per person
  • Why we recommend: Brewpoint's party brings the perfect mix of live energy and cosy brewery vibes. With Jet Black on stage and resident DJ Mattie Sea on decks, you'll get a blend of live music and dancefloor anthems

Head to Bedford venue Brewpoint for their lively New Year's Eve celebrations, complete with live music throughout. Talented band Jet Black will be playing, followed by a set from DJ Mattie Sea.

Tickets start from just £27.50, including a glass of fizz on arrival and another at midnight. There'll also be light bites served by the team all night.

Stoke-on-Trent: Dancing Queen Dining Experience Featuring ABBA FEVER

@ The Quarter at Potbank on Sat, 31st Jan 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

  • Locations: Elenora Street, Hanley, ST4 1QQ
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: £45
  • Why we recommend: we can't think of better company than Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Anni-Frid as you say goodbye to 2025 

See in the New Year 70s Swedish style with the Dancing Queen Dining Experience at The Quarter at Potbank. Legendary tribute act, ABBA Fever, will be banging out the hits to take you into 2026. 

Before the show starts, there's a Greek feast to get you in the groove. Think feta salad, king prawns, kebabs and lemon tart across three incredible courses. Tickets to this poptastic evening are just £45.

London: IFS Cloud Cable Car New Year's Eve Party

@ IFS Cloud Royal Docks Terminal on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:30 - 1:30

  • Location: IFS CLOUD CABLE CAR IFS, Greenwich Peninsular Terminal Edmund Halley Way, London, E16 1FA
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: £316.94
  • Why we recommend: this event offers, food, drink, entertainment and a view of the fireworks all in one

If you're after something totally unique, then head to Greenwich, where you can board the IFS Cloud Cable Car this New Year's Eve. You'll be greeted with a welcome glass of prosecco, before indulging in a delicious three-course meal, complete with half a bottle of wine per person.

There'll be dancing after dinner, before you board the cable cars at 11.15pm. Once you're in the air, you'll have an amazing view of the fireworks at midnight.

Exeter: Piano, Prohibition & A Roaring 2026

@ The Bootlegger Leeds on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 3:00

Step into a speakeasy celebration at The Bootlegger this New Year's Eve, with entry from £10 and a complimentary cocktail for arrivals before 9pm. Enjoy live piano performances where you call the shots and request tunes, alongside themed cocktails and optional drinks packages.

Dance through the night in true Gatsby-inspired fun.

Brighton & London: Lucky Voice

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  • Locations: Brighton or London 
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £55 per person
  • Why we recommend: it's tradition to end the year with some karaoke, right? So why not do it at Lucky Voice, as these come with over 10,000 classic and contemporary hits 

Lucky Voice is hosting some of the most fun New Year's Eve events in the UK, across venues in Brighton and London. Sing your heart out to classic tracks from their vast song library, while sipping on cocktails to keep those vocal cords going all night long.

Take your pick from over 10,000 classic and contemporary songs, and sip on the likes of the yuzu-flavoured Cruel Summer, or a salted caramel espresso martini.

Leeds, Manchester & London: Electric Shuffle

  • Locations: Manchester, Leeds and London
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £40 per person
  • Why we recommend: we love the fact that Electric Shuffle offers the chance for friendship groups to come together for a spot of competitive fun on the last day of the year, alongside delicious pizza paddles and fizz

Treat yourself this New Year's Eve in the UK with packages that include prosecco, bottomless pizza and the chance to battle your friends at shuffleboard. Electric Shuffle are taking ManchesterLeeds and London by storm on the 31st with their themed brunches, a great way to kick off the partying.

Grab your tickets now from £40 per person, and pick your time slot - you can enjoy a game in the afternoon or make it an evening affair with a 10pm slot (it's never too late for brunch, is it?) where you'll see the clock strike twelve. 

Oxford: Hanks NYE Party 2026

@ Hanks on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 20:00 - 3:00

  • Location: 36-37 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ER
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £24.75
  • Why we recommend: cosy, cocktail bar vibes and big beats 'til 3am

See in the New Year with signature cocktails and a side of sophistication at Hanks. Its aqua blue decor, plush seating and flurries of foliage make for a perfectly elegant backdrop as you bid farewell to 2025. 

After a prosecco reception on arrival, much-loved resident DJs will get behind the decks to take you into the early hours of January. Tickets to this indulgent evening of entertainment start from just £24.75. 

UK-Wide: Flight Club

  • Locations: Islington, Birmingham, Glasgow, and more
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £40 per person
  • Why we recommend: we think that Flight Club's New Year's Eve is a great shout for groups - with scattered times across the day, you can book it for an entertaining pre-party activity, or make it the main event altogether 

Flight Club is one of the best places to go for New Year's Eve in the UK. Whether you're in Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Cardiff or beyond, you can tuck into a tasty brunch of unlimited pizza, accompanied by a bottle of prosecco each for £40 to £45.

But that's not all, since each session includes a private oche for your group, where you'll get to play fun darts mini games on a self-scoring dartboard.

London: New Year's Eve at Sky Garden

@ Sky Garden Bars on Wednesday 31st December 2025

  • Location: 20 Fenchurch Street, 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, EC3M 8AF
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £227.90
  • Why we recommend: there are some cracking food and drink packages on offer here, and the views are truly incredible

Head up to one of London's most iconic rooftops for a luxurious New Year's Eve party. Sky Garden is an all-glass roof filled with gorgeous greenery, offering amazing views of the capital - including the midnight fireworks display.

They've got multiple different dining packages on offer at their restaurants, and the celebration continues long after your meal. Expect live music from ALR Music's Brooklyn Shakers band our resident DJs.

UK-Wide: Popworld

  • Locations: Southend, Norwich, Leeds, and more
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: free entry 
  • Why we recommend: Popworld always brings the party, and New Year's Eve is no exception. We can't think of anything more fun than dancing to some of the greatest pop hits as the clock strikes twelve

Wherever you are in the country, head to your local Popworld this New Year's Eve for a themed event with all the best party tunes to get you dancing.

Look out for some freebies to celebrate the occasion and sip on a whole load of fantastic drinks from the well-stocked bar. Our favourites are the £2 Jagerbombs and £1.50 shots.

Cwm: New Year's Eve Party at The Blue Lion!

@ The Blue Lion on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 1:00

If you're looking for a beautiful backdrop to see in the New Year, Cwm's Blue Lion is asking for your attention. Overlooking the mountains of Snowdonia, it's got incredible views to go with your NYE booze. 

Over on the dancefloor, DJs will be spinning classic party tunes beneath the pub's old exposed beams to see you into 2026. Just £11 gets you a ticket to the party. Add another £11 to add a hot buffet and a midnight glass of fizz to your party package. 

UK-Wide: New Year's Eve at Cosy Club

From Oxford to Norwich, Durham, Sheffield and more, Cosy Club has plenty of locations for celebrating New Year's Eve this year. Think vintage glamour, live jazz and twinkling chandeliers set the scene for a stylish night to remember.

Bar tickets start at £15 and include a welcome cocktail and midnight fizz, while the £49.95 soirée ticket offers canapés, a four-course feast and dancing until 1am.

Cheltenham: MooMoo: Events!

Ring in the New Year at Moo Moo in Cheltenham, promising three rooms full of party vibes. Dress to impress, and get down there for a night full of drinks, dancing and unforgettable memories. Tickets start from just £7.70, making it a pretty affordable choice as well.

Gloucestershire: The Crown at Ampney Brook

@ The Crown at Ampney Brook on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

  • Locations: Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, GL7 5RS
  • When: 31st December 2025
  • Price: from £33
  • Why we recommend: this is where classy meets cosy, with casino tables, a hearty supper and all the charm of the Cotswolds countryside

Wild Thyme & Honey is seeing in the New Year with a supper club at The Crown, a restored 16th century coaching inn nestled in the super quaint village of Ampney Brook. Bring your dancing shoes to impress the DJs and don't forget your lucky charm if you're planning to try your hand at the casino tables. 

Prefer a more sedate sidle into 2026 after supper is served? No problem. Grab a pint and a seat by the fireplace to toast marshmallows until the clock strikes midnight.