This is the ultimate night to go out-out. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Manchester however you want with literally hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs taking part in the annual countdown to midnight.
Whether you’re looking for a high-energy all-night danceathon, a luxury hotel stay with a seven-course gala dinner, or something in between, there’s something for you in our curated list of New Year’s Eve destinations.
It’s our pick of the best places to see in 2026 in Manchester. Get your tickets or reservations sorted sharpish – these places tend to sell out.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreMore detailsFounder’s Hall
If it’s fireworks you’re after, book a table at Founder’s Hall. It’s ideally placed for the firework display in St Peter’s Square and see in the New Year with DJ Skadz.
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Book Now Northern QuarterMore detailsOn the Hush
On The Hush plays host to the Afrosocial New Year’s Eve party. With an all-black dress code, see in 2026 in style with Champagne, Afrobeats, R&B and South African house.
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Book Now Northern QuarterMore detailsThe Pen & Pencil
The Pen and Pencil celebrates the end of 2025 with Glitter Babe, the Northern Quarter’s ultimate free NYE party.
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Book Now DeansgateMore detailsSan Carlo Manchester
A New Year’s Eve at San Carlo can always be relied upon to bring elegance and energy. The celebration will be soundtracked by a live DJ set, a live saxophonist and vocals from soulful favourite, Liam Craig.
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SpinningfieldsMore details20 Stories
Sky-high New Year’s Eve celebrations take place at 20 Stories. Buy tickets now for drinks-only standing reservations.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsAlbert Hall
Bongo’s Bingo and its Big Fat Bingo of the Year ensures celebrations at Albert Hall are a chaotic carnival of good times.
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Northern QuarterMore detailsBand on the Wall
Me Gusta Collective are bringing a lively Latin vibe to the end off year celebrations at Band on the Wall. After a sell-out night earlier in the year, now’s your chance to capture that electrifying energy.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsBoom Battle Bar Manchester
Pinktopia is theme again for New Year’s Eve celebrations at Boom Battle Bar. Buy tickets for the party or book games now because entry is free with shuffleboard and other activities.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsThe Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall sees in 2026 with the return of its Love Is In The Air celebration. There’ll be a live orchestra and West End stars performing a mix of pop, rock, jazz and funk feelgood hits.
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PrestwichMore detailsCuckoo
Cuckoo is a good choice for staying local and avoiding the city centre mayhem. Book tickets for three floors of New Year’s Eve partying.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsFreight Island
Freight Island celebrates the arrival of 2026 with The Little Disco. Though with Mousse T as a special guest, it sounds like a pretty big disco.
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St John'sMore detailsFenix Restaurant and Bar
Welcome 2026 in the traditional Greek way at Fenix – with plate smashing and napkin swinging. If that all sounds a bit taverna, Fenix is anything but tacky. This is a high-end celebration of glamour and good times.
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Northern QuarterMore detailsThe Fitzgerald
The Fitzgerald’s decadent Gilded Age New Year’s extravaganza returns. Wave goodbye to 2025 with a Bad Bunnies burlesque show and a live band.
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Greater ManchesterMore detailsGorilla
Gorilla is celebrating the end of 2025 with a two-header retro special. So Fetch will be bringing the 00s vibes with everything from Avril Lavigne to Britney. Call Me Maybe comes a little closer to contemporary with a 2010s megamix of Katy Perry, Harry Styles and more. Two parties, two rooms, only one ticket needed.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsRefuge
This year Refuge celebrates New Year with a Labyrinth Masquerade Ball upping the ante somewhat. The annual NYE shindig is always a highlight and this promises more of the same with added spectacle and theatrics.
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Northern QuarterMore detailsSOUP
SOUP sees in the New Year with bass-heavy broken beats. The line-up includes Chunky and Oriki in Room 1 and a Stells Selections takeover in Room 2.
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PiccadillyMore detailsThe Warehouse Project
Tickets are selling fast for this epic Manchester New Year’s Eve institution. Head to Depot Mayfield to catch world-famous DJ talent like Low Steppa, Eats Everything and Denis Sulta.
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Oxford RoadMore detailsYES
YES sees Disco Puss take over the basement for feelgood disco tracks. Free kitty ears for the first hundred through the door.
