Manchester New Year's Eve 2025-2026

Manchester is one of the best destinations in England for the holidays. The city center, especially Albert Square, Piccadilly Gardens, and Cathedral Gardens, is lavishly decorated with Christmas light displays. Manchester's bars and clubs are buzzing with life, offering special menus and various events to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Hotels and rooftop bars are among the most popular venues to celebrate in style and watch the fireworks. Manchester offers a range of unique New Year's Eve events, ensuring everyone can celebrate 2025 in their own way.

New Year's Eve Parties in Manchester

Manchester boasts several large party venues. The Warehouse Project hosts a popular New Year's Eve party, held at Depot at Manchester’s historic former railway, Mayfield. An industrial setting plus an excellent music lineup is a recipe for a successful New Year's all-nighter, which lasts approximately from 8 pm to 4 am.

New Year's Eve in Manchester offers a wide range of parties at clubs and restaurants. You can join the dazzling Kabaret Albert's Party Time Machine at Albert's Schloss, with tickets starting from £45, or attend the sky-high 20 Stories New Year's Eve party, with ticket prices ranging from £75 to £6,000. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve At The Grand, enjoying live music and a glass of prosecco during the countdown. A single ticket costs £93.75, and table reservations are available for groups.

New Year’s Eve: Let’s Groove at The Bridgewater Hall

The Bridgewater Hall hosts a New Year’s Eve: Let’s Groove gala concert, where guests can enjoy some of the best and most iconic grooves. The program begins at 8 pm with pre-concert entertainment in the foyer, followed by a very special gala concert, with The Bridgewater Hall Concert Orchestra leading the entertainment (Miranda Wilford host/soloist and Damien Edwards guest soloist).

Expect to hear hits like September by Earth, Wind & Fire, Let’s Dance by David Bowie, Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan, and The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing. Ticket prices range from £40.25 to £60.25, depending on seat selection.

New Year's Eve Fireworks in Manchester

The most massive celebration in Manchester takes place on December 31, around 11 pm, right before the spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks. The fireworks, which last for about 10 minutes, can usually be seen over the gorgeous 13-century Manchester Cathedral on Victoria Street. The event is alcohol-free, but there's music and various entertainment. The New Year Countdown starts on the giant screen right before midnight.