Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Manchester

Refuge is ushering in 2026 with its Labyrinth Masquerade Ball, transforming the venue into a dreamlike world of masks, mystery, and shifting spectacle. Guided by resident queens Anaphylactic and Liquorice Black, the night will unfold with music, performances, and surprise moments revealed on the hour. Expect an immersive celebration that blurs fantasy and reality, keeping the dancefloor alive and the atmosphere electric until midnight and beyond.

Buzzy Greek hotspot Fenix is celebrating New Year's Eve with a feast worthy of the gods. During the day, you can stop by for the a la carte menu, and in the evening you can book one of the special set menus complete with drinks packages and traditional Greek dancers. DJs will be keeping the party going late in the restaurant's Nest Bar, and you can even pay extra for the chance to smash plates come midnight, Greek-style.

One of the top nightclubs in Manchester, Amber's, is known for keeping its line-ups secret right up to when you walk through the door, and it's no different for New Year's Eve. Book a spot at this New Year's Eve party to reflect on 2025 and ring in 2026 with multiple headliners covering house, electronic, and rave music genres in a state-of-the-art venue.

It's a very special New Year's Eve for Skof this year – its first as a Michelin-starred restaurant. On December 31st they'll be offering a special exclusive menu for the evening. During the lunch service, both of their tasting menus will be available, but for dinner, to ring in the new year, they'll be serving only one. Expect the same relaxed approach and meticulous culinary work that have made Skof one of Manchester's best restaurants.

20 Stories is hosting an exclusive 2025 closing party with epic views of the city skyline. You can start the evening with dinner, where you can enjoy a three-course New Year's Eve set menu, followed by a party to countdown to the New Year. If you'd rather not dine beforehand, you can opt for just the party.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with an evening of glamour at Hotel Gotham, where cocktail and black tie is non-negotiable. The festivities begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a five-course dinner in the award-winning Honey Restaurant. After dinner, guests can boogie into 2026 at Club Brass before retreating to a luxurious room, all rounded off with a late check-out the next morning. The New Year's package also includes accommodation and morning brunch.

Peaky Blinders in Manchester always know how to host a memorable New Year's Eve party. The night kicks off with a sparkling fizz to set the tone, followed by a five-course meal including a delicious selection of dishes. Enjoy surrounding entertainment as you feast on your food, and embrace the Peaky Blinders 1920s theme.

The Warehouse Project's New Year's Eve at Depot Mayfield features a night of electronic music with top acts like Dennis Sulta, Eats Everything, and Gina Breeze. The next day, you can come back to unwind with East End Dubs playing an all-day seven-hour-long set.

The Manchester branch of the high-end Cut & Craft steakhouse is ringing in 2026 with a glamorous New Year's Eve party – champagne on arrival, a three-course dinner, live house music, dancing showgirls, a midnight countdown, the works. You can also skip dinnre and just book a table at the bar if you like. The restaurant only opened this year, so it's their inaugural NYE bash and they're making sure it'll be one to remember.

The New Year's Eve party at Bavarian pleasure palace Albert's Schloss dives headfirst into late-90s and Y2K nostalgia, encouraging guests to dress in crop tops, bucket hats and as much denim as they dare. House bands and DJs will soundtrack the night with the biggest hits from the era while an all-star show cast brings the chaos and fun. It's a full-throttle celebration to wave goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 in gloriously retro style.

Italian-American restaurant Louis in Spinningfields will be hosting a glamorous black-tie NYE celebration, complete with live music, dancing, and sophisticated hedonism, plus bucketloads of champagne, comfort food, and other decadent delights.

The massive Freight Island venue is hosting the ultimate disco experience to ring in the new year. The Little Disco NYE Party will feature electrifying DJ sets by Mousse T., Mix-Stress, and Stu Richards, lining up classic disco anthems all night long. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the on-site vendors. Standing tickets to the party are free, and you can also book and pay for one of the different table packages.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Manchester at Bar Shrimp with a special seafood-led dinner offered in three evening seatings from 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. The bar opens at 2pm for walk-ins with drinks and oysters available throughout the afternoon. From 10pm the lights dim, the music kicks in, and the space turns into a late-night party, with dinner guests staying on or ticket holders joining just for dancing.

This New Year's Eve, celebrate in style at Maya, where all three floors of the iconic venue will be alive with festivities. Enjoy a one-night-only supper club with bottomless bubbles before dancing the night away across three unique spaces, from house party vibes in the bar to burlesque performances and DJs in the Pump Room, and disco-inspired celebrations in the Dining Room.

Another NYE first-timer, Circolo Popolare feels glitzy and glam even on a regular Monday night, but this bastion of Italian hospitality is nonetheless going all out for the final day of 2025. Expect a three-course Italo-disco feast from chef Alfredo, along with live music, DJs, and shots, shots, shots. There's also a an exclusive NYE dessert – a showstopping lemon meringue pie, coming in at 6 7, errr, 9 inches.

Via Manchester is hosting a lively New Year's Eve celebration featuring show-stopping performances from Drag With No Name, Bailey J Mills, and Miss Penny. Guests can expect music, dancing, and high-energy entertainment leading up to the midnight countdown. Gather your friends and ring in 2026 with a night that promises big personality, sparkle, and an unforgettable party atmosphere!

The Manchester branch of Hard Rock Cafe is partying like a rock star this New Year's Eve. Surrounded by the chain's signature music  memorabilia, you can enjoy cocktails and a festive dinner, accompanied by live entertainment. Different packages catering to different groups and budgets are available.

Dukes 92 in Castlefield is throwing a big New Year's Eve party late into the night, complete with fizz on arrival and a complimentary pulled pork sandwich (with a vegan option). DJs and live music will take over three bars, with a fairground ride adding extra excitement before the countdown. As midnight strikes, fireworks will light up the sky to welcome 2026 in spectacular style.