Plan your New Year's Eve Celebrations in Greater Manchester

With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, we’ve pulled together some inspiration for any last-minute planners to get you in the New Year’s Eve spirit.

From attending events like Freight Island’s Fireworks Extravaganza to seeing the year out with your favourite curry at Zouk, there’s certainly something for everyone. Here’s to finishing the year with a bang.

Discover what’s taking place across Greater Manchester below:

Freight Island is delighted to announce a spectacular New Year’s Eve programming to ring in 2025.

The Twilight Trail at Mayfield Park is set to host its grand finale session with a Fireworks Extravaganza. As part of Winter Island this festive season, The Twilight Trail has spectacularly transformed the 6.5-acre park into a twinkling city-centre escape after dusk. The grand finale session is hosted on Tuesday 31st December at 8pm, with a dazzling 10-minute fireworks display in the evening.

Join Peter Street Kitchen for their First Sitting or Second Sitting event on New Year's Eve. Treat yourself to a 4 or 5-course meal with friends and family while you reflect and bring in the New Year.

View their First Sitting menu here. 

View their Second Sitting menu here. 

Ring in the New Year in unforgettable style. Sip on Champagne to kick off your night, before enjoying a five-course dinner in two AA-rosette Honey Restaurant. Dance ‘til the early hours in Club Brass and start 2025 as you mean to go on. Check in to one of the luxury bedrooms to finish the night and enjoy a late departure the next morning…we think you’ll need it!

Join Zouk for New Year's Eve and end the year with your favourite curry.

They are open from New Year's Eve from 9am to midnight. With brunch, lunch and dinner all available. They've got plenty of festive drinks and desserts to enjoy including the special New Year’s Eve Chocolate bomb dessert and their DJ will be playing from 9pm to midnight to help see in the New Year.

The Refuge invite you to their big end of year D I S C O ! Get ready to slip on those dancing shoes, shimmy into those sequins and join them on New Year’s Eve to count down the bongs in style with a whole host of familiar faces and fantastic folk.

This year they'll be dialling up the disco with their friends Sticky Heat and Laura Jackson, a Refuge debut from globally renowned Black Hawks of Panama plus all the fabulousness and vibes provided by The Family Gorgeous. Of course, there’ll be lots more surprises in store, which they will reveal closer to the night…

Join Malmaison and dine from their delicious seasonal à la carte menu. There’ll also be some decadent specials, if you fancy splashing out. After dinner the choice is yours. The Champagne will be well stocked! Get in touch to book your table.

£109 PER PERSON

Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, a 3-course gala buffet, all-inclusive drinks included in the evening (function bar with beers & spirits), and a live lounge with a limited choice of cocktails and a live singer. DJ in the main room. 1am finish.

Get in touch.

Wave off 2024 in style and welcome in 2025 with a sumptuous stop over at Malmaison. Celebrate the New Year with 3 delicious courses from their seasonal à la carte menu in their Bar & Grill, and start the year right with a full-cooked breakfast the following morning.

From £329 per room. 

Head to their website to find out more. 

It’s the night of all nights and the start of new beginnings. See off the year in style with 5 course Asian Fusion Tapas in Sora, live entertainment, and a Champagne midnight toast.

£129 PER PERSON

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Wave off 2024 in style and welcome in 2025 with a sumptuous stop over at Malmaison. See in the New Year with a delicious dinner in Sora with overnight accommodation and a full breakfast the next day.

5-course Asian Fusion Tapas and a Champagne midnight toast. Bookings only. 

From £349 per room. 

Head to their website to find out more. 

Join Gino D'Acampo Manchester this New Year's Eve to relax and reminisce with friends and family in their warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor Gino's beloved classics alongside their extensive à la carte menu, tailored to suit your preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a light bite with drinks or a decadent three-course meal, the choice is entirely yours.

Flexible Dining: Choose between casual bites with drinks or an elegant three-course experience.

Minimum Spend: A minimum of £55 per adult is required for all bookings on New Year's Eve.

Book here. 

New Year's Eve Set Menu

£105 per person – Four Courses of Italian Elegance

Join Gino D'Acampo Manchester this New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable culinary experience, where Italian heritage meets contemporary indulgence. Their carefully crafted four-course set menu, designed by Gino D'Acampo himself, promises a refined celebration of flavours, textures, and the essence of Italian dining.

Please note that a non-refundable deposit of £20 will be required to secure your reservation. Their Reservations team will contact you for pre-orders and full payment will be requested on the evening of dining.

You can find more information here. 

Manchester is set to say goodbye in style to 2024 and welcome in the New Year with a fantastic free firework spectacular in St. Peter's Square, which will see fireworks let off from the roof of the city's iconic Central Library building.

This year's family-friendly end-of-the-year celebration marks the first time St. Peter's Square has been used for the New Year countdown event, which takes place from 10pm - 12:30am on Tuesday 31 December, and the first time ever that New Year fireworks have been let off from the roof of Manchester Central Library.

You can find more information here. 

Have a fantastic time celebrating with friends and loved ones!

For more events, head to our What's On in Manchester page.