Break the shackles of 'normal' and fly free from average club nights with our guide. From cocktails in a tiki den or secret bar to power ballads and air guitars, this city is getting freaky on the 31st of December. Explore the most unusual happenings with our pick of quirky Manchester New Year's Eve parties.
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Last updated on 1st November 2024
The most unique of Manchester New Year's Eve restaurants because if its Latin party bar vibes, Revolution de Cuba are all about carnival madness with live music, salsa dancing, shots and a funfair of colourful cocktails. This is definitely something a little sassy for your end of 2024 bash.
BLVD's New Year's Eve plans are sure to blow you out the water. This cool bar is inspired by the party spots of LA, New York and Miami, fronting a cocktail lounge vibe with entertainment aplenty, including DJs and firebreathers.
Known for their immersive club nights, wild entertainment and bottle girls aplenty, Impossible's 'theatre' space guarantees a good time once the end of year rolls around. Gawp at the amazing acts in-between dancing the night away here.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Tuesday 5th November 2024
Being behind bars at Alcotraz is a lot more fun than you'd think, as they encourage you to try something a little different for New Year's Eve in Manchester. Smuggle booze past a suspicious warden while dressed in an orange jumpsuit, with handcrafted tipples waiting for you inside.
If you're not much of a late-night person or perhaps are, but fancy filling the day with fun activities too, then book tickets to GRUB's New Year's Eve Bottomless Board Game Brunch or party. Starting from £8.50, they include 90 minutes of free-flowing bubbles and pints, plus nosh from indie street food vendors.
@ Albert's Schloss - Manchester on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:00 - 2:00
Celebrate the beginning of 2025 in Manchester with Albert's Schloss as, on the 31st of December, Albert's Party Time Machine is coming to town for an unforgettable New Year's Eve bash. Starting at just £45, this Alpine-inspired venue is throwing one of the biggest parties in the city with a journey through the decades.
Get ready for fire shows with Nero, divine drinks from Dionysus, and Cleopatras on the dancefloor. Dress to impress, dance to the haus band, sip schnapps, and enjoy a thrilling kabaret performance. Don't miss the photo booth to capture the night with friends.
@ Electric Shuffle Manchester on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
For a New Year's Eve Brunch with a quirky twist, head to Electric Shuffle on Deansgate. This cool activity bar is hosting five sessions throughout the afternoon and evening, promising an hour on their interactive shuffleboard tables followed by another 60 minutes in the bar to toast to the winners.
Tickets start from £30, including a whole bottle of prosecco each and unlimited sourdough pizza paddles to share. Plus, you can boogie to DJ sets until 2am afterwards.
