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New Year's Eve in Manchester

New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday. Club nights, parties, concerts and a family rave across Manchester and Greater Manchester. The council hasn't confirmed its free St Peter's Square fireworks for 2026 yet; they'll go here once it does. 15 events, checked 19 October 2026. Plans change, so check the link before you go.

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15 onThu 31 Dec

The big New Year's Eve events

New Year's Eve 2026 in Manchester: quick answers

When is New Year's Eve 2026?

New Year's Eve 2026 is on Thursday 31 December.

What New Year's Eve events are there for families and kids?

1 of the 15 events listed is open to all ages or made for families, including Raver Tots NYE Manchester (31 Dec).

Are there adults-only New Year's Eve nights out?

8 events are for adults only (18+ or older), including New Year's Eve ABBA Tribute (31 Dec), Sol Viva does New Year's Eve (31 Dec), Skafull: New Year's Eve (31 Dec) and New Year's Eve: Defected + Glitterbox (31 Dec).

How up to date is this list?

Each event was checked against the organiser's own page, most recently on 19 October 2026. Times, prices and weather calls change, so follow the event's link before you set off.

Know of a New Year's Eve event we've missed? Tell us. Looking for the regular weekly nights? See this week.

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