Whether it’s a show-stopping blowout, high-end cuisine or glamorous casino parties, The Great Northern has something for everyone this New Year’s Eve. Don your best glad rags, head down to Deansgate and welcome 2026 with some of Manchester’s best bars and restaurants.
As always, our sophisticated den of sin Impossible is throwing one of Manchester’s biggest NYE parties. This time, the brand new concept THEATRØ brings a dazzling night of live dance performances, international DJs, immersive entertainment and massive R&B/hip hop anthems leading up to an unforgettable countdown, and carrying on until 5am. Tickets are available from £27.50 HERE.
Make it a NYE celebration to remember with an exquisite five-course menu at James Martin Manchester, set within the glitzy 235 casino. For just £100 per person – or £140 with an expertly selected wine pairing with each course – you and your party will receive a welcome glass of fizz, five rounds of fine-dining, unlimited table time and heaps of immersive entertainment all night long.
For a night high-rolling abandon and sparkling spectacle, head into the casino and hit the tables with a range of drinks packages, including £7 welcome prosecco, £70 cocktail trees, £50 beer buckets and more, as well as bookable booths where you can celebrate New Year with friends and family.
Keep the fun going into the early hours in the Vega Lounge, where you can dance to the biggest genre-hopping bangers with a live party band, followed by a DJ set to keep you on the dance floor all night long.
Tucked away down our hidden gem terrace, The Mews Bar & Charcuterie is keeping its doors open for a late-night NYE bash with live music, DJs, free-flowing fizz and a vast assortment of irresistible dishes. Keep an eye on their Instagram for more details, and check out their website for menus and packages.