New Year's Eve 2025: 15 Amazing Events in Newcastle

Howaymanay @ Newcastle Quayside

This New Year’s Eve, we’re transforming Newcastle Quayside into a party village, jam-packed with live entertainment, delicious food and drink vendors, and of course, a jaw-dropping fireworks display! Fancy ringing in the New Year a little earlier with the kids? Not to worry, we’ll also be hosting a free fireworks display for families, starting at 6pm. In fact, here’s everything you’ll need to know to make the most out of Howaymanay.  

New Year’s Eve Medieval Banquet @ Blackfriars 

Blackfriars’ legendary New Year’s Eve Medieval Banquet also makes a welcome return this year, inviting guests to step back in time for an ornate feast in the Banquet Hall. Medieval costume isn’t required (but very much welcome!) for enjoying everything from pies to pudding – with plenty of ale and fine wine to wash it down with. We’ll cheers to that!

New Year Special @ The Stand

The Stand always pulls off something special for New Year’s Eve and this year is no exception. Their New Year’s Eve Special show this year features host Nicola Mantalios, Gareth Mutch, Al Stevenson, Kelly Rickard and headliner Jo Caulfield. Tickets are £20 for this two-hours-plus-intervals show.

Black & Gold New Years Eve Ball @ The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel is saying farewell to 2025 with their annual Black & Gold New Year’s Eve Ball, a chance to get dressed up and party down in a lavish setting. From a glass of fizz on arrival 'til the last notes played by the resident DJ, you know you’ll be well looked after. There’s a magician, canapes and a three-course meal and it runs until 1am. The dress code is black tie and tickets are £91.95 per head.

The Greatest Show Kids NYE @ Purple Peacock

Purple Peacock really goes all out at Christmas, but among all the adult-oriented events they’ve found time to put something special together for the kids too. Britain’s Got Talent winner Matt Pagan is hosting a special version of his acclaimed Greatest Show spectacular which combines all the delights of that show with some kiddy-focused extras. There’ll be dance-a-longs, karaoke and characters, as well as plenty of sweet treats. Tickets start from £29.95.

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Patti-Boo Rae & Friends in The Little Miss Christmas New Year’s Gala @ Alphabetti Theatre

Following the huge success of last year’s production, Little Miss Christmas returns to Alphabetti Theatre with a special New Year’s Eve twist! This twist on the madcap beauty pageant includes a dazzling lineup of guests from Newcastle’s drag and cabaret scene. The show will then be followed by a holiday club night, including DJs and drag performances to take you into 2026 in style.

All That Glitters Ball @ Slug & Lettuce

As usual, Slug & Lettuce are embracing the ‘go big or go home’ ethos with their All That Glitters Ball. Bring your best bedazzled outfit, and enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival, stylish décor, an incredible party atmosphere, and obviously the big count down to 2026.

Bongo’s Bingo NYE Special @ The Boiler Shop

The Boiler Shop hosted myriad Bongo’s Bingo events over 2025 so it seems apt to let them close out the year too. There’ll be singalongs, dance offs and prizes (including cash!). All this plus bingo too, of course, so ready your dabbers and get down to the Boiler Shop to see out the year. Tickets start from £20, so get yours ASAP!

NYE2025 @ No.28 / Friki Tiki

As usual, there’ll be double trouble at sibling venues No.28 and Friki Tiki! Downstairs at the latter, there’ll be a Rocky Horror Show themed ruckus hosted by drag queen royalty Mercury – while glitz and glam are compulsory for upstairs venue No.28, and their stars of the stage and screen fancy dress ball. Even better, your ticket includes entry to both venues, and a free welcome drink to kick the night off.

New Year’s Eve Ball @ The Assembly Rooms

Whether you prefer your martinis shaken or stirred, we bet you’ll be in for a brilliant time with The Assembly Room’s James Bond themed New Year’s Eve Ball. Their very own Casino Royale is set to include everything from dancing and dining to, yeah you guessed it, a casino too. Dust off your best black tie ‘fits, you’re gonna need ‘em.

The Botanist’s Big NYE Bash @ The Botanist

Whether you fancy celebrating with some delicious food, or you’re after some terrific tunes, The Botanist has you covered with their Big NYE Bash! From £45 per person, you can join them for a delicious three-course dinner and bubbles at midnight – or book your bar ticket for £15 to celebrate with a welcome cocktail and glass of bubbles at midnight. Either way, their house band will be ready to help you welcome 2026 in style.

NYE All Nighter @ World Headquarters

Go big or go home, as the saying goes, and this year World Headquarters are going all night long with their NYE All Nighter! There’ll be two floors jam-packed with tunes from some of the Toon’s best DJs up until 8am, so make sure those dancing shoes are comfy. You’ll need ‘em…

Jason Cluff B2B All Night Long @ NX 

Having previously graced lineups alongside the likes of Luigi Madonna, UMEK and T78, we’re super lucky to have Jason Cluff in the Toon this New Year’s Eve! The techno maestro will be bringing his signature beats to the NX stage, so you can party well into the very first wee hours of 2026.

THE WHOLE HOGMANAY IX: A New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Wylam Brewery

Also returning to ring in the New Year, is Wylam Brewery’s the Whole Hogmanay! For their ninth edition, expect live DJs throughout the night, delicious street food, an LED light display, and obviously the midnight countdown itself. And with pizza slingers Fire & Dough joining the fun too, what’s not to love?!

NYE 2025 Party @ Pilgrim

And last, but by no means least, city centre hotspot Pilgrim will be welcoming Discography to the stage for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party. This eleven-piece group takes their cues from the legendary Studio 54 nightclub in New York City, and as if that didn’t sound good enough, they’ll also be joined by DJ support on the night too. Get those dancing shoes on!

Most bars and venues have something special to offer on the last night of the year, so the centre of Newcastle is bound to be one big party. We’ve offered a selection of superb events but wherever you end up, have an excellent evening and a Happy New Year!

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