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Manchester New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Manchester. Albert Square fireworks, top parties, hotels and restuarants for NYE 2023-2024

Manchester new years eve lights

Already a bustling metropolis when it comes to partying, the city of Manchester is always lively on New Years Eve. With the city centre acting as a magnet to residents and visitors from the local area, attracted by the bright lights of the Oxford Street area and the buzzing nightlife down Canal Street. With packed bars, clubs and restaurants, Manchester has something to offer everyone for NYE 2024.

Although not quite as lively as the huge events in London or Edinburgh this is still usually a decent-sized party and will be very busy, so if you are planning on being here then be sure to make your plans and any necessary reservations well in advance. Getting home is likely to be an issue too with taxis very much at a premium after closing time, so get one booked before you head out if you can.

New Years Eve Fireworks

The fireworks in Manchester on new years eve have previously taken place in either Piccadilly Gardens or Albert Square, but this year the big celebration will take place in Castlefield Bowl.

The event will start around 10pm with music and entertainment in the build up to the fireworks being launched at midnight, you should note though, this is a family friendly event as is alcohol free.

The fireworks display itself will last for around 10 minutes.

New Years Eve at The Warehouse Project

They may have moved to a new venue at the 10,000 capacity Depot, but the Warehouse Project will still be seeing in the new year in fine style, with a top lineup expected.

Tickets are on sale online via the official event website here.

NYE Parties & Events

Manchester is of course famous as clubland, so the locals bars and nightclubs will be pulling out all the stops to put on the best parties, with the iconic Canal Street always a popular destination.

Top venues around the city this year include the History Nightclub, Lola Lo, The Bijou, Peaky Blinders Manchester, Revolution and Lloyds Bar.

New Years Eve Opera Gala

Those looking for a a fun edge to their evening should head for The Bridgewater Hall for their famous annual New Years Eve Gala, featuring the Bridgewater Hall Concert Orchestra along with Miranda Wilford. 

This year's theme is 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. Tickets available online or from the Bridgewater Hall Box Office.

NYE Live Stream

There used to be a few live cams for Manchester, sadly they look like they are now out of action. You never know, they may revive at some point!:

Manchester webcams

We'll also be on the lookout for any live coverage from the local TV new channels and let you know of any we find.

New Years Eve Hotels

Places to stay are plentiful in the city and more fashionable suburbs around Wilmslow and across Cheshire, for early bookings and availability check out all the top Manchester new year hotels here.

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