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Belfast New Years Eve 2024

Guide to the top new years eve parties, events, hotels & restaurants in Belfast for NYE 2023-2024

Spending New Years Eve in Belfast is a truly memorable experience. The place, the people, all of it offers a warm welcome as the city hosts NYE parties, with top hotels, bars and restaurants all helping to get the party started.

Visit one of the many museums, including the modern Titanic Museum, take a cookery class, go see a panto or a comedy show, visit the Christmas Market at Belfast City Hall, or St Georges Market (open until Christmas Eve) take a tour through Belfast Castle, enjoy a festive afternoon tea, there is so much to see and do!

Feeling fit, then visit the SSE Arena for a couple of hours of ice skating and then enjoy one of the Belfast Giants Ice hockey games or keep an eye on the rugby fixtures to see what matches are on during your stay. Up for a walk, then go see the Giant's Causeway that'll brush away the cobwebs, especially in Winter.

Let's be fair now, if you are in Belfast and feeling festive, then you really have to try one of the pub tours, see some real gems within the city whilst sampling a pint or three!

Civic New Year's Eve Celebration

There hasn't been a large scale public party in Belfast on new years eve since 2008, but there were whispers back in 2019 that this may be set to change in the future, with talk of a new public party targeted at locals and visitors alike.

We'll keep you updated when any further details emerge.

Parties & Events

There are a lot of Black Tie events that go on through Belfast, so if you want to get dressed up to the nines and bring in the new year sipping on champagne in some of the cities top venues Gala evenings, then get your tickets well in advance.

Bars, restaurants and clubs will all be advertising their New Years Eve events, so get your friends together and start planning and booking what you are doing to bring in the New Year!

Governors NYE Ball at Crumlin Road Gaol

The annual Governor's NYE Ball is a quirky location to see in the new year. Crumlin Road Gaol was a Victorian era prison, which gives you a memorable backdrop for your new year celebrations.

Start your night with a drinks reception, followed by a 4 course dinner, with entertainment from the 5 piece band bringing you a medley of music guaranteed to get you on your feet! They also have a great vegan menu available too! You can book now here.

New Years Eve Party at the Titanic Hotel

Celebrate the arrival of 2014 in style. With bubbly on arrival, a sumptuous 5 course meal and live entertainment, this is a gorgrous setting to see in the new year. Full details and to book here.

New Year's Eve at The Observatory - Grand Central Hotel

With stunning views over Belfast, the Observatory holds an annual New Years Eve celebration, a wonderful evening to set you up for a good new year. Details will be available here

Gala Ball at the Europa Hotel

Fabulous live music, fine food and an evening of fun and laughter. Start your night with a champagne and canape receptions, followed by dinner and dancing with Motown Sensations! There will be a piper at midnight to see you into 2024. Book here.

Winter Circus by Tumble Circus

For those seeking an alternative way of seeing out 2023, then the Winter Circus is ideal. Sit in the Big Top and marvel at the skills and dare devilry of the performers in this all-human circus. There will be aerialists, acrobats and jugglers that will have you on the edge of your seats. The event runs for 3 weeks in December and tickets go fast. More information available here.

NYE Restaurants

There are hundreds of places to grab something to eat in Belfast, here are just a few to get you started:

Holohans Pantry
Ginger Bistro
The Muddlers Club
Howard Street
Molly's Yard

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

Can't seem to find any live or working webcams at the moment for Belfast, I'll keep you updated it I find one.

New Years Eve Hotels

You're in for a real treat as there are some gorgeous hotels in Belfast for you to choose from:

Merchant Hotel
Benedicts of Belfast
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Stormont Hotel
Clayton Hotel Belfast

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the most popular Belfast new year hotels here.

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