The festive season can be stressful enough as it is, with Black Friday shopping, Christmas dinner planning and travelling the country to see your loved ones. And yet, to add to the stress, 38% of us leave the search for that perfect NYE party until the last minute – scrambling for tickets between 26th – 31st December.
Skiddle, the events discovery platform, has taken one thing off your to-do list for 2022 – and found the best NYE events from across the UK. Get ready to send this list to the group chat and start booking, you don’t want to miss out on ringing in the New Year in style!
LONDON
New Year’s Eve Boat Party
Westminster Pier Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2JH
The boat party is the best way to see the world’s best fireworks display in London.
As one of the biggest boats on the Thames, expect big fun, TWO floors, and a large outside area to view the sights of London.
The Thames New Year’s Eve showstopper cruise is the perfect way to end the joyous month of December in your dazzling eye-catching outfits (the more tinsel, sequins, and dazzle, the better) with two decks of London’s top DJs and performers. With thirst-quenching drinks at pub prices and an alluring fun-loving party crowd, you won’t want to miss out on the Winter Ho Ho Ho fun. Time to get Merry!
But be ready to watch Big Ben strike at midnight and begin 2023.
Tickets available here from £139.95 + BF.
MANCHESTER
Homoelectric New Year’s Eve
New Century
The people over at Homoelectric are ready and primed to finish off 2022 with a bang, with their New Year party at the stunningly refurbished New Century in Manchester.
Since 2019, the team at Homoelectric has pushed to create parties where there are no entry requirements as they strive to make sure there’s space for you.
Now, in 2022, Homoelectric are back, and the night promises to be the perfect amount of flamboyance and flair. With an amazing lineup of artists and DJs set to create something unforgettable, it will undoubtedly be a stunning party full of misfits and queer icons all under the same roof, boogying the night away, and having the time of their lives.
Tickets available here from £22.50 + BF.
BIRMINGHAM
AFTA DARK – New Year’s Eve Special
LAB11
TOM SHORTERZ b2b ALEX PARKIN – 3 Hour history of AFTA DARK set, plus guests and residents.
One of the most in demand parties this year – the weekly hotspot, go-to-destination & some of our best nights & early mornings at the venue this year has led up to this night.
Brought to you by the team behind GLAS, TRMNL, 02:31, EBL, SecretCity, Colours and VOID.
Tickets available here from £15.00 + BF.
EDINBURGH
Hogmanay Party ft. Special guest DJ Irvine Welsh
Noir (Little White Pig)
Celebrate 2022 and welcome in the new year in style, in one of new town’s best kept secret venues. Soundtrack to your new year, provided by Special guest DJ Irvine Welsh, and local legends Mikey R, Bush, Mungo & David Lee.
Exclusive 4-course Pre-party dinner also available.
Tickets available here from £20.00.
CARDIFF
The Great Gatsby Soiree
The Coal Exchange
This New Year’s Eve, the exclusive Loft Live Sessions are going all out to bring you a party like no other, held in a truly stunning venue.
The Great Gatsby Soiree is a modern-day take on the famous Great Gatsby parties. Don’t expect cheesy cover bands, this one is a full-blown cheese-free party featuring some of the very best swing and bass DJs, bands and the original Artful Dodger.
VIP tickets are available and this guarantees your table for the night. Grab yourselves a cocktail, enjoy the fire performers outside in the courtyard area, and await the incredible Mista Trick Live.
The band that has taken this year’s Glastonbury, Boomtown, Shambala, Swingamajig and Beautiful Days festival by storm, everyone is talking about Mista Trick Live and it’s easy to see why. Expect live swing from a seven-piece band mixed with some absolutely filthy bass!
Tickets available here from £45.00 + BF.
LIVERPOOL
Extravagant Bottomless Drag Brunch
Liverpool Philharmonic
A 14+ event from 12:00 – 14:00. 90 minutes of bottomless fizz and a 1 course meal to celebrate the New Year.
What to expect: Comedy, Live Cabaret, Bottomless Brunch, a plethora of fabulous drag queens!
Tickets available here from £45 + BF.
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