Up there with Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, and Wills Memorial Building, Ashton Court Mansion is one of Bristol’s most iconic sights, but it’s looking likely to undergo a massive refurbishment next year—hopefully, restoring it to its former glory. So, how about one last party to see it into the new year?
On Wednesday, December 31, the historic Bristol mansion hosts its first New Year’s Eve celebration since 2019, and its last before closing for major refurbishment in May 2026. Expect six themed rooms, live music, aerial performances and a surreal fantasy inside Ashton Court Mansion for one final, unforgettable celebration.
What will I discover at Ashton Court Mansion this NYE?
Drawing inspiration from the 1980s cult classic ‘Labyrinth’, the Mansion will be transformed into a fantastical goblin king’s castle, complete with enchanted forests, masked ballrooms, fire-lit corridors and surreal walkabout performers. Each room is a new chapter of the story.
Between thumping dancefloors and otherworldly hideaways, the grand Ballroom will showcase headline performances from electronic future-dub duo Omega Nebula and Bristol favourites Dr Meaker. They’re joined by genre-defying Woody Woodpickaz, the high-energy Gypsyndicate and an opening set from DJ Miss Firefly.
Elsewhere, at this once-in-a-generation immersive playground, in the Lounges, Contraband Circus brings a high-octane mix of jungle, hardcore, Balkan-tek, donk and speedbass, with sets from Kyermic, Cytokine, Vinyl Junkie, DJ Safe N Sound and Dirty Chronic.
Meanwhile, the Great Hall and Snug will be taken over by Invisible Circus and Vookoo Collective—filling the spaces with aerial artists, stilt walkers, fantasy creatures, lush décor and immersive soundscapes. DJs Heni C and CDQ will keep the energy flowing deep into the night.
“This is our last New Year’s at the Mansion, so we’re going all out,” said Jenna Graves, Venue Manager at Arts Mansion. “Guests can expect fantasy, a line-up most festivals would be impressed by, lots of bass and pure Bristol energy. There won’t be another night like it.”
Under Artspace Lifespace’s creative stewardship, Ashton Court Mansion has become a hub for bold, community-driven art and performance. This final New Year’s Eve party is both a celebration and a farewell before Artspace Lifespace’s residency ends in April 2026.
Tickets start at £38 and are available here.