Christmas is over. You’ve eaten all the leftovers, taken down the tree and spent enough time at Christmas markets to last you a lifetime… or at least next year. All that’s left to do for 2025 is celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bristol. So quickly write down your NY resolutions and buy an outrageous outfit that redefines your style for next year, it’s time to party like there’s no tomorrow!
1. NYE at Ashton Court Mansion
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. 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.
2. Bristol Old Vic New Year’s Eve House Party
Bristol’s funkiest, friendliest New Year’s Eve House Party is happening at Bristol Old Vic. There’s a mirror ball dance floor in the foyer with a boogie-inducing live sax player, playing along to huge 80’s & 90’s sing-a-long hits; live music from the magnificent The ZuZu Men, sprinkles of magic from internet sensation, Kieron The Mighty, and a non-stop silent disco in Coopers’ Hall; plus, don’t forget the confetti cannons! There are also cosy breakout corners, a secret snack store, cocktail bars and more. To learn more head here.
3. Love Saves NYE
Bristol’s legendary Love Saves The Day festival is taking over The Prospect Building, and pulling out all the stops on December 31. With a huge lineup of DJs ready for the biggest night of the year, turn up for sets from A For Alpha, Ewan McVicar, Katy B, Dashy, Dr Dubplate, Fonzo, Lolli, Oppidan, Yung Singh, Y U QT, Special Request and Yemz. To learn more head here.
4. Momentum NYE
A brand new home; a brand new night. Bristol’s most iconic nightclub is celebrating NYE with a lineup that “cuts through the noise.” Tristan da Cunha leads the charge with his signature blend of groove-heavy, timeless house; Alec Falconer brings that raw, distinctive energy he’s known for; and Alexandria, Georgia and Wintle complete the bill with sharp, forward-thinking selections. You can learn more here.
5. Lakota New Year’s Eve House Party
Lakota’s mega New Year’s Eve House Party is back with a full takeover of the entire complex. Expect a six-room bass-heavy extravaganza lined up with takeovers from Jungle Cakes, Kronic Bass, Tribe of Frog, Wonky Goose, Neuroheadz and Wide Eyes x Clockwork—headlined by legendary General Levy. That’s not all, as there’ll be fully immersive decor, live actors and dancers, lasers, confetti and CO2 canons. You can learn more here.
6. The Roaring ’20s: New Year’s Eve at The Square Club
Bristol’s private members’ club opens its doors for all to attend the “best NYE party Bristol has to offer.” This year, step back in time with all the glitz and glamour of the 1920s at The Square Club. Think The Great Gatsby, with all-night dancing and revelry, free-flowing drinks, a pop-up casino and live music all night long. You can learn more here.
7. New Year’s Eve at Bristol Lido
A New Year’s Eve night like nowhere else in Bristol. The poolside party begins with a glass of fizz, before a five-course set menu, followed by mind-bending illusions from Alex Robertson and some of the best musicians in the UK jazz scene, Barrel House Vipers. To learn more, head here.
8. R&B Lovers: NYE
Document will be bringing in the new year with 5 hours of throwback 90s & 00s RnB anthems—with everything from Destiny’s Child and TLC to Sean Paul and Ludacris. Plus, the St Jude’s warehouse will be kitted out for NYE with performers, decor, confetti showers, massive giveaways, and so much more. You can learn more here.
9. AM x PTS ϟ NYE
Bristol’s home for alternative art, the weird and wonderful Loco Klub welcomes a genre-defining line-up to Bristol on New Year’s Eve, AM x PTS ϟ NYE. This year, celebrations are bigger than ever, spread across four tunnels. To get your tickets head here.
10. Zouk! Zouk! A NYE Tropical Disco Hustle
The Canteen & Zouk Zouk host a night of the finest Caribbean Sounds for a NYE Tropical Disco Hustle. Expect the finest in afro-disco, salsa, cumbia, merengue and zouk, played through the beautiful hand-built soundsystem, from Jam Jar favourites Ru Robinson & Drifty, and the esteemed AnExperienc resident SOJEBE. You can learn more here.
11. The Great Gatsby NYE at The Granary Club
Step into roaring 1920s glamour this New Year’s Eve—with burlesque striptease performances, DJs playing jazz and swing music, and an exclusive themed cocktail menu. The Granary Club is hosting an evening inspired by the golden age, when jazz, indulgence and decadence collided in the most unforgettable way. Get your tickets here.
12. Chai Wallahs presents NYE: Where It All Begins
Join the Chai Wallahs family and a host of their favourite artists for a packed New Year’s Eve night of incredible live music, DJ culture and new beginnings—this includes “Ghana’s finest” Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), a cleverly constructed hip-hop showcase from around the world with JAMU, a monumental 90-minute show from CONN3CT, the happy hippo himself DJ Hiphoppapotamus, and eclectic Selectah SiChai. You can learn more here.
13. The Love Inn X Glasshouse New Year’s Eve
The Love Inn comes together with Glasshouse on New Year’s Eve to bring you a debut for Fafi Abdel Nour at the Inn alongside family members Safiye, and GH residents Tom Snow and Scott Taylor. Get your tickets here.
14. The Jam Jar NYE – Unleash Your Stripes!
The Jam Jar is throwing a New Year’s Eve bash with live music, sound clashes, takeovers and DJ sets—just make sure to come dressed in stripes! You can learn more here.
15. New Year’s Eve with Beautiful People at Bam!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bambalan with a night of beautiful people, vocal house, and a delicious three-course meal, before you dance the night away with Angel Mel, Dave K (Funkagenda), GotSome, Mike Shawe, The Disruptors, and Beautiful People DJ residents Thrilogy and Emski. You can learn more here.