New Year's Eve in Bristol

The countdown to the biggest midnight of the calendar is on. All over the city, Bristol’s concert halls, hotels, bars and restaurants will be entertaining the merry-makers. Keep an eye on this page throughout the year to be the first in the know about New Year's Eve in Bristol events and deals.

Stuck for ideas on where or how to spend yours? Avoid disappointment by planning now - it’s much harder to think clearly on a turkey-filled tum or a sherry-fueled brain and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on any of the fantastic nights out Bristol has planned.

While the city doesn't have a main New Year's Eve firework display, you've still got plenty of choice for celebrating, whether it’s a black tie gala dinner, live music, local fireworks, dancing, or a romantic luxury hotel you’re after, we’ve got masses of ideas on how to make it a night to remember. 

New Year's Eve parties

• Experience the glamour of the 1920s with an all-inclusive evening of dancing, food and entertainment at The Square Club
• Dance along to a live sax player and 80s hits with food & drink included in your ticket at Bristol Old Vic's NYE House Party
• Play casino games, tuck into a grand buffet and enjoy a free bar at Racks NYE Party
• Enter the world of the Great Gatsby at The Grand Pier

New Year's Eve dinners

• Tuck into a five-course menu with entertainment from a magician and live music at Bristol Lido
• Join a decadent gala dinner at De Vere Tortworth Court, with arrival drinks, canapes, a three-course meal and live music

You’ll be wanting somewhere to rest your weary party head and danced-out feet, so take a look at our accommodation pages to find the perfect place to toddle back to once all the merriment is over. Many hotels offer special New Year’s Eve packages.

Make our auld acquaintance on Instagram or TikTok and let us know how you decide to spend your NYE in Bristol.