Leeds Offers Diverse Events to Welcome New Year 2026

Explore the variety of New Year’s Eve celebrations across Leeds

As 2025 draws to a close, Leeds is hosting a wide range of events to mark the arrival of 2026. From family-friendly shows to late-night parties, the city’s venues are providing options to suit different tastes and budgets. Below is a summary of some of the key celebrations planned across Leeds for New Year’s Eve.

Dining and Entertainment Experiences

• Azotea: Offers a Latin-themed five-course menu with live entertainment and city views. Packages include bar and restaurant experiences, with an option for an overnight stay at Hyatt Place.
• Bibis: Hosting a family-friendly matinee with live band and a Gala Dinner featuring a four-course meal, live band until midnight, and DJ until 2am.
• Crowded House: Features a sharing menu with champagne and canapés, live band performance, and a rooftop party with an Ibiza-themed music takeover.
• Restaurant Bar & Grill: Offers pre-drinks, a three-course Gala Dinner, and after-party with live music and DJs.
• The Botanist: Providing a welcome cocktail, three-course dinner, and live house bands, with an option to attend just the party with entertainment and bubbles at midnight.
• The Cut & Craft: Presents a luxury three-course dining experience with live entertainment and a midnight countdown, alongside a drinks-only option with music and showgirls.
• The Ivy: Hosting a special three-course dinner including dishes such as Twice-baked Cheese Souffle and Tableside Lobster Linguine, complemented by Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

Music and Party Venues

• Brudenell Social Club: Offering party games, live bands, DJs, and a festive atmosphere from 7pm into the early hours.
• Electric Shuffle: Providing two options— a brunch with bottomless pizza, prosecco and shuffleboard, or an evening of games, food and drinks.
• Green Room: Hosting a three-floor party with music, dancing, and champagne until 4am.
• Project House: Featuring an R&B special playing 90s and 00s classics for dancing into the new year.
• Sky Lounge: Offering a bottomless brunch followed by cocktails, DJ sets and live entertainment with city skyline views.
• The Domino Club: Presenting live jazz music with performances by Beth & Co and the New York Brass Band.
• The Wardrobe: Combining comedy acts with a New York-style brass band and a special New Year’s menu.
• Uyare: Hosting a rooftop party with champagne on arrival, live entertainment and a Bond-style dress code.
• Viaduct Showbar: Featuring host Precious McMichaels and her Queens, live DJ, entertainment, special guests, and a countdown to midnight, with VIP booth options available.

Comedy and Family-Friendly Options

• The Glee Club Leeds: Ending its first year in Leeds with a New Year’s Eve comedy special featuring several stand-up performers, alongside dinner, drinks and an after party.

Prices for these events vary, with some offering tickets from under £10 to over £300 for combined dining and accommodation packages. Many venues require advance booking due to limited availability.

Residents and visitors in Leeds can select from a broad spectrum of celebrations, whether seeking a sophisticated dining experience, lively music and dancing, or family-friendly entertainment to welcome 2026.