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The best spots to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Leeds
19th December 2024
This New Year’s there is plenty for all to enjoy in Leeds. Here is a round up of some of the amazing events in the city this year to help you wave goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025!
SPECTACULAR SHOW
The wonderful festive shows at theatres across Leeds continue into the New Year, including afternoon performances on New Year’s Eve. Shows like Mr Snow and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Leeds Playhouse, or Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol at Leeds Grand Theatre. A panto is also a wonderful way to cheer out the year. ‘Oh no it isn’t!’, ‘OH YES IT IS!’ Watch Beauty & The Beast at Carriageworks or go for a jukebox musical with Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock n Roll Panto at City Varieties Music Hall.
FUN FOR THE FAMILY
The Christmas Experience at Lotherton is a magical journey through the enchanting world of Christmas. Book now to explore the Christmas Traditions Woodland Walk, and Elf Village and marvel at Lotherton’s splendour in the Hall and lit gardens. Warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine. At Temple Newsam you can experience Yorkshire’s longest light art trail at Northern Lights. Or head to Millennium Square for a joyful experience for all ages, featuring an array of exciting activities and attractions including the much-loved Ice Cube: outdoor ice rink, festive funfair rides and other winter themed attractions.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
The Domino Club will have favourites Leeds City Stompers and Yubaba help you bring in the New Year with a night full of great drinks, live music, and good vibes! Join the Queens of the Old Woollen for their annual Glamour Pussy NYE party full of campy fun. Who’s that diva? Why it’s Precious McMichaels hosting New Year’s at Viaduct Showbar where the cocktails will be flowing well after the ball drops! Expect a year’s worth of trivia, games, good food, DJs and big laughs as quiz master Ellie returns for a very special New Year’s Eve quiz at Water Lane Boathouse. Discover more events here
PARTY NIGHTS
Whether it’s all night DJs, bottles of fizz or some competitive gaming, these are some of the best spots for a night of partying from 2024 to 2025 in Leeds; Green Room, Manahatta, Neighbourhood, O2 Academy Leeds, Electric Shuffle, Flight Club, Outlaws, Sela Bar, and Fibre. Find out more about Leeds nightlife here.
FABULOUS FOOD
If you are wanting to start your New Year’s Eve early, Bundobust is putting their Bundo Breakfast back on the menu. You can order individual dishes or make it bottomless 90 minute brunch. Or if you are wanting to get dressed up for that elegant evening meal then The Cut and Craft is the perfect spot to indulge; their New Year’s Eve Party includes 3 courses, an arrival drink of bubbly and live entertainment all night. The Ivy Asia will have you dining on their pan-Asian delights and curated cocktails all the way up to the New Year countdown with immersive entertainment and DJs all night. Grilling Me Softly will be serving a curated menu at The Wardrobe for their New Year’s Celebration alongside a brass band and DJs for entertainment. Get the full package and enjoy the finest comedy featuring Justin Moorhouse, Peter Brush, Jack Gleadow & Barry Dodds in the same evening.
WINTER WALKS
Leeds is full of parks, gardens and historic homes to take a winter walk. From the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey to Roundhay Park, one of Europe’s largest city parks, find the stroll to bring in the New Year with our handy guide here. We are also a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and there’s plenty of countryside to explore in West Yorkshire. Find out more with our Explore Further page.
*This blog was originally posted in Dec 2021 and has been updated for 2024