From low-key shindigs to extravagant affairs, here’s everything that’s going on this New Year’s Eve in Leeds…
Yep, it’s that time of year again! New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got anything planned yet, never fear, because we’ve curated the definitive guide to NYE in Leeds. From decadent four-course meals to all-night raves and intimate comedy events, you’ll find them all here. Keep coming back because we’ll add new events as they’re announced.
Tattu
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Elegance, luxury cocktails and unforgettable food? It can only be Tattu’s New Year’s Eve experience. By day, you can savour dishes from the à la carte menu, featuring highlights like sticky short beef rib and Shanghai black cod.
By evening, though, the celebration is elevated with your choice of a signature cocktail or champagne, an immersive deep house soundtrack, bespoke visuals and live entertainment. Count us in.
Where? Minerva, 29 E Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5PS.
How much? From £145 per person.
Get it booked: tattu.co.uk
Arcade Club
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Gaming fan and looking for the perfect way to spend New Year’s Eve in Leeds? Look no further than Arcade Club! The gaming arcade will be hosting the ultimate party to ring in 2025, and you’re invited.
Your ticket includes all-you-can-play access to a massive selection of games, from Pac-Man and Dance Dance Revolution to Street Fighter 2 and Guitar Hero. There’ll also be a fully stocked bar to keep you fuelled.
Where? Abbey Retail Park, Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3RP.
How much? £20 per person.
Get it booked: arcadeclub.co.uk
Sky Lounge
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For a New Year’s experience with some of the best views in Leeds, get yourself down (or up!) to Sky Lounge. Start the day in style by opting for one of their bottomless brunch sittings, but night time is where the real magic happens.
We’re talking cocktails, drinks and a DJ and live entertainment bringing the atmosphere from 9pm until late.
Where? DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, Granary Wharf, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BR.
How much? From £42 per person.
Get it booked: leedsskylounge.co.uk
Queens Court
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Every night’s a party at Queens Court, and that’s no different for their New Year’s Eve celebration. In what promises to be one of the biggest and best LGBTQ+ NYE celebrations in Leeds, expect music, dancing and celebration.
The night will see incredible DJs take to the decks, spinning the best of pop, dance and party, and an exciting midnight countdown to bring in 2025 in true Queens Court fashion.
Where? 167-168 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LY.
How much? Free, but a booking is required.
Get it booked: queenscourtleeds.com
Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood is the place to be when the clock strikes midnight. Their three-course set menu is available from 7pm, and with everything from 8oz flat iron to yuzu lemon chicken on the cards, it’s the perfect way to get ready for a night of celebrations.
You can just book for drinks, too, and with cocktails as impressive as these, why wouldn’t you? From Espresso Martinis to Negronis, you’ll be well looked after here.
Where? 5 Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RW.
How much? £65 per person for a meal.
Get it booked: neighbourhoodrestaurant.co.uk
The Cut & Craft
Ready to join Cut & Craft for a very special New Year’s Eve celebration? This year, you’re invited to indulge in a luxurious three-course dining experience crafted by their talented chefs.
Arrival begins with a cocktail or glass of champagne before you tuck into your delicious meal. Then it’s to the dance floor, where at the stroke of midnight, you’ll celebrate with a spectacular countdown.
Where is it? 23 King Edward Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AX.
How much? £100 per person.
Get it booked: thecutandcraft.co.uk
NYE Britpop Party
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Britpop fan? You’ll love Springwell’s NYE Britpop party! The night will feature a whole load of iconic tunes from your favourite 90s bands, from Oasis and Blur to Pulp and Suede.
What’s more, there’ll also be live music from Top of the Britpops, as well as craft beer flowing all night. Grab a glass of complimentary bubbles in time for midnight and toast to one of the best NYE events in Leeds.
Where is it? Springwell Works, Buslingthorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2DF.
How much? £20 per person.
Get it booked: northbrewing.com
Sela Bar
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Head underground to see in the New Year in style at Sela Bar’s Glitter Ball party. The evening will consist of glitz, glam, disco and dancing, but that’s not all.
Disco DJs Mark & Cully will also be on the decks, providing a soundtrack of funk, soul and of course, lots of disco – the perfect ammunition for dancing the night away.
Where is it? 20 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6NU.
How much? Free!
Get it booked: selabar.square.site
Aagrah
Aagrah’s Leeds city centre restaurant will be ringing in the New Year in style. Guests will be welcomed with a champagne reception, followed by a delicious five-course meal (yes, five!).
If you’re not too full after that, head to the dance floor where a DJ will be playing a great mixture of music for all ages to enjoy. Top it off with a fireworks display at midnight and you have yourself a magical evening.
Where is it? St Peter’s Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AH.
How much? £55.95 per person.
Get it booked: aagrah.com
Duck & Drake
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Looking for a little bit of live music to bring in 2025? Look no further than The Duck & Drake, the city’s gig-loving traditional pub. They’ve got a great New Year’s Eve bash planned in Leeds city centre, and it’s free to attend!
Local rockers The Perfect Shambles will be taking to the stage with a setlist of absolute crackers. Rock ’n’ roll covers is their game, so get ready to mosh to everything from Thin Lizzy to AC/DC.
Where is it? 43 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DR.
How much? Free!
Check it out: duckndrake.co.uk
Electric Shuffle
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If you’ve found yourself at loss this NYE, never fear, because Electric Shuffle will be hosting a mammoth five sessions of brunch! It’ll kick off at 12pm and last all the way up until 2am.
So, what can you expect? Well, each person gets a bottle of prosecco, 60 minutes of shuffleboard and, our favourite part, two hours of bottomless, ultra cheesy pizza!
Where is it? 123 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RD.
How much? Tickets start from £30 per person.
Check it out: electricshuffle.com/uk/leeds
The Warehouse
Always a surefire hit for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Leeds city centre, The Warehouse is putting on a massive party to see in 2025, where they’ll be welcoming all the venue favourites from the past year.
The main room will be a tech extravaganza, with DJs Gaskin, ELLIA Jaya, BTAY and Tom Haigh headlining. Elsewhere, The Loft is the place to be if you’re a garage fan, and The Green Room is a new, intimate space, exclusively open for NYE.
Where is it? 19-21 Somers Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2RG.
How much? Tickets start from £15 per person.
Check it out: theleedswarehouse.com
The HiFi Club
Warm up for the midnight festivities with some cracking comedy at The HiFi Club. Doors open at 6pm so you can get a few tipples in before the first comedian comes on stage at 7pm.
Justin Moorhouse is your headliner, and he’ll be joined by Jack Gleadow, Peter Brush and Hayley Ellis. The night will finish at 9pm, allowing customers plenty of time to head off and ring in the New Year elsewhere.
Where is it? 2 Central Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DE.
How much? £25 per person.
Get it booked: thehificlub.co.uk
Popworld
If you want to see in 2025 in the cheesiest way possible, Popworld will be hosting their very own Glow Up party, featuring the greatest hits of 2024 and all the classics you know and love.
What’s more, there’ll also be loads of freebies and giveaways – what better fuel for partying the night away with your friends?
Where is it? 43 Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AW.
How much? Tickets start from £1 per person.
Get it booked: popworldparty.co.uk
Tailors Gin
In what’s set to be one of the classier New Year’s Eve events in Leeds, Tailors Gin are throwing the ultimate Roaring 20s Prohibition Party in their very own speakeasy bar.
Tickets include bottomless moonshine cocktails or house gin and tonics and a selection of bar snacks and nibbles, but that’s not the best bit. Oh no, you’ll also have free rein of their vintage costume rails to indulge in your very own 1920s fantasy.
Where is it? 23-24 Grand Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PG.
How much? Tickets start from £55 per person.
Get it booked: tailorsgin.com
Carousel
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Celebrate New Year’s the right way with Carousel’s Old Skool Bingo. This isn’t your average bingo though, with R&B hits, thrilling games, jaw-dropping challenges and dance competitions.
Kicking off at 8pm, there’ll be plenty of prizes up for grabs, and all guests will have access to the exclusive after-party at 10:30pm. What better place to be when the clock strikes midnight?
Where is it? 117 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8DY.
How much? £19.80 per person.
Get it booked: carousel-bars.co.uk
The Wardrobe
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Fancy celebrating New Year’s Eve in Leeds in style? You can do exactly that at The Wardrobe! To kick things off, you can sample the very best of a specially curated menu from Grilling Me Softly, while a brass band and DJs serenade you.
Afterwards, things only get better as you head downstairs for a very special comedy performance from Justin Moorhouse, Peter Brush, Jack Gleadow and Barry Dodds.
Where is it? 6 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8AH.
How much? £72.75 per person.
Get it booked: thewardrobe.co.uk
Royal Armouries
As usual, the Royal Armouries will be throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash to bring in 2025. With a glitzy Gatsby theme, you’ll enjoy a red carpet welcome and a glass of prosecco before the night kicks off in style.
Take your seats under the twinkling, star-lit ceiling before digging into three courses of delicious fine dining. Afterwards, make your way to the dance floor and boogie along to the 12-piece house band and a live DJ.
Where is it? Armouries Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT.
How much? £79 per person.
Get it booked: christmas.royalarmouriesconferenceandevents.org
Green Room
Looking for the best places in Leeds to celebrate the New Year? How about Green Room? Festivities will kick off at 5pm, and upon arrival you’ll enjoy a glass of champagne.
Head up to the rooftop Winter Garden until the clock strikes midnight, before moving the party downstairs until the wee hours of the night. Expect delicious canapés, live DJs and exclusive cocktails.
Where is it? 36 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2DE.
How much? Tickets start from £20 per person.
Get it booked: green-room.com
Revolución de Cuba
Get ready for a New Year’s Eve fiesta in the heart of Leeds at Revolución de Cuba. Rum-heavy cocktails will be flowing, and there’ll be plenty of Latin-inspired music to keep you on the dance floor.
A band will take to the stage at 7pm, with live DJs to keep the good times going. If that wasn’t enough, there’ll also be samba dancers, stilt performers, confetti canons and so much more!
Where is it? 64-68 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
How much? Tickets start from £6 per person.
Get it booked: revoluciondecuba.com/bar/leeds/
O2 Academy
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Lover all of things house music? You’ll be well looked after at Projekt’s New Year’s extravaganza – the North’s largest indoor weekly house music festival is set to go all out.
Get ready for state-of-the-art sound systems, breathtaking performers, stunning visuals and, of course, great music from only the best DJs to help you dance the night away – or until 3am, that is.
Where is it? 55 Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AW.
How much? Tickets range from £5.50 to £16.50 per person.
Get it booked: academymusicgroup.com/o2academyleeds
Space
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Space is one of the most legendary clubs in Leeds, so it’s a given that they’ll be throwing a NYE bash to befit their reputation. Kicking off at 10pm, there’ll be two rooms to flit between.
The main room promises house, tech, disco and dance, while in room two, where they also have their VIP section, you can get on down to a mix of R&B, hip-hop and urban anthems until it’s home time at 6am.
Where is it? 11A Hirst’s Yard, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6NJ.
How much? Tickets range from £5 to £20 per person.
Get it booked: spaceclubleeds.com
Browns
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New Years Eve at Browns is a seriously decadent affair. Set in the beautiful surrounds of the old bank hall, you’ll be treated to a four-course meal – but what’s on the menu?
Starters include a traditional oak-smoked salmon, while mains take you from a mint-crusted rack of lamb to a succulent 30-day aged rib eye steak. Finish it off with an apple and plum crumble followed by a round of mince pies and coffees and you have yourself one of the best ways to spend New Year’s Eve in Leeds.
Where is it? Unit H28, The Light, 70-72 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ.
How much? £70 per person.
Get it booked: browns-restaurants.co.uk
Thor’s Tipi
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Thor’s Tipi will be back in its prime Leeds spot at Victoria Gardens this year, and they’ve got a big New Year’s Eve shindig lined up for the end of the year. The great news? It’s free to enter!
Once there, you can see off the winter chills with mulled wine, hot cocoa and cider or wave goodbye to 2024 with beer and prosecco. And don’t worry about the chills from outside the tipi, get down early to bag that prime spot around the fire pit.
Where is it? The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA.
How much? Free.
Make a reservation: thorstipi.com/winter/leeds-victoria-gardens/
Bibis
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Don your sequins, because Bibis Italianissimo will be celebrating New Year’s, Studio 54 style. The matinee sitting will see you enjoy a welcome drink, lunch and entertainment, but the gala dinner is where the real magic happens.
Prosecco and canapés kick things off, followed by a five-course dinner and entertainment from the Johnny Ross six-piece show band. Once 2025 has officially started, get on down to the dance floor to enjoy the rest of the night.
Where is it? Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AG.
How much? Matinee £75 per adult and £40 per child, gala dinner £135 per person.
Get it booked: bibisrestaurant.com
Domino Club
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Head underground at The Domino Club for one of the coolest New Year’s Eve parties in Leeds. Your ticket will get you a complimentary drink on entry, a glass of champagne and an exclusive 2025 Domino which grants you entry for the whole year.
But that’s not all though, as you’ll also enjoy a fantastic evening of live music. First up is Leeds City Stompers with their style of floor-friendly blues, followed by vocal-led six-piece band Yubaba.
Where is it? 7 Grand Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PG.
How much? £81.96 per person.
Get it booked: thedomino.co.uk
The Old Woollen
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Want to bring in 2025 with a night of drag queen drama? Head to The Old Woollen. They’re hosting the Glamour Pussy New Year’s Ball and it promises to bring the sassiest queens to Leeds for a New Year’s Eve to remember.
It kicks off at 8pm when DJs will get the party started, before you find a spot to watch hours of incredible performers busting their moves and lip syncing for their lives. There’ll be a big countdown to midnight, with the final curfew at 2am.
Where is it? Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Leeds, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
How much? £28 per person.
Get it booked: oldwoollen.co.uk/home
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