The best New Years Eve events in Nottingham

What’s your favourite bit about New Year’s Eve? It’s a tricky question, there are so many brilliant aspects to it: getting ready with your friends, having pre-drinks and jamming to music, approaching the venue with adrenaline and excitement. But there's also the tipsy heart to hearts, dancing all night, and kissing your bestie’s cheek at midnight. 

It’s going to be fantastic… as long as you get your plans sorted before the tickets to the best parties sell out. 

If you’re still wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve in Nottingham, the clock is ticking! So take a look at the best NYE events in Nottingham below, send that link to the group chat, and get your plans sorted so you can welcome 2025 in style. 

 

 

GOK WAN | Groovebox NYE In The Church

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: Pitcher And Piano in Nottingham 

The one and only Gok Wan is welcoming in the new year with a set at Pitcher And Piano pumping out iconic house anthems. Following the many sold out events at next door’s The Church, Nottingham-based brand Groovebox are continuing their series of exclusive events at some of the city’s finest underground venues, and their latest has the legend himself backed by top tier production to bring the new year in the best way possible. 

 

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SAM DIVINE | Groovebox NYE at The Palais

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: The Palais in Nottingham 

House and disco connoisseur - and the Queen of Defected herself - Sam Divine returns to Nottingham for a nightlong New Year’s Eve bash. Another cracking offering from Groovebox, Divine will be throwing out all your favourite uplifting tech-house tunes in The Palais, Nottingham’s newest venue fit for over a thousand happy groovers. Her first foray in the city since her sold-out show at Binks Yard, Divine’s support includes Loeca, Dom Townsend & Martin Beirne. 

 

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Submerged & Hidden Bass NYE DNB RAVE

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: Hidden Warehouse in Nottingham 

Submerged and Hidden Bass are colliding in a NYE rave stuffed with the hottest drum and bass anthems, and fronted by three incredible headliners. The drum and bass trifecta of Benny L, Nicky Blackmarket, and Nick The Lot are getting backed by a huge support bill of top-tier talent. 

 

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NEW YEARS EVE - Secret Garden RAVE.

Photo: The Nottingham Secret Garden / Facebook.com 

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: Nottingham Secret Garden in Nottingham 

One of the city’s most popular rave spots will be popping off this NYE and, of course, you're invited.. Expect hundreds of ravers, huge headline DJs, and crazy production alongside all the usual happy house vibes at the UK’s favourite clandestine party under the stars. Taking place at one of the most revered rave spots in Nottingham, this one is going to be special.

 

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New Years Eve: THE CELL

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: The Cell in Nottingham

The biggest NYE party in the city is approaching thick and fast at The Cell. A mixture of belting music from house and disco to DnB and R&B, The Cell caters to any party-goers taste. Here, you can expect disco, house, disco house, and soulful house as you serenade your friends on the dancefloor until the night ends at 4am. 

 

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Old Skool Bingo NYE Nottingham

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: Baa Bar in Nottingham

Fancy bingo with a twist? Head to Baa Bar for a not-so-typical bingo night packed with RnB beats, ranging from old school anthems to modern bangers. Alongside the tunes, Baa Bar are bringing thrilling games and challenges with incredible prizes up for grabs, to leave you singing and dancing until the early hours of 2025. Baa Bar are also hosting an afterparty for those who just can’t get enough of the fun. 

 

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NYE SPECIAL - SECRET VAULT RAVE - Headline DJ TBA.

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: The Secret Vault in Nottingham

We’re heading underground for our next pick, as the ultimate NYE rave is going down beneath Nottingham’s city streets at The Secret Vault. The subterranean gem are welcoming a huge headline DJ alongside various special guests and performers in one of the biggest and best midnight countdowns to be found anywhere in the city. 

 

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BILLY'S FAMOUS FREE-FLOWING NEW YEARS EVE - 80s & 90s FUN TIME PARTY

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: Billy Bootlegger’s in Nottingham

All your favourite 80s and 90s bangers will be on rotation at Billy’s Bootleggers, where you can celebrate New Year’s in a Prohibition-style paradise with free-flowing drinks and great vibes. Punch yourself a ticket now to guarantee yourself entry, or you can go bottomless and enjoy hours of alcoholic indulgence. 

 

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RNB MANIA | NYE Nottingham

When: Tuesday 31st December 2024

Where: The Tunnel in Nottingham

To celebrate welcoming in the halfway mark of the 2020s, The Tunnel are taking you on a journey through the decades gone by, from 1990 to 2009 in what promises to be Nottingham’s most exclusive NYE party. Expect nothing but the best from The Tunnel, with amazing production, huge giveaways, live performances, and more. Grab a ticket before it inevitably sells out. 

 

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Nottingham is easily one of the best cities in the UK for a night out. So as we approach the biggest night out of the entire year, you can rest assured that you not only have plenty of choice but that you’re almost certain to have the best time. 

If none of these events stood out to you, click or tap here to find more Nottingham New Year’s Eve events. Or, if you’re celebrating elsewhere in the UK, click or tap here to find NYE events all over! 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.