New Year's Eve

With the party season in full swing and festivities happening across Nottinghamshire there's no need to stay in and watch the clock on New Year's Eve. Have a browse of some of the great events taking place, get your gladrags on, and step out on the tiles for a fantastic evening of ringing in the next decade.

With Nottingham Castle being closed until 2021 for an exciting major redevelopment, a free street party, a spectacular fireworks and pyrotechnics display, and live music can be enjoyed in Nottingham’s Old Market Square this New Year’s Eve from 8pm – 1am! Fireworks are set to be let off from the Council House to start off the New Year with a bang, Nottingham DJ Jeremy Prince will be playing the very best music and food and drink will be available from the Winter Wonderland stalls.

New Year's Eve is the perfect excuse to celebrate in style. Make it classy with a night of delicious dinner, live music and dancing at one of the exquisite restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the region. For an intimate and stylish evening of delicious dining, book a table at Hart’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, where you can enjoy a 3-course a la carte dinner and champagne. Over at De Vere Orchard Hotel their Greatest Showman themed New Year's Eve party includes a cocktail to start the night, followed by a three-course gala dinner, topped off with live entertainment and a resident DJ. The Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle is also putting on a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party, which promises canapes and cocktails in the Balloon Bar followed by a 4-course meal in the Fuel Tank restaurant.

If the hassle and expense of babysitters and taxis puts you off the idea of getting out on the tiles at New Year, why not enjoy the celebrations a couple of evenings early at the New Year's Eve Rehearsal party at Tom Brown's Brasserie. Taking place on both Sunday 29 and Monday 30 December, you can enjoy a three-course dinner along with live music then spend actual new years cosied up at home wth your nearest and dearest.

A spot of live music is just the thing to get the party started. Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall will be filled with the opulent sounds of the Sinfonia Viva Gala once again this New Year's Eve. Featuring both classical music and show tunes, the early doors finish of 8.30pm means you can easily head home afterwards, or carry on the celebrations in the city! For a completely different kind of performance, Southbank City Bar present Bon Jovi tribute Bon Giovi performing live, plus DJs to dance the night away.

For a more unusual way to celebrate head to Murder at The Masquerade at the National Justice Museum. Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery tour through the gaol, followed by a dramatic trial in the grand courtroom. The evening includes two free cocktails and fancy dress is highly encouraged! If such dramatic deeds are not your thing, how about a night of laughter? Over at Metronome, Nottingham's premier comedy connoisseurs Just the Tonic have a New Year's Eve Comedy Special with three top comedians and the chance to spin on the dancefloor after.

If you prefer a cosy place to celebrate, why not head along to THOR's Tipi Bar this NYE? With a toasty open fire and delicious wintery drinks, this viking themed pop-up has been a hit so far over the festive period and is sure to offer a warm atmosphere to bring in 2020.