It's almost time to ring in 2023 and there's no shortage of New Year's Eve celebrations in Nottingham for fun, fizz and singing Auld Lang Syne. For those who aren't going to a house party or having a quiet evening watching Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on the telly, clubs, pubs and restaurants are staging events.
Some of the hottest party spots, including Rock City, have almost sold out so if you're thinking of painting the town red, you need to get organised or risk disappointment. But it's not all about boozing - there's a number of events with a chilled vibe that won't leave you with a hangover on New Year's Day.
There's no longer any civic celebration with fireworks in the city centre but there's plenty going off around the city. Here's just a few of the events taking place on December 31:
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Cosy Club
The opulent venue is hosting a glitzy soiree with a four-course dinner, live music - and of course, plenty of dancing. Tickets are £85 per person, which also includes canapés and a cocktail on arrival, bubbles for midnight, and access to a luxury gin bar and Champagne lounge.
There will be entertainment all night, with a vintage band to help you dance the night away and five different rooms to explore. Entertainment includes a close-up magician, casino and photobooth.
For those just wanting to dance the night away, tickets are £25 per person, which includes a cocktail on arrival, bubbles for the midnight countdown, and a table for the evening.
Book at: cosyclub.co.uk/new-years-eve
Location: 16 -18 Victoria St, Nottingham NG1 2EX
The Blind Rabbit
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Kitty's Karaoke sing-a-long. When it hits 9pm both floors will turn into an all-singing, all-dancing affair, with DJs on all night and a signature NYC-style karaoke style party hosted drag queen Kitty Tray.
No tickets required, entry is free on the night, but if you want to guarantee entry tickets from £5, which include a drink, are available.
Book at: www.fatsoma.com/
Location: 9 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
Stadium Leisure
The 'legendary' New Year's Eve party is one of the best value for money celebrations you'll find. Tickets are £5 - the same price as last year - and that includes a buffet.
DJ Chris Vinyl will be in the main room with his party anthems and DJ Matt P will be playing tracks from the 70s, 80s and Motown in the Snooker Bar.
Book at: allevents.in/
Location: 190 Nottingham Road, New Basford NG5 1EG
Cleaver & Wake
Nottingham's new fine dining restaurant is hosting two show-stopping New Year's Eve events. There are still tickets available for a black-tie ball complete with a three course meal Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake, but a £150-a-head tasting menu crafted by chef patron, Laurence Henry, downstairs in the restaurant has already sold out.
The glittering New Year ball starts with a champagne reception and canapés. Guests will be able to indulge in the Mi-cuit salmon, served with radish, Keta caviar and Champagne sauce, followed by Highland venison wellington served with parsnip, smoked beetroot, blackberry and truffled venison jus, and to finish clementine crème brûlée with spiced shortbread.
Diners will also be able to enjoy live entertainment throughout the night followed by a set from popular DJ, Steve Cutts, who’ll be serving up all the party classics from 10pm to help revellers dance the night away until 2am. The cost is £125 per person.
Book at: sevenrooms.com/reservations/cleaverwake
Location: The Island Quarter, 1a The Great Northern Close, Nottingham NG2 3BJ
Revolucion de Cuba
The New Year's Eve fiesta will have live music, DJs, samba dancers, fire breathers, confetti cannons and plenty of cocktails. Reserve your free entry ticket to guarantee admission. Tickets for cocktails and jumping the queue are also available.
Book at: allevents.in/
Location: 26-28 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HW
Royal Concert Hall
The New Year's Eve gala has been an annual tradition for 25 years. The concert featuring Sinfonia Viva promises to be a night of exceptional classical and popular favourites that include Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Fantasia on Greensleeves by Vaughan Williams and celebratory waltzes from Strauss.
All this alongside well-loved film scores including Vangelis’ Chariots of Fire and Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason, the older brother of royal wedding cellist Sheku, will perform lyrical renditions of Massenet’s Meditation from Thais, and John Williams' Schindler's List, before igniting some musical fireworks with the lightening quick virtuosity of Sarasate’s Zigurnerweisen.
Starting at 6pm and finishing at 8.15pm, there’s still plenty of time to continue the celebrations afterwards.
Book at: trch.co.uk
Location: Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
Escobar
The venue is being transformed into the ultimate NYE extravaganza. with amazing decorations, beautiful vibes and complimentary drinks upon arrival. If you're into Hip-Hop, R 'n' B or Dancehall then this is the place for you. Expect to hear bangers from artists City Girls, Megan The Stallion, Drake and Travis Scott.
Tickets are priced £10-£20
Book at: fatsoma.com
Location: 30 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HW
Nottingham Buddhist Centre
For something completely different, the Buddhist Centre is holding an event on New Year's Eve with Bodhinaya, Kshantika and Khemasiri. There will be vegan snacks (bring some to share) games and storytelling around the fire, a relaxing soundbath and puja, a worship ritual.
There's no need to book. Just turn up from 8pm.
Location: 9 St Mary's Place, Nottingham NG1 1PH
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