Seeing in the New Year with your favourite queer people? We’ve pulled together a guide to some of the best queer and sapphic NYE parties happening across the UK – from big club nights to cosy bar takeovers. There’s no ranking here, just solid options depending on how (and where) you want to spend the night.
Know of one we’ve missed? Let us know, and we’ll get it added.
G.IRL: The Gaybourhood Nottingham: New Queers Eve Party
G.IRL Events New Queers Eve is a one-night celebration designed to see the year out together – a thank-you to the community for the love, trust, and energy they’ve brought all year. They are a a wlw company, but girls + gays are all welcome, so bring your gay besties if you wish. No dress code. no rules. Just come as you are.
The details:
- When: 31 December 2025, 10pm – 3am
- Where: Tunnel Club, Nottingham, NG1 1HF
- Extras: Cloakroom available
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Mint NYE Party
MINT NYE is a polished, feel-good way to welcome 2026, taking over The Ministry Members Club – the sister venue to Ministry of Sound – for a night built around great music, luxe surroundings, and easy connection. With two dance floors covering house, RnB, throwbacks and anthems, plus a heated terrace and plenty of stylish spaces to dip in and out of, this is a party that lets you do New Year’s Eve your way. Whether you’re arriving solo or with friends, the atmosphere is designed to feel warm, inclusive, and effortlessly celebratory – the kind of night that starts the year on a high.
The details:
- When: Wednesday 31 December, 8pm – 3am
- Where: The Ministry Members Club, 79 – 81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN
- Music:
- Room 1 – current + classic house
- Room 2 – RnB, throwbacks + dance anthems
- Vibe: Luxe, inclusive, social
- Extras: Heated terrace, cloakroom available
- Getting there: Borough Tube, approx. 7-minute walk
Riot Party NYE Manchester
RIOT PARTY UK is a POC & SWer Led Queer S3x Positive Rave usually hosted in Manchester & London. See in 2026 Riot style! Expect a packed dance floor, fully equipped playroom, exxxtra special performances and our signature mix of house, disco, UK club sounds, baile funk, afro house, dancehall, afrobeats, amapiano, s!ut pop, stripper anthems + more.
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The details:
- When: Wednesday 31 December, 8pm – 3am
- Where: Rebellion, 2B Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5WZ, UK
- Music: house, disco, UK club sounds, baile funk, afro house, dancehall, afrobeats, amapiano, s!ut pop, stripper anthems + more
- Vibe: Multi-genre, queer, sex-positive rave
- Extras: Pole Show featuring Angel Bella, Destiny Black + more, Fully equipped playroom
ADONIS NYD 2026
ADONIS is an LGBTQ+ party/rave brand in London known for its inclusive, hedonistic atmosphere, focus on house & techno music, and commitment to creating a safe queer space.
So, this is not a New Year’s Eve party per se, but it is an absolutely epic New Year’s Day party that you have to experience at least once, if not every year. Perhaps you’ve partied the night before and don’t want it to end (we’ve all been there) – well, then this is your answer.
The details:
- When: Thursday, 1st Jan 2026 8am – 10pm (GMT)
- Where: The Cause, 60 Dock Rd, London, E16 1YZ
- Music: house & techno
- Vibe: Warehouse rave
Our Roots: Opulence Celebrate NYE with Gal Pals
Our Roots: Opulence is Brighton’s big queer NYE moment, bringing Polyglamorous and Gal Pals back together with Brighton Dome for a night that’s unapologetically bold, joyful, and community-led. Following their massive Our Roots: Queer Futures party, this edition leans into opulence in every sense — abundance, self-expression, and the freedom to dress up and take up space. Expect pop, dance, R&B, hip hop, house and queer bangers all night long, with a crowd that’s there to dance hard, feel good, and welcome the new year surrounded by queer energy.
The details:
- When: Wednesday, 31 December, from 10pm
- Where: Brighton Dome, Brighton
- Music: Pop, dance, R&B, hip hop, house + queer bangers
- Vibe: Dress up, feel free, dance all night
Leztopia: New Year’s Eve
Leztopia is closing out the year with a FLINTA+ focused New Year’s Eve fundraiser at The Old Nun’s Head, combining club-forward energy with a genuinely good cause. Expect house, techno and trance all night, gogo dancers on hand, and a packed dancefloor filled with lesbian, sapphic and FLINTA* joy – alongside LGBTQ+ guests and respectful allies. Even better, every ticket sold supports three vital LGBTQ+ charities, making this one of those rare NYE parties where the dancing feels as good as the reason behind it.
The details:
- When: Wednesday 31 December
- Where: The Old Nun’s Head, London
- Music: Club-forward house, techno + trance. Line-up: Ting Run Run, BAY-BUSH-KA, Amor Ante
- Vibe: Gogo dancers, packed dancefloor
- Extras: 100% of proceeds go to Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons Trust, Stonewall Housing & Galop
La Camionera New Year’s Eve
La Camionera is bringing its signature queer bar chaos to New Year’s Eve, turning Well Street into the place to be if you’re hoping to dance into 2026 – or maybe find your midnight kiss along the way. Expect familiar La Cami DJs, a crowd that actually knows how to party, and that warm, flirty energy that makes this night feel more like a queer house party than a standard NYE event. It might be cold outside, but inside, it’s all heat, music, and end-of-year magic.
The details:
- When: Wednesday 31 December, 5pm – 1:30am
- Where: 243 Well Street, London
- Music: La Camionera regular DJs (more surprises TBA)
- Accessibility: Front bar and bathroom wheelchair accessible; back area and garden require navigating three steps
Happy New Year,
Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
