Everything you need to know about Manchester’s 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks

Manchester’s free New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to return to the city, and for the first time ever, they’ll be hosted at St Peter’s Square.

Taking place on Tue 31 Dec, from 10pm – 12.30pm, this year’s fireworks will be let off from the roof of Manchester’s iconic Central Library building.

Everyone is invited to join the family-friendly end-of-year festivities. Expect a festival atmosphere and party tunes in the run-up to the big countdown.

Anyone planning to attend should be aware that it is a standing room only event and will not be seated.  There will however be a managed designated accessible viewing area located on the Metrolink tram platform closest to Central Library, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

With capacity for around 20,000 people, anyone attending the free event is asked to limit any bags they bring with them to no bigger than A4 in size.  Bag searches will be in operation at each of the multiple entrances into the event space.

Councillor Pat Karney, Christmas and New Year spokesperson for Manchester City Council, said: “If there’s something we do well in Manchester, it’s getting together for a big celebration – and there’s no better time for a big do than New Year’s Eve.

Portaloo toilet facilities, including accessible toilets, will be available on site and the Lloyd Street public toilets will remain open until 1 am.

“This is the time to remember the year we’ve just had and to look ahead to the new one and all it may bring, surrounded by the people we love.

“Mancunians of all ages love a party, and this New Year’s Eve is going to be fantastic – a chance to dance the night away, with one of the biggest fireworks displays in the region for everyone to enjoy.

“All you need is your dancing shoes, party spirit and your nearest and dearest.  Grab hold of those and we can’t wait to see you in St Peter’s Square for the last party of 2024.”