From glamorous balls to family discos and festive pantos, discover the best New Year’s Eve 2025 events across Staffordshire to celebrate and welcome 2026 in style.
New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting nights of the year, and Staffordshire knows how to celebrate in style. Whether you’re after a glamorous black-tie ball, a lively night out, or a fun family event, there’s something for everyone. From racing at Uttoxeter to dazzling galas, spa stays, and festive pantos, here’s your guide to the best New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events across Staffordshire for 2025.
This post is regularly updated as new Staffordshire New Year’s Eve events are announced.
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New Years Eve Race day at Uttoxeter Race Course
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Ln, Uttoxeter ST14 8BD
Tickets: prices start from £15.50 for Centre Course Early Bird
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Bring in the New Year with an awesome day of celebration and racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse! Their New Year’s Eve Raceday promises to be an unforgettable experience for racing enthusiasts, families, and friends. This popular even is an action-packed day of live horse racing and offers a chance to celebrate the very best of racing in 2025 with an exhilarating final meet before the clock strikes midnight.
Prices start from £15.50 for Centre Course Early Bird, £29.50 or Grandstand Early Bird. Children 17 and under go free (exclusions may apply) to the races when accompanied by an adult.
Drayton Manor: NYE Family Disco Gala
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Drayton Manor Hamilton Suite
Tickets: Adult £59.95pp, Child £34.95pp
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Head to Drayton Manor for a family New Year celebration this year. Their NYE family disco gala offers an evening of entertainment to delight guests of all ages – perfect for families looking to celebrate in style. The gala will include live vocals for all the family, a magician with some awesome tricks and interactive illusions
Kick off the night with sensational live vocals performing a mix of timeless classics and upbeat hits the whole family will love. Be amazed as our strolling magician brings magic up close with mind-blowing tricks and interactive illusions right at your table and great food.
Dance the night away under the lights with all the family and celebrate in style – the perfect way to bring in 2026 in style.
Drayton Manor: A night at the Circus
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Drayton Manor Park View Suite
Tickets: adult £59.95, child £34.95
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Head to Drayton Manor this New Years Even for an unforgettable family New Year’s Eve circus party! strongmen, clowns or ringmasters!
For the little performers, there is a show-stopping lineup of games and activities including thrilling circus games, action-packed dances, face painting, balloon modelling, and a special magic show to wrap up the night with a dazzling finale. Under the big top where the circus acts meets the high-energy fun of carnival games, all families will come together for an unforgettable evening at Drayton Manor
Drinks reception starts at 6:30pm, dinner served at 7pm.
Moddershall Oaks New Years Eve Ball
Wednesday December 31 2025
Moddershall Oaks Spa, Staffordshire
Tickets: £120 per person
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Welcome in 2026 with elegance at the Moddershall Oaks Spa New Year’s Eve Ball, one of Staffordshire’s most glamorous celebrations. Arrive from 7pm for a sparkling glass of champagne before sitting down to a sumptuous four-course dinner at 7.30pm. The evening continues with live band entertainment, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate with friends or a loved one.
As midnight approaches, enjoy a special performance before raising a glass of champagne to toast the arrival of 2026. The bar closes at 12.30am, with carriages at 1am. Dress to impress – this is a black-tie event that promises an unforgettable start to the new year.
New Years Eve at Hoar Cross Hall: Spa & Stay
31st December 2025
Hoar Cross Hall, Maker Ln, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8QS
Tickets: from £360 per person (2 people sharing a room)
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Celebrate a Staffordshire New Year’s Eve in pure luxury with a spa and stay at Hoar Cross Hall. Check in from 4pm and settle into one of the elegant rooms or suites before the evening’s festivities begin. From 7pm, guests are invited to The Joynes Suite for celebratory drinks and canapés, followed by a delicious banqueting-style dinner. The celebrations continue with a live DJ and dancing late into the night, before stepping outside for fireworks and a glass of champagne at midnight to welcome 2026 in style.
After a restful night, enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the Ballroom between 8am and 11am, then unwind with morning spa access from 7.30am to noon. Guests are provided with a complimentary robe and towel (just remember to bring your own flip-flops). Please note that this is an adult-only event with shared tables; a sophisticated way to start the new year feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Family New Year Party 2025 Double Tree Hilton, Stoke on Trent
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Etruria Hall, Festival Way, Staffordshire,, ST1 5BQ Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Tickets: adults (12+) £59.95, children (ages 5-12) £34.95, under 5’s £15
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This family-friendly Staffordshire New Year’s Eve Party is the perfect way to ring in 2026 together. There’s no need to worry about finding a babysitter or leaving the kids out of the fun; enjoy a three-course sit-down meal, children’s entertainment, and a lively disco for all ages. A brilliant way for families to welcome 2026 in style!
Near Years Eve Feast at the Dog and Doublet
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Dog and Doublet, Sandon
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Head to Dog and Doublet for an indulgent New Year’s Eve menu at The Dog & Doublet. New Year’s is a perfect time for celebration and great food and drink. So spend the night in style at the Dog and Doublet, New Years Eve and see in 2026 with live music from Second Beginning.
Snow Dome New Years Eve Party
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Snow Dome, Tamworth
Tickets: from £26
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Join the New Year’s Eve Party at the SnowDome! Enjoy family-friendly games, a hot buffet, and a live DJ; all with reserved seating. A perfect night of fun for the whole family. Doors open at 7pm, and party until 1am. Make the night even more special by adding ice skating or snow fun park to your evening of celebrations.
Cinderella (Pantomime) Regent Theatre, Hanley
On Wednesday 31st December there is a show at 1pm and 5pm
Live at the Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent
Tickets: from £15
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The festive and ever popular panto is back in town and is the perfect idea to celebrate New Year! Stoke-on-Trent’s very own Jonathan Wilkes will lead the cast in the legendary role of Buttons and will be joined by his favourite, Kai Owen as the lovable Dandini, who will return for his tenth year in the Regent’s Panto!
Cinderella runs from 12th December 2025 to 4th January 2026.
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