Glasgow New Years Eve 2024

Find the best new years eve parties, restaurants & hotels in Glasgow for Hogmanay 2023-2024

Hogmanay in Glasgow sees a party taking place across the city, with all of the top bars, hotels and restaurants hosting new years eve parties to mark the occasion in style.

There may not be a big public fireworks display at midnight any more, but there will still be plenty going on to keep you entertained, while many locals will always be launching their own pyrotechnics when midnight arrives, so if you have a good vantage point you'll still get to see plenty of NYE fireworks.

The Scots of course remain a proudly patriotic people and you'll find this highlighted in their Hogmanay celebrations, with kilts and traditional highland style dancing in plentiful evidence, and many a dram of whisky being raised in toast at midnight.

George Square NYE Party

In previous years there was always the biggest party in Glasgow in the city's famous and iconic George Square, where people would gather for a party throughout the evening leading up to a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

This was scrapped in 2011, largely due to issues around funding and crowd control, and now the event here only lasts until 10pm in the evening.

That's not to say it isn't worth attending though, and no new years eve visit to Glasgow would be complete without calling in to George Square at some point to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a range of entertainment that still includes live music, highland dancing, ceilidh bands and arts and crafts demonstrations to help keep the kids entertained. There's also of course a plentiful supply of traditional Scottish food and drink.

Irn-Bru Carnival

Held at the SEC in Glasgow from 22nd December - 14th January, this is a nostalgic take on fun fair, including a great range of stalls like hook a duck and coconnut shy and not forgerring the rides; the 40m Star Flyer, Waltzers, Carousel, Dodgems, Cups & saucers and Big & Mini wheel and of course a Fun House! Open until 9pm. With an Autism Friendly session available from 11am - 2pm. Book online

New Year's Eve at SWG3

Join headliner DJs from across Europe as they converge on NYE at Glasgow's SWG3 for an epic night of House Music. The line up currently has: Casso, Testpress, Dan Shake, Eliza Rose, DJ Seinfeld along with Van Damn, Ronnie Pacitti, Beth and Frankie Elyse

Tickets and information available here.

The Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party

With live entertainment, ceilidh band, street performers and DJs, enjoy the food stalls, BBQs and bars and see in the New Year the right way with traditional piper and fireworks! This will be a ticketed event.

Hogmanay Ball at Dalmeny Park House Hotel

A little further out sees the Black Tie event at the beautiful Dalmeny Park House Hotel. So you can create the perfect memories as you step into 2024 with live music, bag pipes and a 5 course meal. Book now

NYE Parties & Events

If you want to see some larger and more spectacular fireworks at midnight though you'll need to head elsewhere and with a number of bars and hotels holding their own displays, plus of course the many private parties, anywhere with a decent view should see plenty pyrotechnics to witness. An especially good vantage point is up in Ruchill Park, which offers fabulous views not just of Glasgow city but Campsie hills and Cathkins Braes too.

Back in town, there is an absolute plethora of parties to choose from and the city will be bouncing well into the early hours. Top recommended venues include Merchant Square with a balloon drop, Oran Mor in the West End, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut near Argyle Street and The Hogmanay Ceilidh at The Ferry.

Other venues that normall host top new year parties on NYE include the Colville Park Country Club, Rocca Hamilton, Garfiled House Hotel and Red Burn Farm. We advise you to contact the venues direct for tickets.

New Years Eve Hotels

Glasgow's hotels range from very basic hostel style accommodation to some of the best 5 star venues you'll find anywhere, so you'll be able to find a bed for new year here no matter what your budget. I'm a particular fan of the newer hotels located in the regenerated areas along the River Clyde.

For availability and reservations you can bookall of the top Glasgow Hogmanay hotels here.

Restaurants

If you prefer a quieter evening dining out with family and friends, or are just looking for somewhere to fuel up before hitting the town then there are plenty of restaurants to choose from across Glasgow. Top choices include Bilson Eleven, The Gannet, Six by Nico, The Ubiquitous Chip and Obsession of India. Glasgow also has a perhaps surprisingly vibrant vegan dining scene, and you can choose from Soul Food Kitchen, The Hug & Pint, The 78, Mono as well as a few others. See the full range of Glasgow eateries to consider for your Hogmanay feast here.

NYE Live Stream

Places to watch live online - there are several well positioned cameras in Glasgow to help you take in the new year festivities, including a couple actually situated in George Square itself:

Glasgow webcams

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