New Year’s Eve is less than two weeks away but coming so close after Christmas there are still many of us who haven’t given it a minute’s thought yet. You’re not alone. According to ticketing and event platform, Eventbrite, most tickets sell shortly before New Year’s Eve itself. The good news is that most of the events get listed pretty late too – around ten days before the big night itself – aka this week. Since so many NYE events will only start selling this week, party procrastinators can expect the widest array of end of year celebrations with the best availability of party tickets, making the time between now and Christmas the ideal time to sort out NYE.

But party people take note: once listed, tickets get snapped up quickly (especially the ones to free events, of which there are plenty). So whether you want to experience fireworks, a ceilidh, retro rave or candlelit operetta, Eventbrite has a wide range of mostly affordable tickets on offer, which will let you see in 2023 the way you like.

Eventbrite hosts NYE parties in 42 different countries around the world, including Mexico, Hong Kong, Burma, Bahrain and Ghana, and hundreds in the UK. Here are a couple of them that are already on sale (event descriptions provided by the respective organisers):

Shoreditch Bashment Warehouse Rave

Where: Secret Shoreditch Location

What: Over 1,000 ravers will be at this electrifying New Year’s Eve party boasting free shots on arrival and an impressive list of DJs on rotation spinning out bashment, afrobeats, dancehall, soca, hip hop and RnB through to 5am. For an unforgettable night book one of the VIP tables with a personalised cake, personal host table service, professional photography and sparklers. Bring your own glow sticks though….

Cost: From £5.98

New Year’s Eve Opera and Operetta Matinee by Candlelight, London

Where: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square

What: What better way to kick off your New Year’s festivities than by enjoying a selection of the best-loved music from popular operas and operettas by candlelight? Performed by the charismatic members of the Merry Opera Company, guests can enjoy familiar favourites from French and Italian opera such as ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘The Bell Song’, alongside a selection of Gilbert and Sullivan songs. And of course, everyone will raise the roof together with a rousing chorus of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at the end.

Cost: Starts at £11.37

90s Silent Disco
Where: Manchester Cathedral
What: For the first time Manchester Cathedral will host a NYE 90s Silent Disco with over 1000 revellers cutting some shapes to pop and commercial dance in what will be an unrivalled feel good experience. What’s more, the Cathedral will be illuminated. This event will surely sell out so move fast to snap up your ticket.
Cost: From £20.97

Luxury NYE Boat Party

Where: The Tereza Joanne Boat, King George V Dock, London, E16

What: For the 5th year running the Tereza Joanne Boat will be bringing in the New Year offering guests some of the best views of the London fireworks and London skyline. Tickets include a champagne reception on arrival.

Cost: From £26

F*CK U 2022
Where: The Firefly Beer Haus, 54 Lowesmoor, Worcester WR1 2SE
What: This FREE party promises to “drive a final nail through this b*tch’s coffin and hope 2023 is going to bring better things.” We can’t promise better things for 2023 but we like the fighting talk! Live DJs will be accompanied by top shelf beer to keep things lubricated.
Cost: Free entrance

Festival of Ceilidhs: Hogmanay with The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band
Where: Assembly Roxy 2 Roxburgh Place Edinburgh EH8 9SU
What: What could be better than dancing the night away to a band called the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band? This event promises to be intense, boisterous, frenetic, sweaty, delirious, relentless and fun. Surely everything a New Year’s Eve should be? Fronting the music will be all-Scotland accordion champion Craig Paton. And for any families out there, children are permitted to 11pm.
Cost: £30

Café Mambo Ibiza New Year’s Even London 2022/2023, London

Where: Q, Shoreditch

What: Café Mambo Ibiza is back in London for the biggest night of the year at the spectacular Q. Bring in 2023 with good vibes and music that is dedicated to evoking memories of the White Isle’s golden years. Expect surprises, live performers and spectacular production accompanied by the very best Ibiza inspired soundtrack.

Cost: Starts at £27.54

New Year’s Eve – Meditation, Meal and Tara Chanting, Reading
Where: Kadampa Meditation Centre
What: See in the new year with a relaxing meditation, gourmet three-course vegetarian meal and beautiful Tara Chanting – all by candlelight.
Cost: Starts at £25

Family New Year’s Eve Party, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Where: Gosforth Civic Theatre
What: A family party with a DJ spinning tunes also has a craft room and children’s snacks to keep the little ones busy while the adults can celebrate New Year’s Eve in the bar. It all culminates in a ‘midnight moment’ where everyone will count down to New Year on the big screen.
Cost: Free to £9.12

Oompah Oompah – Bavarian New Year, North Wales
Where: Y Stablau – Stables Bar, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales
What: Turn up the volume with the Amazing Bavarian Stompers for a grand old foot tapping, stein bashing, bier swilling ceremonial end to 2022. A full event ticket includes a two course Bavarian feast with bratwurst, schnitzel and sauerkraut plus live entertainment.
Cost: Starts at £25

The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Soiree, Cardiff
Where: The Coal Exchange Hotel, Cardiff
What: The most stunning venue in Cardiff, The Coal Exchange will be adorned in candlelight and Gatsby Glamour – all that’s required is you in your 1920s glam. Expect a live seven-piece swing band with some filthy base, burlesque performers, circus and fire performers, magic, swing and bass DJs, award winning cocktails and authentic Jamaican street food at The Great Gatsby Soiree.
Cost: Starts at £49.10

New Year’s Eve Gospel Music Celebration, Northern Ireland
Where: Newmills Church, Portadown
What: Join Live Issue and special guests Laura Beck, Clara Wilson and Andrew Cornett to bring in 2023 with a lively evening of Gospel music. All profits go to Northern Ireland Air Ambulance and Live Issue’s outreach projects.
Cost: Donation