New Year’s Eve in Newport 2025: What’s On & Where to Celebrate

Planning New Year’s Eve in Newport 2025 and wondering where to go? Whether you’re after a big countdown party, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve dinner, or somewhere easy to get to, Newport has plenty of ways to ring in 2026 in style.

From a huge adults-only New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at ICC Wales to relaxed dinners with live music and family celebrations across the city, here’s your guide to New Year’s Eve Newport events – and how to choose the right one for you.

The Big One: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at ICC Wales

If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve party with big-room production, live music and zero queue-for-everything stress, the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at ICC Wales is the standout option.

Held in the Main Hall at ICC Wales, this is a ticketed, adults-only night designed around the countdown – with staging, live acts and food all built in.

Key details (at a glance)

• When: Wednesday 31 December 2025
• Where: Main Hall, ICC Wales, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
• Age: 18+ only
• Tickets from: £89 (Standard) with Platinum – Front Row at £99
• Includes: Arrival drink, unlimited gourmet street food, hog roast after midnight, reserved seating at tables of ten

What the night looks like

ICC Wales treats New Year’s Eve like a full show, not just a bar with a DJ. Expect:

• Cocktail reception from 7pm with interactive performers
• Live band sets from The Apple Tree Theory and The Brotherhood to build the atmosphere
• A Gourmet Street Food Market with unlimited dishes and a complimentary hog roast after midnight
• A structured midnight countdown with a live link to London’s fireworks and an explosion of colour on screen
• DJ Sam Tweaks taking the party through to 1:30am

Dress code is festive party chic – think your best New Year’s outfit, without needing to worry about the weather outside. 

Why it works so well for locals

• Easy to reach: ICC Wales is just off Junction 24 of the M4, a short drive from Newport city centre, Cwmbran, Chepstow and Cardiff.
• Weather-proof: Everything is indoors with full production – no standing around in the rain hoping for a good view.
• No taxi roulette: On-site event parking (including overnight), plus drop-off at the main entrance. If you’re staying at a nearby hotel, you’re back in your room in minutes. 

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Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve in Newport

Not every New Year’s Eve is about a 1:30am finish and a dancefloor. If you’re looking for family New Year’s Eve in Newport with good food, earlier finishes and a more relaxed vibe, there are several options around the city.

New Year’s Eve at Tŷ Newport

If you want a New Year’s Eve dinner in Newport that welcomes children, Tŷ Newport offers a family celebration with food, music and a warm, hotel-style atmosphere. 

What to expect:

• 3-course menu with a vibrant array of dining delights
• Live music from the resident DJ
• Some children’s activities to keep younger guests occupied
• Reservations from 6pm, making it ideal for families who don’t want too late a finish

Located just off J24 of the M4, Tŷ Newport is easy to reach from across the local area and pairs perfectly with an overnight stay if you’d rather not travel home after midnight.

New Year’s Eve at Celtic Manor Resort & Coldra Court

Within a few minutes of ICC Wales, Celtic Manor Resort also hosts its own New Year’s Eve celebrations – including black-tie balls, adults-only dining and more family-focused options. 

Examples include:

• The Midnight Ball – a glitzy black-tie countdown in the Caernarfon Suite
• Signature New Year’s Eve at Steak on Six – adults-only dining with views and live music
• Family Celebration at The Olive Tree – buffet dinner with dessert stations in a relaxed setting 

Over at Coldra Court Hotel, you’ll find a more laid-back New Year’s Eve at The Rib Smokehouse & Grill, combining hearty dining with live music. 

All of these sit within a small radius around Coldra Woods – so for anyone local to Newport or the surrounding towns, you can pick the event style that suits you and still be close to home.

New Year’s Eve in Newport City Centre

If you’d prefer to keep things in Newport city centre itself – close to the train station and Friars Walk – there are several pub-based New Year’s Eve Newport events to choose from.

New Year’s Eve at Hogshead Newport

For a classic New Year’s Eve pub night in Newport, Hogshead Newport on the High Street runs a lively countdown with drinks, live sport and a big “NYE the pub way” atmosphere.

You can expect:

• Festive drinks all evening
• Big games on screens if you want football plus fireworks
• A busy, sociable bar setting in the heart of Newport

This is a strong option if you want something more casual than a black-tie ball, but still want a dedicated Newport New Year’s Eve event rather than just another Saturday night.

FAQs: New Year’s Eve in Newport

Is ICC Wales close to Newport city centre?

Yes. ICC Wales is in Coldra Woods, just off Junction 24 of the M4:

• Around 10 minutes drive from Newport city centre
• Well signposted from the motorway, with on-site event parking and taxi drop-off 

Can I stay over nearby?

Absolutely. Check out:

• Coldra Court Hotel
• Tŷ Newport
• Tŷ Magor
• Celtic Manor Resort & The Manor House

Many of these offer New Year’s Eve accommodation packages that include breakfast and, in some cases, tickets and transport to the ICC Wales Extravaganza