The best New Year's Eve events in Cardiff 2025
Discover the best New Year's Eve events in Cardiff, from all-night raves and disco takeovers to R&B parties and waterfront celebrations. Find your perfect way to welcome 2026.
Last updated: 24th Dec 2025
Originally published: 17th Dec 2025
New Year’s Eve in Cardiff never disappoints, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. The Welsh capital has plenty of options this year, so whether you’re looking to see out the year with a 12-hour house music marathon, a warehouse rave, or a waterfront celebration, there’s something with your name on it.
To help you cut through the noise, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best New Year’s Eve events in Cardiff to help make your decision a whole lot easier.
Scroll down, check out the best Cardiff NYE events and bring in 2026 with a bang!
Shangri-La Presents: Morgan Seatree
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Depot in Cardiff
Some combinations are made for each other, and Morgan Seatree and Depot is one of them. The 1,200-capacity warehouse is set to be packed with ravers, all moving as one to euphoric house, bumping drums and hands-in-the-air moments. Prozak and Raphi are on support duties, two up-and-coming selectors who’ve shown time and time again they can whip the dancefloor into a frenzy. Expect banging sound, slick production and the perfect start to 2026.
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CUE Presents: NYE 12 Hour Dance w. Luuk Van Dijk, Kepler & More
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: District in Cardiff
A six-hour New Year’s Eve event is great, but how about a twelve-hour one? This New Year’s Eve, CUE are set to turn District’s three floors into a dancing sanctuary. Dutch legend Luuk Van Dijk will deliver joyous bangers to the masses, while Kepler, Burnski, Cam Stockman and Paisley Jensen will keep the energy high. And that’s just the start. Over 20 local artists are set to grace the decks at District, so get down early and settle in for a proper NYE knees up.
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R&B Lovers New Year’s Eve Special
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Tramshed in Cardiff
If old-school R&B is your jam, R&B Lovers is for you. They’ve been hosting cracking shows in Cardiff throughout the year, and they’re returning for a massive end-of-year bash, with anthems from Ashanti, TLC, Usher and all the ‘90s and ‘00s heavyweights. If you’re the type to belt out ‘Always On Time’, sing every word of ‘No Scrubs’, or sprint to the dancefloor the second ‘Yeah!’ drops, this one’s for you. Expect nostalgia, big sing-alongs and a confetti-filled midnight moment to bring in 2026.
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When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Jacob’s Roof Garden in Cardiff
Jacobs is going full Studio 54 for New Year’s Eve. They’re transforming their gallery into a disco haven, complete with glitter balls, DJs and live sax throughout the night. Ticket holders get a free drink on arrival, so dig out your most glamorous get-up and keep the party going all night long.
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Celebrate New Year's Eve at Lo Lounge
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Lo Lounge in Cardiff
Fancy spending New Year’s Eve by the waterfront, sipping on cocktails and surrounded by the best people? Lo Lounge has got you covered. Their NYE event invites you to settle down with your nearest and dearest, dance and soak up a vibrant fireworks display once the clock strikes midnight. With DJs, street food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and a bottomless option on the menu, it’s the perfect place to welcome in 2026.
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Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems NYE Party | Cardiff
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: The Globe in Cardiff
Do the days when you used to play My Chemical Romance on repeat seem a long way back? Well, relive them at Black Parade - 00’s Emo Anthems New Year’s Eve Party and bring in 2026 with a dose of nostalgia. With tracks from Gerard Way and co, Fall Out Boy, The Used, You Me At Six, and, to be honest, pretty much every classic emo and pop punk band you can think of, this night is your chance to have fun, bask in the glory days and go back to a time where everything felt that little bit simpler.
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New Year's Eve Pub Crawl Cardiff
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: The Cocktail Club in Cardiff
Fancy a hassle-free New Year’s Eve? Grab a ticket for this pub crawl. You and your mates will get queue-jump access to four of the capital’s best venues, cutting down all that time waiting and getting straight to the good stuff: great music, vibes and dancing. With drink deals, games, giveaways and a complimentary shot at each venue, it’s got pretty much everything you need to make sure you have a top night on NYE.
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When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Secret Venue in Cardiff
There’s something about a secret rave that gets the excitement flowing. Meeting up with your mates beforehand, waiting for the location to drop, getting into the taxi and eventually arriving at the venue ready to dance the night away. Throw in the prospect of hearing the finest house, techno, garage and disco, and you’re in for an absolutely belting New Year’s at this secret soiree in Cardiff.
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New Year's Eve - 7 x Course Taster Menu
When: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Where: Revolucion De Cuba in Cardiff
Want to fiesta your way into 2026? Revolucion de Cuba has an absolute treat lined up for New Year’s Eve. With a 7-course taster menu, you’ll be able to sample a mouth-watering range of food, washing each meal down with the delicious cocktails the venue is famed for. The entertainment looks great, too. DJs, live sax players and dancers will perform and keep the energy high throughout the evening. Early bird tickets let you start from 5pm, or you can roll in at 8pm with a main event ticket. Either way, you’ll be greeted with a welcome cocktail to set the tone for a fantastic evening.
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New Year’s Eve in Cardiff is shaping up to be huge, with everything from house marathons and disco takeovers to R&B throwbacks and waterfront fireworks. However you want to see in 2026, there’s a party here with your name on it. Looking for more? Click or tap here to check out more New Year’s Eve events in Cardiff, or here to find NYE events all over the UK.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
