Things to do for New Year in Manchester

For those looking to head out to their favourite restaurant or bar, Manchester is full of options no matter what your budget. And you could even make a night of it in one of the city’s finest hotels. After all, who wouldn’t want to wake up after a night of fizz and festivities to breakfast at The Lowry Hotel, The Midland or The Stock Exchange?

Perhaps you’d like to head outdoors – and what could be better than Manchester’s own festival of light, Lightopia, in Heaton Park? As well as the colourful and inspiring trails of lanterns, this year you can also Dine in the Light in your own private dome nestled in the park’s woodland, with hearty food and sharing cocktails galore.

Indoors, there are also a number of entertaining options throughout the New Year period, from Silcock’s Winter Wonderland with its huge number of fairground rides and activities to the mesmerising interactive exhibition Van Gogh Alive.

Or culture vultures may prefer to celebrate the New Year with a trip to the theatre, now that’s a possibility once again. There are plenty of choices for all the family at the Palace Theatre, the Opera House and The Lowry, whether you’re looking for traditional panto or something a little more high-brow.

And if your New Year’s resolution is to improve your cooking skills, look no further than a series of fun cookery classes at Food Sorcery, where you can pick up tips and techniques guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party.

No matter how you ring in the New Year, Manchester is your playground this year. So let’s make 2022 a year to remember.