Manchester is set to say goodbye in style to 2024 and welcome in the New Year with a fantastic free firework spectacular in St Peter’s Square, which will see fireworks let off from the roof of the city’s iconic Central Library building.
This year’s family-friendly end of the year celebration marks the first time St Peter’s Square has been used for the New Year countdown event, which takes place from 10 pm – 12:30 am on Tuesday 31 December, and the first-time ever that New Year fireworks have been let off from the roof of Manchester Central Library.
Everyone is invited to join in the fun-filled celebrations as the city counts down to 2025 with host for the evening, radio presenter and DJ Joe McGrath – who will be a familiar voice to local radio station listeners right across the city region.
With capacity for around 20,000 people, anyone attending the free event is asked to limit any bags they bring with them to no bigger than A4 in size. Bag searches will be in operation at each of the multiple entrances into the event space.
Expect high spirits and party tunes in the run-up to the midnight countdown and fireworks, but New Year revellers should also note this is a family friendly event and alcohol is not permitted.
Anyone planning to attend the event should be aware that it is a standing room only event and will not be seated. There will however be a managed designated accessible viewing area located on the Metrolink tram platform closest to Central Library, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Owing to the nature of the event, visitors should expect bright lights and loud noises.
A limited amount of unreserved accessible event parking will be available on Mount Street.
Portaloo toilet facilities, including accessible toilets will be available on site and the Lloyd Street public toilets will remain open until 1 am.
Hot drinks and food will be available on site.
In order to ensure a safe and celebratory event for all attending, security staff will be keeping a close eye on revellers to ensure there is no disruption and that everyone is able to enjoy seeing in New Year together.
