5 Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve in Leicester
Planning to ring in the New Year in Leicester? From big party nights to something a little more laidback, we’ve got the lowdown on fun ways to celebrate in the city.
1. Chilled Pub Vibes
Pub quiz at The Soar Point Leicester, 25 The Newarke, LE2 7BY
If you want to avoid the crowds, skip the dressing up and just hang with your mates, The Soar Point has got the chilled-out thing nailed. You can shoot pool and play board games while enjoying great pizzas, craft beers and cocktails. Plus, this New Year’s, they’re hosting a Big Quiz of the Year. Whatever your team name - Quizteam Aguileras, O’Trivia Rodrigo, Universally Challenged - pick your teammates wisely because there’s a £100 bar tab up for grabs!
You can buy tickets for the quiz here
2. All Night Party
NYE @ Mosh, 37 St. Nicholas Place, LE1 4LD
Mosh is a Leicester student favourite. If you’re after a big-ol’ sweaty dance party with all your pals, this is the place to go. With three floors playing everything from House to Garage to Hip Hop to Indie, it’s guaranteed non-stop bangers till 3:30am. All that’s left to do is stop by Grand Kebabs for a cheeky doner before bed.
Tickets start at £15 and you can buy them here
3. Fancy Dress Bar Crawl
Leicester bar crawl
What’s more fun than a bar crawl? A fancy-dress bar crawl! Get creative with your themes - it could be grannies and grandads, famous duos or a notable 2025 figure - and plan your route. Just make sure to check with the bars beforehand that they allow fancy dress, but a few costume-friendly venues to get you started include Walkabout, Revs, The Distillery and The Exchange Bar.
4. Games Night
Roxy Ball Room, Haymarket Towers, 17 Humberstone Gate, LE1 1WA
Get bored with bar hopping? Head to Roxy Ball Rooms. For just £15 per person, you can play unlimited games from 9pm to 1am. From American Pool and tech darts to shuffleboard, bowling and karaoke, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. If you want to get proceedings off to a flying start, why not book a bottomless brunch? For £35 per person, you’ll receive a glass of Veuve Clicquot, bottomless drinks, snacks and 90 minutes gaming of your choice.
Book tickets here
5. Something a Bit Different
Bank Heist Experience
If you’re looking for an NYE group activity that requires a little less drinking and a little more action, the Bank Heist Experience by I’m Puzzled will get the adrenaline pumping. Buy your ticket, download the app and then roam Leicester trying to crack codes and solve puzzles to get to the loot. It’s a unique and exciting way to spend the evening, especially if you challenge yourselves to finish before the clock strikes midnight. Then, you’ll be ready to join in the countdown with the rest of the revellers.
Buy your bank heist ticket here
Whether you’re tearing up the dance floor at Mosh, solving clues across the city, or getting competitive at a pub quiz, New Year’s Eve in Leicester has something for everyone. And with en-suite rooms, appealing communal areas and excellent facilities, true student Leicester is the perfect place to call home. Make 2026 your best year yet by booking our luxury student accommodation. Take a look and get in touch to find out more: true student Leicester