What to Do on New Years Eve in Devon

There are fun things to do on New Year’s Eve across Devon, whether you’re looking to boogie your way into 2023 or simply admire some dazzling fireworks in a picture-postcard coastal location. Here are some of our top picks. 

Plymouth

There are extravagant events taking place across Plymouth this New Year’s Eve. Among the highlights is Heyday’s Big New Year’s Eve Party at The Box, the city’s major new cultural and heritage attraction. You’ll be transported through the 60s, 70s, and 80s as some of the best music from each decade rings out – transforming the venue into a disco, Motown, and funk haven. Find out more here.  

Another standout takes place at Plymouth Argyle’s stadium – Home Park’s Las Vegas Party Night. The ‘Theatre of Greens’ is set to host a themed night of glitz and glamour complete with a three-course meal and live entertainment. You can expect a glass of fizz on arrival, casino games, and fireworks. Secure a table here. 

Exeter

Exeter Phoenix is celebrating the underground this New Year, promising a party like no other. Across the venue’s six rooms, you’ll be treated to three bars, live bands, DJs, a silent disco, karaoke, a cocktail bar, and a photo booth. The Subcultures New Year’s Eve Party is billed as a ‘mishmash of freaks, cliques, unique tribes and vibes that have made us who we are today.’ The dance floor is open to everyone, from mods and rockers to goths and indie kids. Bring your strongest look with you! Find out more here. 

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is home to one of Devon’s finest fireworks displays. The scenic harbour twinkles among the bursting colours that cascade across the water and boats below. Revellers pack the streets and pubs in their thousands, donning their finest fancy dress, of course. The streets and embankment area soon get busy as people await the riverside church bells that ring in the new year. Be sure to pay a visit to the Royal Castle for drinks overlooking the harbour. 

Bideford

Bideford rivals Dartmouth when it comes to spectacular fireworks in a beautiful setting. Locals and visitors from further afield adorn their best costumes for the occasion, with celebrations typically starting early in the day. Perhaps the best place to go for New Year’s Eve in North Devon, Bideford boasts a street party that has earned legendary status, a vibrant mix of events that cater to the whole family during the day, live music on the quay, and a community singsong on Old Bridge before the final countdown.