New Year’s Eve is fast-approaching, and we’ve got a roundup of the best queer parties to help you ring in 2026 in the best possible way.
Ready to party? Here’s where we recommend spending NYE!
Mother Presents: New Year’s Eve
Lost Lane, Dublin, 10pm till late
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The Mother team are on a mission to ensure revellers can ring in the new year in style with their final party of 2025. Join Mother resident DJ Rocky T. Delgado in the main room or catch Glamo holding court in the library with her trademark sparkle. Get tickets here.
BKKE: New Year’s Eve Special
Chillers on the Green, Dublin 10pm-3am
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Ireland’s longest-running queer club night, BKKE is back, just in time for December 31. Resident DJ Paddy Scahill will be on the decks till late, along with very special guest HIFISEAN. Get tickets here.
Club GASS
Róisín Dubh, Galway, From 8.30pm
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Join Club GASS for a night of drag and music, hosted by the iconic Kiki St. Clair. The special guest for the evening is the one and only Avatar Guille, while DJ Vasuki Red and DJ John will keep Galway dancing till late. Get tickets here.
SWEATBOX
The Grand Social, Dublin, 10pm-3am
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If you’re looking to ring in the New Year surrounded by sweaty gay men and even sweatier house and techno music, look no further than Sweatbox’s New Year’s Even party. Get tickets here.
Stop the Lights!
Hen’s Teeth, Dublin, 7pm-2am
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Catch certified ally Kelly-Ann Byrne on the decks at Hen’s Teeth this New Year’s Eve for Stop the Lights! Joining DJ Kelly-Ann for the evening is Waterford natives Get Down Edits, so you can rest assured the soundtrack to your NYE will be stocked full of bangers. Get your tickets here.
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