Best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Ipswich

See in the new year with these New Year's Eve party ideas.
01 Oct 2024
Discover Ipswich, Staff Writer

You don’t have to travel far to celebrate New Year’s Eve because there are events, parties and fireworks being held right here in Ipswich!

Whether you want to spend the night busting a move on the dance floor, sipping a glass of bubbly, or gazing up at the night sky watching fireworks, you can do all of this plus more at one of the many great events happening across the city.

Here are some of the best places where you can say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025.

Colourful fireworks displays to light up the night sky

Fireworks from 2019 Event

Four colourful fireworks displays will light up the night skies over Ipswich on New Year’s Eve.

Fireworks will launch across the region in Springfield Central, South Ripley, Ipswich Centra and, Chuwar with Ipswich City Council strategically choosing central locations where residents can view the displays from their backyards or in large, open public spaces nearby.

For a full list of the best vantage points, visit the Christmas in Ipswich page.

Celebrate ’25 at Tivoli!

Tivoli Drive-in

Farewell 2024 at the Tivoli Drive-In Theatre’s New Year’s Eve festival.  Held from 3pm-9pm on Tuesday 31 December your ticket includes a bustling market place, exciting on-stage performances, a huge array of family friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks finale.

There will be something for the whole family!

The Tivoli Drive-in is located at 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar.

Sip and sing at The Rusty Nail

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Enjoy an evening of live music and bubbles at The Rusty Nail on December 31.  

Before the countdown begins, everyone will also receive a glass of bubbly to cheer the New Year.  Guests can also add on a Charcuterie Board or a trio of dips for an additional charge.

Tickets must be booked in advance.  The Rusty Nail is located at 44 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich.

Live music at Club Services Ipswich

View from top entrance into Club Services Ipswich looking over to Coffee shop and bistro

Guests who will be spending New Years Eve at Club Services Ipswich are advised to wear comfortable shoes, with a big night of live music and dancing planned.

Kicking off at 8pm will be you can see a spectacular Elton John and Billy Joel tribute show!

Club Services Ipswich is located at 5 Lowry St, North Ipswich.

More 2024 New Year’s Eve events will be added here as they are announced.  

Discover Ipswich Staff Writer
Rocky the Rock Wallaby is a Sagittarius who lives at the Ipswich Nature Centre and often contributes to Discover Ipswich in his spare time. When he's not busy showing tourists around, blogging or hanging out with his cute and fluffy mates at the Nature Centre, he likes to hit the gym for a leg session, graze on quinoa salad and ponder the possibilities of the universe.

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