York’s New Year’s Eve Ball
Schedule
Wed Dec 31 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Merchant Adventurers' Hall | York, EN
75% SOLD OUT
The one and only place to be this New Year’s Eve is the magnificent Merchant Adventurers’ Hall built in 1357. As we transform the world’s finest medieval guild hall into Yorkshire’s grandest party.
Last year’s event sold out well in advance with 130 people on the waiting list so book early to secure your spot!
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING
7pm - Arrive to a roaring open fire and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you move through to the undercroft for the pre dinner reception and entertainment.
8pm – We will head upstairs to take our seats at the banqueting table in the majestic candle lit Great Hall for a wonderful 3 course feast.
9.45pm – Get ready to party our band will be warming up. Stay chatting with friends at the dining table or move downstairs for a tipple.
10pm - The band kicks off in grand style and our Love Cheese all night grazing table opens.
11.45pm – As we approach Midnight prepare for our Master of Ceremonies and band to count us down to 12 o’clock.
Midnight – Say cheers to 2025 with a rousing rendition of 'auld lang syne' as we start the final musical set of the night!
1am – The evening will draw to a close.
Make the night extra special
Our VIP tickets include early arrival (6:30pm) and an exclusive reception attended by the Ball's chief guests. Enjoy a glass of fizz as you socialise and start a night like no other.
For those looking for the ultimate private VIP package the historic Governor’s Parlour is available with a small number of private tables of 2 to 6. Complete with your own butler this offers an unparalleled luxury experience with champagne on arrival your own after dinner cheeseboard with port and more champagne at midnight!
Our Delectable Menu
To start…
Beetroot Cured smoked salmon gravlax with fennel shavings Celeriac Remoulade and dill dressing.
Main course….
Yorkshire beef potato terrine artichoke puree winter root vegetables and port wine jus.
Pudding…
Deconstructed mango and passionfruit cheesecake and vanilla syrup.
Vegan starter and main alternative…
Heritage beetroot salad Vegan feta sourdough crisp Heritage tomato with basil.
Followed by…
Parsnip tarte tatin BBQ Hispi cabbage winter roots.
Cheese Course
Our Love Cheese grazing table. A selection of 5 cheeses meats crackers and fruits.
A full bar will be available on the night and table wine can be preordered in the weeks leading up to the event.
Dress Code
You can not be over dressed! Black tie and ball gowns.
Payment Options
Pay Now: Via Debit or Credit card.
Pay Later: At checkout select PayPal Pay Later.
Corporate Orders: Select pay by invoice.
Our trusted team know how to throw a party
Our Balls have been praised by international leisure supremos Time Out the Yorkshire Post and York Press. What our 2024 guests said:
‘Thank you very much for a fantastic New Year's Eve party we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and what a beautiful venue.’
’Please can we express our sincere thanks for a fantastic evening.’
‘Thank you for a fantastic evening last night. We really enjoyed ourselves. The band was great.’
‘We all had a fabulous time.’
‘The venue is amazing - a real wow when you walk through the door and an even bigger wow when you enter the banqueting
room. The food and service were both very very good.’
‘We all had an amazing time on New Year's Eve.’
Need accommodation - we have teamed up with York’s only 5 star hotel The Grand to offer you 20% off your stay! Visit https://www.thegrandyork.co.uk/?selfbook=true&hotel2058&promoCode=NOBLENY
As spaces are limited for this event we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to welcoming you on New Year’s Eve.
Where is it happening?
Merchant Adventurers' Hall, The Hall, Fossgate, York YO1 9XD, United Kingdom, YorkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
