New Year's Eve in Sussex 2026
New Year's Eve falls on a Thursday in 2026. These are the Sussex New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events we have confirmed on each organiser's own website, from late parties to early evenings that suit children.
Popular nights sell out before Christmas, so book once your plans are set, and check each organiser's page for age limits and the last entry time.
6 events we have checked
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Disco Kidz - New Year's Eve Special
Komedia Brighton, basement, Brighton · 31 December 2026
Disco Kidz hosts a daytime New Year's Eve party for children and their guardians at Komedia Brighton's basement on Thursday 31 December 2026. Doors open at 1pm, the event runs for about 2.5 hours and includes a midnight countdown at 3pm. It suits families with children aged four and over, with a maximum of three children to each adult.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Ages:
- Recommended for children aged 4+, maximum three children to every adult. All children must have a ticket except babies in slings.
- Dates:
- Thu 31 Dec 2026, doors 1:00 pm, runs for 2.5 hours, special midnight countdown at 3pm
- DetailsFood and drinkHeritage railways
Golden Arrow New Years Eve Dinner
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sheffield Park · 31 December 2026
A New Year's Eve dinner train running on the Golden Arrow Pullman service, departing from the Bluebell Railway at Sheffield Park on Thursday 31 December 2026. It suits couples, groups and anyone wanting a celebratory evening out. Booking is recommended, and full details and pricing are on the event page.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- Thursday 31st December
- BookFamily days out
New Year's Eve with the mighty Iron Tyger
The Smugglers Return - Worthing, Worthing · 31 December 2026
A New Year's Eve event at The Smugglers Return in Worthing, featuring a live performance by Iron Tyger on 31 December 2026. Free pizza is available on the night, and booking is required through the event page. It suits those looking to see the new year in with friends or family.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- See the event page for times
- BookFamily days out
The Fabulous New Year's Eve Party
The Beacon Hastings, Hastings · 31 December to 1 January 2027
A New Year's Eve party at The Beacon in Hastings, running from 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027. The evening includes live music from The Fabulous Red Diesel and The Purple Shoes, a licensed bar, food on sale and a 1970s fancy dress theme. Booking is required and the event page gives the times.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- See the event page for times
- DetailsOutdoorsWorkshops
New Year's Day Bird Watching Walk
RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Pagham · 1 January 2027
A guided bird watching walk departs from RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre in Pagham on New Year's Day 2027, heading towards the North Wall to look for winter geese, ducks and waders. It suits everyone, and booking is recommended. Times, price and age guidance are on the event page.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- See the event page for times
- DetailsHeritage railwaysFamily days out
New Years Steam Up
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park · 1 January to 3 January 2027
A steam running event on the Bluebell Railway over the New Year period, from 1st to 3rd January 2027. It takes place at Sheffield Park in Sussex and suits families and anyone interested in heritage railways. Check the event page for times, prices and booking.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- 1st to 3rd January 2027. See the event page for times
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Questions people ask
Are there New Year's Eve events for families?
Some venues hold early-evening parties or a children's countdown before the late events start. Each listing shows the organiser's age guidance where it is published.