Ring In The New Year With One Of These Sparkling Brilliant Party Themes
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If you are ready to make this New Year’s Eve your best one yet, I've put together a list of some of the bestest, most on point party themes to help you and your crowd round off 2024 and see in 2025.
From Bridgerton elegance right through to a cute n cosy pyjama party by way of a Friends themed party (in the year we said goodbye to Matthew Perry AKA Chandler Bing AKA Chanandler Bong), this is THE list of NYE party themes to help you get the party started.
Oh and my favourite theme idea for this New Year's Eve... Squid Game! Season 2 drops on 26th December, so it's only right... read on for more on this theme and others...
Epic New Year’s Eve Party Theme Ideas
Choose one of these themes to ensure your New Year’s Eve party goes off with a bang!
Bridgerton-Themed Party
Bring the elegance and drama of the Bridgerton world to your New Year’s Eve party. Think regency-style décor, pastel colours, and over-the-top floral arrangements.
Encourage guests to dress in period costumes or to take elements of regency-style for their costume for a truly immersive experience.
Of course you should serve champagne (or similar!) and dainty finger foods to complete the elegant sumptuous decadent vibe.
'Come As You Were' High School Party
Bring a dose of nostalgia to your New Year’s celebration with a 'Come As You Were' high school party.
Ask your guests to dress as they did during their high school days, it doesn't have to be school uniform, it can be their finest teen lewk.
Create a playlist of songs that’ll take everyone back to their teenage years and serve retro party food.
Tequila Mockingbird (Book Characters with a Boozy Twist)
Literature meets cocktails in this witty and creative theme. Ask your guests to come dressed as a character from a book—with a boozy twist!
Think The Picture of Dorian Grey Goose, Love in the Time of Kahlua, or Fahrenheit 151.
Get inventive with your drinks and let your guests' imaginations run wild.
I Can’t Believe You Wore That
Get ready for some laughs with an “I Can’t Believe You Wore That” theme! Invite your guests to come dressed in the most ridiculous, outrageous, or downright shocking outfits they can think of.
Whether it’s clashing patterns, over-the-top accessories, or something completely out of the box, this theme is guaranteed to break the ice and get everyone talking.
You could even give out awards for the most outrageous look of the night!
Saltburn-Themed Party
Inspired by the stylish yet dark vibe of the movie Saltburn? Set up a New Year’s Eve party with a glamorous, moody edge.
Think opulent décor, rich colours, and a playlist of edgy tracks to create an atmosphere that’s both sophisticated and a little mysterious.
Of course you'll have to drop Murder On The Dance Floor straight after midnight!
Times Square Ball Drop
Can’t make it to NYC for New Year’s? No problem—bring Times Square to your living room!
Decorate with skyscraper props, confetti, and set up your very own DIY ball drop.
Serve street food-inspired bites like gourmet hot dogs and New York cheesecake, and keep the drinks flowing with classic Manhattans and Cosmopolitans.
Stream the official Times Square ball drop, and don’t forget the confetti cannons at midnight!
Cosy Bonfire Party
Keep things low-key and intimate by gathering friends and family around a warm, crackling bonfire. Think s’mores, campfire songs, and hot drinks to keep everyone toasty as they share memories from the past year.
Ask everyone to dress in cosy layers, and let the magic of a starry winter night set the tone for a relaxed, heartwarming start to the new year.
Black-and-White Elegance
For those who want a touch of sophistication, a black-and-white themed party is a timeless way to go.
Decorate your space with elegant black and white linens, serve cocktails like White Russians, and ask guests to stick to the theme with their outfits.
Add in some shimmering silver or gold accents, and you’ve got a chic and stylish way to celebrate!
Casino Night
Bring a little Vegas to your New Year’s Eve! Set up game stations for poker, blackjack, and roulette, and let your guests try their luck.
Get creative with the décor by adding oversized playing cards, poker chips, and glitzy Vegas-inspired props.
Put together a soundtrack based on music from movies that feature Vegas.
Offer fun prizes for the night’s big winners, and serve casino-style snacks. It’s all the excitement of a night in Vegas, minus the airfare!
Neon Glow Party
Take your New Year’s celebration to the next level with a glow-in-the-dark party!
Fill the room with neon lights, glow sticks, and blacklights to make everything shine and create a glowing party room.
Encourage guests to wear neon colours and daub themselves with splashes of neon make-up and body paint.T
his theme is all about high-energy fun and will definitely light up the night!
Fondue Party
If you’re after something a little more delicious, why not host a fondue party? Melt some cheese for dipping bread, apples, and veggies, or go all-out with a chocolate fondue and marshmallows, strawberries, and cake. It’s a laid-back way to enjoy the countdown with close friends, great food, and plenty of laughs.
Roaring 20s Gatsby Party
Given we are now slap bang in our own roaring 20s (although it feels more like a miaow at times) Throw it back to the OG roaring 20s with a Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve!
Think flapper dresses, feather headbands, and jazz music filling the air.
Go big on the glamour with sparkling décor, champagne towers, and an air of luxury that’ll have your guests feeling like they’ve stepped into a 1920s speakeasy.
All That Glitters (Sparkle Party)
If you love all things shiny, why not throw an "All That Glitters" party? From shimmering gold and silver décor to sequined outfits, this theme is all about sparkle.
Add some glittery cocktails and twinkling lights, and you’ve got a celebration that will shine all night long.
Pyjama Party
Nothing beats a cosy New Year’s Eve spent in your comfiest pyjamas. Invite your guests to come dressed in their favourite PJs and slippers, and set up a hot chocolate bar for the ultimate snug vibes.
Perfect for a chilled night in with close friends or family or blown up for a comedic take on a giant pyjama party, this theme brings comfort and fun together.
Midnight Breakfast Buffet
Who says breakfast has to wait until morning? Flip tradition on its head with a midnight breakfast party!
Fire up the griddle for pancakes, waffles, and scrambled eggs, and set up a DIY coffee and mimosa bar to keep everyone fuelled. Add a side of crispy bacon or syrup-drenched French toast for that extra indulgence.
There’s something fun (and a little cheeky) about tucking into breakfast food as the clock strikes twelve, and your guests will love this laid-back, delicious way to welcome the new year.
Squid Game-Themed Party
With Squid Game Season 2 dropping just before New Year’s, it’s the perfect time to host a Squid Game-themed party!
Recreate the eerie atmosphere with red and green decor, numbered tracksuits for guests, and those iconic masks.
Set up games inspired by the show (minus the high stakes, of course!) like Red Light, Green Light, or Tug of War, but with fun twists and harmless consequences for the “losers”—think silly penalties or forfeits.
For snacks, serve up simple Korean street food like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or dalgona candy. Don’t forget themed cocktails, like a “Player 456” special or “Red Light Martini,” to keep the energy high.
Around the World Countdown
Why wait for midnight? Host an "Around the World" countdown where you celebrate each time zone’s New Year as it happens.
Decorate different areas of your party space to represent various countries, serve food and drinks from each region, and get ready to toast the New Year multiple times throughout the night!
Friends-Themed Party
Celebrate the iconic sitcom with a Friends-themed New Year’s Eve party! Recreate Central Perk with cosy coffee shop vibes, or throw a 90s-inspired bash complete with Friends trivia and your favourite episodes playing in the background.
Honour the late Matthew Perry by remembering some of the show’s best moments—after all, could this BE a better party theme for New Year's Eve?!
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