Celebrate the 2026 new year in style with a fantastic events across Basingstoke and Deane

Start the New Year right and join in with one of the fantastic celebrations taking place in Basingstoke and Deane. To help you plan for the special occasion, we’ve put together a selection of great local events.

Galas and soirées

If your perfect New Year’s Eve involves an elegant gala dinner followed by fizz and live music, you can find some great options in the borough.

Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club
31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026: arrival 7.30pm

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable evening at Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, a four-course dinner, live magician, band and DJ until 1am – all for £84.95 per person. Upgrade your experience with overnight packages starting from £179pp, including your party ticket, luxury accommodation and a full English breakfast. Book online. 

Hampshire Court Hotel
31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026: arrival 7pm

Say goodbye to 2024 with an epic adults’ only New Year’s Eve Gala at the Hampshire Court Hotel. Dress up, enjoy a drink on arrival and dance the night away before ringing in the New Year with your nearest and dearest.

Holiday Inn

Oakley Hall Hotel’s Gala
31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026

Ring in the New Year in style at Oakley Hall's annual New Year's Eve party. From 7pm the hotel will be transformed, promising an evening of champagne, a five course Gala dinner, live entertainment, plenty of dancing and not forgetting fireworks at midnight. There is also the option to book the residential package to include an overnight stay in a luxurious room or suite, breakfast with Bucks Fizz on New Year’s Day and late check-out at 12pm. Tickets sold out last year, so book early to avoid missing out!

Dinner and Partying 

If enjoying a meal with friends and family is your thing, then take a look at these great New Year local  options:

The Dragonfly, Carpenters Down
31 December 2025

Join The Dragonfly  on New Year’s Eve for an evening of delicious food, flowing drinks, and great company. It’s the perfect way to welcome the New Year in style. Plus keep the good times going on New Year’s Day with a hearty family feast – the perfect way to kick off 2026 with your loved ones. Booking required. 

Miller and Carter, Down Grange
31 December 2025

Celebrate the last night of the year in true style at Miller & Carter Basingstokem with an indulgent three-course set menu, available all day, including a complimentary glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative. From 5pm, the Set Menu will be exclusively available, featuring dishes like cauliflower and camembert soufflé, fresh sea trout and a showstopping glazed passion fruit tarte. Book your table here.

The Wellington Arms
31 December 2025

Step into the roaring 1920s for a glamorous and thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner Party this New Year’s Eve! Join The Wellington Arms near Basingstoke for an immersive night of gin cocktails, live jazz and interactive whodunnit fun. Enjoy a three-course gala dinner, live murder mystery, and a Prosecco toast at midnight, all set in Lady Violet’s glittering (but deadly) soirée. 1920s dress encouraged. Please book here.

The White Hart, Overton
31 December 2025

Celebrate in style with a delicious three-course set menu featuring scrummy starters, mains, and desserts, plus a glass of Prosecco or Buck’s Fizz on arrival. There will also be a NYE Quiz Night, with prizes, bubbles and fun to ring in 2026! Please book now - spaces are limited.

The Portsmouth Arms 
31 December 2025

Say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026 with an unforgettable night of food, fizz and festive cheer at The Portsmouth Arms, on Wednesday 31 December, for a sparkling evening filled with delicious dishes, celebratory drinks and just the right touch of decadence. Make your New Year’s Eve not just memorable, but absolutely dazzling. See more information on The Portsmouth Arms website.

Activities

If you fancy doing something a little different, then why not get a group together and try an activity during the day! Please take a look at some great local options such a unleashing your creative side or going for a scenic New Year's Eve walk.

Keep checking back as we will continue to add to this list as we hear about other new year celebrations.

Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. While the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.

Last updated September 2025