New Year's Eve in Leipzig

Public celebrations

New Year's Eve in Leipzig is a magnificent event, which mainly takes place in the market square. The citizens and the tourists especially like to celebrate it with friends in the open air. People gather in front of the town hall to greet the new year together and say goodbye to the old year.

Besides the market square, Augustusplatz also becomes a pulsating linchpin in Leipzig, where visitors could hear the Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of the largest music ensembles in the world as well as admire Leipzig's splendid opera house. Here is also located the highest building in the city - the Panorama Tower, which with its height of 142 meters and 34 floors is also the second tallest building in the new federal states.

If you celebrate New Year's Eve 2020 in Leipzig, be sure to visit the Panorama Tower.

From the viewpoint on the roof of the city skyscraper, you can see Leipzig from above and enjoy a unique view of the cityscape and the fireworks at the turn of the year. Admission to the roof terrace starts at 11:30 p.m., includes a bottle of Piccolo sparkling wine and costs 50 euros per person. However, it is also possible to spend not only midnight but also the whole New Year's Eve in a festive atmosphere. For that, the restaurant of the Panorama Tower offers its guests an extensive program from 7 p.m., which includes numerous shows and an outstanding five-course menu. Let the corks pop here and pamper yourself with culinary diversity by booking this arrangement in advance for 185 euros.

The Leipzig fireworks at New Year's Eve is one of the best in Europe

For music fans

Leipzig counts as an important music metropolis in Germany, that's why the musical program is also versatile on New Year's Eve. You can count on musical performances all over the city center, but if you want to experience something very special, you can go to St. Thomas Church on New Year's Eve, for example, where the boys' choir will sing. It is worth knowing that the history of this choir dates back to the 13th century and that it is today considered one of the oldest choirs worldwide.

At New Year's Eve, come by the St. Thomas Church to hear the famous boys' choir.

The Leipzig Opera always prepares special gala performances for visitors on New Year's Eve and the turn of the year 2020/2021 is no exception: on the last days of December musical comedies await you in the Westbad “Die Fledermaus”, “Spiel mir alten Melodie”, the opera “Schneewittchen” ”, Leipzig Ballet “Der Nussknacker”, and on December 31 the New Year's Eve Gala 2021 and the New Year's Eve Party will be organized in the Opera House.

The events of the Leipzig Opera guarantee a fantastic New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve in Leipzig's best restaurants and clubs

The nightlife in Leipzig is full of fun and entertainment on New Year's Eve. Many clubs and restaurants invite their guests to luxurious celebrations, organizing a variety of programs for a pleasurable pastime. The Barfusz restaurant, which is located right in the heart of Leipzig, organizes a great party. In the basement of the building, you can find a cozy club, where on December 31 a rich 3-course menu, a large selection of cool drinks, and lots of dancing with live music are offered for visitors. If you imagine your New Year celebration in such an atmosphere, it is best to order the ticket for this event in advance. This costs € 19.90 or € 69 (incl. 1 glass of welcoming Prosecco, 3-course menu). Admission starts at 7 p.m. so you have the whole evening to savour the ambience. A party with live DJs starts at 10 p.m.

In the Barfusz restaurant, you can celebrate the turn of the year 2020/2021 in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

A magnificent event is expected in the Club "Täubchenthal". The 80s/90s party takes place here. Guests will be able to enjoy a diverse range of music, from indie to 80s/90s, pop, hip-hop, trap, and house & techno. DJs Toney The Lonely & Karl Blau play in the ballroom, DJ Falko-Rock in the club room. Start: 10 p.m., tickets before midnight € 8, after midnight € 12. Each guest receives 1 sparkling wine for free until 11 p.m., pouring lead as a New Year's Eve classic, drink specials, and the best music mix in the usual Täubchentanz style.

Gourmets can visit the Auerbach's cellar for a banquet. You can expect 4 halls, each of which can accommodate 20 to 40 people. It is better to reserve seats here in advance, especially if you want to come on December 31. For the New Year's Eve dinner, a special menu has been prepared: braised venison, caviar, celery soup with pears and truffles, various snacks, desserts, and, of course, lots of wine.

An elaborate New Year's Eve menu in Auerbach's cellar - Leipzig's oldest restaurant.

The Eventpalast-Leipzig is probably the most splendid place to celebrate New Year's Eve 2020/2021. The palace is located near the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. Its ambience is simply breathtaking and the noble and elegant furnishings of the dome hall will provide the New Year's party with a special charm.

Events on New Year's Eve 2020/2021 in Leipzig

Everyone can find something to their taste on New Year's Eve in Leipzig and round off the old year here in the best possible way. The following table gives the most popular events in the city in a nutshell so that you can easily choose something special for yourself.

Accommodation in Leipzig on New Year's Eve

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, Leipzig transforms into a city full of charm and magic, where many tourists strive to celebrate the beginning of the year. The hotels, therefore, offer their guests special arrangements for the period of the holidays in order to make their vacation really gorgeous. With HotelFriend you can get informed about various specials and arrange your stay on New Year's Eve 2020/2021 in Leipzig.

On our website, you can find lots of package deals that will help you to spend magnificent New Year holidays. When you book accommodation in a hotel, you also get additional services - these can include breakfast, a banquet, event tickets, use of the wellness area, etc.

Book a room at the desired hotel in Leipzig along with the selected services or special offers at an affordable price. HotelFriend assists you in planning your stay in the hotel down to the last detail because you are able to order all desirable services in advance! If you are going to spend the turn of 2020/2021 in Leipzig, we recommend you to reserve a hotel room as soon as possible since the city is very popular among tourists at Christmas time.

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