Make it the
best night of the year
House party, pub, hotel or hall: find the DJ, band and extras for a countdown your guests will talk about all year. 31 December books up fast.
Who to book
The line-up that makes a New Year's Eve party work.
DJs
Floor-fillers all night and a proper countdown at midnight.
Party bands
Live sets that peak just before the bells.
Sax & live musicians
Play over the DJ for a big-club feel.
Hosts & MCs
Run the countdown, toasts and games on time.
Photo booths
Glitter, props and 2027 keepsakes.
Magicians
Close-up magic while guests arrive.
DJs taking bookings on Veya
Check each DJ's page for their New Year's Eve availability and price.
David Baker Disco Experience
DJ Martino
Experienced DJ, playing the best party tunes
DJ Dann
Southampton mobile DJ available for weddings, birthdays and events.
How to run the night
A simple running order to share with your acts.
- 7:30pm
Arrivals & drinks
Background music, a magician or acoustic set while everyone settles in.
- 9:00pm
Food & first dance set
Ease in with crowd favourites so people get up early.
- 11:15pm
Build the energy
Biggest party anthems. Hand out party poppers and fill glasses.
- 11:59pm
The countdown
Your DJ or host leads the ten-second countdown, then Auld Lang Syne.
- 12:05am
After midnight
Straight back into the floor-fillers until the end of the night.
Choosing your venue
What to ask before you book anywhere for New Year's Eve.
Late licence
Check the venue can serve and play music past 1am.
Sound & power
Ask about noise limits and sockets near the stage for your act.
Getting home
Taxis are scarce after midnight. Pick somewhere close or book transport early.
Holiday rates
Many venues and acts charge a New Year's Eve rate. Ask up front.
Venues on Veya
Find venues near youWe're adding venues all the time. Search by town.
Your New Year's Eve checklist
- Set your budget and guest numbers
- Book the venue
- Book your DJ or band, NYE dates go first
- Add extras like a sax player or photo booth
- Agree finish time and set lengths
- Book taxis or a minibus home
- Send your must-play and do-not-play songs
- Confirm arrival and set-up times
- Agree who leads the countdown
Bookings are agreed directly between you and each act or venue. Prices and availability are set by them.
Here's to 2027
New Year's Eve moments
