New Year's Eve in Groningen 2026/2027 – Clubs, DJs & Parties Guide

Welcome to New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Groningen

For New Year's Eve 2026/2027, Groningen fills up with club, disco and electronic parties across several well-known venues. Confirmed events include Happy Feelings NYE at Graanfabriek, Grand Night Out (& New) at Grand Theatre, KopjeK New Years Eve at Drafbaan, and, two days earlier on 29 December 2026, 40UP BIG BANG at SPOT/De Oosterpoort. More nights may still be announced closer to the date – always check the organisers and the city’s tourism listings for the latest.

Highlights & Attractions at New Year's Eve Parties in Groningen

• Happy Feelings NYE (31 Dec 2026, 22:00–05:00) at Graanfabriek (Helsinkistraat 4–6): house and party vibes with Rozie, Moody Mehran and Shuffa; 18+.
• Grand Night Out (& New) (31 Dec 2026, 21:00–02:00) at Grand Theatre (Grote Markt 35): disco, house classics and glamour; presale from about 21 euro, door about 25 euro; 25+; DJs including Sowieso and Samaya.
• KopjeK New Years Eve (31 Dec 2026 around 23:55 until 1 Jan 2027 around 07:00) at Drafbaan Stadspark (Concourslaan 10): house, techno and disco; presale around 31 euro; 18+.
• 40UP BIG BANG (29 Dec 2026, 20:00–02:00) at SPOT/De Oosterpoort (Trompsingel 27): three areas – 40UP (hits from the 80s to now), Upbeat (house classics) and Good Vibrations (70s/80s); about 22.49 euro; aimed at 40+.
• Strong venues: industrial Graanfabriek by the harbour, the historic Grand Theatre on the market square, large halls at Oosterpoort, and the Stadspark Drafbaan setting.
• A mix of earlier-finishing disco nights and long electronic sessions into the morning of 1 January 2027.
• Other clubs and free countdown formats (such as past 3,2,1 Gold & New events) are not fully confirmed for 2026/2027; the municipality has previously questioned large central countdowns – recheck closer to the night.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/2027

The main night runs from 31 December 2026 into the early hours of 1 January 2027. Grand Night Out starts at 21:00 and ends around 02:00 – a good option if you want a stylish night that still ends relatively early. Happy Feelings runs 22:00–05:00 at Graanfabriek; KopjeK starts just before midnight and continues into the morning at Drafbaan. On 29 December 2026, 40UP BIG BANG turns Oosterpoort into a three-area recognition party for an older crowd.

Line-ups and set times can still change. Happy Feelings has announced Rozie, Moody Mehran and Shuffa; Grand Night Out lists Dj Sowieso and Dj Samaya among others. EM2, Forum and other venues have hosted their own NYE programmes in previous years (bubbles, oliebollen, live acts); as of research time, 2026/2027 editions were not fully confirmed across the board. Buy tickets only through each organiser’s official channels.

Tickets & Admission for New Year's Eve Parties in Groningen

Confirmed price ranges in euro (at time of research): Grand Night Out – presale about 21 euro, door about 25 euro; 40UP BIG BANG about 22.49 euro; KopjeK New Years Eve presale about 30.98 euro. Happy Feelings NYE Groningen sold in tiers roughly between 33 and 48 euro in the previous year; check happyfeelings.nl for the current 2026/2027 price. Service fees may apply. Age limits typically 18+ (Happy Feelings, KopjeK), 25+ (Grand Night Out), 40+ (40UP). Free open-air countdowns held in past years on Vismarkt/Grote Markt are not firmly confirmed for 2026/2027. Book early – Groningen NYE parties often sell out.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Groningen

• Getting there: Groningen is easy by train (central station). Graanfabriek is in the Euvelgunne industrial area (Helsinkistraat); Grand Theatre and Oosterpoort are central or a short walk/ride from the station; Drafbaan is in Stadspark (Concourslaan). On NYE, plan public transport or taxis – roads and parking can be busy or restricted.
• Weather and clothing: Late December in Groningen is typically cold, often wet and windy. Bring warm layers, sturdy shoes and a coat for the walk between venue and hotel; clubs get warm inside.
• Where to stay: Book hotels and apartments in the centre and near Stadspark early – New Year’s is peak season. For 40UP on 29 Dec a central night is usually enough; for the long night into 1 Jan, look for late check-out options.
• Tickets and entry: Use only official organiser sites and authorised sellers. Carry ID for age checks. Some parties stop entry before midnight – arrive in good time.
• Stay updated: Shortly before 31 Dec 2026, recheck line-ups, door times and any extra club nights (EM2, Forum, smaller bars). Fireworks and central countdown formats follow local rules of the Municipality of Groningen.