You don't have to leave the city to spend an unforgettable New Year's Eve. This year Łódź offers plenty of attractions, from which everyone can find something to their taste. There will be no shortage of events for lovers of lively parties, nor for those seeking an unconventional way to spend New Year's night. There are also attractions for children! See what we've found for you:

Long live the party!

To begin with, we can't miss the classics of New Year's Eve parties. This one night a year is still for most of us a symbol of dancing, fun with our loved ones, and good food. Łódź clubs and restaurants have prepared a rich selection of events:

• Scenography and party in the style of James Bond. Runs from 19:30 until dawn. Price: 777 PLN per couple. More information: here.
• For fans of delicious food and design – New Year's Eve at Przerwa. Start at 20:00. Price: 320 PLN per person with open bar option. More information: here.
• Ball at Farina Bianco. Start at 19:45. Price: 375 PLN per person. More information: here.
• New Year's Eve with shanties at Stara Szkutnia. Start: 21:00. Price: 150 PLN per person. More information: here.
• New Year's Eve House Party at Iron Horse. Start: 21:00. Price: n.a. More information: here.
• Ball at Antrakt club. Start: 20:00. Price: 200 PLN per person. More information: here.
• “Those were the days!” at Żarty Żartami. Start: 20:00. Price: 170 PLN per person (with guaranteed seating). More information: here.

Dancing into the New Year!

If you love to dance, these two proposals will certainly appeal to you. Saturday Night Fever – New Year's night in the rhythm of 1970s Disco. The organizers promise an atmosphere straight from Saturday Night Fever as well as performances by professional dancers and soloists from the musical theatre. Start: 20:00. Price: 990 PLN / couple. More information: here

At Studio Tańca Jankowski there will be a ball in Latin rhythms and beyond – the event includes three stages: sensual, Latino, and dance hits. Start: 20:30. Price: Until November 15: 110 PLN / person, after November 15: 130 PLN / person. More information: here.

 For those who prefer to watch dance, at Teatr Tańca V6 there will be a performance “Never-ending story” with hits from the 80s and 90s. Start: 18:00 or 20:30. Duration: 70 minutes. Price: 110 PLN / person. More information: here.

Entertainment takes many forms!

Those who are looking for an alternative to loud New Year's Eve parties and at the same time love cinema have the opportunity to experience the best movie evening of 2019! At Stare Kino hotel, two dedicated screenings await you in an intimate cinema hall – “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “The Great Gatsby”. There will also be movie-themed drinks and thematic music at the bar. Start: 18:30. Price: from 659 PLN per night in a 2-person room.  More information: here.

Kino Charlie also invites you to a movie night, where the Oscar Film Premieres New Year's Eve 2019/2020 will take place. A minimum of three preview screenings are planned. Start: 20:00. Until December 26 price per person: 200 PLN. From December 27: 270 PLN per person. More information: here.

For fans of games and competition, Król Kul bowling alley in Sukcesja organizes New Year's Eve with bowling and billiards. Start: n.a. Price: 299 PLN / person until the end of November, later 325 PLN. More information: here.

New Year's Eve at the theatre

Łódź theatres have taken care of a large selection for culture lovers. If you've never spent New Year's Eve at the theatre, you still have the chance to try it! We've selected the most interesting shows for you:

• The performance “Unforgettable Melodies of Vienna” will transport viewers to 19th and 20th-century Vienna at Teatr DOM at Piotrkowska 143. Start: 19:00. Price: from 120 PLN. Duration: n.a. More information: here.
• The Musical Theatre has prepared a unique concert directed by Zbigniew Macias. Works by Johann Strauss, Henryk Wars, Goran Bregovic, and Ernesto Lecuona will carry you into the new year – accompanied by a choir, orchestra and ballet. Ticket sales are still ongoing, but very few remain! Start: 21:00. Ticket prices depending on zone – from 150 PLN. Duration of the event: until 1:00 AM. More information: here.
• Teatr Arlekin and “New Year's Eve WITH IMPRO ATAK” – improvised romantic comedy. Start: 22:00. Price: 200 PLN per person. Duration: 70 minutes. More information: here.
• New Year's Eve evening with “Crazy for You” at Teatr Powszechny. Start: 20:00. Ticket prices: from 190 PLN. More information: here.
• Opera and ballet show at Teatr Wielki – a unique rendition of the most famous opera and musical hits. More information: here.
• Grohman Orchestra “Let's Love” – concert at Filharmonia Łódzka. Start: 19:00. Price: from 141 PLN per person. More information: here.
• The performance “The Drenched Son-in-law” at Teatr Powszechny. Start: 16:00. Price: from 40 PLN per person. More information: here.

New Year's Eve for children

In Łódź there's also something for the youngest. We've selected two parties where your children will certainly not get bored.

At Alfa Laser Game there will be a New Year's Eve night of laser games, riddles and fun with a real campfire on the premises. Interestingly, there's an option to drive the child home after the event ends! Start: 18:00. Price: 210 PLN per person. End: approx. 9:00 the next day. More information: here.

The second proposal is Fairy Tale New Year's Eve with Teatr Arlekin. The attractions include the performance “About Two Who Stole the Moon”, games with actors, theatrical animations and New Year's dances. Start: 18:00. Price: 60 PLN. Expected end: 21:45. More information: here.

The third event dedicated to the youngest is an unforgettable party under the care of experienced animators at Piaskownica. The organizers have planned competitions, mini disco, fireworks and sweet refreshments. The party will last from 15:00 to 17:00. Price: n.a. More information: here.

Something for the active

As a finale, we add to the list an event you can participate in before your planned New Year's Eve party.

Those who want to spend the last day of the year actively, or who promised themselves they would run – no worries! The XXV New Year's Run around the Artурówek Forest Complex in Łódź is an event that will certainly become an extraordinary memory from 2019. The youth run will take place at 10:30, the main run at 11:30, and the prize ceremony is scheduled for 13:00. Price of the main run: until December 22 – 40 PLN, on race day: 60 PLN. You can register here.