Raver Tots New Year’s Eve Party at Freight Island

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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Raver Tots New Year's Eve Party

Freight Island, Manchester
31 December 2025

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For families who refuse to settle for beige buffets and early bedtimes, Raver Tots brings proper club energy to Freight Island this New Year’s Eve. The award-winning family rave brand transforms the vast indoor venue into a kaleidoscope of lights, lasers and basslines. Think house, garage, drum & bass and old-skool club classics, only with face-painting and juice boxes on hand.

Expect huge production, dancers and special effects alongside a fully licensed bar for the grown-ups. It’s designed for all ages, from babies in ear defenders to teens testing their first dance moves, with everyone sharing the same dancefloor. Doors open at 12.30pm and the party wraps up by 4.30pm. Plenty of time to hand over to the babysitter and start round two later.

Tickets always sell out in advance, and adults can only attend with children (maximum four adults per child), so it’s strictly a family affair. Bring ear protection for the little ones, leave the buggies in the buggy park, and prepare for a mid-afternoon rave that might just be the most joyful thing you do all year.

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