Ankara is second largest city behind Istanbul and the capital city of Turkey. Ankara is one of the most visited places for welcoming New Years Eve 2026 in Europe.
NYE Celebrations
As preparing to welcome NYE in Ankara, people are in happy rushes. There will be plenty of events on New Years Eve including NYE Fireworks, Countdown Parties, NYE Parade, Music Concerts and many more festive celebrations.
The Ankara Hilton will hold a fabulous New Year’s Eve ball in its Kavaklıdere Ballroom. Turkey’s numero uno grand orchestra ENBE will perform popular sounds of today, classics and dance music to entertain guests. Ankara Hilton will offer special menus with unlimited domestic drinks.
At Sheraton Ankara hotel, service and live music will start at 19:30 December 31 and continues until 01:00 January 1. The NYE celebration comes with perfect menus, music and gifts. Another choice at the Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center for romantic lovers is L’angoletto, featuring super romantic atmosphere with its refined candlelit surroundings and exquisite menu.
Parties
Bilkent Hotel will welcome its guests in the foyer with NYE cocktail party ahead of dinner in the Sakarya Ballroom. The countdown party will be accompanied by popular Turkish and foreign tunes by the venerable Grup Mavi, who will also perform the classics and dance music.
If you’re looking to party hard while ringing in New Year, gather up your friends and go to clubs in Ankara. Most popular clubs are listed below:
- Adres Bar : Live Music Everyday. Folk Songs, ballad and more.
- Murphy’s Bar – Dance Club : First and only 5-star bar of Ankara, built in the first floor of Hilton Ankara.
- Baraka : Interesting setup and live Rock bands everyday. The most popular music hall of Ankara.
- Beyaz Ev – Jazz Club : It is located in one of the most famous universities in the country. Jazz lovers will like the Beyaz Ev.
- Biber Cafe / Pub : The best bar in Ankara. Great food and lovely atmosphere.
- Club LEYLAA : Great place for events at which you can enjoy the unlimited richness of the city.
- Ruhi Bey Meyhanesi
- The Ambassador Bar
- Ruhi Bey Meyhanesi
- Hayyami Wine House: Great wines and delicious food. A place to go for wine lovers.
Hotels for NYE
Top Ten most booked hotel for NYE holidays in Ankara are named below:
- JW Marriott Hotel Ankara
- Holiday Inn Ankara-Kavaklidere
- Ankara Hilton SA
- Movenpick Hotel Ankara
- Hotel Ankara Altinel
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Ankara
- Divan Cukurhan
- Ibis Ankara Airport
- Kahya Hotel
- Rescate Boutique Hotel
Always book well in advance your hotels, flights, casinos, clubs, restaurants… to avoid any last-moment problems.