Whether you want to start 2027 with a bang, or would rather spend the last day of 2026 in a more chilled manner, there are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and see in 2027 in London.
Browse the best events taking place in the capital on 31 December, and get those New Year's Eve plans wrapped up.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks
We're awaiting details of this year's London New Year's Eve fireworks, and will update this page as soon as we know more.
New Year's Eve parties and clubbing in London
Lots of these New Year's Eve parties offer early bird tickets or staggered pricing, meaning the earlier you book, the cheaper it'll be.
New Year's Eve at the Natural History Museum, Kensington
It doesn't get more iconic than the Natural History Museum's Hintze Hall — especially when you throw in the chance to "sing to rocks older than the solar system and dance alongside a 13,000-year-old American mastodon" Start your 2027 partying beneath the incredible blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling, accompanied by 10-piece brass powerhouse, Old Dirty Brasstards playing roaring party hits. Elsewhere in the museum: a multi-channel silent disco alongside Sophie the Stegosaurus, or count down to midnight alongside a long-necked plesiosaur in the current Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhbition. It's the 10th NYE party at the museum, and it sells out every year. Tickets from £130.
New Year's Eve at Circe's Rooftop Bar, Waterloo
An Aurora-themed wonderland high above the London skyline awaits at Circe's Rooftop Bar, right across the road from Waterloo station. Immersive entertainers, singers and top DJs keep things going until midnight, when you'll get a view of the NYE fireworks nearby. Unlimited drinks are included with your ticket, and you can upgrade to a private heated pod for your party. Tickets from £150.
New Year's Eve at The London Cabaret Club, Bloomsbury
It's a black tie dress code at The London Cabaret Club, which has a Midnight in Chicago theme, taking you through pre-show entertainment, a lavish dinner, the main show, midnight celebrations, and an after-party, all at Bloomsbury Ballroom. Tickets (except 'After Party' tickets) include a three-course meal, and plenty of champers to toast the new year. Tickets from £275.
Age Against The Machine New Year's Eve party at the Lower Third, Denmark Street
The door policy at Age Against The Machine events is strictly 30+, though many attendees are often a fair bit older. This is one for those who 'still fight for their right to party and definitely do not want to go gentle in to that good night' and it's seeing in 2027 with pop, indie, soul, ska, funk, disco and rock tunes from across the decades at The Lower Third near Tottenham Court Road. Tickets from £21.
How Does It Feel To Be Loved? New Year's Eve party, Haggerston
We've spent a good few NYEs dancing away to Belle and Sebastian, the Ronettes, Orange Juice et al at indie/soul club night How Does It Feel To Be Loved? This year, it's spinning tunes at Signature Brew Haggerston once again. Joyous stuff. Tickets from £11.
New Year's Eve at Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Clerkenwell
Legendary party space B&H Buildings throws one heck of an NYE shindig, pairing dinner with live music, DJs and dancing spread across multiple floors of a townhouse — plus private rooms available to book for anyone wanting a more intimate party-within-a-party. A three-course meal with wine and cocktails is included, and midnight is marked with indoor fireworks. Snazzy! Tickets from £110.
New Year's Eve at Horizon 22
58th floor viewing gallery Horizon 22 hosts what it claims is "the highest New Year's Eve party in London" — and who are we to argue? Tuck into a sushi and seafood station, with plenty of champagne on hand as you enjoy magnificent views over the capital, and of course of the midnight fireworks. Start 2027 on a high, quite literally. From £350.
Great Gatsby New Year's Eve at Pivot, Covent Garden
Covent Garden restaurant and bar Pivot — which looks straight out onto the Piazza where the Covent Garden Christmas tree stands — marks New Year's Eve with an extravagant seven-course tasting menu, accompanied by a classic jazz soundtrack inspired by the glamour of the Gatsby era. Choose the 6pm-8pm sitting if you're heading on somewhere else afterwards, or book for 8.30pm and stick around to see the new year in here. Tickets from £90.
Honestly, if we told you about every New Year's Eve party in London, we'd be here until... well, New Year. Here are some other venues hosting parties or special events on 31 December — click through for more info.
- Greenwood, Victoria
- Big Penny Social, Walthamstow
- Lil Nashville, Chiswick
- Smiths of Smithfield
- Bluebird, Chelsea
- Cottons, Vauxhall
- Madison, St Paul's
Things to do on New Year's Eve in London that aren't parties (including daytime events)
Not a party animal? Want to celebrate NYE with the kids? Fancy doing something in the day, then heading home to watch the fireworks from your sofa? We've got you covered, with these alternative New Year's Eve events.
Ice skating in London on New Year's Eve
Take a twirl on the ice at one of London's winter ice skating rinks. From Somerset House to Hampton Court Palace, there's an ice rink somewhere nearish you. They may be closing earlier tonight, but there's time to get a mid-afternoon, or maybe early evening, skate in. Many of them close for the season in the first few days of January, so this is your last chance to catch many of them this year!
Winter carriage rides in Richmond Park
Operation Centaur is running its winter carriage rides around Richmond Park in daylight hours this New Year's Eve. Up to six people can hop in the brake and enjoy a ride through the park, snuggled up under a blanket. The experience also includes refreshments and a tour of the working stables. From 10.30am
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
It's one of the final days of this year's Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Get stuck into the markets, food and drink stalls, giant ferris wheel, ice rink, ice kingdom, circus shows and more. Open 11am-9.30pm
When Harry Met Sally at Prince Charles Cinema
It's become something of a tradition for Leicester Square's Prince Charles Cinema to show 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally on New Year's Eve (makes sense if you've seen the film). We're pleased to say they're not letting us down this year, so you can spend the evening huddled away in the cinema watching Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, and still make it out to a party/home for the Hootenanny. Cheers to that! 1.30pm/4.15pm/7pm
Live film scores at Barbican
The London Concert Orchestra performs the best scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time, Hans Zimmer and John Williams, in a single show at Barbican. Hear music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, the Lion King and others. 2.30pm
