Whether you want to start 2026 with a bang, or would rather spend the last day of 2025 in a more chilled manner, there are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and see in 2026 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
London's New Year's Eve fireworks on the Thames are back! The first batch goes on sale on Friday 17 October, with more expected in late-November or early December.
If you don't manage to get a ticket, you can watch it live on BBC One and iPlayer... if you're not too busy having fun at one of these parties, that is...
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 Candlelight Club
Legendary jazz age speakeasy The Candlelight Club once again heralds the New Year with a decadent evening of cabaret and jiving. Glamorous 1920s attire is encouraged as you enjoy cabaret from Champagne Charlie, live music from Elise Roth, vintage DJing, Charleston dance routines from the Gatsby Girls and a glimpse into what 2026 has in store, from fortune teller Lucius. Takes place at 'a secret south London venue that saw it all the first time round'. Tickets from £50.
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. Tickets from £179.
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball and Party at The Londoner Hotel 2025
Start 2026 in spectacular style at the elegant New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball, hosted at the luxury five-star Londoner Hotel in the heart of the West End. The evening begins with a champagne and canapé reception, followed by live band performances, and DJs keeping the energy high. There’s also the option of enjoying a sumptuous dinner. The iconic London fireworks will be streamed onto giant LED screens in the ballroom, with celebrations continuing until 2.30am. Tickets from £145. (sponsor)
New Year's Eve at The London Cabaret Club
It's a black tie dress code at The London Cabaret Club, where you'll watch a James Bond-inspired show, along with acrobats, aerialists and contortionists, all set against at art deco backdrop at Bloomsbury Ballroom. All tickets include a three-course meal, and plenty of champers to toast the new year. Tickets from £260.
Age Against The Machine New Year's Eve party at Dingwalls
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 2026 with pop, indie, soul, ska, funk, disco and rock tunes from across the decades at The Lower Third near Tottenham Court Road. Tickets from £20.
How Does It Feel To Be Loved? New Year's Eve party
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 £11.
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 seafood feast with plenty of champagne on hand as you enjoy magnificent views over the capital, and of course of the midnight fireworks. Start 2026 on a high, quite literally. From £350.
Sofar New Year’s Eve takeover
For the first time ever, Seven Dials Market is staying up late on New Year’s Eve, with a sizzling line-up of live music and DJ sets courtesy of Sofar (aka, the maestros of putting on incredible gigs in surprising spaces). Get your groove on to soul, funk and disco, in between treating yourself to KERB street food and curated cocktails. Tickets from £35 – not too shabby for central London! (sponsor)
New Year's Eve at Searcy's at The Gherkin
Another option for anyone with a head for heights is New Year's Eve at Searcy's at The Gherkin, the events venue located on the top three floors of the skyscraper. The venue closes for good in January 2026, so this is your last chance to spend a New Year's Eve there. Tickets to the masquerade ball include free-flowing champagne, drinks, canapés and small bites until midnight, as well as entertainment in the form of DJs, live music, and dancers. From £299.
All That Glitters New Year's Eve party at JOIA
JOIA restaurant and bar, on the 14th and 15th floors of the art'otel Battersea Power Station, holds an All That Glitters-themed, Hollywood-inspired New Year's Eve. The restaurant offers two sittings on 31 December, with set menus for each, while the bar opens for cocktails, bar snacks and live music. In addition to either a bar or restaurant booking, you can buy a separate ticket to head up to the roof at midnight to admire the fireworks. From £159. (Rooftop access only is £50).
New Year's Eve at 100 Wardour Street
Soho music venue 100 Wardour Street rings in 2026 with a classic New Year's Eve party featuring live music and a champagne toast at midnight, with the action continuing until 4am. Tickets from £20.
Grey Goose Lates at 12th Knot, South Bank
12th Knot rooftop cocktail bar at Sea Containers continues its partnership with Grey Goose Vodka, for a New Year's Eve party. Line-up TBA at time of writing. Tickets from £95.
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
- Novikov, Mayfair
- Bourne & Hollingsworth, Clerkenwell
- SOUND at the Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
- PIVOT Bar & Bistro, Covent Garden
- Amano, Covent Garden
- Thirteen, Soho
- House of Sisters Grimm, Fitzrovia
- The Idler, Victoria
- Soma, Soho
- Flat Iron, Southbank
- Wagtail, Bank
- Nessa, Soho
- Moi, Soho
- Albers, Dalston
- Four Seasons Tower Bridge
- The Sky Garden, City of London
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 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.
Kids' Countdown at Southbank Centre
Kids buzzing for New Year, but not going to last until midnight? Take them along to Southbank Centre on NYE morning for the Kids' Countdown — a full-on party with singing, dancing and a NYE-style countdown to midday instead of midnight. FREE, 10.30am
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 the penultimate day 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/7.30pm
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
