Keep up to date with all things festive on our Christmas 2026 in London page, including our guide to New Year's Eve celebrations.
Looking for something to do on New Year's Day? Get your 2027 off to an excellent start with these events taking place on 1 January (note: it's worth checking opening times before you travel, as they may differ from usual as it's a bank holiday).
ICE SKATING: What better way to shake off a fuzzy head than by going ice skating! Twinkly lights, elegant gliding — it'll have you feeling right as rain quick-sharp. London's seasonal ice rinks are open into the new year, though some close on 3 January 2027 so you'll have to be quick.
GO FOR A WANDER: Take your pick from our series of weekend walks — wherever in London you are, and however energetic you're feeling, there's something for you. Alternatively, the Beano art trail is still in situ around Fleet Street, and likely to be a little less busy this side of Christmas (FREE, until 15 January 2027).
WEST END SHOW: Much of the West End is up and running on New Year's Day, including The Mousetrap, Matilda The Musical and My Neighbour Totoro (which closes on 3 January 2027!) Browse shows and see what's cooking. Elsewhere, several of London's pantomimes and family Christmas shows continue into the New Year too.
DUVET DAY: Can't be bothered with the outside world? Stock up on leftover mince pies, kick back and work your way through the archive of videos on our YouTube channel.
WINTER WONDERLAND: Today's one of the final days of this year's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, offering you the chance to ride the fairground, take to the ice, ride the ice slide or catch the circus. You still need to book in advance for entry to the site. 11am-9.30pm (until 3 January 2027)
NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE: Floats from all over the world feature in the London New Year's Day parade, (now officially known simply as the London Parade), alongside pearly kings and queens, pop stars, Carnaval Del Pueblo and a Hamleys bus. The parade begins on Piccadilly, before making its way down to Whitehall. FREE, from 1pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY PROMS: Barbican's usual New Year's Day Proms concert is a celebration of classical music, including Nessun Dorma, and the Swan Lake finale, performed by the London Concert Orchestra. 3pm
THE REAL THING: UK soul pioneers The Real Thing, formed in 1972, bring their sound into 2027 with a New Year's Day show at Camden's Jazz Cafe. Original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith are on hand to perform soul, funk and dance hits including You To Me Are Everything and Can’t Get By Without You. 6.30pm-10pm
