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New Year’s Eve in London

Fireworks, river cruises and a celebration that fits your group. Plan the details before the countdown.

New Year fireworks at the London Eye, 1 January 2015.
New Year fireworks at the London Eye, 1 January 2015. Photo: Christine Matthews · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized, compressed and displayed with responsive cropping; image remains under its stated licence.

Fireworks ticket, cruise or party?

These are different products. A party can have no fireworks view; a cruise may have a restricted view or depend on river arrangements. Ask exactly where you will be at midnight and what is guaranteed in the booking terms.

Plan your route home first

Check Transport for London for the holiday service, closures and station access nearer the date. Never assume free travel, all-night service on every line, or access to a particular bridge. The organiser page linked below still covers the previous fireworks edition.

Central London, Thames · 31 Dec 2026 · arrangements pending

London New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The Thames fireworks are a major reason to plan a New Year trip. The official page we verified still covers the previous celebration.

Wait for the new viewing-zone and ticket rules. Plan a late-night journey home and do not assume unrestricted riverside access.

Awaiting details · Read the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks guide

Compare guided experiences

See our Tiqets and GetYourGuide listing comparison for Christmas lights tours, studio packages and New Year’s Eve cruises. A listing is not a guarantee of availability for your date.