New Year's Eve With Entertainment In London

• Location: 8 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4BQ
• Price: from £210
• Why we recommend: it's difficult to beat these incredible views, and there'll be both DJs and entertainers to get you in the party spirit

Promising a DJ and live performers to keep you entertained, The Lookout is opening its doors on New Year's Eve for the first time. This impressive destination is found 50 floors up in the City, boasting spectacular views of London at night.

You'll be welcomed with a glass of bubbles, before enjoying roaming canapés throughout. For something extra special, why not upgrade to their bottomless drinks package?

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Madison's famous rooftop terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral. Known for its vibrant party atmosphere and dramatic skyline backdrop, the venue is rolling out a full night of live performances, DJs and celebratory sipping on sparkling wine.

Ticket options range from an exclusive early three-course dinner starting at 5pm to standard late-night party access. From 10pm onwards, guests will enjoy complimentary glassfuls of sparkling wine and roaming canapés to set you up for a dance party bringing high energy until 2am.

• Location: Gillian Lynne Theatre, Parker St, Covent Garden, WC2B 5PW and 113-117 Farringdon Road, Farringdon, EC1R 3BX
• Price: from £22
• Why we recommend: black tie, bands taking requests and a festive feast give you all the makings of an epic NYE

Don your best black tie glad rags to see in the New Year with The Piano Works. Its venues in Farringdon and Covent Garden are both set to go hard with live music and DJs right through to 2027.

Get your requests into the house band and you can say goodbye to 2026 dancing to the sounds of your favourite tunes. Tickets start from just £22 - for just £59.40, you can add a three course meal to your evening's entertainment.

Whether you've spent a little or a lot of your year in the comfort of a sports bar, make the most of Greenwood's fuss-free setting and jam-packed NYE offering by grabbing a £20 ticket to their big bash on the 31st December. 

Complimentary elements include: fizz on arrival, canapés across the night, on drink token for the bar and free pizza at 1am to refuel you. There will also be half price champagne served from the bar, a darts competition with a fizzy prize, and a live band keeping the dancefloor packed until 2am. 

• Location: 74 Victoria Street, Zig Zag Building, SW1E 6SQ
• Price: from £29 per person
• Why we recommend: experience pure, unadulterated fun at this NYE event that's had everything thrown at it. The venue certainly hasn't held back, and neither should you on the night... 

BAM Karaoke Box is introducing NYE Party at Maison BAM: La Grande Soirée – a seductive Moulin Rouge house party oozing with glamour and infectious energy that won't die down until 3am. With velvet-clad interiors covered in sequins and neon, this is your chance to dress up like the decor and don your most show-stopping fit.

The night involves live singers, dazzling dancers and burlesque with a twist, alongside an open mic and midnight countdown host plus late-night DJ sets. All tickets include drink tokens, but premium packages offer a whole lot more – think private karaoke room access, welcome glasses of champagne and canapés. 

• Location: 25th Floor, 1-3 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3DT
• Price: from £116.60 per person
• Why we recommend: there's ticket types for all - if you don't want to commit to a full sit-down meal, you can simply join the restaurant at the bar for a glass of Champagne and canapés as the countdown to 2027 begins

Get ready to get cool with the cosmos this 31st of December at rooftop restaurant Solaya's Celestial New Year's Eve celebration. Perched high on the 25th Floor, the space transforms into a dreamscape dedicated to the stars, offering gorgeous photo opportunities and sweeping skyline views.

You'll get to tuck into pristine French-Mediterranean cuisine by chef Kenny Atkinson, washed down with top-tier cocktails, all while enjoying live entertainment in the form of live music and DJs. With ticket options starting from £116.60 per person, you can choose between an early four-course dinner (6pm - 8pm) or a six-course dining experience with festivities running from 8.30pm 'til late (2am). 

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• Price: from £39.22
• Why we recommend: this immersive experience is one of the most unique things to do come the 31st, and you'll leave with some brilliant photos

Immerse yourself in a world of crime this New Year's Eve with Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two. Venture inside while wearing an orange jumpsuit, then work with the crooked guards to sneak liquor past the warden.

The result? Four bespoke cocktails made by their inmate bartenders. You'll mingle with all sorts of criminals, using the crooked guards to your advantage, and there are plenty of photo opportunities throughout.

• Locations: Victoria Embankment, Westminster, SW1A 2HR
• Price: from £650
• Why we recommend: delicious drinks, elegant canapes, live entertainment and the best seat in the city for the midnight fireworks

Hop aboard The Tattershall Castle for an epic night of New Year's entertainment. Expect flowing fizz, cracking canapes and live music from the moment you hop aboard. 

When the clock strikes 12, you'll get a front row seat to the city's iconic fireworks right in front of the London Eye. Tickets to this incredible NYE night start from just £575.

Ring in the New Year in style at Wagtail, an elegant rooftop restaurant and bar in the heart of the City. This New Year's Eve, the rooftop will come alive with live DJs and entertainment, a vibrant party atmosphere and incredible views of London.

• Location: St. Martin's Place, Covent Garden, WC2N 4JH
• Price: from £150 per person 
• Why we recommend: running from 9pm to 3am, this Covent Garden highlight is bound to sell out fast, making it an essential pick for anyone looking to lock in a memorable end-of-year sendoff

Securing top-tier plans for the 31st can be a challenge, but Kitty Hawk's New Year's Eve rooftop celebration easily claims a spot as one of the hottest tickets in town for 2026.

Offering an all-in-one night out, complete with welcome Champagne, free-flowing festive canapés, live music, and a direct line of sight to the midnight fireworks, it's the ultimate way to celebrate without compromise.

• Location: 10th Floor, 22 - 25, Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DX
• Price: from £85
• Why we recommend: this impressive destination is aiming to astound guests with their NYE bash, made better with panoramic views that offer up a front-row seat to the midnight fireworks

Prepare to be wowed by New Years Eve 2026 at Aviary; the ever-popular rooftop bar and restaurant is hosting a full-on celebration where the evening is split up into chapters – from a five-course dining experience to a DJ party on the open-air terrace until 3am. 

Aviary aren't holding back this year, and neither should you – with a night that exudes luxury and exclusivity without the eye-watering price tag, you could be dining and dining at one of London's most sought-after rooftop locations, featuring anything from dinner to VIP seating, a personal supply of nibbles or champagne on arrival – or all of the above.

If you want to ring in 2027 amongst a sea of cowboy hats, Lil' Nashville's Big Nash New Year's Bash is the party to attend. Dance along to live country bands, DJ sets and take part in the ultimate line dancing tutorial.

For a little extra, you can also dine on a hearty Southern meal featuring smoked chicken and pulled pork, pit beans, slaw, fries and signature – this ticket also comes with a welcome shot and an exclusive acoustic performance before the rest of the partygoers arrive. 

Join the New Year's Eve Cabaret Extravaganza at The Prince of Wales for an evening packed with comedy, live music, burlesque, drag, circus acts and more.

Fitting a whole lot into five hours, the stars on stage – many of which are award-winning – will be entertaining the crowds using their unique talents, with the option to add a festive dinner into the mix plus a complimentary glass of prosecco.

• Location: 167 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PG, London, WC2B 5PG
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Why we recommend: it's not every day you get to party at Soho's most nostalgic and kitsch late-night bar... 

The Ultimate 90s New Year's Eve Party is coming to none other than Bunga 90 – Soho's resident time machine cocktail bar. prepare for an all-singing all-dancing event where the throwback tunes come thick and fast and the karaoke comes in hot before the DJ takes over from 10pm until 3am. 

Party way past curfew and make the most of the creative cocktail menu by ordering rounds of sips and shooters inspired by nostalgic 90s pop culture references with the classics also available. 

• Locations: Dixie Queen & Elizabethan, Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
• Price: from £583 
• Why we recommend: this epic NYE event whisks you off your feet on not one, but two iconic vessels with unbeatable views, unlimited booze and the best seat in the city when the clock strikes 12

Celebrate the New Year in style with a night of elegant dining, entertainment and free-flowing drinks. Your night begins aboard the Dixie Queen with a champagne reception followed by a tour of London's most legendary landmarks. 

Next, it's over to the Elizabethan for live performers, a fantastic four-course meal and bottomless beer, wine and soft drinks. All that's left to do is party the night away to DJ sets by Ten Events Productions before taking your front row spot for the midnight fireworks.

Ditch the club queues and ring in the New Year with South London's wild New Year's Eve Ceilidh. Returning to St Thomas' Church in Balham, Fiddle Paradiddle's iconic Hootenanny is bringing high-energy folk tunes, endless dancing and unmatched festive vibes.

Never done a ceilidh before? Live callers will guide you through every dance step, giving you the confidence to hit the dancefloor as soon as you arrive. Tickets come packed with perks – including a welcome glass of bubbly, a free candy bar and access to the pop-up bar pouring craft beers, wines, gins and whiskies. 

This dramatic rooftop cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for such a theme – introducing the Forbidden Rouge Masquerade Party, with mysterious entertainment and spectacular views at the forefront. The venue itself is sultry and opulent, fronting a statement glazed bar and textural contrasts giving the industrial space depth and intrigue. 

Arrive suited, booted and masked as you soak up the ambiance while DJs carry the vibe and bring the energy. Ticket options include one that involves a free glass of champagne, and another that involved bottomless food and drink. 

• Location: Unit 5, Broadgate Circle, City of London, EC2M 2QS
• Price: from £50 per person
• Why we recommend: there's so much to enjoy about this lively City event, from a welcome glass of Champagne to live musicians and fireworks views

The Botanist at Broadgate Circle is the place to be on 31st December, complete with live performances and entertainment. We're talking DJ sets, saxophones and bongos, keeping you dancing until 3am.

Tickets come with a complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival, and you can tuck into free-flowing canapés and sliders until 11pm. Even better? You can head out onto their terrace to watch the fireworks at midnight.

A vibrant celebration taking place across multiple areas, Cirque de JOIA is coming to Battersea's art'otel this New Year's Eve. The main party takes place in Perola Bar, promising live music, DJs and entertainment to keep the fun going until late.

That's not all, as you can begin your evening with a luxurious sharing feast, complete with a glass of Champagne, featuring dishes like seared beef fillet and native lobster with rice. Plus, you can upgrade to rooftop access as the clock strikes midnight, promising amazing views.

Add some vintage glamour to your NYE celebrations with Lucky Pig's New Year's Eve Party, held in its 1920s-style underground cocktail bar. 

Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink and canapés, as live jazz music and pop classics play out featuring a master guitarist and flautist. Take trips to the bar for expertly crafted cocktails before the DJ arrives, bringing you hip hop, R&B and throwback party tunes until 4am. Fancy having your fortune told? Pay the tarot card reader a visit. 

Head to The Prince of Wales in Covent Garden for a New Year's Eve Cabaret Extravaganza, complete with non-stop entertainment from a talented lineup of performers. You can choose from show-only tickets, or opt for dinner beforehand as well.

There'll be drag, burlesque, comedy, live music, dancing and circus acts, promising a vibrant show. Headliners include Madame Galina, Kiki Noir, Candy Heals and many more.

What better place to spend this NYE than the ballroom of a five-star hotel? Step up your New Year's Eve game by stepping into the opulent setting of The Londoner's epic Masquerade Ball, with immersive entertainment, DJ sets, spectacular production and an electric party atmosphere.

In the middle of this extravaganza, premium ticket holders will have to make time for a world-class dining experience (sorry, not sorry) – think champagne receptions, canapés, a three-course seasonal meal, free-flowing drinks and midnight snacks for when you inevitably get peckish later in the night.  

A dining experience that the Gods would approve of? L'oscar hotel in Holborn is hosting The Golden Gods New Year's Eve Party – an extravagant celebration in an opulent setting. Set inside The Baptist – the hotel's theatrical events space – guests will be invited to join an exclusive dining experience involving five courses centred around Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. 

Live music and performances will be keeping you entertained throughout the night, and cocktails are available to order if you want to take your experience to the next level. Party-only tickets are also an option – for something a little more affordable that keeps the spectacle and grandeur of the event in tact. 

• Location: secret location
• Price: from £33
• Why we recommend: we always feel like we've been transported back to the 1920s at this cool event, and the optional bottomless drinks are a real bonus

The Candlelight Club is packed with 1920s-themed entertainment all night long this New Year's Eve, including live jazz. Not only will you be able to add-on a four-course meal beforehand, but also unlimited drinks that run up until 11pm too.

Enhance your party experience with a sumptuous four-course meal, available from 7pm onwards for just £65 per person. On top of that, enjoy complimentary unlimited drinks until 11pm for £50 each. Feast on dishes like grilled chicken Caesar salad, minted rolled lamb breast, or pan-fried salmon with capers and hollandaise, finishing with a rich chocolate and raspberry pot. 

A place where you can party while keeping things classy? The infamous Bluebird Chelsea is welcoming guests to its vibrant bar and restaurant for an evening of live jazz, DJ sets and cocktails – with a £33 entry ticket including a welcome drink to kick off the night. 

It's an excuse to dress up in something glam and attend a relaxed event that still feels special and celebratory – with a four-course dining experience also available for those who want to start their evening early. The whole thing ends at 2am, so you've got plenty of time to make the most of the music, the bar and the dancefloor. 

• Location: Lower Thames Street, EC3N 4DT
• Price: from £379
• Why we recommend: with an array of all-inclusive tickets of various prices, you can pay one flat fee and not have to worry about dishing out more dough on the night

Head to Tower Millennium Pier and join New Year's Eve Cruises on an excursion through the city centre, catching glimpses of iconic landmarks and the midnight fireworks along the way. 

And if you're not that fussed about the views, luckily there's a whole lot more on offer to keep you occupied while you're on board. Everyone will be treated to dazzling live entertainment and DJ sets, with various other perks on the agenda depending on which ticket you opted for. The most premium ticket includes two glasses of champagne, a four-course meal with canapés and a bottle of wine each.