Best New Year's Eve Events In London 2026

The very highest party in London this New Year's Eve, Horizon 22's event promises views of the entire city from 58 floors above ground. You can watch the fireworks at midnight from an unbeatable vantage point, as well as dancing to live DJs and saxophonists.

There'll be non-stop entertainment, as well as bottomless beer, wine and Champagne until midnight. Hungry? They're also preparing canapes all night, as well as an impressive sushi and seafood station.

• Location: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4AJ
• Time: 9pm - 2.30am
• Price: £371
• Why we recommend: alongside having a front-row view of the fireworks from the City of London's tallest building, you'll also enjoy bottomless drinks (including Champagne), canapes, and a sushi and seafood station. There will also be live DJs and entertainment throughout the night. What more could you want?

This December, The Lookout is hosting its first-ever New Year's Eve event for the public, giving you access to some of the finest views in the city. From its position 50 floors above London, you can take in sweeping vistas through impressive floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Step inside a world of opulence and grandeur at The Golden Gods New Year's Eve Party at L'oscar hotel in Holborn. Held in their theatrical events space, surround yourself with historic architecture for an enchanting five-course dinner inspired by the hotel's signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.

The night also includes live entertainment in the form of spectacular performances, while cocktails and upbeat music carry you through into the New Year. The cheaper ticket option includes a party in The Baptist Dome, with music, entertainment and a glass of champagne at midnight.

• Location: L'oscar London, 2-6, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AA
• Time: 8:30pm to 2am
• Price: from £132.50
• Why we recommend: feast like a God and party like no one's watching at this extravagant affair hosted at one of London's most impressive hotels 

The clock is about to hit midnight on New Year's Eve, but you're all banged up in Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two. The immersive experience sees you donning an orange jumpsuit, smuggling in contraband booze past the warden and celebrating with bespoke cocktails shaken up by inmate mixologists.

That's not all though, since this immersive experience comes complete with live actors and a fun, interactive tale of deceit and prison rebellion.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, E2 8GY
• Time: 4.40pm and 7.05pm
• Price: from £48.50
• Why we recommend: ideal for early celebrations or for setting you up for the night ahead, this unique, immersive experience is the perfect way to add something a little different to your NYE

Flight Club is scoring a bullseye this New Year's Eve with its brilliant daytime Brunch Socials across London, including in Shoreditch, Victoria, Bloomsbury and Islington. Expect unlimited pizza, an hour in a private oche for your group to play a high-tech, self-scoring take on darts with fun mini games, and a bottle of prosecco each.

The fairground-inspired interiors are sure to add a nostalgic edge too, as you mark 31st December by kicking things off early with brunch.

• Location: various locations across London
• Time: two-hour sessions available from 12pm - 12am, but you're welcome to stay after your session until closing at 2am
• Price: £40
• Why we recommend: Flight Club are offering both daytime and evening brunches, completed with unlimited pizza, a bottle of prosecco each and interactive darts

Electric Shuffle is throwing a brunch-based New Year's Eve event in London, from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, complete with piled-high bottomless pizza paddles that you can wash down with celebratory bottle of prosecco each. It's available all the way up until midnight and the venue has live DJs as well.

There will be a competitive edge to your session with high-tech, self-scoring shuffleboard as part of your brunch too.

• Location: various locations across London
• Time: two-hour sessions available from 12pm - 12am, but you're welcome to stay after your session until closing at 2am
• Price: £45
• Why we recommend: ideal for those who fancy a New Year's Eve activity, Electric Shuffle is hosting boozy brunches all day and night, complete with some drinks, bottomless pizza and games included in your ticket - plus there will be live DJs and an electric atmosphere

There's no shortage of ways to watch London's sky light up this New Year's Eve. If you don't feel like spending any pennies, you can take to the great outdoors around Lambeth Bridge, Alexandra Palace, Hampstead Heath and plenty of other places and simply look up. 

For something more sophisticated, the River Thames is lined with incredible high rise restaurants and rooftop bars with unbeatable views of the evening's entertainment. Whether you're happy to wrap up warm or want a comfortable front row seat, there's a spot with a view waiting for you.

• Location: various locations
• Time: various times
• Price: from free
• Why we recommend: this midnight diaplsy is pretty iconic, put on over the Thames each year to welcome in a new January. Get a great view of the London's legendary fireworks and soak up the riverside atmosphere while the city celebrates

You're already well aware of the reputation of the Ritz. But this is much more than a swanky place to rest your head for the night. Book in for one of its glorious New Year's Eve galas and you'll witness whole new levels of sophistication. 

Whether you go for the black tie dinner in The Palm Court, see in 2027 from its two Michelin star restaurant or raise a glass in The Rivoli Bar, fine food, out of this world entertainment and unbelievable elegance are guaranteed.

• Location: 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR
• Time: various times
• Price: from £175
• Why we recommend: for a super sophisticated way to see in the New Year, it doesn't get more glitzy than the Ritz

If you want your New Year's Eve to feel like stepping straight into a time-warped adventure, the Cahoots Postal Party is calling. Hidden behind a giant postbox in Soho, this brilliantly bonkers 1940s-inspired bash transforms the beloved Cahoots world into a bustling vintage post office, with rattling parcels, whispered secrets, clacking machinery and plenty of tongue-in-cheek mischief from the resident Scoundrels.

Kick off the night with a selection of canapés (they've been saving their rations all year for this), then lose yourself in the immersive set-up as live music fills the room from 9pm to 11pm.

• Location: Unit 205, 18 Stoney Street, Soho, SE1 9AD
• Time: 9pm - 3am (last entry 11pm)
• Price: from £48.60 per person
• Why we recommend: a quirky, fully immersive 1940s postal-themed New Year's Eve with live music, canapés, and a spectacular midnight countdown behind a life-size postbox entrance

For a night of glitter, glam and good vibes, Tonight Josephine's New Year's Eve party is the one to beat. With disco classics and dancefloor favourites setting the tone, this sell-out event promises non-stop fun as you wave goodbye to 2026 and welcome 2027 in style.

A glass of Prosecco on arrival is included with every ticket, with plenty more cocktails to enjoy later on.

• Location: 111 Waterloo Road, SE1 8UL
• Time: 7pm - 3am
• Price: from £11
• Why we recommend: Tonight Josephine's feel-good factor is undeniable, and with tickets starting at £11 and including a glass of prosecco, you can't go wrong

The Piano Works is helping the capital see in 2027 with not one but two epic parties this New Year's Eve. Its venues in Farringdon and Covent Garden will host black tie balls with live music, festive food and all night dancing.

After a three-course meal and requests from the house band through to midnight, DJs get behind the desks to carry you all the way to 4am. Get your tickets to this NYE extravaganza from just £22.

• Location: Covent Garden and Farringdon
• Time: 5pm - 4am
• Price: from £22
• Why we recommend: with a three-course feast, black tie elegance and a live jukebox, you can see in the New Year your way at the Piano Works

A staple on the capital's festive calendar, Simmons' Bottomless New Year's Eve Party returns across key London hubs including King's Cross, Holborn, and Piccadilly.

The setup is simple: purchase your ticket, and you are set for the night. Early bird entry starts at £48.60, delivering full access to house beers, wines, and spirit mixers until closing time, backed by live DJ sets and a massive midnight moment.

• Locations: Liverpool Street, Soho, and more
• When: 31st December, 8pm - 4am
• Price: from £48.60 per person
• Why we recommend: it's only an extra tenner to upgrade to premium, which grants you VIP entry, queue-jumping, as well as a larger drinks selection 

With a prime spot opposite the London Eye, the Tattershall Castle gives you a front row seat to London's epic midnight fireworks. Down on deck, there's plenty more to keep you entertained.

As well as canapes served right through the night, there's plenty to wet your whistle and music until the wee small hours. Grab your tickets to this epic eight hour boat party for just £499.

• Location: Victoria Embankment, Westminster, SW1A 2HR
• Time: 7pm - 3am 
• Price: £499
• Why we recommend: classy canapes, big tunes and one of the best seats in the city for the fireworks - what more could you want? When a standard bar or restaurant just won't do, this sleek boat trip is bound to impress

High above the city streets, Madison is saying hello to 2027 with a fine feast and all-night entertainment. Get down early to tuck into a three-course meal or arrive after 10pm to party with canapes and bubbles into the early hours.

Whatever time you get down here, you'll have a front row seat to London's legendary fireworks. Grab your tickets to this ultra-indulgent night out for just £157.94.

• Location: Rooftop Terrace, One New Change, EC4M 9AF
• Time: from 5pm
• Price: from £157.94
• Why we recommend: this place offers drinks, dinner, dancing, and one of the best seats in the city for the midnight celebrations. And with a spacious rooftop terrace to boot, you can enjoy some excellent views while you're here

Step aboard two iconic Thames Luxury Charters vessels for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration. Starting off on the Dixie Queen, you'll enjoy a champagne reception and a tour of London's most legendary landmarks.

Next, it's over to the Elizabethan for live performers, bottomless drinks and a fantastic four-course feast accompanied by live acoustic music. To see out the night, you'll dance on deck to DJs before heading outside for a front row seat to the world-famous midnight fireworks.

• Location: Dixie Queen & Elizabethan, Butler's Wharf Pier, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
• Time: from 6.30pm
• Price: from £583
• Why we recommend: everything about this epic NYE night out is luxury, from the flowing-fizz and live music to the refined menu and iconic fireworks display

We know bingo may not be the first thing that comes to mind when brainstorming your big New Year's Eve plans in London, but trust us when we say you'll want to at least consider adding this event to the shortlist. Old Skool Bingo is bringing the tunes, prizes and competitive gameplay with a heavy dose of hedonism this December. 

Throughout the night, you'll be faced with all sorts of wild activities, from dance competitions to crowd challenges, all soundracked to a DJ set of throwback tunes ranging from 90s bangers to club hits from the 2000s. And the action doesn't stop at the last bingo call – every ticket includes free exclusive access to the after party that won't see you leaving until 3am.

• Location: 61-65, Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BZ
• Time: 8pm - 3am
• Price: around £19 for 8-person group tickets
• Why we recommend: how can you beat an NYE event that's so full of surprises? This is the ultimate way to make your celebration memorable and avoid the bog-standard club night, as it's packed full of fun activities

A Masquerade Ball to end all others? The five-star Londoner Hotel is hosting a highly exclusive event for sophisticated partygoers who want to go all-out this New Year's Eve. The ballroom will be open for dancing, dining and drinking until 2:30am, with immersive entertainment and DJ-led music filling the space and keeping everyone on their feet.

Ticket prices vary, including everything from party-only entry to an elaborate dinner beginning with a champagne reception and ending with midnight snacks – with a three-course meal and free-flowing premium drinks to enjoy in between.

• Location: The Londoner Hotel, 38, Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX
• Time: various start times until 2:30am
• Price: £145 - £625
• Why we recommend: as far as NYE parties go, this has to be one of the most extravagant in London. It's an event where you're safe to show up with high standards, as they know how to deliver a faultless experience that everyone attending will remember

London Bridge Rooftop is opening up its covered sky-high terrace for a bottomless New Year's Eve party that involves free-flowing tipples for five whole hours. Indulge in champagne, Aperol spritz, cocktail punches, beer, mulled wine and soft drinks throughout the night without having to keep track of how many you've bought.

Tasty canapés will also be doing the rounds, which you'll be able to enjoy under the comfort of the heater while dancing to DJ sets with views of the fireworks surrounding you.

• Location: Colechurch House, Bridge Walk, London
• Time: various start times until 2am
• Price: £200
• Why we recommend: when's the last time you attending an event where you didn't have to keep track of how much you were spending? The pre-paid, all-inclusive ticket means you can relax and take as many trips to the bar as you'd like without concerning yourself with checking your bank balance

Party like you're in Tennessee with Lil' Nashville's Big Nash New Year's Bash. This country bar in West London isn't holding back with its NYE offering, promising live music, DJ sets and a line dancing class for the ultimate honky tonk celebration. 

Hungry partygoers can upgrade to a Southern Hospitality ticket, where you'll receive a comfort food feast with smoked chicken and pulled pork, pit beans, slaw, fries and signature cornbread – plus a welcome shot to get the party started.

• Location: 11, Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, London, W4 4PH
• Time: various start times until 1am
• Price: £35.20 - £64.80
• Why we recommend: it's one of the only places in London where you can have an all-out hoedown without having to worry that you're too dressed up for the occasion – full cowboy attire encouraged 

Make this end-of-year bash one to remember by securing a ticket to The Oyster Shed's exclusive Riverside New Year's Eve Feast. Not only will you get to savour a four-course seasonal meal inside a contemporary eatery showcasing city centre views, but you'll then have the chance to dance it off with a DJ-led party that ends no sooner than 2am. 

Added extras – which are all included in the ticket price – include a glass of champagne, a trio of canapés and sourdough bread for the table.

• Location: 5, Angel Lane, EC4R 3AB
• Time: 7:30pm to 2am
• Price: £90.10 for everything included
• Why we recommend: This all-in-one affair includes everything you could want from an NYE celebration. The ticket price may seem steep at first glance, but it just means that while you're there – you'll want for nothing

Saying goodbye to 2026 and its original location, The Final Rooftop Party commemorates the last shindig atop Coq D'Argent before it relocates to a new venue. 

Soak up the 28 year-long history of this luxury establishment, having fed the capital with French cuisine alongside wines and cocktails. Aside from the food, the saddest part will be bidding adieu to the cityscape views that skim the clouds. Each ticket comes with a glass of fizz which you're free to enjoy on the edge of the secret garden or on one of the lounge-worthy outdoor sofas.

• Location: No 1, POULTRY, EC2R 8EJ
• Time: 7pm - 1am 
• Price: from £54
• Why we recommend: its your last chance to celebrate atop the manicured secret garden that's had Londoners talking for almost three decades

Aviary's restaurant and rooftop oozes style, sophistication and glamour throughout the year – making it the perfect location to celebrate the end of 2026. Their tiered tickets include a variety of perks, whether you opt for the bespoke dining experience or the party-only entry that will see you dancing until 3am and witnessing the fireworks from a dazzling terrace. 

The dinner includes up to five courses and a glass of champagne on arrival, with a VIP ticket available that gets to access to a private area on the rooftop with a selection of drinks and nibbles.

• Location: 10th Floor, 22 - 25, Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DX
• Time: various start times until 3am 
• Price: from £85 per person
• Why we recommend: if you want to go all-out this NYE, this is the place to do it. Their flexible tickets mean you can drop in for dinner, the DJ-led rooftop party, or both – putting the night fully in your hands

Get glammed up and head for Battersea for a boat-rocking bash that won't see you go home until 3:30am. New Year's Eve on the Battersea Barge is set to be a wild one, with a DJ set centred around uplifting house and disco tunes from the likes of Daft Punk to Peggy Gou. 

Tickets include a glass of something sparkling, plus a selection of pizzas to keep you fuelled – served before 10pm. For a little extra, you can move on to Tamesis Dock where the party will continue into the early hours.

• Locations: Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5BP
• When: 31st December, 7:30pm - 3:30am
• Price: from £33 per person
• Why we recommend: a boat-bound event that involves DJ sets, drinks and pizzas? What more could you ask for... 

Party like it's the 90s at Simmons' kitsch outpost in Oxford Street, where the Lemonade NYE Special will be dominating the venue and hijacking the speakers for a night of pop, hip hop, dancehall and R&B. 

Staying strong until 4am, prepare for hits by Burna Boy, Kendrick, Rihanna, Drake and Doechii, while an aerial artist entertains you with some mind-bending acrobatics. Order rounds of cocktails from the classics and signature menu, as well as wines from various parts of the world.

• Locations: 203, Wardour Street, W1F 8ZD
• When: 31st December, 8pm - 4am
• Price: from £16.50 per person
• Why we recommend: the simplest parties of often the most fun – especially when they're held at Simmons. Put your trust in this beloved bar and make the most of the drinks menu that put them on the map

Swap an overcrowded London street for front-row river views at this New Year's Eve boat party, cruising from 8pm until 1.15am. Admission starts at £127.20, covering a celebratory drink on arrival, music and dancing, while the top package also serves food before the clock strikes twelve.

With enough outdoor deck space for every guest and the capital's fireworks overhead, this is one seriously scenic way to welcome 2027.

• Location: Blackfrier Pier, White Lion Hill, EC4V 3QR
• Price: from £127.20
• Time: 8pm to 1am
• Why we recommend: with multiple decks, two licensed bars and space for everyone outside during the countdown, it's a brilliant choice for groups celebrating together

Take the countdown sky-high at Florattica near Aldgate station, where dinner, Champagne and music come together 11 floors above the capital. For £350, you'll enjoy a welcome drink, a three-course dining experience and half a bottle of Moët, with another glass ready when the clock strikes twelve.

The evening shifts from energetic Latin-style musicians to a late-night DJ, giving you plenty of reason to stay after dessert.

• Locations: Canopy by Hilton London City, 11-15 Minories, City of London EC3N 1AX
• Price: from £371 per person
• Time: 7pm - 2am 
• Why we recommend: live musicians ease you into the celebrations before house and Latin beats take over, creating an evening that moves effortlessly from supper to dancing, featuring views galore throughout

Elevate your New Year's Eve at Kitty Hawk, where glam meets front-row seats to London's iconic midnight fireworks display. Perched in the heart of the capital, this exclusive rooftop celebration kicks off at 9pm with chilled Champagne and a steady stream of exquisite festive canapés.

As midnight approaches, you'll gather on the terrace to watch the city skyline erupt into colour, offering an unrivalled view of the spectacular pyrotechnics.

• Location: St. Martin's Place, Covent Garden, WC2N 4JH
• Price: from £150 per person
• Time: 9pm - 3am
• Why we recommend: with live DJs and performers through 'til 3am, Kitty Hawk delivers the ultimate countdown for those who want to ring in 2027 in true luxury

Looking for an elegant way to spend New Year's Eve? Then head to Wagtail, a stylish rooftop bar and restaurant in the heart of the City. They'll be hosting a party on the roof, complete with live DJs and amazing views of the city.

You can also begin with an indulgent three or five-course meal, with multiple sittings available. We're talking baked scallops, beef fillet, milk chocolate tonka mousse and more.

• Location: 68 King William Street, City of London, EC4N 7HR
• Time: dinner from 5pm, party from 9pm until 3am
• Price: from £85 per person
• Why we recommend: not only are the rooftop views here spectacular, but their delicious multi-course menu is the perfect way to begin your evening before a late-night party

Located by Battersea Power Station, art'otel is a luxurious venue with all sorts going on this New Year's Eve. Perola Bar will be the heart of the party from 9pm onwards, complete with live music, DJs and performers bringing you the spirit of Cirque de JOIA. Tickets to the party include a glass of Champagne and a late-night snack, with VIP upgrades available.

You can also head up onto the rooftop at JOIA for views across the city. And if you fancy kicking things off a little earlier, then check out their sharing menus in the restaurant, featuring the likes of grilled leeks, black Angus sirloin and patatas bravas.

• Location: 15th Floor, 1 Electric Boulevard, Battersea, SW11 8BJ
• Time: dinner from 6pm, party from 9pm until 3am
• Price: varies depending on package
• Why we recommend: you can customise your night however you like here, with live entertainment, rooftop views and even a delicious sharing feast - depending on your ticket

If you want to celebrate in the heart of the city, then head to The Botanist in Broadgate Circle on the 31st. They're promising two floors of celebrations, complete with live entertainment throughout.

There'll be free-flowing canapes and sliders to enjoy until 11pm, and tickets include a glass of Champagne on arrival. There'll be DJs, saxophonists and bongo players keeping the party going, and you can even head out onto the terrace to watch the fireworks at midnight.

• Location: Unit 5, Broadgate Circle, City of London, EC2M 2QS
• Price: from £50 per person
• Time: 9pm - 3am
• Why we recommend: there's plenty of live entertainment to keep the fun going here, and you can even see the midnight fireworks without having to stand at the side of the Thames all night