Bottles of the very best fizz, sweeping citywide views, decadent dishes... sounds like your kind of thing? Well, step right up then because we have got just the place, or should we say places, for you. From sky-high restaurants and bars where you can live out your own king of the castle dreams to luxurious shows offering mouthwatering food and entertainment, you'll find it all in our pick of the most luxury New Year's Eve events in London for 2026.
For further inspiration, check out our New Year's Eve in London Guide.
For fun New Year's Eve events in London that feel a little bougie, London Party Boats have got you covered. Not only will you get a great view of the fireworks, but you'll also be treated to buffets and all-inclusive drinks, alongside banging DJ sets.
There are two different cruises to choose from, starting from £254.40 per person. This includes a whopping five hours of bottomless booze, and you'll get to see some iconic landmarks along the way.
@ Dixie Queen & Elizabethan | Butler’s Wharf Pier on Thursday 31st December 2026
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 in sensational style aboard not one but two Thames Luxury Charters iconic vessels. After a champagne reception and tour of London's landmarks on the Dixie Queen, you'll hop over to the Elizabethan.
Once on board, you're served a refined four-course meal with acoustic soundtrack and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. After dancing the night away to DJs on deck, it's outside for a front row seat to the midnight fireworks display.
@ The Tattershall Castle on Thu, 31st Dec 2026 @ 19:00 - 3:00
Celebrate the New Year aboard The Tattershall Castle, a 90-year-old paddle steamer permanently moored on the River Thames. Right opposite the London Eye with breathtaking views of the River Thames and Westminster, it's the perfect place to be as the clock strikes 12.
To warm you up for the midnight fireworks, there's incredible canapes, live entertainment and plenty of sparkling drinks. Grab your tickets to this epic NYE night from just £575.
As 2025 comes to a close, say goodbye black tie style at The Piano Works. Grab a ticket to its Farringdon or Covent Garden venues for live music, DJs and dancing all the way through to next year.
There's a slap-up festive feast on the menu too, so you won't be partying on an empty stomach. Tickets start from just £22 or £59.40 including your three-course feast.
@ The Londoner Hotel on Thu, 31st Dec 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
Set within the five star surrounds of The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, the New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball brings high-end glamour and theatrical decadence to central London. Guests are welcomed to the subterranean Ballroom with a Moët & Chandon champagne and canapé reception before sitting down to an opulent three-course gala dinner paired with free-flowing fine wines – followed by a midnight snack.
World-class immersive entertainment builds an electric atmosphere across the floor. As midnight approaches, the London fireworks and Big Ben countdown stream live across giant LED screens, keeping the party going until 2:30am. Want to keep costs down? Opt for the party-only ticket to experience the magic of the event without the meal.
