Celebrate the start of 2027 with incredible places to see the
New
Year's Eve fireworks in London. From rooftop NYE events boasting stunning 360-degree
panoramas from above to boat parties doubling as epic river cruises
with prime views of the London Eye, we've left no party
behind.
Kicking off at the stroke of midnight - with Big Ben's iconic
bongs echoing out across the River Thames - and usually lasting
around 20 minutes, the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve
Fireworks display is shown across our screens both here in
the UK and globally. But you can also experience it in real life;
either with tickets for the official event from
Ticketmaster, by booking for an alternative event with its own
display or views of the Mayor's fireworks, or by heading to a free
viewing area like select parks and hills.
Tickets For The Official London New Year Fireworks 2026
- Start date: Wednesday 31st December 2026
at 8pm
- End date: Thursday 1st January 2027 at
12.30am
- Location: ticketed access areas spanning
Westminster Abbey, Victoria Embankment, Trafalgar Square, around
Somerset House, Blackfriars, across Waterloo Bridge, next to the
London Eye, and by Westminster Bridge.
- Nearest Stations: Waterloo, Westminster,
Embankment, Charing Cross, Blackfriars, Temple, Southwark
- Price: £20 - £55 per person, plus booking
fee
Free Places To See The Mayor Of London's New Year's Eve
Fireworks
Central London Bridges
- Cannon Street Bridge
- Lambeth Bridge
- Millennium Bridge
- Southwark Bridge
- Vauxhall Bridge
Hills And Parks
- Alexandra Palace
- Hilly Fields
- Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
- Primrose Hill
- Telegraph Hill
Top tip: if heading to
a free, elevated viewing area or park to watch the fireworks, pack
your blankets, picky tea and flasks to arrive by the late afternoon
to guarantee yourself a good spot. We think it's worth it though,
since you'll be rewarded with friendly vibes and, often, music from
local musicians.
Tickets For Alternative London New Year Fireworks
Events
There are many other opportunities to see the display if you
missed out on official tickets or just didn't fancy paying the
extra money in this year's price hike, so find recommendations
handpicked by our editors (and prices for all experiences) below to
book on DesignMyNight.
