Something A Little Different For New Year's Eve In London

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By Scarlett Welch Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 9th June 2026

Tired of the usual NYE parties and club nights that we see each and every year? DITTO. So now's the time to try out something a little different. Our city is full of weird and wonderful shindigs, themed goings-on and plenty of alternatives to the stereotypical end-of-year bash. If you're on the hunt for unique New Year's Eve events in London, then head right this way...

For further inspiration, take a look at our guide to New Year's Eve in London.




Permission Lounge

Go into 2026 with magic and mayhem at The Permission Lounge. On top of an entire evening of live entertainment, it's serving up interactive games, candy floss surprises, lucky dips, Zoltar fortune readings and hook-a-duck carnival chaos.

After live music to start the party, DJs will spin crowd-pleasing classics right through to 2:30am. Add some extra indulgence to your evening with a three-course feast for just £119.

Flight Club

Flight Club is bringing a barrel of fun for you and your mates with its unique London New Year's Eve events. Head over to one of the quirky, retro venues around the capital (from Victoria to Bloomsbury) to find their brunch social.

Think a bottle of fizz each and unlimited pizza paddles, not to mention social darts. Play on an oche just with your own group, choosing fun minigames and enjoying the self-scoring dartboard that comes complete with cool action replays.

London Party Boats Ltd

If hopping aboard one of London Party Boats' vessels doesn't sound all kinds of quirky, we don't know what will. Not only are your drinks onboard all-inclusive, but there's also a tasty buffet, DJs and an unrivalled view of Big Ben as it strikes midnight.

Catch the fireworks from this prime vantage point, with tickets starting from £254.40 per person - including all your food and drink for the night.

Electric Shuffle

For something a little different this New Year's Eve in London, grab tickets to one of the Electric Shuffle brunches across its London Bridge, King's Cross and Canary Wharf locations. There will be fun-filled sessions with a sole-use shuffle table available to your group, as well as unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco each.

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Monday 22nd June 2026

While an evening spent behind bars might not be your initial thought of a good night out, trust us on this one. Alcotraz, an immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar, will see you donning an orange jump suit and sipping on tailor-made cocktails at their unusual New Year's Eve party in London.