London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks will light up the River Thames at midnight on 31 December 2026.
Tickets go on sale at 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026. Entry to designated viewing areas requires a ticket.
Belvedere Road and Albert Embankment tickets cost £20 for Londoners and £40 for those living outside the capital.
Tickets for the fireworks in London go on sale at 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026.
The Mayor of London’s legendary New Year’s Eve Fireworks in London are returning to light up the capital. This is one of the world’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations. The event will take place along the River Thames when Big Ben strikes midnight on 31 December 2026.
If you’d like to witness the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in London and welcome in 2027, mark 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026 in your diary – that’s when tickets officially go on sale. Entry to the designated viewing areas is restricted to ticket holders only, so it’s essential to book in advance.
If you miss out on tickets, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate across London. From rooftop bars to river cruises to live music and club nights, the city is full of exciting options to ring in the new year.
Sir Sadiq Khan is urging Londoners to buy their tickets “as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on experiencing the best New Year’s Eve fireworks show in the world.”
“Nowhere in the world brings in the new year like London. Every year our unique display of fireworks, lighting and music shows off the very best of London, as around 100,000 Londoners and visitors line the banks of the River Thames and millions watch on around the world,” he added.
Tickets to see the New Year’s Eve fireworks in London cost £20 for London residents and £40 for those living outside the capital, with access to viewing areas on Belvedere Road and Albert Embankment.
Category A tickets cost £35 for Londoners and £55 for those living outside of the capital, offering access to viewing areas on Waterloo Bridge, Westminster Bridge and Victoria Embankment.
Check in with FACT for the best things to do in London.
Where: Albert Embankment, Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge and Westminster Bridge
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Contact: www.london.gov.uk