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If you’re visiting London around New Years, you’re in for a treat. The festive season is a bit like a dreamland of Christmas lights and fun activities in the lead-up to the 31st of December. As usual, on New Year’s Eve, there’s a world-famous fireworks display in Central London that brings over 100,000 people to see it in person (btw you can book tickets for that on the Mayor of London’s website).

But don’t worry, there are a ton of fun places to go on this special night (and that won’t require you to stand in the freezing cold for a couple of hours) so keep reading to find out what to do in London on New Year’s Eve.

*This post has been updated for the 2023 holiday season. Some of the links below are affiliated which helps us keep the free content coming.

(WA = Wheelchair Accessible)

Book a swanky dinner on New Years Eve in London

Book a special dinner for your New Year’s Eve celebration in London. Here’s a small selection of options.

Ballroom at the Dorchester, prepared to welcome the guests on new year's eve in londonImage Courtesy of Fever

Masquerade Ball at The Dorchester

A masquerade ball is one of the most stylish ways to start off the new year. The Dorchester throws one of the best ones in town, featuring live music and entertainment, incredible food, and dancing into the early hours. The evening will begin with a Champagne and canape reception before moving into the stunning Dorchester Ballroom for a feast laid on by the hotel’s talented culinary team.

The Dorchester | Mayfair

Audience at the new Year's eve celebrations at The Ritz in LondonImage Courtesy of The Ritz

The Ritz

The classic Ritz hotel is hosting a black tie gala with a six course dinner (including champagne), where you’ll be entertained with performances from a live band, the traditional sounds of bagpipes from The Lone Piper and 14-piece military marching band. When midnight comes there will be a countdown to the new year, and then the night continues with live music from the band The Soul Jets. This is an event of a lifetime but it does come with a hefty price tag of £1,900 per person.

The Ritz | WA | Piccadilly

A gold and silver Christmas tree at Savoy with decorative gifts underneath the installation. Visit the Savoy hotel for one of the best celebrations for new year's eve in londonImage Courtesy of Savoy

Savoy

Enchanted at The Savoy, is a grand gala dinner filled with lots of live music, entertainment, dancing and incredible food. Drink some champagne while you appreciate the gorgeous views of the Thames, then you’ll move onto their Lancaster Ballroom where you’ll experience a four-course dinner paired with wines and thrilling entertainment.

Savoy | WA | Westminster

Chefs working in the kitchen as seen from the customer seating area at a restaurantImage Courtesy of The Connaught

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

In this three Michelin-star restaurant all the menus are prepared with seasonal produce, which means the menus are constantly changing to give you the best dishes. Their New Year’s Eve menu includes some lavish dishes such as caviar, black truffle, crab, and chocolate.

The Connaught | WA | Mayfair

London New Year’s Eve parties

Who doesn’t want to party on New Year’s Eve in London? Here are some parties you can crash. Definitely book your tickets in advance as the best ones always sell out fast.

New Years eve fireworks at Westminster in London

Watch London Fireworks from a Thames Boat Party

Get a front row seat to the amazing fireworks display that showers London at midnight with this boat party. Spread over two decks you’ll have London’s finest DJs to party to, as well as an open deck and a pub-priced bar serving drinks all night long.

Skyline’s Boat Party | Westminster

An empty ball pit at Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch; this place is worth the visit on the new year's eve in londonImage Courtesy of Ballie Ballroom

Ballie Ballerson

Ballie Ballerson is a famous ball pit cocktail bar in Shoreditch. Yes, they actually have a huge adult ball pit that you get to play in. This year they are throwing a glitter and sequins NYE party. You can choose between pre-partying before midnight (between 5-9pm) and attending the Baller Experience and spending midnight with them. Expect £5 signature cocktails, and a free glass of champagne at midnight.

Ballie Ballerson | Shoreditch

Interiors of Blame Gloria reflecting the 70s disco vibes.Image Courtesy of Blame Gloria

Blame Gloria

Whether you have been on this planet for a while and got to experience the 70’s IRL, or you were born a little too late but want to experience that decade, then Blame Gloria is for you. For New Year’s Eve, they’ve prepared an ABBA party. Dress appropriately to go through this ride through the realms of disco.

Covent Garden | Clapham Junction 

Audience attending a 1920's themed party at the Candleight Club on new year's eve in londonImage Courtesy of Candlelight Club

Candlelight Club

Candlelight Club is London’s secret 1920’s party. They have no permanent venue and their events are literally lit by candles, to really set the ambiance. Their Candlelight Club New Year’s Eve event will be hosted somewhere in Central London, and is there a better way to welcome 2024 than by stepping back into 1923? There will be live music and cabaret by Champagne Charlie and the Bubbly Boys, live music from Elise Roth and he High Standards, vintage DJing from the Bee’s Knees, Charleston dance routines from the Gatsby Girls, and the fortune teller Lucius. The event attire is 1920’s glad rags, Great Gatsby style.

Candlelight Club | Central London

Musical experience: Vivaldi on the Strand

Experience a beautiful classical concert performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, with excerpts from Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece: The Four Seasons. This concert is the perfect tranquil, reflective way to celebrate the New Year. Enjoy the beautiful ambience of the centrally-located St Mary Le Strand illuminated by candlelights.

Vivaldi on the Strand | Covent Garden

Audience attending the New Year's Eve party at the Evolution Club in LondonImage Courtesy of Evolution London

Evolution London

Evolution is located in the heart of Battersea Park, where you can go for an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve ball with a stunning Carnivale. Your ticket includes a sparkling wine and canapé reception, a four-course dinner prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, unlimited house beer, wine and soft drinks, a live DJ and disco, a late-night casino, photo booth, live streaming of London’s world-famous firework display, a free shuttle bus back to Victoria station after midnight, and much more. Expect a colourful celebration of Mardi Gras, limbo, calypso, flamboyant costumes, exotic food and crazy cocktails.

Evolution London | WA | Battersea

Cosy igloos overlooking the view of London at Skylight Tobacco Dock, a place worth visiting on the new year's eve in londonImage Courtesy of Skylight

Skylight Tobacco Dock

If you can’t be bothered with formal attire or dressing for a certain decade then check the New Year’s Eve party at Skylight rooftop bar in Tobacco Dock. There will be a DJ, ice skating, delicious Alpine food and winter cocktails.

Skylight Tobacco Dock | WA | Tobacco Dock

For more ideas, Fever has of tons of events and things to do on New Years Eve in London.

Need some ideas for what to do in the rest of December? During this period the city is alive with tons of fun things to do, you won’t be out of options with activities like visiting the Southbank Center Winter Festival, or seeing the Christmas lights display or a theatre show.

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Jessica Dante

Jess is the founder of Love and London, an online travel guide that helps London tourists to visit London like they live there. She's been featured in Refinery29, Forbes, BBC Radio 2, HuffPost, and more. Jess is also a sustainable and ethical travel advocate.

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