What to Do in London on New Year’s Eve

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 now here, but get in quick before they all sell out).

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 2024 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.

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Masquerade Ball at The Londoner

A masquerade ball is one of the most stylish ways to start off the new year. The Londoner throws one of the best ones in town, featuring live music and entertainment, lavish food AND dancing into the early hours. The evening will begin with a Champagne and canape reception before moving into the stunning Londoner Ballroom for a feast laid on by the hotel’s talented culinary team alongside free-flowing red and white house wine. Tickets are available now below.

The Londoner | Leicester Square

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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 £1,950 per person.

The Ritz | WA | Piccadilly

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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. This year’s theme is Venetian style which will take you to the romantic canals and grand palazzos of Venice.

Savoy | WA | Westminster

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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. This year’s 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.

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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 bar serving drinks all night long.

Skyline Boat Party | Westminster

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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. Last year they threw a glitter and sequins NYE party, where you could party before midnight (between 5-9pm), then attend the Baller Experience and stay for midnight with them. The theme has just been announced for this year, and we’re working with a trip down the rabbit hole with ‘The House of Cards’. You can nab tickets below before they fly out.

Ballie Ballerson | Shoreditch

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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 last year, they prepared an ABBA party, and this year they’re slinging pure Studio 54 scandal and sparkle. Start preparing your outfit for this ride through the realms of disco.

Covent Garden | Clapham Junction

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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 2025 than by stepping back into 1925? 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

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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

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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

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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